Overview
Chiang Rai is a peaceful land with many ancient landscapes and numerous temples, a gem in Northern Thailand, famous for its pristine beauty, unique culture, and attractive attractions that draw visitors with impressive temples like Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) and Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), along with spectacular natural scenery from lush green tea hills to crystal-clear lakes.
Itinerary
Upon arrival, have your free time for leisure or wander around the city to admire the tranquil atmosphere in its surroundings.
Stay overnight in Chiang Rai.
Morning after breakfast, we will visit the local market to discover the local products. After that we visit the world famous Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined. Move on to Wat Phra Singha where one of Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha images is now enshrined. Then short drive from Chiang Rai City to Black House. Baan Dam (Black House) is the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs. Lunch is on your own. In the afternoon we will take on our boat cruise on Mae Kok River from Chiang Rai to Karen village where you can watch & feed elephants.
Transfer back to Chiang Rai for your overnight.
After breakfast we continue the trip by heading to the northern Thailand - a wooded, mountainous and beautiful area. This morning, you will explore the surroundings and the first road you will take is the one that leads to Mae Salong. Climb up and down the green hills, covered with tea plantations. Here, you will get chance tasting the delicious tea produced by one of the many plantations of the region, before continuing your way towards the Golden Triangle.
From Doi Mae Salong, we will visit a village of ethnic minorities: the village Akah of Loyo.
Afterwards we will visit the Mae Fah Luang botanical garden. Last but not least, transfer to Golden Triangle where we take a boat trip on Mekong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos triangle.
Overnight in Chiang Saen.
Have breakfast and free time until transfer back to Chiang Rai for departure.
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Includes/Excludes
Includes
- The English speaking guide as guided time
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing or single room with daily breakfast
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- All transfers with the air-conditioned private car
- Water & cool towels
- All entrance fees & boat.
- Government taxes & service charge
Excludes
- International/Domestic Airfares.
- Early check in/ late check out
- Meals and drinks which are not mentioned in the program
- Other services are not mentioned in the program
- International flight tickets and airport taxes in economy class/business class
- Visa fees upon arrival in Thailand (according to the Nationality of the travelers)
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Travelers’ Personal insurance.
- Any services not clearly mentioned in the program.
- Porters at hotel
- Airport transfer surcharge for guide between 10:00 pm to 06:30 am: 15$ per way
- Peak/High season surcharges & Compulsory dinner…
FAQs
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