For the mindful traveler, our 2-day hike to Ban Huay Kung offers a unique opportunity to explore Mae Hong Son with a commitment to sustainability and ethical tourism. Departing from your hotel in Mae Hong Son City, your journey begins with a scenic drive, making a brief stop at Doi San Fah viewpoint, where we’ll highlight the importance of preserving this breathtaking landscape. This isn’t merely a hiking in Mae Hong Son excursion; it’s an eco trekking Mae Hong Son adventure designed to minimize impact while maximizing your connection with the environment and local culture. We prioritize responsible practices every step of the way.

Day 1 of your 2-day hike to Ban Huay Kung plunges you into a truly vital conservation forest. You’ll embark on a 5-6 hour trek, covering 3.5 kms through a fertile mixed deciduous forest. Our guides ensure low-impact practices as you navigate the trail, with a delicious jungle lunch provided responsibly. The highlight of this day is reaching Ban Huay Kung, a small White Karen village nestled sustainably within the larger forest. Here, we embrace local traditions. After settling in, you’ll hike to “Huay Nam Sai waterfall,” crossing rivers and streams, appreciating the clean water that sustains the ecosystem. The afternoon includes learning traditional fish catching, a practice that respects local resources, followed by a Karen cooking session at your homelodge, directly supporting your host family and their sustainable practices.

Day 2 continues our eco-conscious exploration. After a nourishing breakfast at your homelodge, your 2 days hike to Ban Huay Kung adapts to the seasons, ensuring minimal environmental disturbance. During the rainy season, our 7-8 km trek to Ban Nam Hoo Hai Jai takes you through vital rice terraces and pristine forest, showcasing local sustainable agriculture. In the winter and dry season, we carefully navigate along the Mae Samad river, with multiple crossings, ending at “Pha Bong Dam,” understanding the river’s ecological role. A packed lunch, prepared by your host family, reduces waste. This 2-day hike to Ban Huay Kung offers a profound respect for the environment and the local community, leaving a positive footprint on this remarkable part of Muang Mae Hong Son District.

Day 1

• 08:00 – Hotel pickup, begin mountain road journey
• Stop at Doi San Fah for stunning valley views
• Begin trek through mixed deciduous forest to Ban Huay Kung
• Change gear, start hike to Huay Nam Sai waterfall
• Enjoy swimming and learn to fish Karen-style
• Jungle lunch near the waterfall
• Return to village, meet hosts, check into ecolodge
• Cook traditional dinner with your host family
• Share stories by the campfire