Mae Kampong Village and Highland Life Private Ride

Leave central Chiang Mai behind and travel into the forested mountains of Mae On for a private journey through one of northern Thailand's most distinctive rural communities.

Begin at the Teen Tok Royal Project Development Center, where highland agriculture and forest conservation reveal how local livelihoods evolved beyond traditional tea cultivation. The center has supported crops such as Arabica coffee and mushrooms while working with communities in the Mae Kampong area. Continue deeper into the mountains to Mae Kampong, a village known for its wooden homes, cool climate, flowing streams and long connection to miang tea culture. The Tourism Authority of Thailand specifically promotes Mae Kampong as an ecotourism destination and highlights its traditional tea-growing heritage.

Explore the village at a relaxed pace before visiting its local temple and nearby waterfall, then enjoy time for tea or coffee before returning to Chiang Mai. With your private vehicle and English-speaking Welcome Driver, the experience combines countryside transportation, local context and flexibility without requiring complicated activities or rigid group schedules.

Suggested Itinerary

Begin your experience at 1Teen Tok Royal Project Development Center, where highland farming, coffee cultivation and sustainable development introduce you to the agricultural story of the surrounding mountains.

Continue to 2Mae Kampong Village, where wooden houses, small shops and a mountain stream create one of Chiang Mai Province's most recognizable rural settings.

Next, visit 3Wat Khantha Phueksa, where the village's spiritual traditions and peaceful mountain surroundings offer another perspective on everyday community life.

The journey then leads to 4Mae Kampong Waterfall, where a forest waterfall provides a refreshing natural stop above the village.

Finally, enjoy a Mae Kampong Local Tea or Coffee Stop, where you can slow down over locally produced tea or coffee and appreciate the flavors connected to the highland landscape.

At the end of your sightseeing ride, your friendly Welcome Driver will drop you off at your accommodation.

This experience is ideal for travelers who want to discover a quieter and more authentic side of Chiang Mai beyond its famous temples, combining mountain scenery, village culture and local agricultural traditions in one relaxed private day.

Important Notes

➜ Food, drinks and personal purchases are not included unless specifically stated in the booking option.

➜ Entrance fees, where applicable, are not included.

➜ Mae Kampong contains narrow and sloping roads and some walking within the village; comfortable footwear is recommended.

➜ Your Welcome Driver can share local context and recommendations but does not provide a formal guided village or agricultural experience.

➜ Access to individual Royal Project facilities may vary depending on operating conditions, local events or seasonal agricultural activity.

➜ The tea or coffee stop is flexible and can be selected depending on availability and traveler preference.

➜ Weather can affect waterfall conditions and visibility in the mountains.