Review Author: Tiffany

Review Date: 08 jul 2024

Review Body: This experience was really cool as we got to see a gibbon and also learn more about the nearby village's way of life! It was relatively easy to spot one of the gibbons, which was quite shocking as they said that the previous group yesterday didn't manage to see one at all. We only trekked about 10-15 mins before we spotted her. And they said that she’s not usually in that area too. The gibbon was wary of us and kept her distance, which is a good sign that they’re doing a good job in keeping her wild and free! The Mae Kampong village nearby is known to be quite famous, but I think because we went during down season, it was quite empty, and there wasn’t much life. But the village was pretty and unique. It was cool to see the iconic village view from the rooftop restaurant that we went to for lunch too! The food was also really good.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Aeneas

Review Date: 23 nov 2024

Review Body: We were picked up in downtown of Chiang Mai on time to head north east. We ended up in a mountainous village where we could first easily find two gibbons in the trees (because they were currently fed by a caretaker). Soonafter we began our hike around the village. A local guide and our tour guide showed us a lot of plants and explained there use in medicine or kitchen (or both). We passed by a beautiful water fall and two (small) snakes. All the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and I would highly recommend this tour if you are interested in local plants and their use and / or would like to see some gibbons living in the wild. Be aware though that it is not really a hike and more a botanical walk. According to our guide the distance is only 2.5 km.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Iris & Alan

Review Date: 15 jan 2026

Review Body: Eco Tours is one of the better organized tour providers we have experiened. They communicate very clearly about the logistics arrangement prior to the tour. They even sent us a photo of the car which was picking us up, which was really helpful. Lots of lovely & delicious snacks were provided, the food was good and they even bought us some delicious sticky rice! The drivers, host and guides are caring and took good care of everyone’s safety. Overall very satisfied and would recommend this company!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Isabelle Grégoire

Review Date: 16 feb 2025

Review Body: The jungle hike was a wonderful experience. Our guide's smile and enthusiasm truly made the day unforgettable. The authenticity of the experience, combined with the respect shown towards the local communities and wildlife, made this day of sharing exceptional. Thank you once again for everything Golf, Suwanus Yibpikul🥰 I highly recommend this adventure to anyone looking for a meaningful and enjoyable experience in nature. Isabelle and Jean-Marc from Belgium🇧🇪

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jennifer

Review Date: 01 okt 2026

Review Body: We had a fantastic day at Mae Kampong with this (very) small group tour, one of the highlights of our trip to Thailand. It’s worth the 90 minute drive from Chiang Mai. We had a lovely walk, with a break for a coffee, stop at a waterfall and a delicious lunch. We then saw gibbons in the forest. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the plants and surroundings, and took time to explain and answer questions. Would highly recommend.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Anouk&Martin

Review Date: 21 feb 2025

Review Body: The highlight was definitely to see gibbons in their natural environment. Although they are not completely wild and do have a caretaker, it was an absolutely amazing experience. Also the local guides knowledge about plants makes the hike unforgettable. Finally, you are also given enough time to explore the beautiful village on your own or spend time looking for beautiful birds. Thank you all so much for this wonderful day!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kate

Review Date: 17 okt 2026

Review Body: We had a lovely tour with Golf, Smile and a local guide. We were a family of 6 with different ages and it was suitable for all of us. We enjoyed a walk through the jungle learning about different plants, visited a waterfall, had a good lunch and briefly saw the Gibbons. I would recommend this tour if you want to go to Mae Kampong and have a more authentic experience. Thank you Golf and Smile

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rosemary

Review Date: 12 feb 2025

Review Body: We were lucky enough to see the gibbons, but honestly even if we hadn’t I still would have been super happy on this tour. The guides did an amazing job teaching us about all the different plants in the jungle, and I’m excited to try the tea bundle they made for us to take home. Lunch and the tea break were both great, and the extra waterfall stop was very fun.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tina

