THAILAND – Nan – Experience the Countryside of Nan

Description

The rural outskirts of Nan are a perfect place to immerse in local life. Spending time with the welcoming locals gives a great understanding of the history and culture of this region which goes back many centuries. With a local as their guide guests will explore the community, engaging in fun activities and interacting with the locals.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• THAILAND – Phrae – Mo-Hom dyeing Workshop at Thung Hong village
• THAILAND – Phrae – Dinner at the Vongburi house

Selling points

• To have local experience
• Very beautiful/rural surroundings but relatively comfortable at the same time
• To have interactive activities
• Community-based project

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Positive impacts

• The activity emphasizes local customs and traditions by engaging community members as guides and hosts, fostering a deeper understanding of the region’s heritage.
• Tourism generates an additional source of income for local families, supporting the rural economy and enhancing livelihoods.
• Guests interact directly with locals, promoting mutual understanding and appreciation of their history and culture.

Negative impacts

• No negative impact

Conclusion

The tourism activity in the rural outskirts of Nan serves as a beneficial means of cultural exchange and economic support for the local community. By focusing on local life and traditions, it fosters a greater appreciation for the region’s heritage while providing financial incentives for residents. Overall, the initiative presents a sustainable model for tourism that positively impacts both visitors and the community, with no evident negative effects.

Time And Transportation

Duration

Approximately 4-5 hours, excluding transportation to and from the village. Recommended timing: 8.30- 13.00 but can be flexible. However, needs to be around lunch time because lunch is included

Min pax

1

Max pax

30

How to sell it

• Suitable for guests of all budgets, but an open mind and interest in culture is required (local customs, local food)
• The local community “guides” only speak Thai; Easia guide is welcome to help with translation and can join any activities FOC.
• Private tour
• Good option to add when coming from/going to Phrae or the Huay Kon Laos border.

Why this activity

• Nan is a beautiful region but most visitors only visit the city and temples, we offer the opportunity to experience local life
• We think Nan is a region with potential that deserves to be promoted more, it can be an off the beaten track connection to Laos (Pakbeng)
• To have activities in Nan and to be able to create links with Phrae – Laos border crossing (no visa on arrival available when traveling to Laos, visa needs to be arranged in advance)

Good to combine with

• Nan city tour
• Transfer to Huay Kon border (with Laos). Note that there is no longer Visa on Arrival available at the border
• Transfer to/from Phrae

Do not combine with

• Experience rural life in Nan: it is the same village with similar activities
• Long transfers to far destinations (Phrae and Huay Kon border should be the limit for transfers)

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• some local online sites offer similar programs, none of our main competitors have this activity. We worked with the community directly to set the program.

Pros

• Local experience in beautiful area
• Easia Signature product
• Community based project

Cons

• There may be a language barrier
• Only for people with an open mind and willingness to immerse themselves in Thai culture (no western food, level of comfort, etc.)
• Some activities are seasonal and subject to the weather conditions (rice planting/harvesting, etc.)

Information

– while the activities are set in advance, they are always subject to change because they depend on the local people. Therefore Sales shouldn’t mention any specific activities to clients.

Alerts

• The village and all sites can be reached by minivan. In case a group uses a bus, local transportation needs to be used to visit the different sites. The rate for this is 500THB/day/truck, 1 truck has a capacity of 8 pax.
• DIETARY INFORMATION: One of the activities is Sai Ua making, which is a local sausage variety with pork. Make sure to check with clients if they can eat meat/pork. Menu can be adapted, but only Thai food is available.
• For the connection to the Laos border a Lao visa is required beforehand. It is no longer possible to obtain it on arrival at the Huai Kon border.

Important information

• Food is very local and not necessarily adapted to Western expectations (use of “pla ra”, fish bones in soup, spicy dip sauces, etc.). Requests can be made, but food will always be Thai, with no Western options.
• The village is traditional and very quiet, clients should try to adapt to local customs

Price range

$$$$-$$

Quotation guideline

ERP – Activity – Easia Signature – Experience the countryside of Nan

Inclusion

• Activities: recommended are herbal compress ball making, bamboo weaving and Sai Ua making (if the season is right, herbal compress making or weaving will be replaced by rice-related activity like rice planting or harvesting)
• lunch
• Local village “guide”

Exclusion

• Soft drinks and beer during activities and meals
• Any souvenirs bought on site
• Transportation
• Licensed Easia guide

Different Choice

For travelers who have more time and like immersion:

• THAILAND – Nan – Experience Rural Life in Nan – 2D1N

Contact

Sakaoduan Monjuan (Blue): 081 – 885 2307

Special Information

• Guide should try to create and encourage interaction between villagers and guests, since the villagers do not speak any English at all.
• Can be easily reached by road; the nearest airport is in Nan
• Parking available nearby.

