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Trek au-delà des vues de carte postale vers les collines en terrasses de Pa Bong Piang, puis sommet de Doi Inthanon pour les pagodes royales, la forêt de nuages et une cascade tonitruante, tout en une journée complète depuis Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai : rizières en terrasses de Pa Bong Piang et Doi Inthanon: En bref
| Price | From $85 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 9.5 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Pa Bong Piang Rice Terraces & Doi Inthanon
Description complète
Le paysage le plus frappant du nord de la Thaïlande n'est pas un temple ou une plage, c'est une colline sculptée en centaines de marches vertes incurvées par des générations de fermiers de la tribu des collines Karen. Ce voyage d'une journée complète depuis Chiang Mai vous emmène profondément dans les montagnes pour voir de près les rizières en terrasses de Pa Bong Piang, leurs teintes émeraude ou dorées changeant selon la saison, enveloppant les pentes dans un motif qui semble presque peint à la main depuis le haut.
De là, l'itinéraire monte vers Doi Inthanon, le plus haut sommet de Thaïlande, où un air plus frais et une forêt plus dense remplacent presque immédiatement la chaleur de la vallée. Au sommet, vous visiterez les deux pagodes royales jumelles, Phra Mahathat Naphapholphumisiri et Naphamethanidon, construites en l'honneur du Roi et de la Reine et encadrées par des jardins soignés avec des vues panoramiques sur les montagnes par temps clair.
Une promenade sur le sentier naturel d'Ang Ka suit, un chemin de planches à travers une forêt de nuages brumeuse dense en mousse, fougères et oiseaux introuvables ailleurs dans le pays. La journée se poursuit jusqu'à Mae Klang Luang, un village Karen tranquille niché parmi d'autres rizières en terrasses, avant de se terminer à la cascade de Wachirathan, l'une des cascades les plus puissantes de Doi Inthanon, où les embruns frais et les sons de la forêt offrent un arrêt final rafraîchissant avant le retour en voiture vers Chiang Mai.
Entre les terrasses, les pagodes, la forêt de nuages et la cascade, cette visite concentre une gamme démesurée de la beauté naturelle du nord de la Thaïlande en une seule journée bien rythmée.
Programme
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai
Your guide meets you at your hotel in central Chiang Mai for a warm welcome before setting off toward the mountains.
Scenic drive to Pa Bong Piang
Ride comfortably by van through winding mountain roads, watching the scenery shift from city to countryside to highlands.
Pa Bong Piang Rice Terraces
Walk among the famed layered rice terraces carved into the hillside by local Karen farmers, one of the most photographed views in Thailand.
Lunch at Pa Bong Piang
Enjoy a local Northern Thai lunch with terrace views before continuing on to Doi Inthanon.
Ang Ka Nature Trail
Stroll a raised boardwalk through cool, moss-draped cloud forest near the summit of Doi Inthanon.
Twin Royal Pagodas
Visit Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon and its sister pagoda, set among manicured gardens near the summit with panoramic mountain views.
Mae Klang Luang Village
Explore this quiet Karen hill tribe village surrounded by yet more rice terraces and mountain scenery.
Wachirathan Waterfall
Stop at one of Doi Inthanon's most powerful waterfalls for photos and a refreshing burst of cool mist.
Return to Chiang Mai
Relax on the drive back as the mountains give way to city, arriving back at your hotel by early evening.
Programme détaillé
The day begins early with pickup at your hotel in central Chiang Mai, where your guide and driver greet you for the roughly two-hour journey up into the mountains of Chom Thong district. The drive itself is part of the experience, as the flat city streets gradually give way to winding roads, forested slopes and glimpses of terraced farmland cut into the hills.
The first major stop is Pa Bong Piang, home to some of the most photographed rice terraces in Thailand. Farmed by local Karen hill tribe communities for generations, the terraces ripple across the hillside in tight, curling bands that shift color with the season, lush green after the rains, golden and ready for harvest later in the year. You'll have time to walk among the paths overlooking the terraces and take in views that rarely make it into typical Chiang Mai itineraries. A local lunch follows nearby, giving you a chance to rest and refuel with Northern Thai flavors before the higher-altitude portion of the day.
From Pa Bong Piang, the route continues toward Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain, where the air turns noticeably cooler the higher you climb. Near the summit, a boardwalk trail through the Ang Ka cloud forest offers an easy walk through moss-covered trees, ferns and mist, a habitat unlike anywhere else in the country. Close by stand the twin royal pagodas, built to honor the King and Queen of Thailand, set within landscaped gardens that on clear days open up to sweeping views across the surrounding peaks.
The afternoon brings a change of pace at Mae Klang Luang, a traditional Karen village woven into its own set of rice terraces, offering a quieter, more local counterpoint to the more visited summit area. The final stop is Wachirathan Waterfall, where a short walk leads to a wide, thundering cascade and a cooling mist that makes for a memorable last impression of the park. From there, it's a scenic two-hour drive back down the mountain, arriving back in Chiang Mai by early evening, tired, refreshed and full of photos.
Inclus
- Guide parlant anglais
- Transport aller-retour depuis Chiang Mai
- Déjeuner
- Tous les frais d'entrée au parc
- Marche sur le sentier naturel d'Ang Ka
Non inclus
- Pourboires
- Dépenses personnelles
- Boissons et collations au-delà du déjeuner
- Frais d'entrée pour étrangers du parc national de Doi Inthanon, si facturés séparément par les autorités du parc le jour même
Informations importantes
Point de rendez-vous
Hotel pickup in central Chiang Mai (exact point confirmed after booking)
À savoir avant de partir
- Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 24 heures avant le début de l'activité
À propos de cette activité
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Avis des voyageurs
Went during the golden season and the Pa Bong Piang terraces were absolutely stunning, worth the early start. It got surprisingly cold at the summit near the twin pagodas so I was glad I brought a jacket. Our guide knew so much about the Karen village and local farming methods.
The rice terraces were bright green and gorgeous when we visited in August. Wachirathan Waterfall was a great stop to cool off after the chilly summit. Guide was punctual, spoke excellent English, and lunch was better than expected for a tour package.
Beautiful day trip overall. The Ang Ka cloud forest trail near the pagodas was misty and cool, quite different from the heat in Chiang Mai city. Only downside was the summit area got a bit crowded around midday, but our guide timed most other stops well.
Perfect timing for the golden rice terraces, the views from the viewpoint were incredible. Bring warm clothes, it was genuinely cold at the top of Doi Inthanon early in the morning. Our driver-guide was friendly and very knowledgeable about the royal pagodas' history.
Full day but never felt rushed. The Mae Klang Luang Karen village visit was a highlight alongside the terraces. Waterfall and nature trail were both lovely, and the guide made sure everyone, including my parents, could keep up comfortably.
Green season terraces were lush and photogenic even without the golden color. Cold at the summit compared to the city, definitely pack a layer. Good value for the price given transport, lunch, and all the entrance fees were covered.
Our guide's knowledge of the pagodas and the national park made this trip. The rice terrace viewpoint was breathtaking and the waterfall stop was refreshing. Highly recommend for older travelers too, my mother had no trouble with the walking involved.