The Best of North Thailand, Small Group Tour (English Only)
The Best of North Thailand, Small Group Tour (English Only)
The Best of North Thailand, Small Group Tour (English Only)
4 Days Starting in Wiang and ending in Tambon Si Phum
Visiting: Wiang, Tambon Si Phum
Tour operator:
Tour code:
27936
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 8
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Activities:
Tour Overview
Join this four-day tour to discover the must-see landmarks, museums and temples of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. Enjoy a boat trip around the Golden Triangle and discover the awe-inspiring Pha Chor cliff in Mae Wang National Park. Learn about Thailand’s culture and history visiting museums and ancient temples. This tour is operated in a small group of up to 8 passengers.TOUR HIGHLIGHTSWat Phra That Chedi Luang: an ancient bell-shaped Lanna style stupa, surrounded by smaller ancient chedis and a historic ordination hall. Golden Triangle: this natural wilderness gained unwanted notoriety in the 1960s because of the abundant opium cultivation in the area, but today has been restored to a problem-free area.Hall of Opium Museum: Aiming to educate people about opium, this exhibition portrays every angle of the drug’s history.Doi Tung Royal Project: This project is dedicated to the reforestation of the Doi Tung areaBaan Dam: The museum consists of a collection of almost 40 houses where the colour black predominates and where death is showcased in many forms.Wat Rong Khun: Its ornate all-white exterior, with embedded pieces of mirror, gives it a resplendent appearance, which makes it one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand.Pha Chor cliff: It is believed that this was once the watercourse of the River Ping. When the river changed its route, the site became a hill from the river sediment that piled up into layers. Chiang Mai: discover the Three Kings Monument, Wat Chedi Luang, and the stunning Wat Phra Singh temple.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle (70 Km – 1 Hr)
Location: Wiang
Accommodation Name: Legend Chiang Rai
On arrival to the Chiang Rai Airport (recommended flight PG231, arriving at 08:55 hrs), meet and greet with our representative before you start your day by visiting the highlight of Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, an ancient bell-shaped Lanna style stupa, surrounded by smaller ancient chedis and a historic ordination hall. With 88 metres in height and 24 metres in diameter, Phra That Chedi Luang is the tallest religious structure in Chiang Rai. King Saen Phu, the third king of the Lanna kingdom, erected the stupa circa 1290. Continue to visit the hilltop Wat Phra That Chom Kitti temple, which is reached via a 350-step staircase. Afterwards, head to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. This natural wilderness gained an unwanted notoriety in the 1960s because of the abundant opium cultivation in the area, but today has been restored to a problem-free area. Then enjoy a boat trip around the Golden Triangle with a stop at Don Sao Island, which forms part of Laos (boat trip lasts approx. 45 minutes). Enjoy lunch at local restaurant (Included). In the afternoon, visit the Hall of Opium Museum, a combination of multimedia and exhibits to make learning more interesting. Aiming to educate people about opium, this exhibition portrays every angle of the drug’s history.Â
Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day 2 : Chiang Rai (270 Km – 6Hrs)
Location: Wiang
Accommodation Name: Legend Chiang Rai
In the morning, after a tasty breakfast, drive to visit the Doi Tung Royal Project. This project is dedicated to the reforestation of the Doi Tung area. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (included). In the late afternoon, head to the hotel and check-in, with the remainder of the evening at leisure.Â
Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day 3 : Chiang Rai Chiang Mai (260 Kms – 4Hrs)
Location: Tambon Si Phum
Accommodation Name: Kaomai Lanna
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to Baan Dam - the Black House Museum. The museum consists of a collection of almost 40 houses where the colour black predominates and where death is showcased in many forms. Continue to visit the Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre. Learn all about the dozens of hill tribes who, for centuries, have lived in the highlands around the city and see how they have survived the spread of globalization. We´ll drive to the magnificent Wat Rong Khun, a dazzling temple built in the 1990s. Its ornate all-white exterior, with embedded pieces of mirror, gives it a resplendent appearance, which makes it one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (included). Afterwards, depart to Chiang Mai via Wiang Pa Pao, the south-westernmost district of Chiang Rai, with beautiful scenery along the way. Visit Pha Chor cliff in Mae Wang National Park, where nature has created an unexpected geographical anomaly. Pha Chor is a natural phenomenon of eroded rock pillars. It is believed that this was once the watercourse of the River Ping. When the river changed its route, the site became a hill from the river sediment that piled up into layers. When time passed, it eroded and became cliffs and soil pillars of strange shapes. Continue to the hotel for a well-deserved rest.Â
Overnight in Sanpatong, Chiang Mai.
