Guestbook
Dos días inolvidables de aventuras por la selva. Una gran experiencia. Mike es muy amable y va explicando todo y haciendo el camino y la experiencia muy amena. El pueblo donde dormimos la cena y el desayuno impresionantes.
Carlos Calderon
13 October 2022
¡Mike es el mejor! Te enseña todo lo que sabe sobre plantas, animales… y lo hace con pasión. Aparte de ser un guía estupendo, es una persona maravillosa.
La gente de los pueblos que vive en la jungla es también maravillosa.
Muchas gracias desde España por esta experiencia. Ya eres parte de nuestra familia. ¡¡Te esperamos en Sevilla!!
La gente de los pueblos que vive en la jungla es también maravillosa.
Muchas gracias desde España por esta experiencia. Ya eres parte de nuestra familia. ¡¡Te esperamos en Sevilla!!
Lydia & Kuko
13 May 2022
Thank you so much Mike for this amazing and authentic experience with your 3 days tour ! Your house is a so peaceful and ressourceful place to be in contact with nature and to discover the Karen way of living. We loved your humour and always happy and catchy behaviour, especially with our 4 year old little boy. Thank you for the experience and unforgiveable memories.
Marie
18 April 2022
If you're looking to get a glimpse into the life of Karen villagers, having that authentic experience, this is the perfect way to do it. Mike has an awesome personality, speaks English very well (even better now that we added pinecone to his repertoire) and grew up in the villages that you will be going to. Meaning hes the perfect person to lead you on this multi-day journey. I'm likely one of the few people who came to this trek solo, and it was awesome getting to know the 5 other people that I shared the eperience with.
If you read other reviews you'll see a lot of what will happen on the trek, but I want to point out that Mike went out of his way to make sure I made it to my next destination safe and on time once the trip was over. This included talking to my next guide on the phone about where the best place would be to "hand me off". Then he waited at that location, a random roadside gas station, with me for 15 minutes to make sure everything went smooth. He had no obligation to do any of that. Mike is a good tour guide but he's also just a good guy.
Mike- I'll see you in 2026
If you read other reviews you'll see a lot of what will happen on the trek, but I want to point out that Mike went out of his way to make sure I made it to my next destination safe and on time once the trip was over. This included talking to my next guide on the phone about where the best place would be to "hand me off". Then he waited at that location, a random roadside gas station, with me for 15 minutes to make sure everything went smooth. He had no obligation to do any of that. Mike is a good tour guide but he's also just a good guy.
Mike- I'll see you in 2026
Aaron
06 April 2020
I had a 2 Days- 1 Night Tour with Mike and it is safe to say that it was one of the best expiriences of my entire trip to Thailand. Since my first contact with Mike to see if he had availability he gave me plenty of information about the tour, called me and wrote me Massages on E-Mail and Whatsapp to know exactly what would be going on during the Tour.
The Tour itself was extraordinary, from the punctual pick-up at my Airbnb until the Bamboo-Rafting(which the build in front of our eyes) on the second day, everything just felt great and authentic. Mike is a great guide, he was always talking to the group and asking if everyone was alright and he always was keen on lighting the mood up with some jokes or some great informations about the surrounding nature, the hill tribes or his personal history. And if that wasn't enough he and his helper Mr. Pong just started singing and everybody couldn't resist getting a big fat smile on their face. The only regret i have about my expirience with Mike's tour is that I didn't choose the 3 Day-Tour, cause I would've loved to stay longer in this beatiful village with those beautiful people. Kind regards to my friends Mike and Mr.Pong!
The Tour itself was extraordinary, from the punctual pick-up at my Airbnb until the Bamboo-Rafting(which the build in front of our eyes) on the second day, everything just felt great and authentic. Mike is a great guide, he was always talking to the group and asking if everyone was alright and he always was keen on lighting the mood up with some jokes or some great informations about the surrounding nature, the hill tribes or his personal history. And if that wasn't enough he and his helper Mr. Pong just started singing and everybody couldn't resist getting a big fat smile on their face. The only regret i have about my expirience with Mike's tour is that I didn't choose the 3 Day-Tour, cause I would've loved to stay longer in this beatiful village with those beautiful people. Kind regards to my friends Mike and Mr.Pong!
Angelo Di Giovanni
07 January 2020
This was a fantastic experience : in only two days of trip trough the jungle . We where a group of seven young people with only me and my wife over 50 . We start by a good 4 hours walk among the Karen ‘ s country. We discover the life in a little village among the forest, far from any road and modern civilization . Mike is a very cheerful animator and a good cook with his aunt : we laughed continuously with him and singing many musicals.
