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Our experienced group of local tour-guides

Daro Tours was founded by Damrong Katu in 2018. "I started as a tour operator not only because we love Northern Thailand and its beautiful nature, but also to connect you with our local communities and nature in an authentic way." Daro Tours works with local tour guides and people from hill-tribe villages in Northern Thailand.

By booking a tour with us, you support tourism in regions with few paid job opportunities.
 

Our team consists of well-experienced, English-speaking guides who are certified by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and hold a TAT license. All profits raised by Daro Tours remain in our local communities.

ANAN BEN
Tour-guide / driver

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Anan comes from a village called Baan Muang Ngam in Mae Ai. He is Karen, an ethnic minority group, and has a passion for learning new languages. The district where he is from is home to a variety of hill tribes living in close proximity to each other. Anan is knowledgeable about these different hill tribe groups and speaks several hill tribe languages, including Akha, Lahu, and Lisu.
 

As a passionate tour guide, Anan enjoys sharing his insights into the diverse lifestyles and ways of life of the hill tribes in Northern Thailand.

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DAMRONG KATU
Founder / tour-guide

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"What I love about my job is giving people an unforgettable experience that will stay with them for a lifetime. I was born in a small, self-sufficient Karen village in Wiang Haeng, where nature is very important to us. As a child, I learned to hunt and make tools from bamboo and other natural materials in the village."
 

Daro's passion for his culture and nature led him on a different path after graduating in plant science. He decided to become a tour guide to show people how important our connection with nature is.

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SUSIN KATU
Tour-guide / driver

 

Susin (Jacky) was born in a small Karen village in Wiang Haeng, near the Myanmar border. With over 20 years of experience as a tour guide, Jacky has shared the magic of the jungle with hundreds of people, whether they joined for a single day or for a two-week trek. Jacky is a knowledgeable guide who can provide extensive insights into Thailand's history and Buddhism.
 

"My passion is to show everyone our lush jungles and to share more about the wildlife and hill tribe cultures in Northern Thailand."

MEET OUR COMMUNITY

MOH-MOH

Moh-moh is Daro his mother.
A strong and very caring woman. She loves to cook and eat seafood dishes. 

MOH-MOH
PHI-NEE

No information available.

PHI-NEE
OH-AY

No information available.

OH-AY
NONG-FIRST

Nong first is Daro his cousin 
and loves to show other 
children his chickens and 

spiders in the jungle. 

NONG-FIRST
PA-MEE

Pa-Mee is a quiet man that likes to surprise you with his jokes. He loves to try new foods and hear stories about different cultures. Pa-Mee speaks the old Karen language during ceremonies. The younger Karen generation can't speak this language anymore. 
 

PA-MEE
PHI & POOH

Two very knowledgeable people. Pooh knows a lot about medicinal herbs. Phi likes to dance (traditional Karen) and weave traditional Karen clothes. 

PHI & POOH
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