CNX 064
CHIANG MAI HOMESTAY
This is not one of
the typical tour itineraries in Thailand. Stay with a Thai family,
learn a bit more about the daily Thai life and culture. Stay at the
guest rooms of Joy’s House in the outskirts of Chiang Mai and at
Joy’s Farm, approx. 40 km north of the city.
DEPARTURE:
Partly private, partly
in group, daily from Chiang Mai
DAY 1 CHIANG
MAI
Transfer from the airport to Joy’s house in the outskirts of the
city. After arrival you will get information about possible
activities and time to enjoy a traditional Thai massage with herbal
steam bath in family style. In the evening eat dinner together with
the family. And you can help to prepare it, if you wish to do so.
DAY 2
CHIANG MAI
Many activities possible.
Join the locals for their daily shopping at the local market and
learn more about exotic spices, fruits and vegetables. Also a cooking
course with the family is possible. You can explore the near
surroundings along the Pai River with a bicycle. Or just relax in the
garden of Joy’s House.
DAY 3 CHIANG MAI
Today transfer to Joy’s
Farm, which is located about one hours drive to the north at the
village of Pong Kham. On this farm, people grow organic vegetables
and teakwood trees. Possibility to help out in the fields, if’ you
wish to do so. Visit the kindergarten at the farm and the school in
the village (some more information about this project find below).
DAY 4 CHIANG MAI
Today take a one day trek
into the nearby jungle. Enjoy the green wilderness while passing many
small bamboo bridges and streams. The trekking guide will cook a nice
soup for lunch and you will learn more about the vegetation, fruits
etc. in the jungle and how to survive with very little. Then you walk
back to the farm and have some time to relax.
DAY 5
CHIANG MAI
Transfer from Joy’s
Farm to the airport..….or extend your stay (depend on your further
schedule)
REMARK:
Most children at
the school of Pong Kham, but also at the kindergarten of Joy’s Farm
are orphans. They are supported by the government with a minimum
amount, which hardly covers only for the meals. Every guest has the
opportunity to help and give ideas in the development of this
project.
FLEXIBILITY:
This program just
gives you an idea and is very flexible. It can be shortened, extended
or changed accor-ding to each individual’s wishes.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Air-conditioned
transportation and partly by pick up truck during the transfers and
tours, English speaking tour guide, activities as mentioned in the
above itinerary (or according to your wishes), accommodation two
nights each at Joy’s House and Joy’s Farm (Superior air-con room
with refrigerator), full board, tea, coffee, drinking water
NOT INCLUDED:
Drinks, tips and
personal expenses
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