There are far, far fewer tourists making it to Mae Sariang than Pai etc, so you can be sure that you wont run into any other tourists, and there are no "ethnic shows". For the moment anyway, a much more genuine Hill-tribe experience. The local villages are much less visited so you may not be able to find a tour leaving during your time in town. Most operators require a minimum of 4 customers per trek. Also be prepared to pay a little more than you would in Chiang Mai or Pai. The cost is overshadowed by a much better trekking experience.
Salawin Tours is a trekking agency in town. Run by the charming Salawin out of his "office". They can organise single or multi-day treks, elephants, and rafting.
Along the Banks of the Salawin (www.banksofsalawintours.com) is an independent trekking enterprise offering small group or individual tours through the Salawin National Park. Personalised trips of between 1-3 days featuring trekking through the jungle, long tail boat trips, elephant riding, waterfalls and overnight stays in Karen hill tribe villages.
Some of the hotels and guesthouses have also started organising single day trips- North West Guest house, tel 0897009928/0866704286, has great tours for 1, 2, or 3 days. Kitti and Tukta are the local tour guides at North West. They know Mae Sariang well and will show you all the local sites. Very friendly people!
A day trip to Mae Sam Laeb is worthwhile. An hour away by Song Thaeu or motorbike, it is a border village overlooking Burma and the Salaween river and is home to Thai and Karen and Burmese alike. 600 baht gets you a one hour boat trip up the Salawin.
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