This trip is not a hotel stay. We have made accommodations with friends who own a well-cared-for, clean, rustic, and charming location with room for all of us. What does this mean for our group? It means we will experience unique Thai activities with our hosts that are sure to make our time in Chiang Mai extra special.

BONUS! Breakfast is included with our stay! Another included bonus is a garden-to-table Thai cooking class. There are beautiful gardens on the property with various trees and organic herbs. We have more fun surprises available for you, but you’ll have to wait until we get there to find out about those!

Stairs! There will likely be some stairs to climb. I hadn’t thought about that fact when I packed for my first trip to Chiang Mai in 2012. I learned the hard way that less really is more! And the lighter the things you pack, the better! I overpacked and my suitcases were HEAVY! Yes. Suitcases. I brought a couple thinking it would be smart to take advantage of the two free checked bags offered to me. That was a big mistake and I have some tips and tricks to help make your travel more enjoyable. We will share these at the meet and greets we will have before the trip.

There are a lot of opportunities for walking in Chiang Mai and many of our tours will be walking tours to explore the city. We are going to show you the ropes so you can feel comfortable exploring on your free days. We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, including at least one pair of close-toed shoes.

If you need to connect with people from home, there is WiFi on the property. You may want to take note of the time difference. They are 12 hours ahead of us if you are in CST like us here in Minnesota. Thailand has all kinds of sounds that are different from home. Some of my favorite sounds to hear are the temple bells and various birds singing their songs. If you are a light sleeper, we recommend bringing earplugs.

The air-conditioned private rooms have various-sized beds, most of which are queen-sized. There are a few doubles, as well. Please keep in mind that booking a double means you will be sharing a bed! The homes we will be staying in are traditional Thai/Lanna-style homes and we can’t wait to experience Chiang Mai in this unique setting with YOU!

Send us your questions! Have things you are curious about or need some help with? Send us an email and we will get back to you or include it in our group meetings. Chances are, if you’re curious about it, someone else in the group will be, too!