Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Chiang Mai Arrival
Day 2: Chiang Mai Sightseeing
Day 3: Chiang Mai - Thaton
Day 4: Thaton - Chiang Rai
Day 5: Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai
Day 6: Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai
Day 7: Chiangmai - Departure

This is an example of one of our classic tailor-made holidays in Thailand - we'll be pleased to design similar Thailand vacations with dates and itinerary customised to your personal preferences.

Tour Style: Classic Tour
Suitable for: Individuals, Couples, Small Groups, Families, and Elderly

This guided tour includes the most important sights in- and around Chiang Mai, continues further north to Thaton, then on the Kok River to the northernmost province of Chiang Rai and into the heart of the Golden Triangle.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 - Chiang Mai Arrival
On arrival transfer to the hotel and day at leisure. Time to relax or explore the northern capital by your own.

Overnight at your hotel

Day 2 - Chiang Mai Sightseeing (B,L)
Sightseeing tour in Chiang Mai, which does include a visit to the old part of the city with a stop at an ancient temple. Go on to Doi Suthep mountain temple, which is the landmark of Chiang Mai and offers great views to the city. Next stop will be at Wiang Kum Kam, the former Mon city from the 12th century with its ruins. Finally you will take a look into some traditional handicraft factories in Bosang like silverware, lacquerware, sa-paper umbrella making etc. (just the ones in which you are interested).

Overnight at your hotel

Day 3 Chiang Mai -Thaton (B,L)
Early morning depart for an elephant camp north of the city. On route brief stops are possible, such as at an orchid farm and a local countryside market. Watch the demonstration, how these giants take a bath and hauling logs etc. Then start for a ride (one hour) on one of them, followed by a trip down the river on a bamboo raft. Continue and visit one of the rare Palong hill tribe villages. On route further to the north stop at a traditional rice mill. Finally arrive Ban Thaton for overnight at a riverside resort.

Overnight at your hotel

Day 4 - Thaton - Chiang Rai (B,L)
After breakfast visit Wat Thaton with its giant Buddha images, stunning views over the Burmese mountain wilderness and to the valley of the Kok River. Continue to the Shan village Ban Mai. The women of this village are famous for their skills in weaving. Then start for a boat ride down on the Kok River to Chiang Rai, passing scenic areas and hill tribe villages. Take some brief stops on route, for example at a Lahu hill tribe village and some hot springs. Arrive Chiang Rai early afternoon. Some time left to relax. Overnight in Chiang Rai. Take a stroll over the little, but colorful night- and food market.

Note: The boat trip on the Kok River is depending on the weather conditions

Overnight at your hotel
Transfer distance / duration: 60 km /1h

Day 5 - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai (B,L)
Travel further north to the former royal town of Chiang Saen. Take a short boat trip on the mighty Mekong River. On route take a quick stop at the Laotian river island Don Sao. Finally arrive at the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar (Burma) meet. Have a look in to the small Opium Museum. Go on to the market- and border town Mae Sai. Optional side trip to the Burmese border town of Tachilek can be arranged (one day border pass available). Then travel on to the mountain top of Doi Tung. Visit the royal garden and an Akha hill tribe village. In the afternoon return back for another night in the city of Chiang Rai.

Overnight at your hotel

Day 6 - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai (B,L)
In the morning first visit famous Wat Rong Khun (white temple). From here a side trip to Khun Gorn waterfall can be done. It's a 1.4 km walk up and down trough some dense forest and nice flora until you reach the waterfall. Continue towards Chiang Mai, passing paddy fields and small villages. Visit a countryside market with some hot springs. Arrive in the early afternoon. Time left for more sightseeing or shopping in the northern capital.

Overnight at your hotel

Day 7 - Chiangmai - Departure (B)
Transfer to the airport or railway station, depends on your further schedule.

Itinerary Remarks: Due to the nature of the tour, the weather, road condition, local circumstance, prevailing safety factors, the route & itinerary may vary to those published but the content of the tour will remain similar. The final decision of the actual itinerary will be made by the tour operator's staff on the day of the tour.

Destination: Thailand (Chiang Mai, Thaton, Golden Triangle, )
Start City: Chiang Mai
Tour Type: Join In / Private
Departure Date: Daily

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