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Maeyao Sub-District, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
31 Moo 10, Ban Huay Khom
About 25km from Chiang Rai International Airport and Chiang Rai city — a half-hour drive that feels like stepping into another century. Tell us your flight details and we'll arrange your pickup.
Standard 3-day, 2-night, full-board stay with the experiential programs of your choice.
In Ban Huay Khom, a Karen hill tribe village in Chiang Rai, Thailand's northernmost province — about 25km from Chiang Rai International Airport and the city. A half-hour drive that feels much further from modern life.
We'll pick you up from Chiang Rai International Airport or the city. Just share your flight details in advance and we'll handle a smooth, comfortable transfer to the farm.
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner), accommodation in our farm cottage, round-trip transfers to Chiang Rai airport or city, and a guided, hands-on rice farming program with forest walks.
Max 10 guests — we keep it intimate on purpose.
An authentic Karen hill tribe lodge, hand-built by Father Gun and Mother Tomei — simple, clean, and comfortable. A private room plus communal living space for up to ten guests, mosquito netting, western-style sitting toilets, and fresh, cool mountain-water showers.
No wifi, weak mobile signal, a small solar-powered TV, no air-con, no hot water shower. That's the point — it's a break from all of it.
Yes — two solar panels provide electricity for charging phones, cameras, laptops, and lighting.
All meals are prepared by Mother Tomei over a traditional firewood stove, using fresh farm produce and wild mushrooms, ferns, and plants foraged nearby. Let us know in advance about vegetarian, halal, or no-chili preferences and she'll happily accommodate.
Yes, hospitals and medical centres are about 30 minutes away.
Mini supermarkets and stores in the village, plus the Chiang Rai night bazaar and city malls for local crafts and products.
“Our host family was so hospitable, going out of their way to make our stay as comfy as possible. We recommend this to anyone who wants an experience beyond the classroom and beyond the urban jungle.”— Chua Sze Hong, Singapore