Suan Lahu offers a program that can be adapted to your time and interests.

Are you curious and would like to try yourself at something new? There are diverse things to observe. Start by filling your flask with delicious spring water, before hiking out onto unknown paths.

The HALF DAY TOUR program comprises of outdoor activities and a Lahu vegetarian lunch served at the Farm Kitchen. Welcome to relax at Suan Lahu Coffee Shop, where you can taste a cup of our freshly roasted coffee or tea. You may also purchase our organic coffee, tea, cinnamon, cocoa, seasonal fruits, as well as Lahu handicrafts.

Our DAY TOUR provides more and longer activities, plus a yummy Lahu vegetarian lunch and an afternoon fruit snack with coffee/tea. Time to take a coffee, biochar or bamboo workshop to add a new skill to your life.

Stay for the night to enjoy more of everything, inclusive of dinner and breakfast meals prepared by your Suan Lahu hosts. The OVERNIGHT STAY comprises of a simple and basic accommodation in the farmhouse, with hot-water shower, and a gorgeous balcony over looking the valley and Lahu village community.

Suan Lahu also offers extra activities that require previous booking. Some of these services, such as traditional campfire and moonlight hikes, are available only in the cool season (Nov- Jan).

Let us know of you request for a half-day workshop or an additional activity; both are available at 200 Baht/ person.

NOTE: Reserve your spot by paying the booking fee (children aged 5-12 pay half price) to Suan Lahu’s bank account.

Transport to/from the farm: you have the choice to drive yourself, hire a driver to take you to the village or take public transport to Mae Katchan Hot Springs. Villagers charge 300 Baht per trip from/to the Hot Springs. Inform us if you need transfer services.

 PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

HALF DAY TOUR at 800 Baht/person

09:30     Arrival at Suan Lahu farm and reception by your hosts from nearby village. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

10:00-12:00   Introduction to organic agriculture followed by farm tour. Witness production and processing of coffee, tea, herbs and fruits. Also learn about Biochar and raising pigs role in the soil fertilization process.

Engage hands-on activity in the forest garden, try seasonal coffee picking (from Nov to Feb), planting, grading, etc.

12:00-12:45   Homemade Vegetarian Lunch

12:45-13:30   Hike over to our highland village. Visit the traditional dancing ground and/or local family home. Gain insights into Lahu community life, followed by departure.

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DAY TOUR at 1,200 Baht/person

09:30        Arrival at Suan Lahu farm and reception by your hosts from the local highland village. Settle in to relax.

10:15-11:45     Introduction to organic project followed by farm tour witnessing the production of coffee, tea, cocoa, fruits and spices. Hands-on activity in the forest garden, engage in seasonal coffee picking (from Nov to Feb), planting, grading, among others.

12:00-13:00    Homemade Vegetarian Lunch

13:00-14:30    Introduction to traditional community culture, followed by hike to indigenous highland village and its dancing ground.

14:30-16:00     Return to the farm to relax, observe and engage in further activities: forest hiking around Suan Lahu 82 rai of highland, explore neighborhood farm, bamboo crafting, coffee roasting, Biochar production (not allowed during Feb-Apr because of government imposed fire bans), before enjoying some snacks of local fruit, tea/coffee, followed by departure by 17:00.

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OVERNIGHT STAY at 400 Baht/person including breakfast the next day.

This program is a DAY TOUR program of 1,200 Baht with additional overnight option at the Farm House. Total for this program is 1,600 Baht.

* If you wish stay any additional night, 1,000 Baht per day will be charged, inclusive of vegetarian lunch and dinner. This extra time does not include any other activities, the guest is invited to stay in the farm land, oversee the daily activities at the farm and walk around the villages nearby.

Day 1

9:30    Arrival at the coffee farm and reception by your hosts from the local highland village. Settle in and relax.

10:00-11:00 Introduction to organic farming: Farm tour + farm activity  

11:00-11:45 Introduction to Lahu highland people and their tribal community

12:00-13:00 Homemade lunch + resting time 

13:00-14:30   Community hike - indigenous village and dancing ground

14:30-15:30 Return to the farm to relax, observe and engage in further activities: forest hiking around Suan Lahu 82 rai of highland, explore neighborhood farm, bamboo crafting, coffee roasting, Biochar production (not allowed during Feb-Apr because of government imposed fire bans), before enjoying some snacks of local fruit, tea/coffee, followed by departure by 17:00. Roast your own Arabica!

15:30-16:00 Fruit or rice snack with tea/coffee

16-00-17:15 Learn a new skill! Find out more about eco-activities. Tailored Activities, such as coffee roasting, bamboo workshops, Hands-on activity in the forest garden, engage in seasonal coffee picking (from Nov to Feb), planting, grading, among others.etc.

17:30-18:30 Dinner and lodging at the farm house

Day 2

08:30-09:00 Breakfast

09:00-12:00 You are welcome to remain at the farm and enjoy the time on your own till before lunch time.

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