Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Chiang Mai is the northern province of Thailand, founded by King Mengrai in 1296. The northernmost region of Thailand was known as the Lan Na Thai kingdom in the 13th to 14th centuries. Chiang Mai is the second most popular tourism gateway in the north as well as active trading post in north Thailand. Chiang Mai is also home to its vibrant university center and mosaic of cultures. Visitors will be amazed by the well over 300 temples and its scenic landscape which also include the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Thailand's highest peak, Doi Inthanon (2595 meters above sea level), crowns the north. Here, adventure seeking travelers can enjoy scenic trekking, elephant riding, hiking through hill tribe villages and national park forest trails, bamboo rafting and magnificent vistas at sunset and sunrise. The province is home to many hill tribes with distinct cultures. Extraordinary woodcarvings, silverware and the artworks, beautiful flower festival parades and diverse cultures are some of the attractions here. Discover Asia Travel operates finely designed nature and culture tours with the emphasis of ecologically friendly tourism.

Itinerary: Chiang Mai Nature and Culture Tour 4 Days:

Day 1 Chiang Mai Tour.
Pick up from hotel and drive to visit Wat Prathad Doi Sutep, which has a holy relic of Lord Buddha, the most celebrated temple in Chiang Mai located on a scenic hilltop inside the Doi-Pui National Park. To reach the temple, we drive up Doi Suthep-Pui National park, and climb up 300 steps to get to the temple courtyard. Both sides of the steps is flanked by enormous mythological Nagas (snakes). Those of you who do not wish to climb the steps can ride a tram. The tram is also equipped to wheelchair users. A panoramic view of the city can be seen from here at 3,500 feet above sea level. Then, return to Chiang Mai city area to visit Wat Phra Singh, one of the ancient royal temples still well preserved. Its beautiful mural and other majestic decors are worth seeing. Lunch en-route tour.

Chiang Mai Handicraft Center Tour in the afternoon :

In the afternoon, we visit local handicraft centers on Sankampaeng Road to see Thai silk and cotton loom industries, Bo-sang the paper and umbrella-making village; lacquer-ware, teak-wood carving, jewelry, and silverware artworks.
This particular street in Chiang Mai is set aside for small and medium handicraft as well as cottage industries to show case and make their products. Thus, visitors can see how the local handicrafts are made, a first hand experience. Then, return to hotel and at leisure until departure for Khantoke Dinner.

Evening-we enjoy Kantoke Dinner, traditional northern Thai welcome dinner, and observe Northern Thai folk song and dance performed by different hill-tribes in their colorful costumes. Each tribe is different in costumes, dialects, and culture. Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai. Meals. LD.

Day 2 Elephant trekking and Bamboo Rafting
Breakfast at the hotel, and travel about 50 kilometers from the city for a full day's tour of Chiang Dao elephant camp. Start one-hour elephant ride through the semi-jungle vegetation to visit a Lisu hill tribe village, a wonderful experience. Returning to the camp, watch the elephants taking their morning bath in the running stream before starting their day training and work. See demonstration of elephants at work.

Then, take an exciting bamboo rafting (traditional transportation in the river) down the Mae Ping River for one hour. On the way back to the city, visit an orchid nursery and butterfly farm, where local lunch is provided. Evening - at leisure to explore Chiang Mai night bazaar of attractive souvenirs.
Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai. Meals. BLD.

Day 3 Chiang Mai at leisure
Breakfast at hotel and at leisure to explore Chiang Mai at your own pace.
Chiang Mai has so much to offer you. Simply relax, visit sights of interest or shop souvenirs or treat yourself to one of the spas. The Chiang Mai National Museum is also an option to visit on your leisure day.
Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai. Meals. B.

Day 4 Depart from Chiang Mai
Breakfast at the hotel and at leisure until transfer to the airport for your next destination. Meals. B.

Three to four star Hotel Package :
Chiang Mai Nature and Culture Tour 4 Days.
TOUR COST PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS :

1 person	US$817 per person
2 persons	US$572 per person
3-6 persons	US$495 per person
7-10 persons	US$465 per person
11-15 persons	US$450 per person
15+1 persons	US$434 per person
Single Supplement US$120

Standard Hotel Package :
Chiang Mai Nature and Culture Tour 4 Days.
TOUR COST PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS :

1 person	US$450 per person
2 persons	US$376 per person
3-6 persons	US$350 per person
7-10 persons	US$325 per person
11-15 persons	US$280 per person
15+1 persons	US$240 per person
Single Supplement US$90

Tour Cost Includes :

Three nights accommodations in quality hotels in Chiang Mai on twin sharing,
meals- breakfast at hotel and lunch while on tour,
tour activities as mentioned in the itinerary,
transfers by air-conditioned tour van or coach including on
on arrival and departure,
entrance fees to monument & park visited,
English speaking local tour guide service, and
insurance for the duration of the tour.

Tour Cost Excludes :

Domestic airfares, train fares, bus fares, airport departure tax, lunch & dinner on stated in tour program, any items of personal nature including personal insurance, beverages, telephone, laundry, charges for delays caused by situations beyond our control including bad weather, natural disasters, political unrest, and emergencies.

Bangkok-Chiang Mai roundtrip fare US$158per person
Airfare includes departure tax and insurance and subject to change.