Discover Chiang Rai’s natural wonders on this guided Chiang Rai Tours hike from Pa Soert Hot Spring through bamboo forests, tea plantations, rice fields, and farmland to the province’s second-largest waterfall. Swim in refreshing pools (bring your kit), visit Lahu, Akha, and China villages. Enjoy a unique bamboo lunch with handmade tools. Relax in mineral hot springs before return. Approx. 10-12 km, 5 hours – perfect for couples, families, and nature lovers.
The dense bamboo forests and emerald vertical drops of Chiang Rai’s second-largest waterfall serve as the stage for this 10-kilometer high-impact wilderness expedition.
Provided by Scorpions Tours Chiang Rai, this "Top Rated" journey transitions from the thermal heat of Pa Soert Hot Spring to the high-altitude tranquility of local Lahu and Akha villages.
You move from the educational discovery of tropical plants like lemongrass and giant bamboo to the rustic craft of bamboo cooking on a mountain-top, experiencing an environment where physical endurance and authentic tribal flavors define the vertical energy of the day.
Because this is a proper 10-12 kilometer hike through tough terrain, you should secure your Jungle Adventure early to ensure a 2026 seat in the off-road jeep.
Expect a "challenging but wonderful," raw, and deeply informative immersion into the Thai wilderness. The transition from established paths to "tough terrain" is managed by guides with a "great sense of humor," making the 10-kilometer distance feel like an adventurous 2026 highlight. The environment is one of "monumental peace," where the small group size ensures you feel like the only ones in the wilderness. Note that this tour requires a moderate-to-high level of fitness and is not suitable for beginners or those with back problems.
Don't rely on basic sneakers; our agency finds that travelers who wear professional hiking shoes with vertical grip navigate the slippery bamboo leaves and steep rice-field edges with much more confidence during the 2026 season.
If your guide is James (aka Bond 008) or Wat, pay attention to their plant identification; our clients, travelers, and our agency suggest that learning to distinguish wild lemongrass and vertical bamboo types adds a layer of depth to the trek that goes beyond a simple walk.
Embrace the local sanctuary dogs that occasionally follow the groups; they are friendly trail companions that often accompany hikers for the full vertical distance, even riding back in the jeep to the village.
Be in your lobby at 8:55 AM; the 9:00 AM departure is a vertical necessity for completing the 12-kilometer loop before the afternoon humidity peaks, ensuring you have enough time for the hot spring soak.
The visibility and trail energy change vertically throughout the 2026 season.
Pickups are included for hotels within 3km of downtown Chiang Rai.
Yes, it is a moderate-to-tough hike (10-12km) and not for absolute beginners.
A unique bamboo-cooked meal prepared rustic-style in the jungle.
Yes, for the waterfall dip and the optional hot spring soak.
Yes, children pay 40 THB for the hot spring, while adults pay 100 THB.
Book it today with Chiang Rai Tours or simply following this link.
