Very interesting and informative guide. It was good to see the contrast in their way of life between the hill tribes and other Thai people.

Chiang Dao cave was a good visit, not much to see at the temples we went, there were all of Burmese style. The long-tailed boat trip was a pleasant ride & the highlight was the discovery of this new resort where we had lunch, this was where we got on the boat. MaeKok River Village Resort, was pleasant, the food was excellent, flowers all around, and brand new, well decorated. As for the villages all the tribes were in one & the same area, lined-up behind their outlet where they all wanted to sell the same product. Not very imaginative, once you bought whatever item, the other 50 people lined-up also wanted you to buy from them. In the end we stopped in 2 villages, very poor, no adults to be seen as all working in the fields, only kids, chickens,dogs & pigs. The few people we saw did not like their picture taken. Although our guide was telling us their situation has improved, we thought it was a difficult way of life, in poorly and dirty conditions, however they had a place to stay, food to eat and education for the children.

This tour is a shame, nothing special, show for tourist. 7 years ago I was there and that time I saw the real life, now it is all about the business.