8 Days Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai Connection

Duration

8 Days - 7 Nights

Group Size

35+2

Min Age

3+

Transport

Car, Airplane

Travel Style

Cultural & Historical

    Included

  • English-speaking guide during the trip.
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast.
  • All the excursions and visits mentioned.
  • Entrance tickets/boat/bamboo raft.
  • • Meals mentioned. (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
  • Taxes and service charges.

    Excluded

  • 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 (if any).

Tour Plan

Day 01 CHIANG RAI ARRIVAL

Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, check in hotel and have free time to stroll around the city.

Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Day 02 CHIANG RAI & MAE KOK RIVER

In the morning, after breakfast, we will visit the local market to discover the local products. Following that, we will visit the world-famous Wat Phra Kaew, where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined. Next, we will move on to Wat Phra Singh, where one of Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha images is now enshrined. After a short drive from Chiang Rai City, we will arrive at the Black House or Baan Dam Museum. This is a private art museum comprising a mixture of traditional northern Thai buildings with unconventional and contemporary architecture, designed by Thawan Duchanee.

In the afternoon, we'll take a boat ride on the Mae Kok River from Chiang Rai to the Karen village. It's a great way to experience the Karen hill tribe's traditional way of life. Then, we'll head back to Chiang Rai.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Day 03 CHIANG RAI – MEA SALONG – CHIANG SAEN

After breakfast, we depart for northern Thailand, a wooded, mountainous, and beautiful area. This morning, you will explore the surroundings, beginning with the road that leads to Mae Salong. As you traverse the green hills covered with tea plantations, you will have the opportunity to taste the delicious tea produced by one of the many plantations in the region. From Doi Mae Salong, you will visit two villages of ethnic minorities: the Akha village of Loyo and the Lisu village of Ban Hanygo. Afterward, continue to visit the Mae Fah Luang Botanical Garden. Upon arrival in the Golden Triangle, take a boat trip on the Mekong River to observe the meeting point of Thailand, Burma, and Laos.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight in Chiang Saen.

Day 04 CHIANG SAEN – THATON – CHIANG MAI

After breakfast, you will depart from the hotel for Thaton. Along the way, you will make a stop at the village of Patai to meet the Padong Karen tribe, renowned for its women known as 'giraffes' who wear copper rings around their necks to elongate them. Following that, you will visit a traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy, where an expert will explain the uses of various herbs, roots, plants, and ointments.

In the afternoon, you will journey to Chiang Mai, the capital of the North, and make a stop to explore the labyrinth of underground galleries in Chiang Dao.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 05 CHIANG MAI CITY – DOI SUTHEP

The morning will be primarily devoted to a walking tour of the old town, including stops at the old wall, the moat, and one of the old town gates. You will have the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful temples in Chiang Mai, such as Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang. Following this, you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses and enjoy a rickshaw tour. Afterwards, you will explore the central market of Warorot.

In the afternoon, you will visit Doi Suthep hill. To end your day on a delightful note, you can explore the Night Market at your leisure.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 06 CHIANG MAI – COOKING CLASS WITH KHROUA BAAN THAI & MAE PING RIVER CRUISE

Morning, you will be picked up at hotel and transferred to the Khroua Baan Thai school for Thai cooking classes conducted in English. This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to learn the recipes and tips of authentic Thai cuisine.

  • Group size: 2 to 6 people.
  • Choose from 4 recipes offered in the courses.
  • Receive a recipe booklet.
  • Enjoy an aperitif, with transfer included.

In the afternoon, enjoy a two-hour boat trip along the Mae Ping River. You will witness the changing scenery along the river, passing by many beautiful traditional teak houses and rural greenery along the way. After the boat trip, transfer back to the hotel for your free time.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 07 CHIANG MAI – DOI INTHANON – CHIANG MAI

Today's tour begins with a transfer to Doi Inthanon National Park, a journey of approximately 2 hours to the highest peak in Thailand. Upon arrival, we will embark on a 2–3-hour trek through the jungle, following a narrow mountain trail that leads to a stunning hidden waterfall nestled amidst lush greenery. Along the way, before reaching the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village, we will traverse through farmland where you can observe coffee plantations, flower farms, and picturesque rice terraces.

Discover the unique culture of the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village and savor a cup of locally grown coffee. Next, we'll proceed to Vachiratharn Waterfall, a majestic 70-meter-high cascade of water. Take in the refreshing coolness of the air as you enjoy the beauty of the waterfall before we return to ground level.

Afterward, we will visit the exquisite architecture of Napamaytanidol Chidi and Phra Mahathat Napaphon Bhumisiri, built to commemorate the 60th birthdays of King Bhumipol and Queen Sirikit. Finally, we'll transfer back to Chiang Mai.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 08 CHIANG MAI – DEPARTURE

Free time until transfer to airport for your return flight. End of service.

Meal: Breakfast

* Price is for groups from 15 people. Contact us for details.
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