Private tour in Chiang Mai Chintana S

2days-1 night Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Tour

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Chintana S.

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I have been a professional tour guide for over 20 years (since 1987) and a birding guide for over 10 years. I have small tour company registered as a local tour operator, which I work with my sister and my husband. They are tour guide as well. I love to meet people, love to exchange knowledge. I have a passion to show my beloved beautiful country which is rich in culture, nature and history. I always cater tour in flexible manner and specialize in tailoring tours to specific interests and individual tastes. I can design program and itinerary, cost proposal. Arranging a package sight-seeing tour and bird watching trip (6 - 10 days) throughout the country is also possible. I preferred small group or FIT for personal care. I always provide cold drinks, and cool towel, during the sight-seeing tour. For bird watching tour, I also provide additional fruits, snacks, coffee or tea for my clients. I can arrange multiple days bird watching and sight-seeing tour. My skill; knowledge of Thai history, architect, Buddhism, folk story, Nature skill: Knowledge about birds, their plumage variations, birds call, habitat and behavior, plants, butterfly, mammal, Language skill: speak, read and write English, e-mail correspondence As Travelling is one of my favorite, I have been traveled around Thailand in order to know my country. For travelling abroad, I had been accompanied clients to Luang Prabang as a tour leader. I had been to Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam, Hong Kong, Canada and USA twice. What my clients said about me ; "My two days spent birding with Chintana and her driver included some of the most enjoyable time I've ever spent in the field. Her English is excellent and her knowledge of the local birds is extensive. We found nearly all of our target species between Chiang Dao and Doi Inthanon. The highlight of my trip was the lucky appearance of two Black-Tailed Crakes which brought tears to my eyes. " Sincerely, Mark Agnor Chicago "We'd love to thank you for the wonderful days in Doi Inthanon and Chiang Dao. You were a great guide, not only a passionate birder but also one of the most allround guides we've met! Chintana, once again thank you for the great birding days together. You could really notice birding is one of the things you love to do. Also many thanks for the other lessons you 'teached' us on the road or during meals (when we were not distracted by all the birds and other animals ;-) )concerning history, culture and much more" Hanneke and Ties The Netherlands. "Chintana is a superb birding guide: knowledgeable, energetic, patient, intelligent, positive, inquisitive and comfortable. She is thoroughly acquainted with all of the birds, their calls, plumage variations, habitat, distribution and behavior. I learned to appreciate her excellent eyes and ears, often locating birds that I hadn't suspected were near us. Chintana is a teacher at heart, always making sure to point out the key points of identification, comparing a bird to others that might be similar, and repeating its name. We did a good deal of walking, and as we did, she continually called out the names of birds we were seeing, even if they had been seen well before. We never moved on until I had an opportunity to see the bird well. The pace was relaxed and thorough. " Gene Bauer Northfield, Minnesota "When we met Chintana in Bangkok, we liked her instantly. All of our plans were extremely well organized, and so we were able to just sit back and enjoy the beautiful sights in Thailand. In the span of eight days we traveled by van from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and visited many temples, ruins, ate delicious food, hiked, saw animals and gorgeous scenery. Chintana was knowledgeable, informative, helpful, and really went out of her way to help us experience and learn about Thailand. We were able to have experiences that we never would have had on our own or with a large group. We had two excellent drivers that provided superior service and that were a delight to spend time with" Julianne& Adam Erbrecht Professional tour guide TAT licensed 21-00349. My guide license is permited all Thailand. Own Tour operator business:TAT licenses 24/00077 Cerfied by Office of Tourism Development In Collaboration with Faculty of Education,Silpakorn University.In Accreditation of Excellent Tourist Guide Standard Under The Development Project of Tourism Business and Tourist Guide Standard 2008 Since 26 March 2009-25 March 2011 On September 27th 2010, received The 6th Tourist Guide Awards 2010

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Overview of your Chiang Mai tour

Doi Inthanon, one of my favorite site as this is Thailand's highest mountain is a site of unique biological interest and supports a fascinating variety of different vegetation types and a higher bird species total than any other protected area. Of the total of 382 species of birds so far known from Doi Inthanon , at least 266 species are residents or were formerly residents on the mountain. There are may different trails and waterfalls that I enjoy watching different birds' species diferent time of the year. From dry deciduous forest to hill evergreen forest. Most birding site is accessible by good paved road all the way to the summit. Doi Inthanon National Park contains the only significant protected populations of such species in Thailand. The Ashy-throated Leaf-Warbler is found nowhere else in Thailand while an endemic race of the Green-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga nipalensis angkanensis) is also completely confined to the summit

Your Chiang Mai tour itinerary

Day 1 5:30 am: Meet in the hotel lobby, we will leave the hotel to meander up the winding roads leading to Doi Inthanon. We arrive at the Park entrance, we will observe the bird in the different habitat in the lower elevation area. Birds that possible to be seen; White-crested Laughing Thrush, Golden-fronted Leafbird, Blue-winged Leafbird, White-throated Kingfisher, Lineated Barbet, and much more. In the evening we will check in to the accommodation. Day 2 -Early morning will proceed up to the second checkpoint, birds that possible to be seen are Rufous-bellied Niltava, Small Niltava, White-gorgeted Flycatcher, White-browed Scimitar-Babbler, Yellow-cheked Tit, Grey-checked Fulveta, Black-headed Sibia, Asian Emerald Cuckoo, etc. -After lunch, we visit different habitat such as waterfall, farmland etc. in the National Park area. Birds possible to be seen: Plumbeous Redstart, White-capped Water Redstart, Slaty-backed Forktai. Late afternoon will drive back and transfer to your hotel in Chiangmai.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

Clean, comfortable air-conditioned Toyota commuter van 9 seats. Or SUV 4 wheels drive vehicle.

What's included
Other: •Private touring, Entrance Fees, with qualified English speaking Guide, specializing in birding and Road Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle. •2 Lunch at the local restaurant on Day 1-2 •Water and cool towel during the tour •Snack, Fruits, Tea & coffee break during the tour.
What's not included
Other: Accommodation (For clients & guide). Accommodation type/price range from 30 USD to 50 USD per room per night, depending on the low season and high season too. Breakfast on both days. Most places will not include breakfast, only at Inthanon Highland resort, the breakfast is included. Please message me if you want to customize a tour based on your preferences
Meeting location

Airport: Chiang Mai International Airport.,Cruise: ,Station: Chiang Mai Railway Station, Chiang Mai Bus Station,ByGuide:

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Bird Watching
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
44020
Languages
Thai
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour in Chiang Mai is perfect for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers who want to explore Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain, known for its unique biological interest and diverse bird species. It's also suitable for families, as the tour is kid-friendly and involves light activity. Travellers who wish to connect with a local expert for deeper insights into the region's natural beauty will find this tour particularly rewarding.

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