The resort is nestled in a lush valley that time seem to have forgotten.  Built with a traditional design but incorporating western comforts, the lodge is the ideal base for soft adventure and trekking in this mystical region, where the unique Lisu, Lahu and Aka hill tribes make their homes.

The tranquil resort exemplifies what sustainable and community-based tourism can be.  The guestrooms surround a common area where meals are served and entertainment is provided in the form of traditional dance.  Mornings begin with a symphony of birdsong, and evenings end to the gentle sound of chirping crickets.

Surrounded by banana trees and water buffaloes, the lodge offers a variety of activities including biking and visits to the vibrant local markets.  For more excitement, whitewater rafting and elephant trekking are available, and a mid-afternoon massage is a wonderful way to end the day.

Standing quietly on Thailand's northern hills and managed by the celebrated Asian Oasis group, Lisu Lodge's justly deserves its fantastic reputation.

Facilities:

• Equipment for outdoor activities
• Air-conditioned 4WD vehicles for excursions

Dining:

• Meals are taken on the spacious, open veranda

Room type:
24 double bedrooms fitted with private bathrooms, electricity, fans, mosquito beds and comfortable beds

Chiang Mai

Located 50 kilometers north of Chiang Mai, Lisu Lodge is approximately one-hour drive from the city center. Pick ups are either from the airport or hotels in Chiang Mai with transfer to the Lodge by private vehicle.

Who should go?
This award-winning eco-lodge is ideal for travelers who are interested in responsible and community-based tourism. Set on the green hills of Chiang Mai, the guesthouses are built based on a traditional Lisu dwelling with thatched roofs, bamboo walls and floor mats. Each unit incorporates western comforts such as private bathrooms and comfortable beds. The rustic outpost is an ideal base for soft adventure and trekking in this exotic region, where the unique Lisu, Lahu and Aka hill tribes make their homes.

When to go?
The best time to visit Chiang Mai is between the months of November to February when northern Thailand experiences a dry and cool season. From February, the temperatures steadily rise and sometimes peak at 36ºC in April. From May through September, the monsoon season brings almost daily torrential rains.

Where is it?
Located 50 kilometers north of Chiang Mai, Lisu Lodge is approximately an hour's drive from the city center. The lodge provides pick ups from either the airport or hotels in Chiang Mai on a private vehicle.

What's not to be missed?
Trek on an elephant through bamboo forests and rivers. Visit a remote Akha or Lisu village. Ride a mountain bike through the country roads and winding mountain lanes. Sail down a river on a bamboo or rubber raft. Dine on a northern Thai feast in the open veranda. Learn hill tribe dances from Lisu villages.

What's cooking?
Meal times allow unique insights into the Lisu hill tribe culture. Guests seat comfortably on plump cushions around a low table on which delectable Northern Thai dishes are arranged. While savoring the scrumptious spread, the Lisu villagers put up a graceful and captivating show of traditional dances.