Day 4 : Departure Chiang Mai
Location: Tambon Si Phum
Charge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel and at around 08:00 am venture out on a Chiang Mai city and temple tour, visiting the Three Kings Monument, Wat Chedi Luang, and the stunning Wat Phra Singh temple. Enjoy one final lunch at a local restaurant (included) and transfer to Chiang Mai Airport at around 01:30 pm. Recommended departure flight after 03:00 pm for domestic flights.
What's Included
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English-speaking guide
The tour is operated with an English-speaking guide.
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Accommodation
3 nights' accommodation is included.
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Meals
The tour includes 3 breakfasts and 4 lunches at local restaurants.
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Arrival transfer
Arrival shared transfer in an air-conditioned bus from Chiang Rai International Airport on Day 1.
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Departure transfer
Departure shared transfer in an air-conditioned bus to Chiang Mai International Airport on Day 4.
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Transportation
Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus throughout the tour.
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Entrance fees and activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included, such as visits to Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, Wat Phra That Chom Kitti temple, Golden Triangle, Don Sao Island, Hall of Opium Museum, Doi Tung Royal Project, Baan Dam, Hilltribe Museum, and more.
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Meet & Greet
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Operated with an English-speaking guide
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3 night’s accommodation
What's Not Included
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Flights
Domestic and international flights are not included.
Recommended flight for Day 1 is PG231, arriving at 08:55 hrs.
Recommended departure flight on Day 4 is after 03:00 pm for domestic flights. -
Visas
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Drinks during meals
Drinks during meals are not included unless specified otherwise.
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City tax
City tax is not included and is payable on the spot.
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Unmentioned visits
Any visit not mentioned in the program is not included.
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Porterage and gratuities
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Personal expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, meals, or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and camera/video camera fees (if any) are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
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Domestic flights nor International flights. On Day 1 the recommended flight is PG231 arriving at 08:55 hrs. Day 4 recommended departure flight after 03:00 pm for domestic flights
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Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
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City tax not included payable on the spot
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Any visit not mentioned in the program
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Expenditures of a personal nature drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
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Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks mineral water camera/video camera fee (if any)
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Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus, including arrival and departure transfers from Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai International Airports.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays at the Legend Chiang Rai and Kaomai Lanna, offering a blend of traditional charm and modern amenities for a relaxing experience.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus throughout the tour.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 3 breakfasts and 4 lunches at local restaurants.
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What are the main activities on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will visit Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, Wat Phra That Chom Kitti temple, the Golden Triangle, and the Hall of Opium Museum. You will also enjoy a boat trip around the Golden Triangle with a stop at Don Sao Island.
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What is the focus of the visit to the Doi Tung Royal Project?
The visit to the Doi Tung Royal Project focuses on the reforestation of the Doi Tung area.
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What can I expect to see at the Baan Dam - the Black House Museum?
At the Baan Dam - the Black House Museum, you will see a collection of almost 40 houses where the color black predominates and where death is showcased in many forms.
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What is unique about the Wat Rong Khun temple?
Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple, is unique for its ornate all-white exterior with embedded pieces of mirror, giving it a resplendent appearance.
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What natural phenomenon will be visited on the way to Chiang Mai?
On the way to Chiang Mai, you will visit Pha Chor cliff in Mae Wang National Park, a natural phenomenon of eroded rock pillars believed to be formed from river sediment that piled up into layers and eroded over time.
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What are the main activities on the last day of the tour?
On the last day, you will go on a Chiang Mai city and temple tour, visiting the Three Kings Monument, Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Phra Singh temple. You will also have lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Chiang Mai Airport.
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We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Cancellation Policy
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