1 day

BACK ROADS BONANZA

Off the tourist trail, into the wild side

From$259 USD
DifficultyIntermediate
Duration1 day

A day spent on roads most visitors will never see. Winding jungle trails, remote mountain villages, and sweeping reservoir views — this is Chiang Mai stripped of the tourist polish.

A view from the back roads

A view from the back roads

He went in clean — came out with a story in mud

He went in clean — came out with a story in mud

Back Roads Bonanza — photo 3
Will it hold?

Will it hold?

Feeding the elephants — for good luck

Feeding the elephants — for good luck

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HIGHLIGHTS

Huay Tueng Thao Reservoir views
Remote Khun Chang Khian village
Jungle backroads through Mae Sa Mai
Wat Phra That Doi Kham golden temple
Zero tourist crowds

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Experienced guide
All meals
Fuel
Safety gear
Entrance fees
NBT t-shirt
Buff

THE ROUTE

Back Roads Bonanza route map
  1. Morning
    Chiang Mai → Huay Tueng Thao → Khun Chang Khian

    Roll out of Chiang Mai for serene tarmac alongside Huay Tueng Thao Reservoir, then climb the back roads up to the hill village of Khun Chang Khian. Coffee stops welcome — pace is yours.

  2. Afternoon
    Mae Sa Mai → Mae Khanin Kinnon → Wat Phra That Doi Kham

    Wind through Mae Sa Mai's lush greenery and the quiet farmland around Mae Khanin Kinnon, finishing at the hilltop temple of Wat Phra That Doi Kham. Back at base by late afternoon.

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20% deposit to reserve. Fully refundable 21+ days before departure.