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DAY 1 CHIANG MAI - THATON
In the morning pick up from the hotel, airport
or railway station. Drive to the north for a visit to an elephant camp
to observe demonstrations of these giants hauling logs
and taking a bath. An optional elephant ride and/or a trip
down the river on a bamboo raft can be arranged. Then continue
to see one of the rare Palong hill tribe villages and the mystic Chiang Dao cave temple. Further north
have another stop at one of the traditional rice mills and visit Wat Thaton, which is dominated by giant Buddha
images that overlook the Mae Kok Valley as well as the Burmese
mountain wilderness. Overnight at a riverside resort in Thaton.
DAY 2 THATON - GOLDEN TRIANGLE - CHIANG RAI
First travel up to Doi Maesalong, a
mountain village of the ex Kuomingtan (renegade Chinese army of 1949)
with a big local market (lot's of Chinese goods). On route see various hill tribe villages
like Lisu, Akha and Yao. Descent down winding and scenic roads
to the monkey temple of Thum Pla. Finally arrive in Mae Sai,
the border- and market town. An optional side trip to the Burmese
border town of Tachilek can be arranged (border pass available).
Later continue to the Golden Triangle at the mighty Mekong River,
where you can enjoy a boat ride to Chiang Saen. On the way stop
at the Laotian river island of Don Sao. Then travel on to Chiang
Rai for overnight.
DAY 3 CHIANG RAI - CHIANG MAI
In the morning travel back to Chiang
Mai with some stops on route, for example at Wat Rong Khun (white temple) and a local market
with some hot springs. Arrive in Chiang Mai early afternoon.
There is time left for some sightseeing in the northern
capital. End of the tour. Transfer to the hotel, airport or railway station, depends
on your further schedule.
More information or booking of this tour!
$$ Download the price list of all tours $$
PRICE INCLUDES:
Air-conditioned transportation during
the tour, English speaking tour guide, all transfers and excursions
as mentioned in the above itinerary, entrance fees, accommodation
at good middle class hotels/resorts incl. breakfast, half board
(lunch during tours).
NOT INCLUDED:
Drinks, tips and personal expenses
REMARKS/FLEXIBILITY:
On request there is also a 2 days/1 night Chiang Rai Package available.
On the second day a 3-4 hours boat
trip on the scenic Kok River between Thaton and Chiang Rai can
be added to this package. If you wish to do so, please let us know at the
time of booking.
Accommodation in Chiang Mai before and/or after this package can be booked with us as well.
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