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Wat Phan Tao Chiang Mai Thailand
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EXPLORATION OF CHIANG RAI & CHIANG MAI IN 8 DAYS

All about the tour

01 - Overview

Chiang Rai – Mae Koh – Mae Salong – Chiang Sean – Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep – Doi Inthanon – Chiang Mai 

02 - Brief

DayItineraryAccompaniementMeals included
Day 1Arrival in Chiang Rai Driver None
Day 2Chiang Rai & Mae Kok river Guide and Driver B
Day 3Chiang Rai – Mae Salong – Chiang Saen Guide and Driver B
Day 4Chiang Saen - Thaton - Chiang Mai Guide and Driver B
Day 5Chiang Mai city & Doi Suthep Guide and Driver B
Day 6Chiang Mai – Cooking class at Thai Farm Cooking (join-in) & Mae Ping river cruise (B, L) Guide and Driver B-L
Day 7Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon – Chiang Mai Guide and Driver B-L
Day 8Chiang Mai – Departure Driver B

03 - Tour Detailed

  1. 1

    Day 1: Arrival in Chiang Rai

    Arrival in Chiang Rai, have time free for stroll around in the city.

    Overnight at a hotel in Chiang Rai.

    White Temple Wat Rong Khun Chiang Rai
    White Temple Wat Rong Khun Chiang Rai
    • 8km
    • Hotel
  2. 2

    Day 2: Chiang Rai & Mae Kok river

    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. 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.

    Overnight at a hotel in Chiang Rai.

    Wat Phra Kaew Temple
    Wat Phra Kaew Temple
    Black House Baan Dam
    Black House Baan Dam
    • 30km
    • 2h
    • B
    • Hotel
  3. 3

    Day 3: Chiang Rai – Mae Salong – Chiang Saen

    Breakfast we depart for 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. You will taste the delicious tea produced by one of the many plantations of the region, bef. From Doi Mae Salong, you will visit two villages of ethnic minorities: the village Akah of Loyo, and the village Lisu of Ban Hanygo. Afterwards continue to visit the Mae Fah Luang botanical garden.   

    On arrival in Golden Triangle, take boat trip on Mekong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos triangle.

    Overnight at a hotel in Chiang Saen.

    Lisu of Ban Hanygo Village
    Lisu of Ban Hanygo Village
    Village Akah of Loyo
    Village Akah of Loyo
    • 80km
    • 2h
    • B
    • Hotel
  4. 4

    Day 4: Chiang Saen – Thaton – Chiang Mai (B)

    After breakfast, you will leave the hotel for Thaton. You will make a stop on the way to the village of Patai to meet the tribe of Padong Karen, famous for its women “giraffes” who wear copper rings around their neck to lengthen it. You will then discover a traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy where an expert will explain the use of herbs, roots, plants and ointments. In the afternoon, take the road to Chiang Mai, the capital of the North, and stop for a walk in the maze of underground galleries in Chiang Dao.

    Overnight at a hotel in Chiang Mai.

    Chiang Saen
    Chiang Saen
    Chiang Dao Temple Cave
    Chiang Dao Temple Cave
    • 280km
    • B
    • Hotel
  5. 5

    Day 5: Chiang Mai city & Doi Suthep

    Breakfast served at the hotel. The morning will be mainly devoted to the walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple, Wat Chedi Luang temple. Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take rickshaw tour.  

    After that, you will take a walking through the central market of Warorot. In the afternoon you will visit the Doi Suthep hill. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night Market for yourself.

    Overnight at a hotel in Chiang Mai.

    Wat Phan Tao Temple
    Wat Phan Tao Temple
    Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
    Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
    • 20km
    • B
    • Hotel
  6. 6

    Day 6: Chiang Mai – Cooking class at Thai Farm Cooking (join-in) & Mae Ping river cruise

    Breakfast is at the hotel.  

    8:30 am – 2:00 pm (Join group) : You will be picked up by the school team and join the Thai Farm Cooking for Thai cooking classes in English. It will be a great experience for you to learn the recipes and tips of this succulent Thai cuisine. 

    –          Visit a local market 

    –          Explaining and learning about herbs and ingredients at our organic farm 

    –          Cooking jasmine rice and sticky rice 

    –          Pound and make a curry paste from scratch 

    –          Choose and make one curry paste, one curry and one soup 

    –          Cook a noodle dish and sweet dessert according to the day 

    Afternoon, take two hour boat trip along the Mae Ping River, you get to watch as the scenery along the river changes, you will also get to see many beautiful traditional teak houses as well as a lot of rural greenery along the wat. Transfer back to hotel for your free time.

    Overnight at a hotel in Chiang Mai. 

    Mae ping river cruise
    Mae ping river cruise
    • 30km
    • 2h
    • B, L
    • Hotel
  7. 7

    Day 7: Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon – Chiang Mai

    Our tour today starts with a transfer to Doi Inthanon National Park. It will take approximately 2 hours to the highest peak of Thailand – Doi Inthanon National Park. On arrival, we will spend 2-3 hours trekking through the jungle following a narrow mountain trail which leads us to stunning hidden waterfall in the middle of lush jungle. Along the way before reaching the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village, we will pass through the farmland where you will see the coffee plantation, flowers farm and the beautiful rice terraces. Discover the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village and taste a cup of locally grown coffee then move on to Vachiratharn Waterfall, a 70 meters high thunderous waterfall. Enjoy the cool fresh air at the waterfall before we continue back to the ground. Afterwards you will visit the beautiful architecture of Napamaytanidol  Chidi and Phra Mahathat Napaphon Bhumisiri which build to honor the 60th birthday of King Bhumipol and Queen Sirikit. Then transfer back to Chiang Mai. 

    Overnight at a hotel in Chiang Mai.

    Doi Inthanon national Park
    Doi Inthanon national Park
    Karen Hill Tribe-Chiang Rai
    Karen Hill Tribe-Chiang Rai
    • 210km
    • 3h
    • B
    • Hotel
  8. 8

    Day 8: Chiang Mai – Departure

    Free time until transfer to Airport for your return flight to your home country.

    End of our services. 

    Waroto Traditional Market Chiang Mai
    Waroto Traditional Market Chiang Mai
    • 5km
    • B

04 - Inclusion & Exclusion

Inclusion

  • English-speaking guide during the visit time of your trip
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation in the hotels mentioned or similar
  • All the excursions and visits mentioned
  • Entrance tickets/boat/bamboo raft
  • Meals mentioned. (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Taxes and service charges

Exclusion

  • International/domestic flights
  • Early check-in/ late check-out
  • Alcoholic beverages, bottled water, beverages other than those included with meals
  • Telephone call charges
  • Laundry
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Personal purchases such as souvenirs, cigarettes, etc
  • Tips for guides, drivers, porters
  • Visa
  • Surcharge for festivals (Loy Krathong, Sonkran…), X-Mas & New Year Eve
  • Compulsory Gala Diner on 24 & 31 Dec 2023 (if any)
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