Northern Lifestyle at Baan Rai Kong Khing with Nutty’s Adventures (2 Days)

The community of Ban Rai Kong Khing is located in Hang Dong District, just outside of Chiang Mai. Visitors are invited to learn about and share in their local culture. Guests can enjoy Northern Thai cuisine, prepared with organically grown ingredients, a traditional massage and much more. The local villagers of Ban Rai Kong Khing have worked together and taken a holistic approach to create a health-oriented community. By using the traditional knowledge of the villagers and blending it with modern medical practices, they have achieved a large degree of self-sufficiency. This knowledge they are happy to share with their guests. Visit Nutty’s Adventures below for more information.

Trip Highlights:

• Air-conditioned transfers from airport or hotel in Chiang Mai

• All meals during homestay

• Accommodations as mentioned in program

• Applicable entrance fees

• Local English-speaking guide

• Tour of Homestead

• Relaxing herbal massage

• Khantoke Dinner with traditional local performance

• Merit making ceremony with blessing from monks

• Bicycle Tour

• Hot Foot “Yam Krang” Massage

• Local handy craft workshop

Meditation & Monk Chat at Wat Suan Dok with exotravel (half day)

Enjoy an afternoon of spiritual exploration. Set off from the hotel alongside the guide to practice meditation in Chiang Mai at Wat Suan Dok. Take a short tour of the temple, learning about its history and understanding why it is revered as one of the city’s most sacred sites.

Amid this sanctuary, find a quiet corner in which to meditate. Learn traditional techniques of meditation from a local expert, discovering how to control the breath and regulate the mind. Discover the importance of meditation in the lives of the Thai people, many of whom practice every day. Spend time practicing meditation, relaxing and purifying the mind and soul.

Feeling refreshed, meet with one of Wat Suan Dok’s monks for a chat. Enjoy this unique opportunity to talk with a Thai Buddhist monk and learn about his life, the country’s spiritual beliefs and anything else of interest. This exchange provides a remarkable forum for connecting with Thailand’s culture.

Trip Highlights:

• Half-day excursion from Chiang Mai hotels

• Air-conditioned transportation

• Tour of Wuat San Do Temple

• Chat with local monk

Mae Kampong Ecotour with exotravel (full-day)

Step into a more traditional side of Thailand with a day trip to Mae Kampong. Spend a day in this hillside village, learning how the locals rely on the land to survive. Explore tea plantations and remote farms, dine on local Thai dishes and relax with a traditional massage.

Trip Highlights:

• English speaking guide

• Excursion from Chiang Mai

• Tours and transfers by private Air-Conditioned vehicle

• Entrance fees for mentioned visits

• Thai Massage

• Village immersion

Introduction to Buddhism in Phuket with exotravel (Half day)

Spend a morning exploring the many facets of the country’s predominant religion during this Thai Buddhism tour. Join a local guide for a trip to Wat Luang Pu Supha, one of Phuket’s most sacred sites. Established by a master of meditation, this is the perfect setting to learn about this traditional practice.

Proceed to Wat Chalong Monastery, a centre of Buddhism built during the reign of King Rama V. Join monks as they go about their daily rituals, gaining a deeper insight into the life of Thai Buddhists and their deep-rooted beliefs.

Put this newly acquired knowledge to use at Wat Phra Phuttha Mingmongkol Eaknakakeeree. This hilltop temple is home to Southeast Asia’s largest Buddha statue. In this serene setting, you may have a chance to spend time practicing meditation at a quiet corner. Calm the mind and soothe the soul while the temples bells ring above.

Trip Highlights:

• Half-day tour from hotel in Phuket

• Air Conditioned Transportation

• Guided tour of Wat Luang Pu Supha

• Observe daily Buddhist Ritual at Wat Chalong Monstery

• Applicable entrance fees