A Sample Itinerary

Here is just a sample itinerary for a family 3 night stay on the farm but, of course, this can be modified, changed, items deleted or added and we will do our best to plan your ideal stay on the farm with us!

Thung Dong Farm – A sample 3 night family stay!
 
Day 1.                                                                                                
 
  • Meet and Greet at your hotel/guest house in Chiang Mai City, International Airport, Railway Station, bus station or anywhere in the city parameters.
  • Transfer to Thung Dong Farm in either a farm truck or by minibus. The journey takes about one hour. In the case of minibus the last part of the trip will be by farm truck as we have to drive through the river!..but we will do our best to arrange a friend to introduce you to the minibus driver.
  • Welcome to the farm!
  • The first day can be spent making your self at home touring our farm and introducing you to the animals and relaxing! (Lunch and refreshments as appropriate )
  • A stroll to the local village to buy any items of a personal nature, additional refreshments or snacks etc.
  • A short walk to see if we can find any Gibbons near the farm (They are usually 'hanging' around somewhere close by!)
  • Evening meal
 
Day 2.
 
  • Before breakfast - animal feeding.
  • After breakfast a short trek through the jungle to some waterfalls where, with some enticing fish food, we can watch as the fish jump up the falls. Then a leisurely walk back to the farm. (for those who are not so keen on walking we can arrange a truck to take you to the falls and return via a road).
  • After mid-morning coffee a basic course to make some Thai dishes for lunch or evening meal.
  • Lunch-time
  • At leisure around the farm or a visit to a nearby Karen Long Neck Village
  • After tea at around 4.00 pm a 30 minute drive to the Hot Springs where you can experience hot water Geysers. Then the opportunity to swim in the natural waters if you wish or soak in a private tub or just paddle and rejuvenate the lower legs and feet! Return to the farm.
  • Evening meal.
  • Searching for Fireflies!
 
Day 3.
 
  • Before breakfast – animals feeding.
  • After breakfast a local tour to some interesting sights and places including The Giant.
  • Return to the farm for lunch.
  • After a lunch-time relax! Then a Kathrong making class for all and after a while the children can enjoy a craft class…..
  • A wonderful massage for 2 adults from Khun Nee.
  • Tea-time!
  • As it begins to get dark a short walk to visit to the ruined temple where we can light candles and make merit.
  • Back to the farm for a bonfire (winter times only!) BBQ, releasing Thai hot air lanterns  and then the floating of the Kathrongs on one of the lakes all for safe travels and good luck – Chug Dee! 
 
Day 4.
 
  • Before breakfast – animals feeding
  • Depending on guests time of departure the opportunity to experience an exciting jungle zip-wire (we will take you to our village to meet their transport coming from the city).
  • Farewells.
  • Transfer to requested location within city parameters