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Chiang Mai Hill tribe Coffee Tour: An Authentic Karen Experience

An Authentic Chiang Mai Coffee Tour with a Soul

Forget mass-produced beans—our coffee carries a story. In a world dominated by mass tourism, we’ve chosen a more meaningful path. As an owner-led team, this isn’t just another activity; it’s our personal commitment to ethical tourism in Chiang Mai.

Go beyond a typical Chiang Mai coffee plantation tour. We invite you into our world through a trusted partnership with the Karen hill tribe community. In their forest village, you’ll experience shade-grown coffee, cultivated under the jungle canopy, where every bean reflects generations of knowledge and respect for the land. This immersive farm-to-cup journey is the true heart of sustainable tourism in Thailand—a chance to understand the deep connection between people, forest, and coffee.

This isn’t a tour for everyone. It’s for travelers who value connection over convenience, stories over snapshots. We believe it’s one of the best coffee tours in Chiang Mai because it is more than an itinerary—it’s our life’s work, a shared story of culture, sustainability, and respect. For one day, we invite you to become part of that story.

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The Soul of the Forest: A Karen Coffee Journey from Opium’s Shadow

Chiang Mai Coffee Tour with the Karen Hill Tribe—authentic culture, eco-friendly farming, unforgettable taste.

Go beyond the tourist trail—step into a living ecosystem where coffee is a symbol of healing.

In the misty mountains of Chiang Mai, the Karen people have transformed their story. Once tied to the opium trade, they chose a different path: to honor their ancestors and protect the forest through shade-grown coffee.

Your host, Mr. Moonshine, is not just a coffee farmer—he’s a local guide who shares the wisdom, culture, and traditions of the Karen hill tribe. He is a storyteller, leading you through jungle trails, sharing wisdom passed down for generations. Among the trees, he shows how coffee thrives in harmony with nature—where birds return, rivers run clean, and every plant has a purpose.

This isn’t just a tour. It is the Chiang Mai Hill Tribe Coffee Tour: An Authentic Experience where you will taste the forest’s revival, feel a community’s pride, and discover the real spirit of Thailand—one cup at a time.

Chiang Mai Hill Tribe Coffee Tour: An Authentic Workshop Experience

Roast & Brew in the Mountains: A Hands-On Chiang Mai Coffee Workshop

Tired of the usual tours? Our Chiang Mai Hill Tribe Coffee Tour delivers the authentic experience you’re searching for. Step off the beaten path and into the heart of Chiang Mai’s coffee culture with our hands-on workshops and genuine village homestays.

🔥 Roast Like a Local – Feel the heat, hear the crackle, and roast beans over fire, just as the Karen community has for generations.
☕ Master the Pour-Over – Learn simple, soulful drip techniques that bring out the forest in every cup.

This isn’t a class—it’s a vibe. A chance to connect with culture, craft, and community. Come curious, leave inspired.

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Our Signature Experiences

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Our tours offer a journey of diverse experiences, from hands-on coffee roasting to a traditional herbal workshop.

FullDay-01 Chiang Mai Cultural Coffee Trek: Roasting & Brewing Hands-on Experience.

Duration 10 Hours

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Why Our Chiang Mai Coffee Tour is Uniquely Authentic?

Our Chiang Mai Hill Tribe Coffee Tour offers an authentic experience by taking you far off the beaten path in a 4WD to a truly untouched coffee farm deep in a remote mountain village, a world away from the city crowds.

What makes this journey uniquely authentic is our direct partnership with the Karen hill tribe. You’re not a tourist, but a welcome guest, learning firsthand about their traditions from a local guide with deep personal connections. We take you into the jungle to visit their family farm, where they cultivate real shade-grown coffee under the forest canopy.

You’ll become an active participant in the coffee story—from visiting the plants in the forest and learning about the growing process to roasting the beans over an open fire. Throughout it all, you’ll know that this sustainable and respectful tour directly benefits the Karen tribe and helps preserve their unique culture.

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22:20 26 Oct 25

Wow - what an experience. Genuinely had the best sat with Jack as he took us on a coffee adventure through the northern farmlands of Chiang Mai. Not only was Jack and his team extremely knowledgeable about coffee, I came away from the tour with a smile on my face - they really will do the very best for you and your party to make sure you are comfortable and have the very best experience. I look forward to visiting again when I am back in Chiang Mai , and I will see how my coffee plant is doing 😉

Helena Schnur

09:04 18 Oct 25

I can honestly only say great things about this tour. Jack was a great and attentive guide. We learned a lot about coffee and how they grow it in the jungle, had a superb vegetarian lunch in the village with a view over the mountains and finished the day off with roasting our own coffee beans and learning pour-over techniques. 12/10, absolute recommendation!

