About 1.5 hours north of Chiang Mai city by car lies the small countryside town of Phrao, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Drive another 20 minutes east along winding mountain roads, and you will arrive at Ban Sam Lee — a beautiful village home to the Lisu hill tribe people.

What is Ban Sam Lee?

Ban Sam Lee means the village built by three people named Lee in Thai. This small Lisu tribe settlement is located deep in the mountains of Phrao District, Chiang Mai Province.

There are no souvenir shops, not even a single convenience store — just a truly rustic mountain village with a richness that cities cannot offer.

• Wild chickens roam freely throughout the village
• Countless mango trees line the mountainsides
• A true hidden paradise near Chiang Mai

▼ The mountain trail to the mango orchard — walking through this hidden path

Mango Picking Tour: June and July 2026 Only!

This village is the hometown of HATAGO staff member Arlee. For two months only — June and July 2026 — we are hosting a mango picking tour here!

▼ Mealtime in the Lisu village — eating together with the locals on banana leaves. This is what makes the tour special

Tour Highlights

• Period: June - July 2026 (flexible scheduling)
• Transport: Round-trip pick-up from your accommodation
• Who can join: Everyone welcome — not just HATAGO guests
• Experience: Mango picking + Lisu hill tribe village visit

Pricing Note

Please note that gasoline costs are not included. At the end of the tour, we ask that you fill up the car with a full tank of gas.

Reservations

Contact us via HATAGO LINE Official Account or our website.

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