English

Experience the countryside of Nan

After breakfast, head out to the outskirts of Nan’s provincial town atmosphere to a welcoming local community that is more than happy to show you their culture and their way of living. You will participate in some local activities, like making Thai sweets, herbal compresses, and even planting/harvesting rice, depending on the season. You will enjoy a delicious local lunch in the village before continuing to XXXXX

Notes:

• Meals included: lunch
• There are 2 other activities that can be arranged. Making herbal compress and making “Sai Ua” (Northern specialty) are recommended. However, this can be flexible depending on clients’ interest and the season.

French

Découvrez la campagne de Nan

Après le petit-déjeuner, vous vous dirigerez vers la périphérie de la ville provinciale de Nan pour rencontrer une communauté locale accueillante qui sera plus que ravie de vous faire découvrir sa culture et son mode de vie. Vous participerez à des activités locales telles que la fabrication de douceurs thaïlandaises, de compresses à base d’herbe et vous pourrez même participer à la plante/récolte du riz en fonction de la saison. Vous dégusterez un délicieux déjeuner local au village avant de continuer vers XXXXX

Remarque:

• Repas inclus : déjeuner
• 2 autres activités sont possibles. Nous recommandons la fabrication de compresses à base d’herbes ou la préparation du « Sai Ua », une spécialité du nord. Cependant, les options sont flexibles en fonction de la saison.

Spanish

Descubra la zona rural de Nan

Después del desayuno, se dirigirá a las faldas de la ciudad provincial de Nan, donde disfrutará de la atmósfera de una amable comunidad local que estará más que encantada de mostrarle su cultura y su forma de vida. Podrá participar en algunas actividades locales, como preparar dulces tailandeses, compresas herbales e incluso cultivar/cosechar arroz, dependiendo de la estación. Podrá tomar un delicioso almuerzo local en el pueblo antes de continuar a XXXXX

Notas:

• El almuerzo está incluido.
• Se pueden reservar otras dos actividades. Se recomienda la fabricación de compresas herbales y la preparación de «Sai Ua» (especialidad norteña). No obstante, esto puede flexibilizarse dependiendo de la estación.

Italian

Scoprite la campagna di Nan

Dopo la colazione, dirigetevi alla periferia per godervi l’atmosfera di una cittadina della provincia di Nan assieme ad un’accogliente comunità locale che sarà più che felice di mostrarvi la loro cultura e il loro modo di vivere. Potrete partecipare ad alcune attività locali, come fare dolci thailandesi, impacchi alle erbe e persino piantare / raccogliere il riso, a seconda della stagione. Godrete un delizioso pranzo locale nel villaggio prima di proseguire verso XXXXX

Note:

• Il pranzo è incluso.
• Ci sono altre 2 attività che possono essere organizzate. Si consiglia di preparare sia impacchi alle erbe che “Sai Ua” (specialità del nord). Tuttavia, questo può essere flessibile a seconda della stagione.

German

Erleben Sie die Landschaft von Nan

Nach dem Frühstück begeben Sie sich an den Rand der Stadt Nan mit provinzstädtischer Atmosphäre zu einer gastfreundlichen, lokalen Gemeinschaft, die sich mehr als alles andere darüber freut, Ihnen ihre Kultur und ihre Art und Weise zu leben näherzubringen. Sie können an unterschiedlichen lokalen Aktivitäten teilnehmen, wie etwa der Herstellung von Thai-Süßwaren oder Kräuterkompressen und sogar – je nach Jahreszeit – am Pflanzen/Ernten von Reis. Im Dorf können Sie ein köstliches Mittagessen genießen, bevor es weiter in XXXXX

Hinweise:

• Mittagessen ist inklusive.
• Es gibt 2 weitere Aktivitäten, die arrangiert werden können: Das Herstellen von Kräuterkompressen und das Zubereiten von „Sai Ua“ (nordische Spezialität) werden empfohlen. Dies kann jedoch abhängig von der Jahreszeit flexibel sein.

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