Jarvis Jungle Family
A guest smiling with the village family around a celebration cake
JARVIS JUNGLE FAMILY · CHIANG MAI, THAILAND

Come as a guest. Leave as family.

The 2-Day Village Experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand — $175 (฿5,900) per person · all-inclusive

Trek through the jungle, feed elephants with care, share dinner in the village, watch sunset and sunrise, then drift back by bamboo raft. Your hosts plan every moment.

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100% villager-runUp to 16 guestsFull deposit refund within 48 hours of payment
small groups
up to 16
Hosted and guided by villagers
Up to 16 guests per group
40% deposit secures your booking
Full deposit refund within 48 hours after payment
01 — The experience

Two days, one village, no rushed moments.

Jarvis Jungle Family's 2-Day Village Experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand folds the valley's best moments into one warm, carefully paced journey — from jungle trails and an ethical elephant visit to dinner with your hosts, first light in the mountains, and bamboo rafting.

Day 1into the valley
  1. 1

    Pickup

    Meet your hosts and begin the journey into the village.

  2. 2

    Jungle trekking

    Walk the green trails and rice-field paths with a local guide.

    A villager walking among vivid green rice fields
    On the trail with our guides
  3. 3

    Ban Pha Mon village tour

    Meet the people, homes, and everyday rhythms that make this place special.

    Village children sharing a noodle meal together on a woven matA smiling village toddler in warm daylight
    A young Karen child in traditional dress
    A young Karen child in traditional dress
    Traditional weaving
    Badminton in front of the stilt huts
  4. 4

    Dinner together

    Gather around the table for a generous communal meal.

    Overhead view of a generous village feast spread with rice, fish and roast pork
  5. 5

    Bonfire

    End the night around the fire with the village — stories, music, and good company.

    Stories and music around the fire
  6. 6

    Stargazing

    Zero light pollution — on clear nights the Milky Way comes out. Weather permitting.

7 · Sleep

A wooden longhouse, built for groups.

Groups stay in our two timber longhouses, each one big open room with plenty of space for everyone. You sleep on clean floor mattresses with fresh linens, each under its own mosquito net. There is also one private wooden room for a couple; ask early if you would like it. This is an honest village stay, not a resort, and it is quiet enough to hear the valley at night.

Walk through the longhouse
Rows of netted beds on both sides of the longhouse aisle
Inside a longhouse
Private wooden room with a single netted bed
Private room for two
Expect natural materials, fresh air, jungle views, and the simple comforts of a genuine village overnight.
Day 2light, breakfast, river
  1. 1

    Sunrise

    Wake to first light above a sea of clouds and layered mountain ridges.

    Sun rising over layered mountains and mist in the valley
    Sunrise above the clouds
  2. 2

    Breakfast

    Ease into the morning with toast, eggs, and fresh-cut fruit.

    Toast, scrambled eggs and fresh watermelon on a wooden village table
    Breakfast in the village
  3. 3

    Waterfall visit

    Cool off beside the falls and enjoy lunch at the waterfall before continuing through the valley.

    Lunch by the waterfall
  4. 4

    Bamboo rafting

    Take to the river by bamboo raft and let the landscape drift by.

    Drifting through the jungle by bamboo raft
  5. 5

    Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary

    Feed the elephants and watch them up close — ethical observation only, no riding, ever.

    Two smiling young visitors as an elephant curls its trunk around them beside another elephantWith the elephants and our village guideVisitors feeding elephants at the sanctuary
    Feeding time at the sanctuary
    A younger sanctuary resident
    Preparing food for the elephants
  6. 6

    Return

    We drop you back at your hotel in the afternoon, full of stories.

Hosted by the people who call this valley home.

Your guides, cooks, and hosts share the place they know best, turning two days of trails, meals, and village life into a welcome that feels personal.

Featured story

Don't take our word for it.

TruTravels featured Jarvis in their Tru Stories series, sharing the village experience through the people, place, and welcome that make it unforgettable.

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Jarvis welcoming guests in the village, from the TruTravels Tru Stories film
Curved rice terraces below the village under a bright, cloudy sky
the valley, wide awake
02 — Our story

Jarvis Jungle Family. Ban Pha Mon is home.

