We advise a minimum stay in the Hide-A-Way of 2 nights. Then you have at least one full day to see a few beautiful parts of the programs we offer. If you want to see it all, then 4 days and 3 nights will be an appropriate time to stay with us.

DAY 1: leave from Bangkok in an air-conditioned sleeper train or from Chiang Mai in a day train. If you start in Chiang Mai, the program begins on day 2.

DAY 2: transfer from Ban Bin train station in a local open taxi. After arriving in the Hide-A-Way a bungalow will be assigned to you. After breakfast: pony cart tour to the village Saloke. Wondering why they always go with 2 carts? The second pony is a bit afraid of everything and won't go without the other! This is followed by a short trekking with the local guide upstream. In the afternoon you'll visit the beautiful 7 tier waterfall and visitor center at Wieng Kosai National Park. In the Hide-A-Way the staff prepares a copious diner, which will be served in the elevated and open restaurant. From here you have a wonderful view on the tobacco fields, the rice paddies and, of course, the jungle. After diner you will be glad to return to your bungalow. Before you fall asleep you can watch the programs on the satellite-tv.

DAY 3: after breakfast we make a hike of about 2 hours into the forest to have a lunch in village style. We will cook rice in bamboo, catch fish for the soup and find edible herbs and plants to eat. Back in the Hide-A-Way local women will be waiting to give you a real Saloke massage. Refresh yourself and join us for another copious diner. Spend the night in your bungalow.

DAY 4: breakfast and time for a hike up of 2,5 hours to a fabulous view point. Lunch about 14.00 hours (departure depends on transport out time), check out and head to Salang temple, a mixture of old and new. After exploring the temple and surrounding area you can clean up in the hot mineral springs. From here it's about 10 minutes to the train station. Travel by day train (2nd class air-conditioning) to Chiang Mai or Bangkok for your onward journey. Enjoy the countryside with beautiful rice paddies and mountains. Early evening arrival in Chiang Mai or Bangkok.

And at any time you are welcome to visit the kitchen and observe how to cook Thai food.

We advise you to buy medical and travel insurance in your home country as it is impossible in Thailand to do that with the same coverage. Included: all mentioned meals, transfers and excursions. Communication with the local people will be limited, because of their (lack of) English. Transport with local taxi's, air-conditioned second class day train or night train with sleepers. If fully booked, transport can be with airco VIP-bus (sleeping seats and toilet). Accommodation: comfortable fan cooled bungalows with veranda, refrigerator, satellite tv, coffee and tea making facilities and a separate bathroom with warm and cold shower and toilet. For this program you need a good physical condition. If you are in doubt, consult your doctor Don't forget to bring: protection against mosquitoes, shoes with which you can walk in water, a swimming suit and a good humor