The Trekking among Thailand’s ethnic minorities It runs through the far northwest, on the Myanmar border, in one of the most unexplored areas of the country.
Starting from Chiang Mai, during the trek we will walk through a mountainous region, with hills covered in dense tropical vegetation and a network of jungle trails connecting the villages of different ethnic groups (Karen, Lahu, Akha).
Photograph by Anna Genover Mas taken while trekking in Thailand
A combination of walks along trails connecting remote villages, bamboo raft journeys and elephant rides.
In our summer, during July and August, the rains transform the landscape. Everything is greener and the jungle denser, but roads and bridges may be closed, and rivers sometimes flood force them to cancel the rafting descent.
Where do you sleep on a trek in Thailand?
We head further afield in local huts where we eat and sleep during the trek have a space for travellers to stay, separate from the hut where the owners live.
They have raised floors and are usually made of bamboo and wood, with corrugated fibre-cement or palm roofs. The huts have a room with mattresses, pillows, blankets or duvets, and mosquito nets. Sheets are not provided, so we recommend bringing a sleeping bag liner.
What are the toilets like in the houses?
The toilets are in an outbuilding outside the main dwelling so a good torch or head torch is essential at night to find your way safely: the generator runs only until a certain time, after which there is no electricity.
Photo by Ariadna Paraira on the Thailand trek
What are the villages where we stay like?
The villages we come across along this trekking in Thailand are semi-permanent, built in a particular spot and remaining there for only a few years. Moving the village every several years is part of the culture and tradition of Thailand.
Life in the villages is very peaceful. Sometimes everyone belongs to the same family, making it ideal for getting to know local people if we plan to go family trekking in Thailand.
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What are the guides who accompany us on the trek like?
The trekking guides are local people who have adapted to the arrival of tourism in their villages. They know the area well and take good care of visitors.
They are responsible for choosing the most suitable route depending on the condition of the trails, the weather and the presence or absence of other groups that may also have chosen to go Four-day trekking in northern Thailand.
Full board is included during the trek. Drinks are paid for separately and can usually be purchased at the house where we stay.
An assistant cook prepares meals with help from the women of the villages where we stay overnight.
They are based on the local dishes with fewer spices and less chilli. Rice, noodles, vegetable soups. They are simple and well prepared dishes with fresh fruit.
What should I carry in my backpack?
Luggage is left at the hotel, and you take only what you need for 3 nights.
It's very important. Wear good trekking shoes, a rain poncho and a daypack to carry our belongings. Here is our suggested packing list:
Sandals with ankle straps,
bathing suit,
towel,
light clothing,
a jacket or fleece,
rain poncho,
head torch,
sleeping bag liner,
cap,
toiletry bag (including sunscreen),
a personal first aid kit (including insect repellent).
You will need to adapt your equipment to the time of year you travel.
In the rainy season it is hotter, so focus on lightweight clothing and waterproofs.
During the dry season, nights can be cool, so it is particularly important to bring warm clothing.
If you want to discover more interesting facts about Thailand, come and travel with us. We still have places available (check the date of this post, as there are only a few left) for the trekking in Thailand in July and August. An ideal option for a family holiday, a solo trip within a group, or a holiday with your partner or friends.
One new feature for 2019 is the redesigned trekking route in northern Thailand, a highlight of our 15-day trip: Bangkok, ethnic minority trekking and southern beaches.
Between the 20th and 22nd of June, the Earth's semi-axis leans toward the Sun. It's the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, and daylight seems endless. Around the world, people celebrate the change of season with bonfires, festivals and different celebrations. In addition, it is a perfect time to travel because, if the world is a place worth discovering, it is even more so when the days are so long and people are happy and celebrating. These are some destinations that we have chosen to get carried away by the magic of summer.
Travel in Septemberoffers many advantages. Here are a few to consider if you are lucky enough to have a holiday in September, when almost everyone else has returned to work.
