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Chiang Rai and the Far North - 4 Days / 3 Nights

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Guideline price for a
Private Tour
THB 16,950

 

Chiang Rai / Golden Triangle - Mae Salong - Doi Tung - Mae Sai - Chiang Saen - Chiang Khong

As the place where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet, the 350,000 square kilometre area known as the Golden Triangle has had a long and sordid history involving the production of opium. Those days may be a thing of the past, but the Golden Triangle is still a fascinating place to visit.

Chiang Rai is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in exploring the Golden Triangle. The city has many fine restaurants and a lively shopping scene. Exploring by rickshaw provides an opportunity to get a real feel for the place and its people. The Hill Tribe Museum is a good place to gather essential and interesting information about this group of people before visiting an actual hill tribe village. The King Meng Rai Monument, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Rong Khun are some of the most important structures of their kind in northern Thailand.

Upon finally arriving at the Yao Hill Tribe Village, you will feel compelled by the unique combination of culture and customs contained there. Santi Kiri KMT Yunan Chinese Refugee settlement is the perfect place to enjoy fresh coffee, tea, or homemade wines. The Doi Tung Development Project is a special destination for the people of Thailand as it has strong ties to the royal family - the mother of King Rama IX founded the project as a way to protect the Doi Tung region and help stop the production of opium. A walk through her personal garden sanctuary is also a peaceful place to reflect on the natural beauty of the region.

A boat trip down the famous Mekong River is a great way to get a feel for the actual Golden Triangle. Once there, you will explore ancient ruins and border towns featuring fascinating views and interesting people and when you finish your journey you may have a whole new outlook on life in this particular region of Southeast Asia.

Creating Unique Touring Experiences
All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveller. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a tour to your individual specifications.
Thailand Map Day 1 - Arrival - Chiang Rai / Golden Triangle  

Welcome to Chiang Rai! After transferring to your hotel, you'll prepare for a unique way to enjoy a half day seeing the city's highlights - by a samlow (rickshaw). The main market area, the King Meng Rai Monument, Wat Phra Kaew, the Hill Tribe Museum (operated by the Population and Community Development Association) and Wat Rong Khun are among the fascinating sites you'll visit during this eventful half-day tour. Overnight at The Legend, Chiang Rai  

Day 2 - Chiang Rai / GT - Mae Salong - Doi Tung - Mae Sai - Chiang Rai / GT (B,L)  

After a quick breakfast at your hotel, you'll learn more about hill tribe life at the Yao Hill Tribe Village before continuing to the Santi Kiri KMT Yunan Chinese Refugee settlement to see tea and coffee plantations and a co-op store where home made wines and other locally grown products are sold. Following lunch at a local restaurant, you'll visit the Doi Tung region (situated 2000 meters/6500 feet above sea-level) home to the Doi Tung Development Project and Mae Fah Luang Gardens (established by the King's mother in 1987 to protect the region, eradicate the cultivation of opium, and encourage farmers to use sustainable agricultural practices). From there, you'll drive on to the sacred hilltop shrine Wat Phrathad Doi Tung (where it is believed that the left collarbone of Lord Buddha is enshrined in its twin pagodas) and continue to Mae Sai, the bustling trading town at the farther-most northern border between Thailand and Myanmar. Overnight at The Legend, Chiang Rai  

Golden Triangle Day 3 - Chiang Rai / GT - Chiang Saen - Chiang Khong - Chiang Rai / GT (B,L)  

It's time to explore the Golden Triangle area, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos convene. Take a fascinating boat trip down the Mekong River to the former capital of Chiang Saen to visit its ancient temples and ruins, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. From there, you'll visit a White Hmong hill-tribe village and continue driving straight on to Chiang Kong with fine views over the Mekong and Lao hinterland and the only place where giant Mekong catfish can be caught. Overnight at The Legend, Chiang Rai  

Day 4 - Chiang Rai / GT - Departure (B)  

Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll transfer to Chiang Rai airport for your onward flight and reflect on this interesting outing.  

As with all the tours listed on this website, this is simply a suggested itinerary, which can easily be customized to suit your schedule, budget, and interests. Please contact us to discuss your tailor-made travel requirements.
Tour Duration:     4 Days / 3 Nights
Tour Operates:    Year Round / On Demand
Tour Price:          THB 16,950 per person
Please Note:         The price is a guideline and will vary according to travel dates and room availability. The price is based on two people travelling together during high season and sharing a twin or double room. 		 
For an accurate quotation please send an inquiry
   
Our services include as follows:
  • Accommodation at selected hotels
  • Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle(s).
  • English speaking guide.
  • Entrance fees for mentioned visits
     
  Creating Unique Touring Experiences
All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveller. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a tour to your individual specifications.		  

 

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