THAILAND – Mae Hong Son – Discover a Remote Karen Village in the Mountains of Mae Hong Son

Description

Guests discover a remote mountain Karen village in the hills of Mae Hong Son. The scenic town sees few visitors, but the locals are very welcoming, offering an exciting opportunity to learn about the ethnic culture of the inhabitants and their traditional crafts. This activity is more than just a visit to the village; it encourages interaction with friendly locals, offers a leisurely hike, and provides some hands-on experience learning about the traditional crafts and food.

Selling points

• Remote and authentic, but still accessible to most people.
• Half-day visit, so easy to include in an itinerary.
• Offers a mix between culture and nature.
• Not just a tour, it includes interactive experiences for the travelers.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Positive impacts

This activity is community-based and supports the traditional crafts and lifestyle of the community both directly and indirectly through the activities that guests will partake in.

Negative impacts

The local truck needed to access the village uses fossil fuel which causes Co² emissions.

Sensitive

No sensitive topics.

Time And Transportation

Duration

Approximately 4 hours, excluding transfers (09.00-13.00).

Min pax

1

Max pax

16

How to sell it

• It is an easy, slightly adventurous visit to an authentic village that sees few tourists.
• As an interactive experience for people who love nature and culture.
• A local knowledge experience that is accessible to a wide range of clients.

Why this activity

• To have more exciting activities on offer in Mae Hong Son.
• To highlight the cultural diversity and nature of Mae Hong Son.
• An experience that is accessible and may please a wide range of clients.

Good to combine with

• Classic sightseeing of Mae Hong Son town in the afternoon.
• An afternoon transfer to another destination (ex. Mae Sariang).

Do not combine with

• THAILAND – Pai – Local Life and Nature Experience at a Karen Village (too similar).

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• This activity is operated by a supplier and is not an Easia Signature. So while not currently widely known on the market, it is accessible to competitors.

Pros

• Organized with an experienced and established supplier.
• Authentic village that is located not too far away.
• Offers a mix of nature and culture.

Cons

• Only possible with ESG (though 3rd language guide can join).
• The drive to the village is in a pickup truck, it is slightly adventurous so not for everyone.
• Environment and food are very local, which may not be suitable for everyone.

Information

Example Itinerary: (subject to local conditions on the spot)

• 08.00-09.00 Transfer from the hotel in Mae Hong Son by a local pickup truck.
• Driving time is about 40 minutes to 1 hour.
• 09.00-09.15 Arrive at Ban Nam Hoo Hai Jai, and meet the local guide and other community members. A short introduction to the community will be given about what you will experience during the visit.
• 09.15-10.30 Experience different cultural demos (usually 4: natural colors dyeing, Karen hand weaving, bamboo weaving, and traditional rice pounding).
• 10.30-12.00 Short walking tour through the community and to the waterfall, learn about herbal medicine, the rice fields and farming, and the coffee plantations along the way. and back.
• 12.00-13.00 Local lunch, enjoy Karen dishes.
• 13.00-14.00 Back to the hotel in Mae Hong Son.

Alerts

• Basic fitness and a sense of adventure are needed. The activity includes a short walk of about 2.5 kilometers and a ride in the back of a pickup truck
• The food is very local and seasonal.
• Supplier can only provide English-speaking guides.
• The activity includes an ESG already. In case of a 3rd language guide joining, a meal allowance for the guide needs to be provided.

Price range

Base 2 pax: 3,270THB

Quotation guideline

Mae Hong Son → Activity → Tour Merng Tai → Authentic Karen Village Tour (Ban Nam Hoo Hai Jai)

Inclusion

• English-speaking guide
• Transfer from Mae Hong Son to Ban Nam Hoo Hai Jai (1 pickup / 6 guests) round trip.
• National Park entrance fee.
• Local guide from the village (1 guide / 8 guests).
• Cultural demonstrations in the village.
• Lunch of 4 different Karen dishes and drinking water.
• Travel Insurance.

Exclusion

• Personal expenses and purchases.

Special Guide notes

• The activity includes an ESG already. In case of a 3rd language guide joining, a meal allowance for the guide needs to be provided.

Contact

Panot Pakongsup (Tung)
Tour Merng Tai / Tourism Registration 24-00890
201 moo 9 Ruampon Soi 8 T.Sankampang A.Sankampang
Chiang Mai 501230 THAILAND
M. +66 8 6311 5631, +66 9 5645 7845

English

After breakfast, you will head into the mountains of Mae Hong Son to a remote mountain Karen village nestled in green surroundings. This picturesque settlement doesn’t receive many visitors, yet its residents extend a warm welcome, presenting a unique chance for you to delve into the ethnic culture of the locals and their age-old crafts. The experience is more than a mere village visit; it provides the opportunity to engage with friendly locals, to embark on a leisurely nature hike, and gain first-hand knowledge about their traditional crafts and cuisine.

Notes:

• Approximate timing 09:00-14:00
• Basic fitness and a sense of adventure are needed. The activity includes a short walk of about 2.5 kilometers and a ride in the back of a pickup truck.
• The food is very local and seasonal.
• The supplier can only provide English-speaking guides.
• The activity includes an ESG already. In case of a 3rd language guide joining, a meal allowance for the guide needs to be provided.