More places available, significantly better prices, fewer crowds and even better weather in many destinations are some of the advantages of travel in September. And the envy of all those who are back in the office!
If you're lucky enough to have your holidays in September, without the crowds and heat of summer, here are some ideas to inspire you. Routes and trips for those of us who travel solo or with others in small groups and want to get off the beaten track. Adventure travel to extraordinary places on our planet. At Viatges Tuareg we have trips for all times of the year, and taking holidays or days off at a different time from everyone else has its advantages.
This year, 31 July falls on a Wednesday and 31 August on a Friday, making the holiday a little longer for those who stick strictly to all 31 days of August.
When traveling with us you will have the opportunity to discover amazing places through travel with people like you, travelling solo or as a couple and seeking a trip off the beaten track to escape daily life and discover other cultures.
The area of Colorado Plateau gathers some of the most spectacular landscapes of the continent. Who doesn't remember ‘the mesas of Western films, the dramatic changes in elevation of the Grand Canyon – which we will have the privilege of seeing from both sides – or the dramatic shapes in Bryce Canyon or Moab.
The route will normally be accompanied by Ignasi Rovira an experienced guide and professional photographer, so if you enjoy the photograph, travelling this route with Ignasi adds something special.
Does your holiday start on the 28th and you can't wait to get away? Still haven't chosen your destination?
If you are one of those who are counting the days and hours to start your holiday, but you have not yet decided your destination, we suggest some options for you to start packing:
In commemoration of the declaration of the first European national park in Sweden on 24 May 1909, the EUROPARC Federation, the network of national parks and other protected natural areas across Europe celebrate European Natural Parks Day.
This article takes us through the national parks we visit on our trips for mountain and nature lovers.
People often ask us about our favourite destination or the most beautiful place we have visited. The world is vast, full of wonderful, well-known attractions, but our favourite places are those that sometimes go unnoticed. Each is special for a reason: its setting, landscapes, ethnic groups, wildlife, activities, festivals or religions. The images in this post show 15 places to visit at least once in a lifetime
The exhibition "Places we would like to return to» is a collection of images and accounts from travellers who visited Mali, Syria, Yemen and Libya between the 90s and the first decade of the 2000s.
At that time, curiosity about new places and different cultures grew exponentially. Travelling off the beaten track became more common, and new destinations appeared in travel agency brochures.
The exhibition We would like to return is a collection of images and accounts from travellers who visited Mali, Syria, Yemen and Libya between the 1990s and the first decade of the 2000s.
At that time, curiosity about new places and different cultures grew exponentially. Travelling off the beaten track became more common, and new destinations appeared in travel agency brochures.
Today we announced the winner of the competition for a place on the familiarisation trip to Sudan. It is Eva Vicent from the Veuremón travel agency in Sabadell. Many congratulations!
She made it through every qualifying challenge to win the prize.
If you're thinking of a trip to the United States , remember to apply for ESTA, in other words, the visa you need to enter the USA, which takes just a few minutes.
Complete the form, all instructions are in Spanish. If doubts arise, do not worry, customer service agents are available for questions or concerns.
Today is the International Women's Day and we want to join the celebration with a small tribute through photographs of women we meet on our travels. Women who care for their families, help preserve traditions, lead, empower other women and fight for change; mothers caring for their families… This is for each and every one of them
We are going to Sudan and would love you to join us. In fact, we are inviting you. But we only have one place, and this message is for all the travel agents we have not yet met — and there are many of you.
That's why we encourage you to participate in #sudancontuareg a competition organised by Viajes Tuareg and Turkish Airlines in which the winner travel to Sudan for 10 days to discover the country’s wonders first-hand. This is no ordinary trip; what you will discover there belongs in the category of the extraordinary.
Sixteen participants and twenty-two videos may not seem many compared with the almost 180 entries in the Photography Competition, but 16 is a respectable number. Adventure videos, reports from the other side of the world and heart-warming family stories – an interestingly high proportion of the Video Competition entries feature families. Many thanks to everyone who took part, and congratulations to the winners.
