Coffee Hilltribe Experience
Head into the highlands west of Chiang Mai to a Karen hilltribe village, trek through coffee forests, plant your own tree, then learn to roast and brew coffee – returning home with beans you've roasted yourself.
Area
Northern Thailand
Type
Community & Culture
Duration
Full Day
Today’s adventure begins with hotel pickup between 07:00 and 07:30 (depending on the hotel’s location). Set off on a scenic 1.5-hour drive west of Chiang Mai to a charming, authentic hilltribe village. Here, you will join a fun-filled day, immersing yourself in the agricultural world of Karen farmers who grow coffee under the shade of dense forests.
Upon arrival at the coffee camp at 09:30, you will be met and greeted by your English-speaking guide, a coffee enthusiast, and introduced to a native Karen guide who will take you to his coffee farm. After the introduction to the day's experience, embark on a 4WD for an exhilarating off-road adventure to the starting point of the trek. Arm yourself with a walking stick if you prefer, and begin the trek with your guides through lush coffee forests. During the trek, learn about the intricacies of coffee production from local experts. As a unique experience, you will have the opportunity to plant your own coffee tree, leaving a lasting mark on the landscape. You will return to the coffee camp by 12:00.
Enjoy a delicious vegetarian farm-to-table lunch at the camp. After lunch, the adventure continues with an immersive coffee workshop. Roll up your sleeves and learn the art of coffee roasting, taking home your very own roasted coffee beans as a souvenir. Hone your coffee-brewing skills with a hands-on V60 pour-over coffee brewing session. As the day winds down, relax on the return journey to your hotel, savoring the memories of your mountain adventure and coffee workshop.
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Unique to You

- We listen to your travel goals and craft unique trips that are bespoke to you.
- We’re with you every step of your life’s travel journey, from honeymoons to family trips and beyond.

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- Global offices in the UK, US, Singapore, and Hong Kong for 24/7 seamless service.
- We offer flexibility if your plans change so you can book with confidence and peace of mind.

Carefully Curated Collection

- We’ve curated an elevated collection of accommodation, experiences, and guides.
- Committed to fostering close global relationships to continue bringing you unique experiences.

Luxury in Every Sense

- We deliver a sense of luxury that matters most to you.
- Awarded Condé Nast Traveller’s Top Travel Specialists in the World 13 years in a row.