Itzel Alejandra SM

11:07 17 Sep 25

What an incredible experience! Our guide, Jack has such passion, deep knowledge, and genuine desire to immerse us in the local culture made this tour unforgettable. He shared the traditions and history of the towns with such respect and pride, and it never felt scripted – just authentic storytelling.

The tour was also very hands-on. We roasted our own coffee blend, trekked through a jungle farm, and even planted and named a baby tree! These little touches made the day so special and personal.

I also loved that the groups are kept very small, so it felt exclusive and intimate rather than crowded. It gave us the chance to connect more closely with the place and with Jack’s insights.

If you’re visiting Chiang Mai, I can’t recommend this tour enough. It’s the perfect balance of culture, adventure, and authenticity – an absolute must-do!

glen beaulieu

10:52 17 Sep 25

Worth every single penny!!! This was such an incredible tour and Jack was a fantastic tour guide with the best attitude a person can have! We got to tour the jungle coffee farm (which is a different way of growing coffee, and as such a very unique experience), plant a coffee tree and roast our own beans for home. On top of all this we received a very knowledgeable guide and had all of our questions answered very thoroughly. Jack and Mr Moonshine really know their stuff! I cannot recommend this tour enough! 11/10

Ricardo

23:02 11 Aug 25

Jack and Jeff delivered one of the most inspiring and meaningful tours I’ve ever experienced. This was not just about coffee — it was about people, culture, and the environment.

The tour took us deep into the heart of Thailand’s coffee culture, showing how organic coffee farming is helping to uplift tribal minority communities. Jack and Jeff explained how this work directly supports generational improvements in education and quality of life, creating opportunities that last far beyond a single harvest.

We walked through rice fields, coffee plantations, and fruit orchards, even passing a few friendly cows and a peaceful creek. Planting a coffee tree with my own name and date was an unforgettable touch — a living connection to this land and its people. Meeting and interacting with tribal members gave the experience a deeply human dimension, reminding me how interconnected we all are.

This tour isn’t just educational; it carries a powerful message about caring for the environment and helping one another in this shared home we call Earth. If you want to learn, connect, and make a positive impact while traveling, Jack and Jeff’s tour is an absolute must.

Hagi Erez

12:21 24 Jun 25

I took the tour today. It was an amazing tour. Jack the guide and co-owner is the best of the best. I have enjoyed the nature and the amazing places. I have learned a lot on coffee growing and coffee making.
Amazing tour!
A must do when you are in Chiang Mai!

Beverly Thompson

09:07 10 Apr 25

We had a fantastic time with guides Jack, Sarah, and Mr. Moonshine on our tour of the hill tribe coffee farm. Jack was an amazing host from the start: letting us know what to expect from the day and taking us on a great adventure, from the drive through the mountains, to the walk through the farmland, and the great experience roasting our own coffee beans and learning the pour over craft. I hope to visit again in the future and see the changes on the tour.

Martyna Chrzczonowicz

07:07 18 Mar 25

A wonderful place where you want to stay forever. Run by lovely people who make you small all day long. This experience is perfect for coffee lovers but also for people who want to learn more about the local community and see Chiang Mai area from different perspective. I will gladly return there in a few years to see how it all turned out. I wish all the best and success to the whole team. 💕

GN Brown

03:21 01 Mar 25

Our group of four thoroughly enjoyed the day with Jack and Sela. We highly recommend this tour. Whether you are a coffee aficionado, someone who just enjoys coffee, or a traveler who wants to immerse yourself in the culture of the people who live in the hills (mountains) outside of Chiang Mai, this is a MUST DO! Be prepared to have every sense stimulated.

Anna Star

09:54 13 Feb 25

We visited Chiang Mai and wanted to have a unique experience. Being coffee lovers, we decided to book a coffee tour—and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip!

This tour is run by a local family who truly loves what they do, and that passion shines through every part of the experience. You won’t just visit a peaceful, rural village in Northern Thailand—you’ll also explore a special coffee plantation where coffee is organically grown in the forest, alongside other local plants that Jack and MunChai introduced us to.