We have been eating, washing ourself and sleeping in a traditional stilt house, with no electricity and the noise of the animals from the forest around . A mystic experience. !
The day after we have been walking to a local elephants park ..bath with them in the river.
Then Mike’ friends build for us two long bamboo rafts and we start a three hours rafting on the river through the jungle, trying too fish ( with traditional net ! ) in the more quiet zone during the ride down. We enjoy so much all this trek and we kept an unforgettable memory of those two days. Recommend 100 % . Thanks Mike.
We have been eating, washing ourself and sleeping in a traditional stilt house, with no electricity and the noise of the animals from the forest around . A mystic experience. !
The day after we have been walking to a local elephants park ..bath with them in the river.
Then Mike’ friends build for us two long bamboo rafts and we start a three hours rafting on the river through the jungle, trying too fish ( with traditional net ! ) in the more quiet zone during the ride down. We enjoy so much all this trek and we kept an unforgettable memory of those two days. Recommend 100 % . Thanks Mike.
Philippe et Pascale
16 December 2019
The tour and its scope is already described in a lot of further reviews.
We were a group of 7 what was perfect. Speed of the trekking was really good, but of course this depends on the the group.
The trekking was good, not too hard and not to weak.
Waterfall without further tourist, same in the jungle village - only our group.
All meals were incredible good and absolutely prepared with love.
Bamboo raft and elephant feeding/bathing was also a lot of fun.
We really enjoyed the time and Mikes happy and open character.
You will understand when you do it :)
100% to recommend!
Dennis
We were a group of 7 what was perfect. Speed of the trekking was really good, but of course this depends on the the group.
The trekking was good, not too hard and not to weak.
Waterfall without further tourist, same in the jungle village - only our group.
All meals were incredible good and absolutely prepared with love.
Bamboo raft and elephant feeding/bathing was also a lot of fun.
We really enjoyed the time and Mikes happy and open character.
You will understand when you do it :)
100% to recommend!
Dennis
Dennis
10 December 2019
2 days full of adventure, we loved it
This was the most authentic tour I could ever have imagined. Mike is a really great, funny and the most honest Thai/Karen I've ever met. I can fully recommend this tour because Mike wants to bring his world closer to us, not because he wants do do big business. Food was perfect, waterfall was awesome, trekking not too long but with so many awesome things to see and eat, accommodation was nice, elephants are free and bamboo rafting was big fun. Thank you like for these two wonderful days :) stay as you are, all the best.
This was the most authentic tour I could ever have imagined. Mike is a really great, funny and the most honest Thai/Karen I've ever met. I can fully recommend this tour because Mike wants to bring his world closer to us, not because he wants do do big business. Food was perfect, waterfall was awesome, trekking not too long but with so many awesome things to see and eat, accommodation was nice, elephants are free and bamboo rafting was big fun. Thank you like for these two wonderful days :) stay as you are, all the best.
Kristin
08 December 2019
1000 Dank an Mike.
Das waren wirklich zwei unvergessliche Tage in einer wundervollen Landschaft. Es begann schon total unkompliziert das Trekking zu buchen, Mike antwortete innerhalb weniger Minuten und am übernächsten Tag ging es schon los. Es war alles top organisiert, das Essen war spitze, das Trekking war sehr abwechslungsreich und atemberaubend, die Gruppengröße von 8 Personen optimal. Mike weiß einfach alles über die Gegend, die Pflanzen, die Einwohner usw. Ich würde diese Tour jedem empfehlen, hier wird einem für den Preis so vieles und noch mehr geboten. :)PS: In den Wintermonaten unbedingt dicke Klamotten mitnehmen, nachts ist es unglaublich kalt.
Danke für alles.
Das waren wirklich zwei unvergessliche Tage in einer wundervollen Landschaft. Es begann schon total unkompliziert das Trekking zu buchen, Mike antwortete innerhalb weniger Minuten und am übernächsten Tag ging es schon los. Es war alles top organisiert, das Essen war spitze, das Trekking war sehr abwechslungsreich und atemberaubend, die Gruppengröße von 8 Personen optimal. Mike weiß einfach alles über die Gegend, die Pflanzen, die Einwohner usw. Ich würde diese Tour jedem empfehlen, hier wird einem für den Preis so vieles und noch mehr geboten. :)PS: In den Wintermonaten unbedingt dicke Klamotten mitnehmen, nachts ist es unglaublich kalt.