French

Découverte d’un village karen reculé dans les montagnes de Mae Hong Son

Après le petit-déjeuner, vous vous rendrez dans les montagnes de Mae Hong Son, dans un village Karen isolé, niché dans un cadre verdoyant. Ce village pittoresque ne reçoit pas beaucoup de visiteurs, mais ses habitants l’accueillent chaleureusement. C’est pour vous une occasion unique de découvrir la culture ethnique des habitants et leur artisanat séculaire. L’expérience est plus qu’une simple visite de village ; elle vous donne l’occasion d’échanger avec des habitants sympathiques, d’entreprendre une randonnée dans la nature et d’acquérir des connaissances de première main sur leur artisanat et leur cuisine traditionnels.

Remarques :

• Horaires approximatifs : 09:00-14:00
• Une bonne condition physique et un sens de l’aventure sont nécessaires. L’activité comprend
• une courte marche d’environ 2,5 kilomètres et un trajet à l’arrière d’une camionnette.
• La nourriture est très locale et saisonnière.
• Le fournisseur ne peut fournir que des guides anglophones
• L’activité comprend déjà une ESG. Dans le cas où un guide de troisième langue se joindrait à l’activité, une indemnité de repas pour le guide doit être prévue.

Spanish

Descubra una remota aldea Karen en las montañas de Mae Hong Son

Tras desayunar, se adentrará en las montañas de Mae Hong Son para visitar una remota aldea karen de montaña enclavada en un entorno verde. Este pintoresco asentamiento no recibe muchos visitantes, pero sus habitantes le brindan una cálida bienvenida, lo que supone una oportunidad única para adentrarse en la cultura étnica de los lugareños y en su artesanía milenaria. La experiencia es más que una mera visita al pueblo; le brinda la oportunidad de relacionarse con los amables lugareños, embarcarse en una tranquila excursión por la naturaleza y conocer de primera mano su artesanía y cocina tradicionales.

Notas:

• Horario aproximado 09:00-14:00
• Se requiere una forma física básica y sentido de la aventura. La actividad incluye una corta
• caminata de unos 2,5 kilómetros y un paseo en la parte trasera de una camioneta.
• La comida es muy local y de temporada.
• El proveedor sólo puede proporcionar guías de habla inglesa
• La actividad ya incluye un ESG. En caso de que se incorpore un guía en un tercer idioma, deberá preverse una dieta para el guía.

Italian

Scoprite un remoto villaggio Karen nelle montagne di Mae Hong Son

Dopo la prima colazione, vi recherete sulle montagne di Mae Hong Son in un remoto villaggio Karen immerso nel verde. Questo pittoresco insediamento non riceve molti visitatori, eppure i suoi abitanti gli riservano un caloroso benvenuto, offrendo un’occasione unica per addentrarsi nella cultura etnica degli abitanti del luogo e nei loro mestieri secolari. L’esperienza è molto più di una semplice visita al villaggio: vi offre l’opportunità di interagire con la gente del posto, di intraprendere una piacevole escursione nella natura e di acquisire conoscenze di prima mano sull’artigianato e la cucina tradizionali.

Note:

• Orario approssimativo 09:00-14:00
• Sono necessarie una forma fisica di base e un senso di avventura. L’attività comprende una breve camminata di circa 2,5 chilometri e un giro sul retro di un pick-up.
• Il cibo è molto locale e di stagione.
• Il fornitore può fornire solo guide di lingua inglese.
• L’attività comprende già un ESG. Nel caso in cui si aggiunga una guida di terza lingua, è necessario prevedere un’indennità di pasto per la guida.

German

Entdecken Sie ein abgelegenes Karen-Dorf in den Bergen von Mae Hong Son

Nach dem Frühstück fahren Sie in die Berge von Mae Hong Son zu einem abgelegenen Bergdorf der Karen inmitten einer grünen Umgebung. Diese malerische Siedlung empfängt nicht viele Besucher, doch die Bewohner heißen Sie herzlich willkommen und bieten Ihnen die einmalige Gelegenheit, in die ethnische Kultur der Einheimischen und ihr uraltes Handwerk einzutauchen. Das Erlebnis ist mehr als nur ein Dorfbesuch: Sie haben die Möglichkeit, mit den freundlichen Einheimischen ins Gespräch zu kommen, eine gemütliche Wanderung durch die Natur zu unternehmen und aus erster Hand etwas über ihr traditionelles Handwerk und ihre Küche zu erfahren.

Anmerkungen:

• Ungefährer Zeitrahmen 09:00-14:00
• Grundlegende Fitness und ein Sinn für Abenteuer sind erforderlich. Die Aktivität umfasst eine kurze Wanderung von etwa 2,5 Kilometern und eine Fahrt auf dem Rücksitz eines Pickups.
• Das Essen ist sehr lokal und saisonal.
• Der Anbieter kann nur englischsprachige Führer zur Verfügung stellen.
• Die Aktivität beinhaltet bereits eine ESG. Falls ein drittsprachiger Reiseleiter hinzukommt, muss ein Essenszuschuss für den Reiseleiter bereitgestellt werden.

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