• 1

  Day 1

  Arrival in Chiang Rai

  Upon arrival, have your free time for leisure or wander around the city to admire the tranquil atmosphere in its surroundings. Stay overnight in Chiang Rai.

• 2

  Day 2

  Chiang Rai city (B)

  Morning after breakfast, we will visit the local market to discover the local products. After that we visit the world famous Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined. Move on to Wat Phra Singha where one of Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha images is now enshrined. Then short drive from Chiang Rai City to Black House. Baan Dam (Black House) is the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs. Lunch is on your own. In the afternoon we will take on our boat cruise on Mae Kok River from Chiang Rai to Karen village where you can watch & feed elephants. Transfer back to Chiang Rai for your overnight.

• 3

  Day 3

  Chiang Rai – Karen village – Golden Triangle – Chiang Saen (B)

  After breakfast we continue the trip by heading to the northern Thailand – a wooded, mountainous and beautiful area. This morning, you will explore the surroundings and the first road you will take is the one that leads to Mae Salong. Climb up and down the green hills, covered with tea plantations. Here, you will get chance tasting the delicious tea produced by one of the many plantations of the region, before continuing your way towards the Golden Triangle. From Doi Mae Salong, we will visit two villages of ethnic minorities: the village Akah of Loyo, and the village Lisu of Ban Hanygo.

  Afterwards we will visit the Mae Fah Luang botanical garden. Last but not least, transfer to Golden Triangle where we take a boat trip on Mekong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos triangle. Overnight in Chiang Saen.

• 4

  Day 4

  Chiang Saen – Departure (B)

  Have breakfast and free time until transfer back to Chiang Rai for departure. End of service

Trip includes:

• The English speaking guide as guided time
• Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
• Private boat cruise on Mae Kok river (1 hour)
• Private boat on Mekong River
• Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
• All transfers with the air-conditioned private car
• All entrance fees
• Mineral water
• Government taxes & service charge

Trip excludes

• International Airfares.
• Early check in/ late check out
• Meals not indicated
• Drinks & beverage…
• Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
• Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills.
• Tips and gratuities