Day 1 – Chiang Mai, Arrival

• Arrival at Chiang Mai international airport and transfer to the Lisu Lodge in Mae Taeng
• Arrive at Lisu Lodge, receive welcome drink, snacks and program briefing for your action-packed week
• Short drive to Mae Taeng Valley for escorted Deep Jungle Run through the area around Lisu and on trails that connect the indigenous, rural community with other local villages
• Cool down with a fascinating walk through the local village guided by a village elder who will introduce you to Lisu customs and culture
• Relax, kick back and relish the wonder of your exotic surroundings

Day 2 – Spectacular Mountain Bike Ride

• Wake up with a morning revitalization juice delivered to your door
• Morning jungle jog
• Outdoor stretch with an emphasis on the power of breath
• Muay Thai training: A Master Instructor will introduce the fundamental techniques and skills of Thailand’s national sport. Classes will focus on punching, kicking, balance, rhythm and boosting power and coordination
• Spectacular mountain bike ride down winding dirt paths through the cool, deep jungle, upland pine forests and remote villages. Using only the highest-quality equipment, we will deliver a fun and exciting trip for all, with an emphasis on calorie burn and safety
• A healthy packed lunch picnic on the trail
• Relaxation time
• Dinner and overnight at Lisu Lodge

Day 3 – Trade Route Hike

• Early morning revitalization juice delivered to your door
• Outdoor Jungle Pump class
• Stretch and Movement class: a well deserved, soothing session designed to relieve any tightness in the joints or muscle soreness resulting from two action-packed days
• Muay Thai training session
• Trade Route Hike: We will navigate old trade routes through local forests, valleys, and streams on this full-day adventure. This unforgettable, rigorous workout takes you through a stunning landscape rich with colourful flora and fauna
• Lunch on the trail before trekking back to Lodge
• Relaxation time
• Dinner and overnight at the beautiful Lisu Lodge

Day 4 – Mae Taeng Challenge

• Early morning revitalization juice delivered to your door
• Yoga session
• Muay Thai training
• Mae Taeng Challenge: this will combine two popular team-building programs that require the group to work together to overcome physical challenges and successfully collect the gear needed to set-up a comfortable camp along the Mae Taeng River. This will be followed by a relaxing evening along the river enjoying a healthy meal and campfire
• Teaming With GPS: an engaging challenge in which the group is divided into “geo teams” for a competitive, high-tech treasure hunt. Each team is given critical resources, including GPS units and two-way radios. Participants work together to retrieve booty hidden on hillsides or along the river — you may even be required to captain a local bamboo raft!
• Bridge to Success: teams are challenged to cross a natural bridge made out of static ropes under the supervision of our rock-climbing professionals and using state-of-the art safety equipment. Secure rope systems are also provided as a precaution
• The Tyrolean Bridge: teams compete to construct a one-rope bridge. This requires mental and physical skills — not to mention leadership and teambuilding!
• Overnight Jungle Camp in basic Igloo tents

Day 5 – Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Bike Ride

• Early morning revitalization juice
• Jungle Stretch
• River raft adventure: adrenaline-pumping water rafting down the Mae Taeng river. For this activity, Fitness Adventure Travel has partnered with the only kayaking and rafting company in Chiang Mai to require that all guides be certified in swift-water rescue
• Transfer to Chiang Mai
• Arrival at the luxurious Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai resort
• Bike adventure: we bicycle up the steep mountain road to the holiest temple in Northern Thailand, the Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, perched high above the city. This exhilarating ride takes us past picturesque waterfalls and vistas. Once at the top, the view is well worth the sweat
• Visit the temple to observe the monks’ evening rituals, chanting and prayers
• Return to the resort (transfer is available for those wishing for a more relaxing return)
• Dinner at Huan Soontaree, situated in a stunning location along the Mae Ping River. Hear famed singer Soontaree (the restaurant’s namesake) and other musicians serenading you with northern Thai folk music while you enjoy the local culinary delights
• Overnight at Dhara Dhevi

Day 6 – Thai Cooking Lesson

• Morning wake up with revitalization juice delivered to your door
• Outdoor circuit/speed yoga class
• Learn to prepare Thai Cuisine: this morning, one of the Dhara Dhevi’s Thai chefs will guide you at the local fresh food market, and teach you how to select the best, freshest ingredients. Return to the resort and learn to create delicious and healthy Thai dishes in a hands-on class where you will prepare your own lunch!
• Muay Thai training
• Overnight at Dhara Dhevi

Day 7 – The Amazing Race of Lanna

• Morning revitalization juice delivered to your door
• Early morning stretch
• Final Day Adventure Hunt: this activity combines exotic sightseeing, competition and hard-core fitness within a fast-paced, culturally thrilling treasure hunt. Participants will work together in teams to navigate Chiang Mai’s maze-like markets, bargain with street vendors and discover ancient ruins to complete their mission. Local fitness professionals will challenge you to high-energy challenges at cultural and historical checkpoints and at local gyms and parks. The final stop is a real Muay Thai gym where participants will put their week’s training to the test

Lanna Race challenges include:
• Tai Chi with locals in the park
• Scale a bouldering wall
• Complete mini circuit training
• Navigate maze-like Gad Luang, Chiang Mai’s oldest and biggest market, sample tasty local dishes, enjoy insect delicacies (if you dare!), learn about local handicrafts, and follow the aromas to the stunning flower market
• Discover the secrets of the five gates to the ancient city and learn the names of the three founders of the kingdom
• Sample Chiang Mai’s incredible range of delicious street food
• Ring an ancient temple gong for good luck and learn about the 8-fold path to enlightenment
• Locate the largest teak Buddha in the world
• Dine at a local restaurant

• Farewell dinner party at a riverside restaurant
• Overnight at Dhara Dhevi