4d/3n Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai - Private Tour

Sample Itinerary

Day 1) Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai – Chiang Saen

• - Pick up from Chiang Mai and depart for Chiang Rai. On the way, we will stop to visit aspects of local life that arise along the way, such as roadside markets and hot springs
• - Visit the White Temple, this popular attraction is famous for its dazzling white and silver architecture. Then onto the Black House, a construction by the same creator- this architecture and constructions, are a display of local modern art. Visit to Blue Temple.
• - Then onto Chiang Saen, once a former ancient capital city, today this historical tow, is a sleepy riverside town by the mighty Mekong River. Enjoy the historical beauty, such as the orange-brick ruins of the ancient walls and temples, remnants of an ancient Lanna Kingdom. O/n at local guesthouse in Chiang Saen, nearby Mekong river

          

  Day 2) Golden Triangle – Mae Salong - Karen Hilltribe village

• - Visit the Golden Triangle where the Mekong River converges to form the meeting point of 3 countries; Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Visit a good viewpoint for pictures.
• - Visit to Wat Tham Pla (Fish & Monkey cave) to see the wild monkeys scaling the cliff cave entrance. Then enjoy the countryside views as we drive up the rolling hills to a quaint Chinese village and former outpost of the Kuomintang party that fled communist China. Nowadays its known for its Oolong tea production and idyllic tea terrace plantations. We will have the chance to learn about tea production and sample local tea.
• - O/n at Karen hilltribe homestay in a village (optional) or local guesthouse. A chance to cook together and enjoy a traditional Karen meal together with your host family

                

Day 3) Thaton – Doi Angkhang Mountain

• - After breakfast at the homestay, learn about Karen hill tribe culture and way of life. For example, we might see cotton weaving or visit the village school.
• - Optional short trek to the family farm, learn about local flora and fauna, and how the Karen farm the land- in a beautiful rural setting
• - Optional visit to Thaton hilltop temple for sweeping Landscape views of Thaton valley
• - Onto Doi Angkhang. Enjoy the landscapes as we drive up and through this sweeping and misty mountain range that borders Myanmar. A cluster of peaks and valleys this is home to colourful minorities that migrated from Myanmar
• - Enjoy the idyllic location, views, cool climate and fresh mountain air. O/n at local guesthouse

Day 4) Back to Chiang Mai

• - Visit  authentic Lahu and Palong Hilltribe villages, where they still live in traditional bamboo stilt houses and hold belief in the spirits. Learn about their fascinating culture and way of life.
• - Visit an outlook point which overlooks the sweeping mountain range that forms part of the Thailand/Myanmar border
• - Optional visit to King's Royal Agricultural Centre
• - Descend Doi Angkhang and head back to Chiang Mai (approx 2hrs drive). On the way optional activities (if time permits); bamboo rafting, Tiger Kingdom, Handicrafts and other activities upon request
• - Drop off at hotel/ airport or other point of request in Chiang Mai

 Sample Activities (optional)

• Cooking at our homestay
• Visit a school
• Short trek
• Weaving
• Farming
• Visit Elephant camp

 

Details
-  This tour starts+ends in Chiang Mai. We can pick up+drop off at your hotel/airport/train station in Chiang Mai
-  Accommodation is at local guesthouses and homestay
-  The itinerary is an outline only. The details of each day are not fixed, this leaves opportunity to explore local life along the way
-  This Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Tour can be customised, or can finish in Chiang Rai upon request. Please contact us for more details

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