Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai Experience 4D3N

CHIANG MAI & CHIANG RAI EXPERIENCE [4 Days & 3 Nights]

Duration : 4 Days 3 Nights

DAY 01: CHIANG MAI / CITY TEMPLES & DOI SUTHEP TEMPLE / KHANTOKE DINNER

Arrive to Chiang Mai airport, meet and greet with Local English speaking guide. Start the temples tours with Chedi Luang Temple, where the great chedi which was built at the end of 14th century is located. Even though it was destroyed in an earthquake in 1545, it was to remain the tallest structure in Chiang Mai till today.Visit Wat Phra Singh, which was built in the year 1345. This temple contains marvelous examples of Lanna art including a Lanna style viharn and the finest scripture repository of its type in the north.

Drive to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, which was built in 1383. It is located 15 kms from the city and 3,500 feet above sea level. See the marvelous golden pagoda, which contains the holy relics of Lord Buddha.
Enjoy the panoramic view of Chiang Mai City and Ping valley from the summit of Doi Suthep Mountain.

 

Then transfer to the hotel for check in and free at leisure.

 

19:00 Hrs. Enjoy Khantoke Dinner & Show; which is the traditional northern Thailand form of dining. The food is served on a wooden pedestal tray, called Khantoke. While guest enjoy the meal there are usually performances of traditional northern Thai Lanna Dances and Music.

Overnight: Chiang Mai

Meal: Dinner (1)

 

DAY 02: CHIANG MAI / ELEPHANT SAFARI & BAMBOO RAFTING / ORCHID FARM

08:00 Hrs. Pick up from hotel lobby and depart to travel to north of Chiang Mai route to Mae Taman Elephant Camp; (1 hour drive) explore the spectacular mountainous scenery along the way. Watch Demonstrations of how trained elephants are used as working animals in teak forests. The show includes elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, elephant painting, dragging and pushing logs.

 

Elephant Ride through the beautiful mountain scenery and take local farmer transportation Ox-Cart Ride, through rice fields.

 

Bamboo River Rafting cruise along the rural Mae Taeng River, softly moving along the river while relaxing as the rafts men pole you down through farm houses and stunning green.

 

Lunch served at the local restaurant.

 

Visit Orchid Nursery to see a large collection of different types of colorful exotic year-round-bloom orchids.

 

Then transfer to the hotel, free at leisure.

 

Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meal: Lunch (1)

 

DAY 03: CHIANG MAI - CHIANG RAI / WHITE TEMPLE / GOLDEN TRIANGLE / MAE SAI / LONG NECK

07:00 Hrs. Pick up from hotel lobby and drive through scenery from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai (03 hours drive) by road along picturesque scenic routes passes the several beautiful northern mountains. Make a short break and relax at the Hot Spring at Mae Ka Chan Town. Visit White’s Temple designed by the famous national artist. The main temple building is a distinctive white color, decorated with fragments of reflective glass which can be seen from afar.

 

Lunch served at the local restaurant.

 

Depart to the Golden Triangle where the borders of three countries; Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar are met. Visit to Opium Museum, displaying all the stories about the opium.

 

Depart to visit to Mae Sai Town, the Thailand-Myanmar border and the northernmost point of Thailand. Enjoy shopping the Myanmar products at the local market.

 

Continue to visit Long Neck Tribe Village; woman wears several brass rings around their long, slender necks. A woman generally has about twenty or more rings around her neck. They are originated from Shan state, The Union of Myanmar

 

Then transfer back to Chiang Mai hotel by same road, free at leisure.

 

Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meal: Lunch (2)

 

DAY 04: CHIANG MAI / HANDICRAFT VILLAGE / DEPARTURE

Check out from hotel and depart to visit Handicrafts Village. Learn and see the local people making handicraft including Hand-woven Textiles by Silk, Silverware, Lacquer ware, Jade & Gems Carving and Umbrellas or paper parasols which are hand-painted in a variety designs,

 

Then transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for next destination.

 

Overnight: x
Meal: x

INCLUDED:	- Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver & gasoline.
	- Service of English-speaking licensed Guide.
	- Bottled drinking water serves during the tour.
	- Meals as mentioned in the program: 02 Lunch, 01 Dinner
	- All entrance fees as mentioned in the detail program.
EXCLUDED:	- Air ticket / Accommodations.
	- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary.
	- Personal items / Expenses.
	- Tips or Gratuities to guide or driver

 

NOTE:

- All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions, tour attractions, tours, flight schedules and availability.

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Pick up from hotel in Chiang Mai

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