Type: Community Tour / Eco & Cultural Experience
Trip Duration: Full day trip (8.00 AM - 1.30 PM)
Group Size: 1 - 9 persons (recommended 4–9 persons for private trip)
Availability:
-
Customizable Date: Yes (for private group, school, or corporate groups)
Meeting Point: Pick up at the lobby hotel in Chiang Mai town
Ending Point: Drop off in Chiang Mai town
Overview
Invite you on a journey to discover the path of happiness through sustainable tourism at Pong-Huay Lan Community, Chiang Mai Province. This Lanna community is embraced by mountains and surrounded by fields. Experience the Northern way of life, taste healthy local cuisine, visit the Huay Lan Reservoir, and explore the Sufficiency Economy Garden. Have a conversation with 'Yai Som,' the garden owner who lives by the principles of a sufficiency economy, growing vegetables for household consumption and selling the surplus to generate income.
Highlights
Immerse in the reservoir atmosphere
Traditional silk weaving learning
Local dessert cooking class
Itinerary
8.00: Pick up at the hotel in Chiang Mai, and transfer to the community in Mae On district
8.50: Arrive at Baan Pong Huay Lan with a warm welcome from locals and a fresh herbal drink
9.00: Enjoy the reservoir view and get to know the community through stories from Huai Lan's locals
9.15: Visit a sufficiency economy-based farm. Have a talk with Grandma Som, who adopts the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy, growing enough to eat first and selling surplus later
10.15: Learn how to make a wicker bracelet. A decoration made from local natural material
11.00: Learn traditional silk weaving techniques, continued from generation to generation. Every thread tells a story of patience, culture, and beauty
12.00: Hands-on traditional local dessert cooking class. A dessert made of sweet potato mixed with flour and sesame.
12.30: Have an authentic northern local lunch
13.30: Bid farewell to the community and return to Chiang Mai town.
Say goodbye to the community and return to your accommodation
Note: Itinerary subject to changes due to weather and unforeseen circumstances. In the event of any issues, Local Alike will replace outdoor activities with indoor alternatives, ensuring the best authentic and meaningful experience for everyone.
Recommendations
Bring sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrella)
Wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes
Avoid bringing valuables
Follow the community guide’s instructions
Private Price
1 person
9,500 THB / person
2 persons
5,800 THB / person
3 persons
4,400 THB / person
4 persons
3,900 THB / person
5 - 7 persons
3,500 THB / person
8 - 9 perosns
3,000 THB / person
*For a private trip, contact us here https://linktr.ee/Localalikecontact
What’s Included
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Transportation as specified
Activities as indicated in the program
Professional local guide
Travel insurance
What’s Excluded
Impact & Sustainability
Supports eco-friendly tourism in the village
Revitalizes local craftsmanship and culinary heritage
Generates income for villagers through sustainable community tourism
Type: Community Tour / Eco & Cultural Experience
Trip Duration: Full day trip (8.00 AM - 1.30 PM)
Group Size: 1 - 9 persons (recommended 4–9 persons for private trip)
Availability:
-
Customizable Date: Yes (for private group, school, or corporate groups)
Meeting Point: Pick up at the lobby hotel in Chiang Mai town
Ending Point: Drop off in Chiang Mai town
Overview
Invite you on a journey to discover the path of happiness through sustainable tourism at Pong-Huay Lan Community, Chiang Mai Province. This Lanna community is embraced by mountains and surrounded by fields. Experience the Northern way of life, taste healthy local cuisine, visit the Huay Lan Reservoir, and explore the Sufficiency Economy Garden. Have a conversation with 'Yai Som,' the garden owner who lives by the principles of a sufficiency economy, growing vegetables for household consumption and selling the surplus to generate income.
Highlights
Immerse in the reservoir atmosphere
Traditional silk weaving learning
Local dessert cooking class
Itinerary
8.00: Pick up at the hotel in Chiang Mai, and transfer to the community in Mae On district
8.50: Arrive at Baan Pong Huay Lan with a warm welcome from locals and a fresh herbal drink
9.00: Enjoy the reservoir view and get to know the community through stories from Huai Lan's locals
9.15: Visit a sufficiency economy-based farm. Have a talk with Grandma Som, who adopts the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy, growing enough to eat first and selling surplus later
10.15: Learn how to make a wicker bracelet. A decoration made from local natural material
11.00: Learn traditional silk weaving techniques, continued from generation to generation. Every thread tells a story of patience, culture, and beauty
12.00: Hands-on traditional local dessert cooking class. A dessert made of sweet potato mixed with flour and sesame.
12.30: Have an authentic northern local lunch
13.30: Bid farewell to the community and return to Chiang Mai town.
Say goodbye to the community and return to your accommodation
Note: Itinerary subject to changes due to weather and unforeseen circumstances. In the event of any issues, Local Alike will replace outdoor activities with indoor alternatives, ensuring the best authentic and meaningful experience for everyone.
Recommendations
Bring sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrella)
Wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes
Avoid bringing valuables
Follow the community guide’s instructions
Private Price
1 person
9,500 THB / person
2 persons
5,800 THB / person
3 persons
4,400 THB / person
4 persons
3,900 THB / person
5 - 7 persons
3,500 THB / person
8 - 9 perosns
3,000 THB / person
*For a private trip, contact us here https://linktr.ee/Localalikecontact
What’s Included
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Transportation as specified
Activities as indicated in the program
Professional local guide
Travel insurance
What’s Excluded
Impact & Sustainability
Supports eco-friendly tourism in the village
Revitalizes local craftsmanship and culinary heritage
Generates income for villagers through sustainable community tourism
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