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Karen Hill Tribe Lodge

Huay Ya Tai Village | Ban Chan, Galyani Vadhana 50270, Thailand
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Blackfalds, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Our party of 6, ages from 12 to 70 spent 3 days, 2 nights at the Karen Hill Tribe Lodge The trip up by road from Chiang Mai gave us a first hand look at the roads and countryside of northern Thailand. But the real joy was the acceptance and welcoming nature of the people at the hill. Between the... More

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Huntington Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

My friends and I stayed at the lodge for two nights as part of a hill-tribe trek package in February 2013. The lodge is beautiful and the surrounding was breathtaking. Memorable part of trip was trekking through the greenery jungle, playing with the elephants and hanging out with Karen hill tribe locals. Despite the language barrier, everyone at the village... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

The people are what make this lodge the wonderful place that it is. Everyone is so kind and welcoming and eager to share their home and culture with visitors. A friend and I stayed 4 days and 3 nights as part of the mahout experience package. We hacked down sugar cane, rode and bathed our elephant, had tea with the... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

It was with a great sense of excitement that my family set out from Chiang Mai at the start of our Elephant Safari, and we certainly weren’t disappointed. We all agreed that our three day trip, staying at the Karen Hill Tribe Lodge was one of the most amazing experiences that we have ever had. And judging from the reaction... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

A family adventure like never before! The overnight train from BKK to Chaing Mai, picked up by Susin and Tom for the start of our 3 day adventure. The journey to the resort slightly longer than we thought but gave an opportunity to take in the breathtaking views en route. 3 km short of our destination we stopped on the... More

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San Clemente
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

My wife and I booked 3 days and 2 nights at the Karen Hill Tribe Lodge, and we happened to be the only guests during our stay. The lodge was absolutely fantastic, the staff was great, and the village/villagers really made our experience. We participated in everything from harvesting and processing rice (we happened to be there during the short... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

I went to Karen Hill Tribe Lodge last month with my family. We find the lodge to be very comfortable beyond our expectation. The service staff is very friendly and respond to our requests very fast. We love using the incredible hotel pool that is so amazing. It was definitely one of the best experiences we have. We are definitely... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012 via mobile

My friend and I went on a motorbikIng adventure and ended up at this gem in the beautiful country side. William immediately made us feel at home and even lent us clothes while we watched the pouring rain from his gorgeous lodge. Amazing food and wine by the fireplace and setting off those paper lanterns, it was a Halloween that... More

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Abu Dhabi, UAE
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

The time we spent at the Karen Hill Tribe Lodge was the most incredible vacation we have ever had. We were welcomed by all the tribes in the area and quickly learned about life in the mountains. Either trekking through the hillside paths by foot or elephant it was all so thrilling. The lodge was restful, the food delicious and... More

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Tokyo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Our family of five, including children ranging from 9 to teenage years all enjoyed our three night stay in the Karen Hill Tribe Lodge. The lodge was amazing, the service was phenomenal, and the activities that we experienced around the area was very family oriented. From the first night's fire side family dinner to the closing show done by the... More

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Also Known As:
Karen Hill Tribe Lodge Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Address: Huay Ya Tai Village | Ban Chan, Galyani Vadhana 50270, Thailand
Region: Thailand > Chiang Mai Province > Galyani Vadhana
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 Specialty lodging in Galyani Vadhana
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Karen Hill Tribe Lodge is set in a postcard valley scene overlooking Hill Tribe rice fields and river with a mountain in the background. Karen Hill Tribe Lodge is one of Thailand Great Tours projects in which local Karen Hill Tribe communities fully participate in culture activities. We are happy to reunite Hill Tribe families with their villages with to the return of elephants and sustainable tourism to the area. The Lodge is a traditional Karen Hill Tribe style lodge with European home comforts. The Lodge has traditional Karen Hill Tribe pavilions and thatched roofs, Bamboo walls and pine floor mats.Karen Hill Tribe Lodge Features;- Twin and double bed, equipped with comfortable bedding, electric lighting, fans and mosquito nets.- Bathrooms with Hot showers- Full dining facilities with fresh supplies from Chiang Mai.- Bar facilities.- Log Camp Fire every evening.- Outstanding natural postcard scenery- Free WIFINatural Attractions ;- Gibbons are regularly seen in this area.- Indigenous bird life.- Indigenous fish can be seen swimming in the mountain streams.- Wild fruit, berries and mushrooms- Wild orchids, indigenous ferns and flowers- Wild medicinal herbs tour guide explains their uses. ... more   less 
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