The competition includes videos that tell stories as wonderful and moving as Marina Jiménez’s trip to Indonesia with her father. Others are documentaries: elegant, like Carmen Munté’s film of New Zealand, or brimming with authenticity, like Asier Arteche’s Journey to Yunnan. Then there is Esther Esteban’s Journey to Myanmar, skilfully made and with colour grading that produces truly beautiful images. We have enjoyed them all.
This year we introduced the Video-instant category: videos of around 30 seconds capturing a moment of the trip. Of the three planned categories, “Us and the local population” had no winning entry, so we decided to award its €200 prize to the runner-up in the general category.
This year 173 contestants participated in the contest with a total of 712 images of which 72 passed the first round. If you have time and curiosity you can enter and see the 72 photos : a truly surprising level of quality and originality. We then selected the 22 best photos that we submitted to the jury. And now it’s time to announce the winners of the Photo Contest 2017. And among these finalists, the journalist Elena del Maestro has selected the three prizewinners. Thank you all for taking part. We love seeing the world through your lens.
A journey to venture into the land of the grizzlies and the incredible glaciers; a place where they cross ice fields, stunning landscapes of lakes and alpine villages. Alternating between vehicle journeys, walks and snowshoeing, we will venture into the Banff and Jasper National Parks, two of the most spectacular parks in the Canadian Rockies.
We travel in March, perhaps the most beautiful month of all in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and given the sheer scale of the region, the landscapes may have you reaching for another camera memory card: it will be hard to take your finger off the shutter. The pristine peaks, forests and lakes are still covered in snow, but at midday temperatures average 4 to 6 degrees, and daylight lasts until around eight in the evening. It is also the best season to see The northern lights in the area, weather permitting.
Calgary
Calgary, was born during the oil boom but is now known as the gateway to the Rocky Mountains.
Moraine Lake. Teresa Jiménez
Located on the Valley of the Ten Peaks, one of the most spectacular in Canada, we can admire the views from its terminal moraine. Here we will have the chance to snowshoe up from the shore of Moraine Lake until Lake Minnestimma, following the trail through Larch Valley to Sentinel Pass.
Lake Louise
A day of snowshoeing that will take us to the Mirror and Agnes Lakes to finally reach the refuge of the Plain of the Six Glaciers.
Crossing to Jasper National Park. Antoni Pont
The crossing to Jasper National Park We will follow the famous road Icefields Parkway, considered by many to be one of the world’s most beautiful roads, with views of glaciers every 1.5 km. We will travel along the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest icefields on the planet outside the polar circles, as well as the mountain passes Bow Pass and Sunwapta Pass, with views of glacial lakes such as Peyto Lake, Bow Lake or Hector Lake, with colours that change throughout the day. A day when we will certainly make good use of our cameras.
Maligne Lake
The Maligne Lake is one of Jasper’s most famous and photogenic glacial lakes. Here we will begin our snowshoeing route along the trail of the Bald Hills. From high above, you can appreciate the grandeur of this lake and the many glaciers that feed it.
The auroras are one of the great natural spectacles visible from our planet. In the northern hemisphere, Finland is certainly one of the best locations, and the best time of year to see The northern lights It's at the end of March.
Today we are talking with Ignasi Rovira, the guide who will accompany our travelers to Saariselka this year to photograph the Northern Lights.
A great trip. is not linked to a duration, a particular destination or means of transport, but one that poses a challenge. On a night like tonight, we remember three travellers who set off on a great journey following a star: Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar. A journey through the desert to bring gold, frankincense and myrrh to a newborn.
We do not know for sure whether they crossed the desert of Namibia, Gobi, Wadi Rum and Sahara. What we do know is that each of you, as travellers, has a challenge when setting off on an adventure, whether following a star, a dream or a desire to discover new places…
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