Suan Lahu Coffee and Tribal Experience from Chiang Mai

This is a wonderful and enriching day in the mountains of Northern Thailand. This private tour takes you to a unique coffee plantation, north of Chiang Mai. The local Lahu tribal people run this plantation which is called Suan Lahu. Whilst here you will learn everything about growing organic coffee. You will taste this delicious coffee, help out at the farm and visit the Lahu village where most of the workers come from. You will learn about Lahu culture and history. This is a great way to understand more on the local people and to see the mountains of Northern Thailand.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Doi Saket, Doi Saket

Our driver will meet you at your hotel at 0800. Today you will visit the organic coffee farm Suan Lahu in Doi Saket district.
After arrival at Suan Lahu, you will be received by your native hosts, who will brief you on Suan Lahu and organic coffee growing.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Suan Lahu Organic Coffee Farm, Mae Chedi Mai, Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai 57260, Thailand

A local Lahu guide will take you around the 80 rai (12 hectares) coffee plantation of which 60 are planted with Arabica coffee and fruit trees. Forest makes up for the remaining 20 rai. Views are amazing.
Having seen lychee, lemon and avocado trees, amongst others, you will have time to engage your first volunteer activity. This will keep you busy until lunchtime. Enjoy a vegetarian, home-made lunch prepared by your Lahu hosts.
After lunch, you will visit the Lahu Sheleh community, an ethnic minority. We will show you some old pictures of the Lahu from yesteryear and show you around Doi Mod, the community located next to the organic coffee farm. After this, we will head back to the farm for the afternoon’s activity which can be one of your choosing. You can join local villagers working at the farm on a seasonal basis, or support Suan Lahu project founders in their natural and cultural restoration activities. At around 16:00 you will say goodbye to your hosts drive back to Chiang Mai.

Duration: 6 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Dress code is formal"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 08:00 AM
Duração: 9 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• English speaking guide
• Lunch
• Limited Medical Insurance
• Entry/Admission - Suan Lahu Organic Coffee Farm

Não Incluído

• Drinking water except during meals
• Tips
• Other expenses

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