Visit the Jungle Raft Elephant Camp in Mae Taman first to see the show . You get a chance to the ride the elephants crossing the Mae Tang river and up the hill. This last about 1 hour. Then they return by oxcart to the elephant village where lunch will be served. Rafting adventure starts from here and last for 45 minutes along the Mae Tang river. On wards to the Orchid Farm, here there are many beautiful species of orchid.
Departure out of town to Lisu Lodge. A guide will be on waiting to take visitors for 10 km of mountain biking through a small Thai village. Here you change the mode of transport to riding on elephants. And go upstream to an elephant camp. Lunch is picnic style by the river. Another change of mode of transport to a rubber boat and the true adventure begins downstream for 1½ hours. Arriving at an Akha Hill tribe village. To sample some Hill tribe hospitality. Tea will be served here. Mountain bikes will be waiting for the journey back to Lisu Lodge. Later transfer back to Chiangmai.
CM-09 : DOI INTHANONT NATIONAL PARK
[ 08:30 - 17:30 ]
A 60 km away from Chiang Mai is a popular destination for one-day excursion – Doi Inthanon National Park, the highest mountain in Thailand (2,565 meters). The park offers beautiful scenery, evergreen montane forests, dwarf rhododendron groves and many types of habitat. The area is also popular for bird-watching, being home to nearly 400 bird species, many from North Asia including mountain hawk eagles and Eurasian woodcocks. Other stop along the winding road include Karen hill tribe villages, Wachiratharn waterfall and the twin chedi built by Thai Airforce to commemorate King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit.
CM-10 : CHIANG RAI - CHIANG SAEN - GOLDEN TRIANGLE - MAE SAI
[ 07:00 - 18:00 ]
An early morning drive through scenery from Chiang Mai by road along picturesque scenic routes pass the several beautiful northern mountains and valleys via the Hot Spring at Mae Ka Chan district and Chiang Rai to visit Akha and Yao hilltribe villages, explore the villages which are very simple, unique costumes, their own tradition and dialect. The trip continues to Mae Sai, the Thailand-Myanmar border and the northernmost point of Thailand. Enjoy shopping the Myanmar products at the local market, lunch served at a local restaurant.Then, visit the world famous "Golden Triangle" where the borders of three countries (Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar) are met. See the panoramic view of Mekong River and Opium Museum. Visit archeological remains at "Chiang Sean" city, the first capital city of the northern Thailand. Then, transfer back to Chiang Mai.
CM-11 : SLEEPY TOWN OF THA TON - LONG NECKED
[ 08:00 - 18:00 ]
Start your full day excursion to sleeping town of Thaton, north of Chiang Mai. On the way made a stop at Chiang Dao Cave, then drive on to Thaton, visit Thaton temple where you can be seen a panoramic view of the village, Lunch at local restaurant on the bank of Mae Kok River.
After lunch, continue to the north, approximately 30 minutes to visit the village of Long Neck Karen or Padong, the beauty of women is their long neck. Padong is originated from Shan state, The Union of Myanmar. Also visit Lahu Shi Balah or yellow Lahu, the smallest group of Lahu found in Thailand. Women of this tribe have large ear loops. They are originated from Tibet, China and Akha tribe, the most beautiful women's head wares, decorated with assorted coins, shells, beats feathers and animals for Akha is originated in Kwang Jao and Yunan China. Return to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon.
CM-12 :LAMPANG - LAMPHUN DAY TOURS
[ 08:30 - 17:00 ]
Leave Chiang Mai along the mountainous highway to Lampang (90 Kms. away). On the way shot stop at Local market where you could see wild animals meats. Drive on to visit Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang, one of the northern finest temples and the best presentation of Lanna style architecture. Continue to Lampang, a unique town that still uses a colorful horse carriage as a mean of today's transport. Then take a Horse drawn carriage around the city center, visit Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao, where the famous Emerald Buddha was enshrined for 32 years (from A.D. 1436 to 1468). Lunch is provided at a local restaurant. Returning to Chiang Mai, branch off the highway into Lamphun, with its history dating back to A.D. 700, and its ancient and revered temple: Wat Phrathat Haripunchai, and Wat Chamadevi.
CM-13 :HILLTRIBES EXPERIENCE
[ 08:30 - 16:30 ]
Drive through beautiful scenery north of Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao, Approximately 80 Kms, visit Lisu hilltribe village, the colorful costume was originated in Tibet. Continue by walk to Karen hilltribe village, they are peaces loving warriors, very industrious and faithful people. Lunch on this tour is served picnic style. Back to Lisu hilltribe village again, then visit Akha hilltribe village, the most beautiful women' s head wares, decorated with assorted coins, shell, beats feathers and animals' s fur. Drive to Lahu hilltribe village, they are originated in Tibet and China, very expert to hunting. Then visit Palong hilltribe village, one of the most beautiful costume tribe, coming from Myanmar. Transfer back to hotel late afternoon. [The Hilltribe Museum is close on Saturday and Sunday, visit instead of Chiang Dao Cave.]
CM-14 : FULL DAY TOUR TO MAE HONG SON BY FLIGHT
[ 08:30 - 16:30 ]
Tours start by transfer to Chiang Mai airport for flight to Mae Hong Son Son. Upon arrival Mae Hong Son, car drive into the countryside which can negotiate the narrow roads. A ride through the jungle will bring you to one of the most colorful Hilltribe villages, home to the Long Necked Karens. The women wear numerous brass coils round their necks and legs, making them look ‘stretched’ – their photographs have graced explorer journals worldwide. The coils are considered beautiful and four years old. By long-tailed speed boat back to town for lunch at a local restaurant. Then drive further to visit Wat Phra Dhat Doi Kongmoo on the mountain top with breathtaking views of this sleepy town. If time permitted, visit to the Burmese-style temples of Wat Jong Kam and Wat Jong Klang which located next to a large pond in the southern part of town. Back to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon flight.
* Travel to Mae Hongson is subject to weather condition – flight visibility.
CM-15 : KHANTOKE DINNER : CHIANG MAI CUTURAL CENTER DINNER WITH SHOWS
[ 08:30 - 16:30 ]
Enjoy Khantoke dinner, which is the traditional northern Thai (Lanna) form of dining. The food is served on a wooden pedestal tray, called "Khantoke". The diners sit on the floor around the Khantoke, supported by triangular cushions. The dishes are all northern Thai delicacies. While guest enjoy the meal there are usually performances of traditional northern Thai (Lanna) dances and music (e.g. Fingernail dance, sward dance, candle dance, Ramwong dance and Firework displays). Additionally, there are also hill tribe shows, which are performed by Akha, Lahu, Lisu, Yao, Meo, and Karen hill tribes.