Northern Thailand
Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai
Mae Hongson
Lamphun
Lampang
Phayao
Sukhothai
Kamphang Phet
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-04:
Glimpse of Northern Thailand
Duration :
05 Days / 04 Nights Package
Route :
Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai - Sankampaeng - Elephant Camp
ITINERARY
Day 01
Arrival - Chiang Rai

Upon arrival in Chinag Rai, meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Ching Rai.

  Meals: none
   
Day 02
Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Maesai - Chiang Mai
 

After breakfast, tours continue drive to Golden triangle, stop to visit Four hill tribes village Akha, Yao, Meo and Longnecked, explore the villages which are very simple, unique costumes, their own tradition and dialect. 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 Lanna Kingdom. Lunch will be at local restaurant before continues to Mae Sai, the Thailand-Myanmar border and the northernmost point of Thailand. Return to Chiang Mai for overnight.

Meals : B, L
 
Day 03
Chiang Mai - City Tours - Handicraft Villages

After breakfast, we excursion be road heading to Chiang Mai. We drive along the winding with stop to visit White Temple (Wat Rongkhun). Then continue to Chiang Mai. After checking into hotel we 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 04:
Chiang Mai - Elephant safari - Orchid Farm

After breakfast we drive to north of Chiang Mai route to Mae Taman Elephant Camp, which is 56 km northwards of Chiang Mai. Enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way. The idea of this trip is to see the demonstration of how trained elephants are used as working animals in teak forests includes elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, dragging and pushing logs, and responding commands. Enjoy an experience ride on the elephant for one hour along the trails through the jungle, made a stop at Lisu Hilltribe Village. For the truly adventurous! Continue an ox-cart riding back to the camp where lunch is served. After lunch, an experience trip by taking Bamboo Raft along Mae Taeng River for 45 minutes. Then, visit Orchid Nursery to see a large collection of more than 50 different types of colorful exotic year-round-bloom orchids. After taking great pleasure at the Orchid Nursery, return to the hotel.

Meals: B, L
 
Day 05:
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              
Standard Class              
Superior Class              
Deluxe Class              
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
  • elephant ride, Ox-cart ride & Bamboo rafting
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 The Park Hotel
**
Superior
Raming Lodge
**
Superior
Standard Class The Empress
***
Superior
Amora Chiang Mai
***
Superior
Superior Class Bodhi Serene
****
Deluxe
Deluxe Class Le Meridien
*****
Deluxe
Grand Deluxe Shangri La Chiang Mai
*****
Deluxe
       
: Chiang Rai
Category
Hotel's Name
Room Type
Web Link
Budget Class Luxswan Hotel
***
Superior
Standard Class Laluna Resort
***
Superior
Superior Class Mantrini Boutique
***
Superior
Deluxe Class Le Meridien
***
Deluxe
Grand Deluxe Anatara Resort
***
Deluxe