The tour itself was incredibly relaxing, giving us plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings and learn. Jack is an amazing guide with a deep love for coffee and over 20 years of experience. He shared so much knowledge about coffee cultivation and the local area. Since February is harvest season, we even got the chance to pick some coffee cherries ourselves! Lunch was delicious and, for those who don’t like spice, completely mild.

Important note: If you’re prone to motion sickness, I recommend taking an anti-motion sickness pill. The road to the plantation is quite winding, and the 4x4 ride can get bumpy.

mert A

11:10 07 Feb 25

Had fantastic day with Jack and this was one of our best days in Thailand! He's very knowledgeable and passionate about coffee and learned a lot about organic coffee production, roasting and brewing coffee, rural life in Thailand! Organic lunch made with products from the village was amazing as well!

I would %1000 recommend to everyone who likes coffee and nature experience this tour. It's amazing combination and we loved it! 🙂

Hannah

02:09 17 Jan 25

An incredible experience that extends beyond just coffee! This small tour (we were just 3 people) endeavours to take you off the beaten track in order to really understand highland culture and the process of farming, roasting, and brewing coffee. From start to finish, I thoroughly enjoyed this day and cannot recommend it enough - Jack's enthusiasm and positive energy was contagious! Having lived in Thailand for 3 years, finding this type of experience is rare and I would encourage you to take the opportunity to explore Thailand in this truly unique way.

Nikita

03:34 27 Dec 24

This coffee journey was created with care and love by an amazing team of true professionals!

You’ll see how coffee grows in an organic environment, deep in the jungle, free of chemicals and pesticides. Along the way, you’ll learn about the local forest’s ecosystem, with many fascinating facts that are sure to surprise you. You'll also get to taste fresh local fruits, and lunch will consist of the most delicious homemade Thai dishes. Some of the food is non-spicy, making it suitable even for those with sensitive stomachs.

The coffee roasting experience is truly captivating. You’ll be guided through the entire process in detail, and the beans you roast yourself can be taken home as a souvenir.

And of course, the coffee! You’ll taste a variety of filter coffee brews and even have the chance to make one yourself.

We highly recommend this tour to every coffee lover visiting Chiang Mai. In our opinion, it’s worth every penny!

T ABA

05:23 06 May 24

Actually, I rarely write reviews. But we enjoyed the tour with Jack so much that we would definitely recommend it. We were picked up directly from our hotel and greeted very friendly by Jack and his wife. On the drive to Hill Tribe, which took about 1.5 hours, Jack explained to us what we were going to do. It became clear that Jack is a real coffee lover and not only likes to share his knowledge, but also knows a lot about the history, cultivation, roasting and preparation. He was a real joy to listen to and learn from. Our highlights were the short hike through the jungle at Hill Tribe. On the way to the coffee farm, one of the residents also explained to us which herbs they use, for example. B. use to heal wounds. We were even allowed to plant our own coffee trees and then roast and taste coffee beans together. The coffee is grown organically, meaning no chemical fertilizers or pesticides are used. The residents of the hill tribe take care of the coffee plants every day. In addition, part of the proceeds goes to the residents so that they can also live off Jack's tour. For anyone who loves coffee and wants to learn something about coffee cultivation in Thailand or simply loves nature, this tour is perfect. The atmosphere was very friendly, as if we had known each other for a long time. Thank you so much to you Jack, your wife and your friends from Hill Tribe for the great experience.

Abigail Ramirez-Kumar

04:23 20 Apr 24

This was easily our favorite tour in all of Thailand. Jack’s love and passion for coffee, the outdoors and the local culture was so evident as he took us through a Hilltribe village and coffee farm. We got to taste various coffees grown in the area, eat a delicious authentic farm-to-table meal, plant our own coffee trees (definitely a highlight), engage in hands on learning about local flora and fauna, feed some adorable cows, roast and take home our own beans, and make a pour over coffee. Jack, his wife, and his friend Moonshine (who lives in the Hilltribe village) taught us so much about coffee production, Thai coffee culture, and about the way of life of some of the villagers. The whole day was really well paced too, there was never a moment where we were bored or overstimulated. If you like coffee, nature, sustainability, and/or culture, you NEED to go on this tour. Bonus, we received amazing photos from the tour that captured our enjoyment of the day.

