Go beyond the pavement into a remote Karen mountain community. Travel by air-conditioned van and rugged 4WD, walk through a shade-grown coffee forest, plant a coffee tree, share a local farm-to-table lunch, then roast and brew your own Chiang Mai Arabica.
This is slow tourism with purpose—small, personal, and rooted in local life. Discover the stories of the people behind every cup of coffee, and connect with the forest and community that make it possible.
You’ll return with coffee you roasted yourself, meaningful memories, and a deeper connection to the land and its people.
Only 2 Small Groups Daily
We welcome only two groups per day, with a maximum of 8 guests each. To keep the forest trail and workshop peaceful and uncrowded, one group may trek first while the other begins with roasting.
Both groups enjoy the same complete experience—only the order changes.
Two groups. Two thoughtfully timed routes. One complete coffee journey.
This is slow tourism with purpose—small, personal, and rooted in local life. Discover the stories of the people behind every cup of coffee, and connect with the forest and community that make it possible.
You’ll return with coffee you roasted yourself, meaningful memories, and a deeper connection to the land and its people.
Only 2 Small Groups Daily
We welcome only two groups per day, with a maximum of 8 guests each. To keep the forest trail and workshop peaceful and uncrowded, one group may trek first while the other begins with roasting.
Both groups enjoy the same complete experience—only the order changes.
Two groups. Two thoughtfully timed routes. One complete coffee journey.
- Chiang Mai: 06:50 – 07:30 AM | Hotel Pickup: Pick up from your hotel (within 3 km of Chiang Mai Old City). Prepare for a journey away from the modern world.
- Mae Wang: Welcome Coffee & Adventure Briefing Begin your Chiang Mai coffee adventure with a freshly brewed local coffee and seasonal fruit. Meet your guide, learn about the day’s journey, and discover how coffee connects the Karen community, forest, and local way of life.
- Mae Wang National Park: Into the Karen Highlands — Off-Road Adventure Travel into the mountains by air-conditioned van, then switch to a rugged 4WD for the final off-road journey into a remote Karen community, far from the usual tourist routes.
- Mae Wang National Park: Coffee Forest Trek & Planting for the Future Walk through a hidden, shade-grown coffee forest where Arabica grows in harmony with nature. Learn to identify coffee plants and discover the Karen community’s sustainable farming, forest stewardship, and traditional herbal knowledge. Then plant a coffee seedling with your own hands—supporting forest restoration and leaving a living legacy in the mountains.
- Mae Wang: Farm-to-Table Lunch (Karen Style): Enjoy a wholesome vegetarian lunch prepared with fresh ingredients from the village farm. Experience the flavors of a diet rooted in nature—simple, organic, and deeply nourishing.
- Mae Wang: Hands-On Roasting Masterclass: Learn the craftsmanship passed down through experience. Roast your own batch of green beans, learning how to control fire and heat to unlock the bean's true potential.
- Mae Wang: The Art of Brewing (V60 Workshop): Conclude your learning by mastering the V60 pour-over method. Understand how to brew the perfect cup that honors the hard work of the farmers. ** ROAST YOUR OWN: Get hands-on and fire-roast your own batch of premium Arabica. This is your edible souvenir. ** BREW YOUR CUP: We'll show you how to brew a V60 pour-over. You'll taste the difference the forest makes. It's not about being a perfect "master"; it's about connecting with the craft.
- Chiang Mai: Between 4:00 and 5:30 p.m., we’ll drop you back at your hotel—happy, well-caffeinated, and full of unforgettable memories.
Included
- V60 pour-over brewing workshop and guided coffee-tasting session
- Fresh, locally sourced farm-to-table lunch
- Guided coffee forest trek and tree planting with a local Karen host and English-speaking guide
- Off-the-Grid 4WD Adventure: Go Where Others Can't.
- Travel accident insurance and all community entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within a 3-kilometer radius of Chiang Mai Old City
- Hands-on coffee-roasting workshop and take the beans home.
- Welcome Refreshments: Specialty coffee and seasonal fruits upon arrival.
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
