Northern Thailand
Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai
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Mae Hongson
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Phayao
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Nan
Tak - Umphang
 
Chiang Mai Tours
Package Tours
Daily Sight Seeing
Fullday Excursion Tours
Adventure & Oneday Trek
Trekking in northern Thailand
 
Chiang Mai Attractions
Chiang Mai Attractions
Hilltribes in Northern Thailand
Elephant Training Camp
 
Hilltibes in Northern Thailand
Akha Hilltribe
Hmong (Meo) Hilltribe
Karen Hilltribe
Mien (Yao) Hilltribe
Lahu Hilltribe
Lisu (Museur) Hilltribe
Padaung Long Necked
 
TNO-03:
Hill Country Explorer
Duration :
06 Days / 05 Nights Package
Route :
Chiang Mai - Sankampaeng - Elephant Camp - Pai - Mae Hongson
ITINERARY
Day 01
Arrival - Chiang Mai

Arrival at Chiang Mai International airport, meet and transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner at the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center and enjoy northern cultural and the hilltribe shows.

  Meals: D
   
Day 02
Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep - Handicraft Villages
 

After breakfast, we’ll drive west towards the famous Doi Suthep Mountain and embark on a walk leading us to Wat Prathat Temple near the summit. At an elevation of over 1,000 m , the temple grounds affords a panoramic view over the surrounding countryside. We follow this with a visit to the old and new parts of the town featuring the great diversity. The “Rose of the North”, Chiang Mai has been always noted for exquisite handicrafts whose the combination with the traditional wares of the hill tribe people offers fantastic shopping opportunities. We drive this afternoon to the neighboring villages of Sankampaeng and Borsarng to see the various cottages industries including silk weaving, wood carving, silver ware and umbrellas making.

Meals : B, L
 
Day 03
Chiang Mai - Elephant Camp - Pai

The exciting adventure begins as we depart the town and drive through the breathtaking mountain landscape to Mae Hong Son. Along the way we make stop over at Mae Sa Elephant training center before we head towards Pai. There is plenty to see in this beautiful area, some of which are the Lisu Hilltribe Village, the Lahu Hilltribe Village. Before arrival Pai visit hot spring at Baan Mae Yen. Arrived in Pai, and after check in to the hotel we will visit Chinese Yunan village at Santichol Village, Optional to ride the bicycle around this small town or Sunset at Baan Din Doi ( Lisu Village)

Meals: B, L
 
Day 04:
Pai - Fish Cave - Phuklone - Mae Hongson

Continue drive to We will travel continue to Fish Cave, where thousands of carps live an undisturbed life. Then we will drive to the most famous natural Mud Spa at Phuklone Country Club

You will spend the time here for relaxing for natural spa and Thai traditional massage for 3 hours. Then continue to Mae Hongson. After check-in to the hotel, visit to Wat Doi Kong MooWat Jong Kham and Wat Jong Klang just some of the town's most famous Burmese style monasteries. The first structure was constructed around 200 year ago by the Shan people whilst Wat Jong Klang houses an old glass painting and many wood carvings which depict the various lives of Buddha. Return to Chiang Mai by overland and continue to Mae Rim for overnight.
Meals: B, L
 
Day 05:
Mae Hongson - Baan Naisoi (Padong Long Necked) - Chiang Mai

Start in the early morning to visit the morning market area, where you can buy, apart from the usual household items and foodstuffs, an array of insect food such as crickets, worms and ant eggs. After bereakfast, we will excursion to the Karen hill tribe village of Baan Nai Soi, near by is Padong hilltribe village. This ethnic group still retains their old age cultural traditions as most of women attempt to have long neck by wearing numerous brass rings around their neck from an early age. We drive to the pier for you to enjoy a long tail boat for a leisurely trip downstream along Pai River which also provides us a taste of the tranquil countryside and an interesting view of rural life close up. Transfer to the airport for flight return to Chinag Mai. Check in at hotel and free on your own

Meals: B, L
Day 06:
Chiang Mai - Departure

Today you will be free for shopping or explore the city on your own. Transfer to the airport for your flight to next destination.

Meals: B, L
 
END OF TOURS
Price per person (US$)
Category
Group size (Private tours)

Single
Sup

1 pax
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5 pax
6 pax
Budget Class
1162.-
665.-
532.-
464.-
424.-
418.-
94.-
Standard Class
1174.-
672.-
537.-
470.-
430.-
426.-
100.-
Superior Class
1267.-
718.-
584.-
516.-
476.-
470.-
147.-
Grand Superior
1523.-
846.-
712.-
644.-
604.-
598.-
275.-
Deluxe Class
1930.-
1085.-
952.-
884.-
844.-
838.-
442.-
Grand Deluxe
-
-
-
-
-
-
-


Conditioned:

  • The above prices are quotes per person US Dollars
  • The prices are not valid for peak period on Dec 21 - Jan 10, 2010. Some hotel may be compulsory surcharge on Dec 24, and Dec 31
  • The prices are not valid for Festival period of Loy Krathonf Festival (Nov 02, 2009), Songklan Festival on Apr 12-15, 2010
  • If any program will stay overnight in Kanchanaburi, the prices not valid on Riverkwai Bridge Festival on Nov 28- Dec 10, 2007
  • Price valid from Now until 31 Oct 2009
Package Includes
  • Round trip airport transfer with guide escorted
  • Accommodation at hotel base on twin sharing basis
  • Air conditioned vehecle
  • Tours as per itinerary including entry fee
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • English speaking guide (others languages are available with extra charge)
  • Drinking water, cool towel refreshments during the trip
Prices Deosn't Include
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the program.
  • Personal items & hotel incidental charges.
  • Personal drinks at the meal times.
  • Gratuities to the guide, driver or hotel's porter
  • Air tickets to/from Chiang Mai
HOTEL USE
: Chiang Mai
Category
Hotel's Name
Room Type
Web Link
Budget Class Downtown Inn
**
ROH
Standard Class The Park Hotel
***
Superior
Raming Lodge
***
Superior
Superior Class The Empress
***
Superior
Amora Chiang Mai
***
Superior
Grand Superior Bodhi Serene
****
Deluxe
Deluxe Class Le Meridien
*****
Deluxe
Grand Deluxe Shangri La Chiang Mai
*****
Deluxe
       
: Pai
Category
Hotel's Name
Room Type
Web Link
Budget Class Muang Pai Resort
***
Superior
Standard Class Muang Pai Resort
***
Superior
Superior Class Baan Krating
***
Deluxe
Grand Superior The Quater
****
ROH
Deluxe Class Belle Villas
****
Deluxe Cottage
     
 
: Mae Hongson
Category
Hotel's Name
Room Type
Web Link
Budget Class Mountain Inn
***
Superior
Standard Class Golden Pai
***
Standard
Superior Class Rooks Holidays
***
Superior
Deluxe Class Imperial Thara
***
Deluxe
Deluxe Class Imperial Thara
***
Deluxe