Kathy Piscopo

11:37 26 Mar 24

Day trip to see “White Karen” Hill Tribe’s coffee plantation. (There are 4 Karen tribes, this one the unmarried girls have to wear white.) Fun day to “Moonshine Farm” to view farm, plant a coffee tree, pick beans, roast them, and being taught proper pour over methods. Our guide Jack was a hoot! He’s also very knowledgeable about how growing shade-grown organic coffee impacts the taste! NERD OUT WITH JACK #chaingmai #karenhilltribe #coffeetour #chiangmaihilltribecoffeetour

Tomás Torres

10:29 19 Mar 24

We've been traveling Thailand for three weeks. Best tour so far. Jack is the man. He is passionate and knowledgeable, and he really knows his business. Beautiful experience for coffee nerds.

pauline lm

03:46 15 Mar 24

Unique and very enriching experience!
If you want to discover the Thai forest, a real authentic village, life among coffee and soy crops, cows, chickens and above all learn a lot more about the preparation of coffee and its aromas, this excursion is for you .

To begin, take a 4x4 ride towards the forest to walk through the moonshine fields and discover its stories. You even have the right to plant a coffee tree there and put your name on it! Then return to the village to eat an excellent friendly meal. The afternoon is dedicated to learning about coffee, Jack is very fun and professional. Everything is super well explained and above all we can practice it ourselves!
We leave with our roasted coffees and above all full of memories!

Thanks again, totally worth the price.
Do not hesitate to contact him on his WhatsApp via his PTTTOUR website to book!

Matthew O'Connell

11:41 27 Feb 24

Best day ever! An absolute must-do your if you’re coming to Chiang Mai for any length of time. Not even just for coffee lovers, but if you want to learn about rural Thailand, and have a day in the most gorgeous countryside. Jack and the crew were so welcoming and knowledgeable. We honestly had the best time, and we cannot recommend it enough. Thanks so much!!

Chloe Hayward

09:52 27 Feb 24

You cannot miss this tour if you come to Chiang Mai! Once in a life time trip out into the hills on this cultural tour, that is not just for coffee lovers. Can’t believe they’ve only been running since November - Jack’s tour was so well put together, professional and fun. Super chilled; and we learnt a lot. The nature walk was extremely interesting, learning about how the hill tribesmen live out there. I cannot recommend this tour enough.

reinier korstanje

12:34 24 Feb 24

Jack’s hill tribe coffee tour in the Chiang Mai mountains are a great day out for coffee lovers or people that just want to be in nature and experience and lean more about small scale organic farming. Suitable for couples, small groups or even solo travelers as myself. I leaned a lot about coffee, from picking coffee cherries from the tree, to roasting and how to make the perfect poor over. Really recommend this authentic tour. As someone who likes to avoid over crowded tourist attractions, this is the perfect experience. Jack is funny and very knowledgeable.

Megan Powell

11:18 19 Feb 24

This tour was unique, fun, and super informative. I learned so much about the coffee-making process from start to finish. It was super fun to take home beans we roasted, and learn how to do a professional pour-over. Beyond that, of the 2 weeks I was visiting Thailand this was by far the most culturally authentic experience I had. If you are wanting an opportunity to get a feel for what life is like for the Karen villagers who live in the mountains of Chiang Mai, this is it. We had an opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal prepared from food grown on the property, as well as tasting home-made whiskey. Everyone was great. Jack is super knowledgeable about coffee, and Sarah captures some great photos. Moonshine was wonderful to spend time with too. I left my sunglasses at the mountain, and he went out of his way to meet us and return them. This was an amazing, memorable day that I would recommend to anyone looking for a less touristy experience. A few things to be mindful of: this tour requires a lot of walking in the forest. It is a good idea to wear suitable shoes, have sunscreen, and bug spray. I did get a few bug bites but nothing too extreme.

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What Makes This the Most Authentic Karen Tribe Experience?

The word “authentic” is used a lot in travel. For us, it’s not a label—it’s a promise. It’s the result of how we built this journey from the ground up, with respect at its heart. Here’s why you should book with us:

It’s the difference between being a tourist and a guest. You won’t be on a bus; you’ll be walking with our friend. You won’t be in a crowd; you’ll be in a conversation. Your fee isn’t just a price; it’s a direct investment in the village. You won’t hear a script; you’ll hear a life story. This is the authentic experience we promise. The only question is, are you ready for it?