Discover the Real Thailand!

Off-Trail Thailand by James Forest Adventurer Tours

Our Story

For over 20 years, Off-Trail Thailand has specialized in crafting unique cultural adventure tours encompassing trekking, hilltribe encounters, and immersive nature expeditions. We curate longer trips that offer deeper connections to the local nature and culture.

We're here for the adventurers, inspired by wanderlust, to create life-long memories in the mountains.

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Our Local Expert Tours

Our tours are an opportunity to explore Thailand's culture through the everyday lives of its people.

The Local Explorer
2 Night / 3 Days
Chiang Mai - Mae Wang

Karen Hill Tribe Village
Hidden Jungle Temple
Buffalo Rice Farming
Many more...

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The Deep Diver
3 Nights / 4 Days
Chiang Mai - Doi Inthanon - Mae Wang

Doi Inthanon National Park
Thailand's Tallest Mountain-2,565m
ATV Adventure
Many more...

Dive Deeper!

Our Ultimate Adventure
6 Nights / 7 Days
Chiang Mai - Doi Inthanon - Mae Wang - Mae Hongson - Pai

World-famous Mae Hong Son Loop
White Water Rafting
Myanmar Border Viewpoint
Lod Cave
Pai Canyon
Many more...

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**All tours include: English-speaking guide, transportation (Toyota 4x4 or van & petrol), accommodation, meals, entrance fees, activities, drinking water, seasonal fruit, travel agency insurance & taxes

Meet our Team

Our English-speaking team has deep roots in the mountains, connecting them with the land and communities so you can see into the lives of the locals and their relationship with nature...

Founder & Guide

James

James was born Mae Mut village in the valleys of Northern Thailand. This was a time of traditional herbal medicine doctors and seasonal cycles by starlight: less tech, more jungle.

After living in Chiang Mai city, he realised just how much this connection is missing in our modern lives.

So two decades ago, in 2005, he started leading tours to share his deeply intimate connection to the local land and all it's secrets...

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Local Guide

Nicky

Nicky was also born in our local village and has helped tourists from all over the world see the real Thailand!

He also enjoys learning about different cultures while sharing his own with you.

Local Guide

Jack

For over 25 years, Jack has been a professional guide and off-road 4x4 driver. He speaks English, as well as some Hebrew, and is very experienced in assisting people with disabilities.

He enjoys sharing about his culture and upbringing, including the traditional beliefs taught by his grandparents.

He's also an expert in local delicacies with his own award-winning Laab salad recipe.

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Looking for something a little different?

We also offer tailor-made tours including...

Survival

Not for the faint-hearted.

Survival trekking teaches you to live off the land, exploring hidden gems that few locals have ever seen, let alone tourists.

If you want to see who you really are, when all the luxuries and distractions are taken away, contact us today.

Enduro

All of our guides grew up speeding through the jungle on scooters but soon graduated to enduro.

We can safely accommodate 5-10 riders with our own mechanic and relevant certifications and insurances.

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Explore Other Areas

Many areas of Northern Thailand offer incredible experiences and our experts have seen them all.

We can take you for a day trip to Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Nan and more. We'll even guide you down south to the islands and over to neighbouring countries such as Laos and Vietnam.