Day 1 - Pick up from your Chiang Mai hotel at 0600am and transfer by private vehicle on the 1-hour drive to Doi Inthanon National Park. Breakfast and coffee at Mr. Dangs Cafι, before a full day of birdwatching with your expert guide. Start birdwatching from the first checkpoint gate before heading up to the second checkpoint where typical species include Pigeon, Black-headed Sebia, Fulietta, Minivet, and Nuthatch. Next to the summit of Doi Inthanon where exciting species such as the Pygmy Wren Babbler can be found. Late afternoon birdwatching at Ban Phar Mork waterfall before leaving the park to check in at your resort.
Overnight: Inthanon Highland Resort. Meals: [B,L,D]
Day 2 - A second full day of birdwatching in Doi Inthanon National Park. At the end of the day, trasnfer back to the resort . Free to have dinner on your own.
Overnight: Inthanon Highland Resort. Meals: [B,L,D]
Day 3 - After full morning birdwatching drive to Doi Suthep National Park. Start birding in the foothills before moving to Rue Sri cave or a short trek on a nature trail. In this area, species include Black-throated Sunbirds, more than 8 species of Bulbul, White-eyes, Minivets, Babblers and Flycatchers. After lunch head higher to trek around the summit of Doi Pui before returnig you to your Chiang Mai hotel at 1800.
Meals: [B,L]
Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Package includes:
Expert bird leader
Meals as indicated including fruits and bottled water
Accommodation (twin share) ( 3 star resort)
Bird check list
Transfers by private vehicle including fuel and toll way fees
Park entrance fees
Travel insurance up to 100,000 baht per person
Things to Bring:
Light walking boots or sports shoes, long trousers and long-sleeved shirt for in the forest
Camera and binoculars
Jumpers
Mosquito repellent, sun hat and sun cream
Note: This is a sample itinerary, and the routes and timing may change according to local conditions, but the general content of the trip will remain the same.