Review Date: 17 jan 2026

Review Body: Seeing the gibbon family was amazing and our guides and driver were all wonderful! They were so knowledgeable as they guided us on the hikes and educated us on the local flora and fauna. The cafe and restaurant were delicious. Only comment is we wish we had a little more time for shopping/looking in town. THANK YOU!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Chengsheng

Review Date: 23 jun 2026

Review Body: Though we had to wait an hour to see the gibbons, the process felt very natural and organic. We learned a lot about their behaviours and habits. My family also loved hearing about the different local plants and their purposes as the guides picked them for us to smell or taste along the way.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Nico

Review Date: 31 mrt 2025

Review Body: A really nice day discovering the north east forest and waterfalls 1h-ish from Chiang Mai. We were lucky to see two gibbons in their tree during our hike with their caretaker. All this cut with a good lunch in the lovely village, and a great guide to accompany our little group too.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Miete Martens

Review Date: 21 jul 2025

Review Body: Amazing experience! The jungle hike to Mae Kampong was both fun and educational, our guides Nee & Tin shared so much local knowledge. Gibbon spotting was an unforgettable highlight! The guides were incredibly kind and grateful.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Ju

Review Date: 15 dec 2025

Review Body: Die Tour war wirklich sehr gut organisiert. Die Gruppe hatte eine sehr angenehme Grösse und die Guides waren sehr nett und haben ein grosses Wissen über Natur / Gibbons. Es war sehr eindrücklich das Affenpaar so nahe zu sehen.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Daniel Buzasi

Review Date: 23 dec 2025

Review Body: Our guide Nee was very nice, she gave a lot of information about the plants in the jungle. To see the gibbon family we had to be patient, but when they came it was amazing! The Mae Kampong coffee is delicious, a must try!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Virginia

Review Date: 29 okt 2025

Review Body: Our family absolutely loved this tour. The guides were great, we saw the gibbons up close which was amazing, and we had a great gentle hike through the jungle and local village. Highly recommend.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Linsey

Review Date: 12 apr 2026

Review Body: Lovely experience seeing the gibbons, they are so cute! Lots of food on the hike too so make sure you are hungry! Super happy with the tour!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Ariadne

Review Date: 16 sep 2026

Review Body: This was a great way to get into the jungle around Chiang Mai, see a local village and the gibbons were so cute!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tim

Review Date: 21 feb 2025

Review Body: Amazing authentic in-depth tour from local villager guides and gibbon volunteer caretakers. Worth every € $

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Elisabeth

Review Date: 13 nov 2024

Review Body: Had the most amazing trip!!!! Would recommend to everyone :)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Eshton

Review Date: 08 jul 2024

Review Body: It truly felt special to get to see Gibbons in the wild! We got to meet one of the caretakers of these gibbons, and it was amazing to see how fast they were able to move through the trees. The experience also included trekking through the nice village and the jungle that surrounded it, and even a nice meal that overlooked the whole village!

Review rating: 4

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Private Rainforest Journey - Gibbons, Village, Hike

Itinerary Description: 08:00am: We will pick you up within Chiang Mai city limits and drive 1 hour east of Chiang Mai to the village of Mae Kampong. 09:30am: Head to secret area where there is a chance of seeing rehabilitated gibbons! Sightings are not guaranteed but we'll hire the help of the caretaker to look for them in the jungle canopy. Part of your fee will go towards supporting the gibbons and the caretaker and you're welcome to donate fruit for the gibbons. Please note we may change the order of the viewing if the caretaker informs us of their presence. 11:30am: Wander through the village and up to the waterfall along a secluded trail. 12:30pm: Stop off at local coffee shop for a break and admire the amazing views. 13:00pm: Wander along forest trails, visit the oldest tree in the area and learn about the plants from the local guide. 13:45pm: Stop off in a local restaurant for a delicious and filling lunch. 14:30pm: After lunch we'll head back down the village and back to Chiang Mai. 16:00: We'll drop you off at your hotel of choice and conclude the tour.