Danke für alles.
Steven
06 December 2019
1000 Dank an Mike.
Das waren wirklich zwei unvergessliche Tage in einer wundervollen Landschaft. Es begann schon total unkompliziert das Trekking zu buchen, Mike antwortete innerhalb weniger Minuten und am übernächsten Tag ging es schon los. Es war alles top organisiert, das Essen war spitze, das Trekking war sehr abwechslungsreich und atemberaubend, die Gruppengröße von 8 Personen optimal. Mike weiß einfach alles über die Gegend, die Pflanzen, die Einwohner usw. Ich würde diese Tour jedem empfehlen, hier wird einem für den Preis so vieles und noch mehr geboten. :)PS: In den Wintermonaten unbedingt dicke Klamotten mitnehmen, nachts ist es unglaublich kalt.
Danke für alles.
Das waren wirklich zwei unvergessliche Tage in einer wundervollen Landschaft. Es begann schon total unkompliziert das Trekking zu buchen, Mike antwortete innerhalb weniger Minuten und am übernächsten Tag ging es schon los. Es war alles top organisiert, das Essen war spitze, das Trekking war sehr abwechslungsreich und atemberaubend, die Gruppengröße von 8 Personen optimal. Mike weiß einfach alles über die Gegend, die Pflanzen, die Einwohner usw. Ich würde diese Tour jedem empfehlen, hier wird einem für den Preis so vieles und noch mehr geboten. :)PS: In den Wintermonaten unbedingt dicke Klamotten mitnehmen, nachts ist es unglaublich kalt.
Danke für alles.
Steven
06 December 2019
AMAZING!
This was the most authentic tour I could ever have imagined. Mike is a really great, funny and the most honest Thai/Karen I've ever met. I can fully recommend this tour because this tour is offered because Mike wants to bring his world closer to us, not because he wants to do business. Food was perfect, Waterfall was awesome, trekking not too long but with so many awesome things to see and eat, accommodation was nice, elephants are free and bamboo rafting was big fun. Thank you Mike for these two wonderful days :) stay as you are, all the best!
This was the most authentic tour I could ever have imagined. Mike is a really great, funny and the most honest Thai/Karen I've ever met. I can fully recommend this tour because this tour is offered because Mike wants to bring his world closer to us, not because he wants to do business. Food was perfect, Waterfall was awesome, trekking not too long but with so many awesome things to see and eat, accommodation was nice, elephants are free and bamboo rafting was big fun. Thank you Mike for these two wonderful days :) stay as you are, all the best!
Kristin
06 December 2019
We fully enjoyed a 3-day private hike with our family (3 kids, 12, 10 & 6 yo) organized by Mike!
Spending the nights in a hilltribe village is simply awesome! Tnx to Mike and his team!
Spending the nights in a hilltribe village is simply awesome! Tnx to Mike and his team!
Camiel Notermans
26 July 2019
Frank Roan
11 May 2019
Thx Mike, we enjoyed your two day trekking. Well organized, great communication, good food, always friendly and very personal to the whole group. Great life story, you need to write a book!
Bring some earplugs as the nature sounds so different from other bedrooms!
Erik
11 May 2019
super cool trekking trip! you experience so much on these days! impressions you will never forget! amazing nature, the best thai food, the authentic feeling to sleep by locals surrounded just by the jungle and the stars! and all this with the best and perfect guide!!!
Mike is really organized, confident, funnyand reliable! The feeling just to be offside the touirsts with nobody than the locals in a village... to sleep there and to see their simple life...
in the evening at the fire Mike told us some very interessting storys about the life in the villages and about the folks...
Thank you for this unforgettable time. Next time I will be in Chiang Mai I will book the 3 days tour. Thanks for everything!
Katrin
Mike is really organized, confident, funnyand reliable! The feeling just to be offside the touirsts with nobody than the locals in a village... to sleep there and to see their simple life...
in the evening at the fire Mike told us some very interessting storys about the life in the villages and about the folks...
Thank you for this unforgettable time. Next time I will be in Chiang Mai I will book the 3 days tour. Thanks for everything!
