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Thailand · Chiang Rai
A Walking Weekend in the Mae Chan Hills
“Walk through forest and tea country, with lunch in a village and free time around it.”
Forests · Mountains · Walks and trails
WHY GO NOW
We go in late October or early November, as the rainy season ends.
The rainy season in the hills of Chiang Rai lasts until October. Go right after it, and the forest is still green and the waterfalls are still running.
Late October is the greener of the two, and it can still bring a shower. Early November is drier, and the mornings are cooler.
Wait much longer and the hills dry out. From about February there is smoke from seasonal burning. So this is the time to be on foot here.
WHAT WE HANDLE
The route
Much of the walking here crosses community forest and farmland.
We arrange the walk with a local guide and the community whose land it is.
The pace
The day is built for stopping, not covering distance.
Where the route allows, there is a shorter way back if you have had enough.
The food
Good food is part of the point. Some meals are together. For the rest, we will suggest places.
THE EXPERIENCE
Walking is one day of the trip, not all of it.
That day is slow and guided: forest, then tea, with time to stop, and a community lunch along the way.
Around it: a gentle nature walk, tea or coffee in the hills, a waterfall where it makes sense, and slow mornings at the hillside base.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This is for you if you like a day on your feet in a landscape and do not want a trek.
This is not a trek. It is one good day on foot, with slow days around it.
If that sounds like you, add your name.
DATES DON'T WORK?
Register anyway and tell us when you could go. If enough people ask for the same dates, we add a trip for them.
WHO THIS JOURNEY IS FOR
This journey is for you if:
- You have dreamed of seeing the northern lights, but never wanted the stress of planning an Arctic itinerary.
- You enjoy travelling independently, but appreciate having the difficult logistics taken care of.
- You like meeting people naturally, without being expected to spend every moment together.
- You believe memorable journeys come from good design, not busy schedules.
- You would rather have fewer places and more time than rush through checklist attractions.
Probably not the right fit if you want every hour of every day guided and scheduled.
THE LOCOSOLO CIRCLE
Every journey includes access to the LocoSolo Circle — a private community for travellers joining the same departure. Join in as much or as little as you like.
Day by day, paced on purpose.
Northern lights. Dramatic fjords. Fishing villages at the edge of the world. A coastal voyage through Arctic Norway. Every difficult detail already taken care of.
Please note
The itinerary may be adjusted to best suit your needs, weather, and operating conditions. For safety, we reserve the right to suspend participation at any time if a guest's medical condition or behaviour poses a risk to themselves or others.
Included
- Twin-share accommodation
- Private room upgrade option
- Ground transport and transfers during the journey
- Guided or supported mountain walks
- A local trip leader with the group throughout
- Specialist guides where the day needs them
- Selected activities/experiences
- Selected group meals
Not Included
- Flights
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Optional experiences during free time
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Visa fees (if required)
- Personal expenses
- Hotel porterage unless specified
- Local tourist taxes not specified
- Costs arising from weather disruptions or force majeure
The full list of what is included comes with the dates and the price, before you decide whether to book.
Getting There
The trip starts at Chiang Mai airport and ends at Chiang Rai airport.
Flights
Not included, by design, so you can use your miles, choose your airline, and add days before or after. Once the dates are set, we recommend flights that make the most of your time and use the fewest days of leave, and we check typical fares.
Good To Know
- Time off. A long weekend; the exact days of leave are confirmed with the dates.
- Group size. Never more than 15.
- Rooms. If you choose twin-share, we will pair you with another solo traveller of the same gender. A private room is available as an upgrade.
- Meals. Some meals are arranged; the rest are at your own cost, with suggestions from us.
- Itinerary changes. Weather may shift timing or routing, always made with safety and experience quality in mind.
- Before you go. You will be added to a private group chat with the other travellers. Everyone in it chose this trip too, so it is an easy place to start. Join in as much or as little as you like.
Join the invitation list early and you get a say before we lock the final plan and price: what to add, when to go and what you would realistically pay. If the trip goes ahead, you will hear first and get the invitation price. Nothing to pay until you decide to book.
A Walking Weekend in the Mae Chan Hills
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