Itinerary:

Day 1 Bangkok to Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle

Breakfast at hotel, and drive to Mae Fa Luang hills to visit the Queen Mother's palace for scenic views and visit local handicraft project funded by Thailand's Royal family for the hill tribe people to make a living through cottage industry. Then, continue journey to Mae Sai, Thai-Myanmar border town for a brief visit, and continue journey to Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Myanmar and Lao borders meet. We enjoy the scenic view of the Mekong River and triangular border area from the Thai side. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Next, we will visit the Chiang Saen National Museum and overnight at hotel in Chiang Rai. Meals: BL.

Day 2 Mae Kok River Excursion

Early morning breakfast and travel by long tail boat upstream on the scenic Mae Kok River. Along the way, we will visit hill-tribe village at Baan Ruamit and further upstream ban Jakku. Then, continue to Huai Khum Village Resort on the bank of Mae Kok River valley, truly a paradise. Lunch will be served at its riverfront caferia, remaining time, relax and swim at the pool or go for a leisurely walk along the river valley to visit local villages and scenery.
Evening, dinner with Lahu folk song and dance show.
Overnight at Huai Khum Village Resort. Meals: BLD.

Day 3 Doi Mae Salong and Scenic drive

Early morning breakfast and travel by long tail boat upstream, and drive to visit Ban Lorcha village of Akha people to see their way of life. We will see their sacred area for spirits, blacksmith, welcome dance, house, weaving and display of their artifacts. Then, continue journey to Doi Mae Salong, also a Yunan Chinese Village, formed some four decades ago by migrant Chinese from Yunan, who have turned Doi Mae Salong of northern Thailand into a famous tea estate, where some of the finest tea is produced for the local and international markets. In addition to the natural beauty of these hills, tea plantation, and various other farming practices complement the scenery.

We will visit its local temple, observe the rural way of life in the northern hills of the golden triangle and enjoy the spectacular scenery from various viewpoints. Then, drive to a tea estate to taste the fresh cut tea. If you enjoy tea, this is one of the best places to get your favorite pack. Lunch served en-route at local restaurant. Afternoon, drive back to Huai Khum Village Resort for overnight.
Meals: BLD.

Day 4 Scenic drive, trekking and bamboo rafting

After breakfast, we'll take a short boat ride upstream. Then, board our waiting vehicle and drive through the scenic road to Mae Ping River valley to watch the elephants taking their bath in the running stream before starting their work and see demonstration of elephants. Then, we will go on elephant back safari through the semi-jungle vegetation for about an hour. Next, we'll take an exciting bamboo rafting (traditional transportation in the river) down the scenic Mae Ping River for forty five minutes. Along the river, you can see various species of birds and squirrels. At the end of bamboo rafting, transfer to a country resort with spa facilities for the evening. Meals: BLD.

Remarks: Please note that elephant camps and venues cannot be stationary in one mentioned location permanently because Government regulations in relation with reforestation, land management, private property regulation, and environmental factors could force the camp to move elsewhere. This information will be updated close to trip departure. The visit to the Elephant Nature Park is strictly for rescue and conservation. People who wish to learn about elephants and support conservation should joint this trip. If you are looking for elephant ride, then, this is not the trip for you.

Day 5 Scenic drive to Pai

Early breakfast and drive to Pai in Mae Hongson province through the scenic and windy road. We will make several stops at viewpoints for scenery.
Lunch served en-route at local restaurant in Pai.
On arrival in Pai, check in and remaining time at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at resort in Pai. Meals: BLD

Day 6 Lod Cave and Mae Hongson

Breakfast at resort and drive to visit Lisu museum and see how the local people make their way of living. Then, continue journey to Lod Cave and to Mae Hongson. Upon arrival, check into hotel and have lunch. Afternoon, do a leisurely tour to explore ancient Burmese-style temples such as Wat Jong Kham, Wat Jong Klang, and Wat Phra Thart Doi Kong Moo situated atop a hill with panoramic view of Mae Hongson valley. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: BLD.

Day 7 Culture and Nature of Mae Hongson

Early morning, visit the Mae Hongson morning market to see the local market activities and forest monks collecting their routine alms. Return to hotel to eat breakfast, and drive to a local pier on the Pai River. We'll then board a long-tail boat and ride downstream to visit the long-necked Padong hill tribe people at the Karen village and its school. Then, We'll long-tail boat upriver to eat lunch at a local restaurant and return to resort to relax at the pool remaining part of the day. We'll overnight at the resort again. Meals: BLD.

Day 8 Doi Suthep Temple Chiang Mai

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Mae Hongson Airport for a flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival at Chiang Mai, transfer to hotel for check in. Then, depart to have lunch. After lunch, visit Chiang Mai National Museum and the Hill-Tribe Museum. After the museum visits, we drive to visit Wat Prathad Doi Sutep, which proclaims to have 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 the base of Doi Suthep, and climb up 300 steps to get to the temple courtyard. Both sides of the steps are flanked by enormous mythological Nagas (snakes). A panoramic view of the city can be seen from here at 3,500 feet above sea level. Those of you do not wish to walk up the stairs can take the tram both ways. After Doi Suthep temple, we will drive back to hotel and at leisure until departure for Khantoke Dinner.

Evening-we will 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. BLD.

Day 9 Chiang Mai at leisure

Breakfast at hotel and day at leisure to explore Chiang Mai on your own. A leisure day in Chiang Mai can be spent by walking along the footpaths to explore various souvenir choices alongside the street, spa treatments to relax your tired muscles and tasting local and international cuisines or simply relax at your hotel pool. Chiang Mai is known for its fine local handicrafts and peaceful streets for pleasant walking; this is your final place to pick up your favorite souvenirs.

Chiang Mai Handicraft and cottage industries are located on Sankampaeng Road. If you are keen to see Thai silk and cotton loom industries, Bo-sang the paper and umbrella-making village; lacquer-ware, teak-wood carving, silverware artworks and jewelry. The cottage industries in Chiang Mai have made it possible for visitors to visit their factories to see how the handicrafts are made and buy on the spot. If you are planning to take home some souvenirs, the Samkhampaeng Road has the best choices and bargains. Ask your guide for help or take a Tuk Tuk on your own.
Meals: B.

Day 10 Depart from Chiang Mai

Breakfast at the hotel and at leisure until transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for a flight to Bangkok for your next destination.
Meals: B.

Minimum 2 persons
Three to four star Hotel Package:
Enchanting North Thailand 9 Nights / 10 Days.
TOUR COST PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS: