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 in Chiang Rai, get your own free time for relaxing or just strolling around in the city.
You will 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 Singh 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 on your own account and afternoon we will take on our boat cruise on Mae Kok river from Chiang Rai to Karen village where you can watch elephants or feed them. Transfer back to Chiang Rai.
Stay overnight in Chiang Rai.
After breakfast, drive to visit Chiang Saen the ancient city located on the Khong River Bank. After that, visit to House of Opium museum where show about the opium’s history in the past in Thailand. Have lunch by your own account at the local restaurant at the Golden triangle. Taking a boat trip along Mekong Kong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos meet at the Golden Triangle before transferring back to Chiang Rai for your flight to next destinations.
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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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Some of the must-visit attractions in Vietnam include:
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- Trekking and homestays in the mountainous regions of Sapa and Mai Chau.
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