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Chiang Mai 4WD Hill Tribe Coffee Experience Jungle Trek, Roast & Brew Authentic Karen Coffee Farm Adventure Escape the city and discover the authentic coffee culture of Northern Thailand on this full-day 4WD adventure into the mountains of Mae Wang National Park. Travel deep into the Karen hill tribe region, far from the tourist crowds, where coffee has been cultivated in harmony with the forest for generations. Trek through lush jungle trails, visit a traditional Karen village, plant your own coffee tree, roast premium Arabica beans over an open fire, and learn the art of V60 pour-over brewing. With small group sizes, local English-speaking guides, and a genuine farm-to-cup experience, this tour offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of Chiang Mai’s coffee heritage. Tour Itinerary 07:00 07:30 Hotel Pick-up in Chiang Mai Meet your guide and enjoy convenient hotel pick-up within Chiang Mai city before heading south toward the mountains. 08:30 09:30 Scenic Drive to Mae Wang Relax during the countryside drive before switching to a professional 4WD vehicle for the final off-road journey into the remote Karen community. 09:30 10:30 4WD Mountain Adventure Travel along rugged jungle roads inaccessible to normal vehicles while enjoying panoramic mountain views and learning about the local Karen communities. 10:30 11:30 Jungle Coffee Forest Trek Begin a guided trek through lush rainforest where wild Arabica coffee grows naturally beneath the forest canopy. Discover how the Karen people cultivate coffee using environmentally sustainable farming methods while preserving the surrounding ecosystem. 11:30 12:00 Coffee Tree Planting Experience Plant your own coffee tree alongside local villagers and contribute to the long-term preservation of Chiang Mai’s mountain forests. 12:00 13:00 Karen Village Lunch Enjoy a freshly prepared vegetarian lunch made with organic vegetables and locally sourced ingredients while experiencing authentic Karen hospitality. 13:00 14:00 Coffee Roasting Workshop Learn traditional coffee roasting techniques using green Arabica beans. Control the roasting process yourself over an open flame while discovering how different roast levels affect flavor and aroma. 14:00 14:45 V60 Coffee Brewing Workshop Master the fundamentals of V60 pour-over brewing as your local coffee expert demonstrates how water temperature, pouring technique and grind size create the perfect cup. Taste the coffee you’ve roasted only moments before. 14:45 15:15 Coffee Tasting & Souvenir Relax with freshly brewed mountain coffee and receive your hand-roasted coffee beans to take home as a memorable souvenir. 15:15 17:30 Return to Chiang Mai Leave the mountains behind and enjoy a comfortable drive back to Chiang Mai, arriving at your hotel in the late afternoon with unforgettable memories of Northern Thailand’s coffee culture. Tour Highlights * Scenic 4WD off-road adventure into the Karen Highlands * Guided jungle trek through a hidden coffee forest * Learn about sustainable Karen coffee farming * Plant your own coffee tree * Traditional Karen vegetarian farm lunch * Roast your own Arabica coffee beans * Hands-on V60 coffee brewing workshop * Take home the coffee beans you roasted yourself * Small group experience (maximum 8 travelers)