I went on a one day trekking trip with Chang. I emailed a couple days before I wanted to go, because I had a change of plans, and they were very accomodating. It was a bit expensive (6,000 baht) for a private day trek, but I say it's worth the investment. We drove an hour or so out of Chiang... More

What can i say? it's hard to even say how much i loved this tour. My wife and I just did a two day Trek. We started by riding an elephant and then trekked to a Karen Village, we trekked for a few hours each day. Slept over in the village and trekked to the river and did the Bamboo... More

I first discovered Trekking Collective in 2009 when a friend and I were looking for a company which offered personalised trekking tours consisting of pure trekking, which we discovered are something of a rarity. So many places only offer standard "trekking" packages including minimal walking, elephant rides, rafting etc all in one day, but Trekking Collective met our needs perfectly... More

We were looking for a one-day trek with an environmentally and socially responsible company and guide, and we got just that. Mr. Chang was a fantastic guide. He knows northern Thailand and the more remote trails extremely well and it is clear he is well-known and well-liked among locals all the way up into the mountains. Mr. Chang is a... More

I found myself suddenly switching from a family trip in Thailand to a solo trip, and one of the things I really love to do is hike. The Trekking Collective was able to put together a personalized two day trip for me which made for a fantastic experience. Mr. Chang was a tremendous guide. We spent a lot of time... More

This was the experience of a lifetime. Having done a few tour-arranged home stays I thought I knew what I was in for when my partner and I did an overnight hike to the villages on the Chiang Mai/Chaing Rai border. I couldn't have been more wrong. Our guide, Cheng, took the two of us on a private overnight hike... More

Chaiyan and Caroline, Thanks to you both for an amazing experience. Chaiyan is an awesome trek leader with a head full of knowledge. He seemed to have the answer for every question asked during our adventure. We hope to be back as soon as we get a chance and possibly do a 4 to 5 day trip next time. For... More

Chiang Mai is full of operators offering "treks", but if you're interested in doing an actual trek then you should contact the Trekking Collective. I arrived unexpectedly (having left the south because of flooding) and TC were able to set me up a three day trek over night. I wanted something reasonably challenging (they can cater treks for all levels... More

Trekking Collective is a rare gem in a city awash with touring companies that offer the same old manufactured tourist experiences. If you are looking for something unique, done with real care and compassion, then the Trekking Collective is the way to go. Chang, a long-time native of the area and ex-hunter turned conservationist, knows every nook and cranny both... More