Katrin
Katrin
04 February 2019
We had an amazing time!!!! Everything was perfectly organized: starting by the information... It could not have been better. The hike was really beautiful and we made enough breaks to take some pictures and drink water or tried some herbs and fruits Mike showed us. Mike told us a lot about the plants, fruits and animals which are growing or living there. The food he cooked for us was just awesome and everytime too much. (even if you have an allergie or something like that you just have to say it). We could ask him everything and he was willing to show us the authentic and real simple life of the village people in the north! It was another world we were allowed to see for this 2 days! One of the best experience we made! with the best guide you can wish for! THANK YOU again for everything! it was unforgettable
Stephan
Stephan
Stephan Keckeis
04 February 2019
Mike’s trekking is amazing! We couldn’t do the trekking with Mike but his partner, Sombat and his cousin (he called him the mountain boy) were the perfect guides! We learn a lot with them in the village (the food that they prepared was awesome, so yummy!) and spent a great time walking in the jungle, bathing the elephants and in the river! I’d love doing the trekking again! I totally recommend it!!!
Nuria
19 December 2018
A really great experience going for a 3 days /2 nights trekking tour, seeing some of Thailands great national parks, away from the "touristy spots" and seeing and experience authentic village life.
Mike is a wonderful guide, all is well organized, lots of food and lots of fun.
We had an amazing time, thanks a lot Mike!
Mike is a wonderful guide, all is well organized, lots of food and lots of fun.
We had an amazing time, thanks a lot Mike!
Anna
15 November 2017
We did the three day trip with Mike. Even though it was raining the first day all the way through Mike kept us happy. At night we played soccer with the locals and had dinner with Mike's family.
The second day we did some bamboo rafting and fed and bathed the elephanrs. The elephants are really well kept since they can go anywhere in the jungle.
I can recommend this tour truly to everybody who wants to see the lifestyle in the mountain villages or/and do a trip through the jungle.
The second day we did some bamboo rafting and fed and bathed the elephanrs. The elephants are really well kept since they can go anywhere in the jungle.
I can recommend this tour truly to everybody who wants to see the lifestyle in the mountain villages or/and do a trip through the jungle.
Johannes
17 October 2017
Had a really amazing 3 day trip with mike. He is propably the funniest and most open guide out there. His english is good and really good to understand. He made me feel at home and welcomed in his village.
Highly recommandable tour!
Thank you mike for the 3 amazing days!
"I wonder how, i wonder why" mike singing in the jungle
Highly recommandable tour!
Thank you mike for the 3 amazing days!
"I wonder how, i wonder why" mike singing in the jungle
Bastian
14 October 2017
We had a really amazing time with Mike in the jungles. We went on a 3 days trekking tour with him. He told us so many cool stories, showed us a lot of interesting things and cooked amazing meals. I am looking forward to meet him again next time I'm coming to Chiang Mai. Mike, I wish you all the best!
Maksim Mur'ye
29 May 2017
Thank you so much for the last 2 days Mike. You and your tour are awesome!
Florian Rausch
16 March 2017
I did a 3 days 2 nights trip with Mike in Decembre last year and had a very good time. Mike is the perfect guide, experienced, funny, easy to talk to and has some cooking skills :D I felt totally safe and well cared for during the whole trip. For example, did i frget my flipflops in the village and decided to go get them, just after we already walked for about 20 mins. On my way back to the group, Mike came my way with a Motorbike he just lent from a man of the village, who drove by and picked me up. He tells some storys about his life, culture, nature and about the village he came from, while walking through the jungle or sitting at a campfire in the evening, eating sticky rice cooked in young bamboo over the flames. The trip was really one of the highlights during my journey in Thailand and i can recommend it to everybody, who likes to be in nature and wants to see a different side of the country, including a few adrenalin rushes (bamboo-rafting, elephant camp). :)
Manuel
06 March 2017
Just back last afternoon from a 2-day trek with Mike's Authentic Trekking”5 of 5 bubblesReviewed 5 days ago NEWHave to express how 1) professional, 2) well-constructed with variety, 3) safety-conscious and 4) over-all enjoyable the experience was! "Authentic" is a definite description-goes in the memory as a proper adventure! Mike knows his stuff- and has a great sense of humor also. Highly recommend- definitely 5-stars from me! Thanks again Mike!
En fantastisk 2 dagars tur med natur upplevelser utöver det vanliga. Om ni är i Chiangmay kontakt Mike. Han är så bra och även bra på engelska.
Han är väldigt anpassningsbar efter de förutsättningar ni har.
Go for it!
10 av 10 i betyg!
Hans Einemo
15 December 2022