Chiang Mai sure has many trekking tours to offer. The city is surrounded by parks all over. On my end I followed the recommendation from the Guesthouse I was staying at and went with Thai Eco Trek Adventure.

It was the most rewarding day of my trip. I learned so much in less than 12 hours! We started off with a stop at the market for food. Our guide explained the different products that could be found there. Then we had a drive to Hoi Som Poi Karen Hill Tribe village before starting our hike through the jungle on Thajeko Mountain. The guides explained to us the different types of plants we encountered. I could even try a fresh bite of cinnamon!

After we reached the top and had a beautiful view, we went down the mountain on the other side to walk through rice fields. Watch out for the small leaches there! The first one that caught up on my ankle was so tiny. I thought it was just some dirt, but one of the guides helped me get rid of it.

We then visited Hoi Ma Naw, a small village that survives without electricity. I was in a completely different world but still was so amazed by what I saw in there. Chickens, cows and buffalos roamed freely around.

Our trekking ended with Ser Der waterfalls before heading back to the city.