Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Small Group Tour

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Duration

4 days

Type

Guided, Small Group Tours

Difficulty

Very Easy

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Explore the north of Thailand and discover its main cultural attractions with this magical four-day tour from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. This region is overflowing with historical monuments, dreamlike landscapes, gastronomic delights and wonderful wildlife. This tour is operated in a small group of up to 8 passengers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Chiang Mai: Take in the views from the hilltop Wat Doi Suthep temple

Chiang Rai: Enjoy a colourful stroll through the local morning market

Golden Triangle: See three countries from one spot in Sop Ruak, at the confluence of the Ruak and the Mekong rivers

Inclusions

TOUR GUIDE:

Operated with an English-speaking guide
Italian, French, German or Spanish-speaking guide on request

*Different languages can be combined in our vehicles. There will be a separate guide for each language.

ACCOMMODATION:

3 nights' accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Chiang Mai

Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*

Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*

Day 3 Chiang Rai

Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Laluna or similar 4*

Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Imperial River House Chiang Rai or similar 5*

MEALS:

3 breakfasts
2 lunches
1 dinner

TRANSPORT:

Air-conditioned transportation, transfers as stated in the programme

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

All entrance fees as indicated: Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Sing, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chet Yot, Wat Chiang Man and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wararot and flower markets, and khantoke dinner show in Chiang Mai; Elephant Jungle Sanctuary; Wat Rong Khun; boat trip around Golden Triangle and lunch at Imperial Golden Triangle Resort in Chiang Rai

Exclusions

Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
Gratuity for driver and guide
Optional tours
International or domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or visa fees

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1 ARRIVAL CHIANG MAI

Begin your adventure with a guided tour of Chiang Mai’s old town and main temples. After being picked up at 13:30 in the city centre, visit the historical Wat Suan Dok and admire its 48-metre-high Sri Lankan-style chedi, which overlooks the Royal Cemetery. Continue to Wat Phra Sing in the old town and appreciate the beauty of this large complex comprising more than 60 buildings before visiting the 14th-century Wat Chedi Luang in the very heart of the old city. This ancient temple has a more rustic appearance and has been restored after decades of decay. Discover, too, the nearby Wat Chet Yot and Wat Chiang Man. Due to its age, the Chet Yot temple betrays some signs of ruin while the Chiang Man temple is renowned for its numerous elephant sculptures.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 2 CHIANG MAI (80 kms – 3hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where you’ll enjoy some magnificent panoramic views of the city. The temple is reached by climbing a 309-step naga staircase or via cable car (included). If the views are stunning, the temple itself is even better and boasts a number of dazzling structures. Continue to the bustling Wararot Market, a historical landmark renowned for the variety and quality of its produce, before visiting the fragrant flower market. In the evening, enjoy a khantoke dinner, a traditional northern Thai feast combined with a selection of traditional cultural performances inspired by the Lanna kingdom, which dominated northern Thailand for almost five centuries.

Overnight in Chiang Mai. Dinner included

Day 3 CHIANG MAI – CHIANG RAI (260km – 4 hrs)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Grand Canyon). After a safety and orientation briefing, take part in an ethical and respectful experience focused on elephant care, conservation, and observation. Learn about the sanctuary’s mission while observing the elephants in a natural environment, where their welfare and freedom of movement are prioritized. Capture memorable photos and meaningful moments with these gentle giants that you can cherish for life. After lunch, continue by road via Doi Saket with a stop at Wat Rong Khun, nicknamed the ‘White Temple’, a dazzling temple built in the 1990s. Its ornate all-white exterior with embedded pieces of the mirror gives it a resplendent appearance, making it one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand. Continue to Chiang Rai, arriving in the afternoon and transferring to your accommodation. Lunch included.

Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Day 4 CHIANG RAI – GOLDEN TRIANGLE – DEPART CHIANG RAI (175km – 3.5 hrs)

Check out after breakfast at the hotel and visit Chiang Sean for a panoramic view of the Golden Triangle where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet where the mighty River Mekong flows through. Hop on a boat and take a trip around the Golden Triangle on a boat ride lasting around 30 minutes. After, enjoy lunch at the local restaurant before being dropped off at Chiang Rai Airport

Breakfast and lunch included.

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

Please Note

We recommend arriving at the indicated meeting point 20 minutes before that indicated time
Day 1:Clients arriving at Chiang Mai Airport: Please collect your luggage and proceed to the exit of the Customs Hall. You will be met by a representative holding a sign with your name on it. Flights should be arriving no later than 10:00. Clients already located in Chiang Mai who wish to join the tour need to be at 13.30 hrs at the meeting point located in Hotel Holiday Inn Chiang Mai. Due to road and traffic conditions, in order to maintain the scheduled departure timings, it is recommended that clients arrive a day prior to the programme and book a pre-night or arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before the indicated time.

*****All clients must be at the pick-up point in time for briefing. The tour will continue without clients who have not arrived by the departure time and additional costs incurred to arrange for the clients to meet up with the tour group will need to be paid directly by the client.

Day 4: Drop off at Chiang Rai International Airport around 14:00. Please arrange departure flights accordingly or book an extra night. We recommend you book a flight with an ETD of 16:55 hrs
Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice.