Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai 8 Days 7 Nights

DAY 1: CHIANG RAI ARRIVAL (-/-/-)

DAY 2: CHIANG RAI – MAE KOK RIVER – ELEPHANT RIDE (B/-/-)

DAY 3: CHIANG RAI – MAE SALONG – CHIANG SAEN (B/-/-)

DAY 4: CHIANG SAEN – THATON – CHIANG MAI (B/-/-)

DAY 5: CHIANG MAI – DOI SUTHEP (B/-/-)

DAY 6: CHIANG MAI – COOKING CLASS – MAE PING RIVER CRUISE (B/L/-)

DAY 7: CHIANG MAI – DOI INTHANON – CHIANG MAI (B/-/-)

DAY 1: CHIANG RAI ARRIVAL (-/-/-)

Upon arrival at Chiang Rai Airport, be warmly welcomed and picked up, then transferred to hotel in the center for check-in. Take your first-hand exploration of city on your own and overnight at hotel in Chiang Rai.

DAY 2: CHIANG RAI – MAE KOK RIVER – ELEPHANT RIDE (B/-/-)

After having breakfast, we will visit the local market to discover local products of Thailand.

Visit Wat Phra Kaew - the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand.

Next, Wat Phra Singh, built in 1385, this is one of Chiang Rai’s oldest temples.

Then, take a short drive to Baan Dam (Black House) the unique creation of the national artist, Thawan Duchanee. The Baan Dam Museum is an eclectic mix of traditional buildings from northern Thailand interspersed with some extravagant modern designs.

Enjoy lunch on your own.

In the afternoon, from Chiang Rai, take a cruise on the Mae Kok River to Karen Village where you can observe and feed the elephants, especially enjoy your one-hour elephant ride.

Return to Chiang Rai and an overnight stay..

DAY 3: CHIANG RAI – MAE SALONG – CHIANG SAEN (B/-/-)

After having breakfast, we continue the journey to the north of Thailand - a forested, mountainous and beautiful region.

This morning, you will explore the surroundings of this area. 

You will first stop at Doi Mae Salong Village, located in Mae Fah Luang, the northwesstern region of Chiang Rai, along the border of Myanmar. This is a beautiful village with delicious Yunnanese food.

You will be going up and down the green hills, which are covered with tea plantations. And from here, you will have chance to taste the delicious tea produced by one of many plantations of the region.

Continue your way to the Golden Triangle, we will visit ethnic minority villages: the Akah Village and the Karen Village.

Then, we will visit Mae Fah Luang Botanic Garden.

Finally, transfer to Golden Triangle to enjoy a cruise along the Mekong where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers.

Overnight in Chiang Saen.

DAY 4: CHIANG SAEN – THATON – CHIANG MAI (B/-/-)

After breakfast, head out to Thaton.

Stop at Patai Village, discover the Padong Karen Tribe. This village is famous for its women "giraffes" who wear copper rings around the neck to lengthen it.

Explore a traditional Chinese medicine store. You will be explained the use of herbs, roots, plants and ointments.

In the afternoon, drive to Chiang Mai, the capital of the North.

Walk in the labyrinth of underground galleries in Chiang Dao.

Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

DAY 5: CHIANG MAI – DOI SUTHEP (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel.

The morning will be mainly devoted to walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, visit most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai:

Wat Prah Singh, Chiang Mai most beautiful temples and it holds the city's most revered Buddha image: Phra Sing (Lion Buddha).

Wat Phan Tao, one of the older temples of Chiang Mai found in the old walled center of the city. The first structures were likely built towards the end of the 14th century.

Wat Chedi Luang, one of Chiang Mai’s most important temples known as the Jedi Luang and “The temple of the Great Stupa”.

Then you will walk along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will experience rickshaw ride.

After that, stroll through the central and visit Warorot Market, a large market area with indoor, outdoor, and covered areas. There are spices, street food vendors, fruit and vegetables, clothing, specialty stores and so on.

In the afternoon, you will visit Doi Suthep Hill; the mountain overlooks the city from the northwest, providing commanding views.

Enjoy your free evening leisure, visit night market.

Overnight stay in Chiang Mai.

DAY 6: CHIANG MAI – COOKING CLASS – MAE PING RIVER CRUISE (B/L/-)

After having breakfast, you will join in an Asian Scenic cooking class. Learn about Thai ingredients: herbs and spices. In the friendly atmosphere, complete 5 traditional dishes of Thai cuisine, experience cooking Stir fried; Soup; Curry Paste; Curry; Spring rolls

In the afternoon, take a two-hour boat ride along the Mae Ping River is a great way to spend the afternoon, you can observe the scenery along the river, you will also see many traditional houses in teak as well as a lot of greenery along the wat.

Back to your hotek and overnight stay in Chiang Mai.

DAY 7: CHIANG MAI – DOI INTHANON – CHIANG MAI (B/-/-)

After breakfast, head out to Doi Inthanon National Park.

Arrive Doi Inthanon National Park where offers: waterfalls, trekking trails, remote villages, picturesque farms, viewpoints, watching sunrise/sunset, bird watching and the all year round cool weather.

We will spend 2-3 hours trekking through the jungle following a narrow mountain trail that will lead us to a beautiful waterfall hidden in the middle of the lush jungle.

We will pass through the farmland where you will see the coffee plantation, the flower farm and the beautiful rice terraces.

On the way, reach Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village, spend your time to explore the village and enjoy a cup of local coffee.

Your next destination will be at the Wachirathan Waterfall (Nam Tok Vachirathan) to enjoy fresh, cool air at the waterfall before continuing to the ground.

After that, visit the beautiful architecture of Nopamaytanidol Chidi and Phra Mahatat Nopaphon Bhumisiri which build to honor the 60th birthday of King Bhumipol and Queen Sirikit.

Finally, return to Chiang Mai for your overnight stay.

DAY 8: CHIANG MAI – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

After breakfast, start your memorable adventure to Poopoopaper Elephant Farm, a natural, eco-friendly outdoor museum park, which presents and explains the unique stages of making paper from elephant poop fiber.

Eight pavilions in the park will introduce you to the procedure of turning the elephant poopoo into paper and the opportunity to train to make cocoa paper.

Enjoy the rest of your time until being transferred to the airport for your flight back home and tour ends.