Jarvis Jungle Family is a village-run team from Ban Pha Mon, where families have farmed this valley for generations. When travelers asked to see real village life — not the staged kind — our families opened their doors themselves. You might meet a mother on her way to the temple, stop to talk with the village youth, or watch someone fix a motorbike by hand. No scripts. Just us, showing you home the way we'd show a friend.

“Every tour is shaped and hosted by the villagers who call this valley home.”
P.S. — The food alone is worth the trip. — Mae Lin
A woman carrying a baby at the village temple
on the temple path
A beaming village boy outdoors in the daylight
an ordinary afternoon
A young villager repairing a motorbike
keeping things moving
Up to 16 guests2 days / 1 night100% villager-runFull deposit refund within 48 hours of payment
Sunrise glowing over layered mountains beyond the village
first light over the mountains
03 — Moments

The people are the place.

The landscape may bring you here. It's the smiles, the small acts of care, and the rhythm of everyday village life that stay with you.

A mother laughing with her baby in her arms
A woman smiling at a mountain viewpoint above the valley
A smiling woman giving a peace sign beside the rice fields
Children gathered around a birthday cake at night
A young village boy smiling at the camera
A baby looking at a candlelit birthday cake
A villager holding a baby in a cloth sling at the evening gathering
A man sweeping a shaded path in the village
Piglets resting together in the village
Two butterflies resting on a twig
Two smiling young visitors as an elephant curls its trunk around them
With the elephants and our village guide
A smiling village boy holding a leaf-wrapped snack in golden forest light
Pastel sky over a sea of clouds and layered mountain ridges
Two elephants leaning close as a woman and boy laugh beside them
A villager walking through vivid green rice-field paths
A smiling guest holding a baby while village children gather around a wooden table
River light and bamboo rafts
An afternoon in Chiang Mai, Thailand
the best moments aren't on the itineraryBetween conversations, your guide may point out the quieter wildlife sharing the valley.

Kind words from the valley.

★★★★★
“Two days felt beautifully full without ever feeling rushed. Dinner with the village was the moment we'll remember.”
— Matthew Barker
★★★★★
“From the jungle trail to sunrise, everything felt personal and thoughtfully paced.”
— Lauren Jane
★★★★★
“Feeding the elephants, sharing a table, and meeting the families made this feel unlike any ordinary tour.”
— Jessie Howarth
A guest posing with a village family
Become part of the family
A tour group cheering at a mountain viewpoint above the valley
Made it to the viewpoint
Guests and local guides together on a jungle trail
After the jungle trek
Guests on a bamboo deck looking out over the hills from the village
The view from the village
Guests splashing in the river after giving the elephants a bath
After bathing the elephants

Everything you're wondering.

Pickup, jungle trekking, a visit to Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, dinner, a village tour, sunset, sunrise, breakfast, bamboo rafting, and your return journey are all part of the experience.

You'll feed the elephants and watch them up close — ethical observation only, no riding, ever.

The experience is $175 (฿5,900) per person. A 40% deposit of $70 (฿2,360) reserves your spot. The remaining $105 (฿3,540) is paid in cash on arrival at the village; THB or USD is accepted, but card payments are not available at the village. Cancel within 48 hours of payment and your full deposit will be refunded.

We host groups of up to 16 guests, keeping the experience personal and easygoing.

Pickup is included. Message us on WhatsApp before booking and we'll confirm your pickup point and timing for your preferred date.

Bring comfortable walking shoes, light layers, sun protection, insect repellent, a refillable water bottle, and clothes that can get a little wet for rafting.

Families are welcome. Because the itinerary includes trekking and rafting, message us with each child's age so we can help you decide whether the full experience is a good fit.

Light rain is part of life in the valley, so the experience usually continues with a few practical adjustments. If conditions affect safety, we'll talk through the best next step with you directly.

Yes. The experience includes jungle trekking, waterfall visits, bamboo rafting, and home-cooked village meals, which carry inherent risks. You'll read and agree to our liability waiver and assumption of risk when you book — it's all digital, no paperwork on arrival. We strongly recommend travel insurance. Download the full waiver (PDF).

04 — Reserve

Choose a date. We'll handle the rest.

Send your preferred date and group details on WhatsApp. We'll confirm availability before sharing the secure deposit link.

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