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Day 1 Drive
north of Chiang Mai, first visiting the orchid farm and then drive further
north, close to Chiang Dao. Stop at the Chiang Dao Elephant Camp and watch
the elephants going through their early morning routine. Then take a ride
on the elephants for 1 1/2 hrs to a Lisu hilltribe village. After lunch we
visit the Chiang Dao Caves - an ancient complex of temple caves used for
worship for many centuries. Lastly we continue the journey up to Thaton
(on the banks of the Kok River) where we spend the night. (L) Overnight at
Thaton Riverview Resort
Day 2
In the morning visit the Padong (long neck tribe). This tribe is famous
for the brass rings worn around the womens necks which give the appearance
of a long neck. Then continue on to Mae Salong, an ethnic Chinese town set
in the hills north of Chiang Rai. Mae Salong is famous for its Chinese
atmosphere and produces various Chinese agricultural products the most
famous being its Chinese tea. Drive down from Mae Salong which gives you
views across the hills of upper Northern Thailand and visit the border
town of Mae Sai. This town is on the border of Thailand and Burma and is
the centre for cross border trade in the area. There are markets on both
sides of the border. Check in to our hotel in Chiang Rai. Relax for
the evening in Chiang
Rai. (B,L)
Day 3
Early morning there is time to see the
Mekong River. Then we take a longtail boat down the Mekong River (approx.
1hr) to Chiang Saen. We explore the town of Chiang Saen with its ancient
temples. In the afternoon drive back to Chiang Rai - stop for lunch and
visit Wat Phra Kaew. Late afternoon we drive back to Chiang Mai; there is
the option of stopping at a local resort to taste some of the best locally
grown coffee.(B,L) Highlights
= Elephant camp & elephant ride, Chiang Dao temple caves, Padong (long neck)
tribe, Thaton, Mae Salong (Chinese town), Chiang Saen (on the banks of the
Mekong River), Mae Sai (border town), Chiang Rai.
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This trip includes: Private airconditioned transport + driver
English speaking guide
Three lunches, two breakfasts
Accommodation for two nights in resorts/hotels
All entrance fees and activities as mentioned.
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prices. Price for a 2 person group is US$365/person , the cost
is less for larger groups and is according to group size.
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Day 1 Drive from Chiang Mai up to Chiang Dao (approx. 1 hr.) and stop at the
elephant camp. After watching the elephants demonstrating their skills, take a ride and
admire the view from your seat on the elephant's back. Then explore some hilltribe
villages and learn about the cultural variety of the area. Two of the tribes you will see
are the Palong and the Lisu, two of the most colourful and interesting tribes. Then drive
on to Taton where we will spend the night at a riverside resort. (L)
Overnight at the Thaton Riverview resort.
Day 2 In
the morning we explore the town of Thaton and drive just outside to visit
the Padong tribe (long
neck tribe). This tribe is famous for the brass rings worn around the
womens' necks which give the appearance of a long neck. After lunch take a longtail boat from Taton to Chiang
Rai. You will be
able to see the scenery and life along the river banks. The boat journey lasts for approx
3 hrs. We finish the journey in Chiang Rai; after rejoining our vehicle we
check
in to our hotel in Chiang Rai. Relax for the evening
in Chiang Rai.. (B,L) Day
3 In the morning
we drive up to the Mekong River and then we explore the
ancient temples of Chiang Saen. We also drive up to the Burmese border at Mae Sai and spend some
time to explore this bustling market town. Late
afternoon, drive back to Chiang Mai passing through Chiang Rai and
there is the option of stopping at a local resort to taste some of the
best locally grown coffee.(B,L).
Highlights = Elephant camp &
elephant ride, Palong tribe, Padong (long neck)
tribe, Thaton, long tail river boat trip, Chiang Saen (on the banks of the
Mekong River), Mae Sai (border town), Chiang Rai.
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This trip includes: Private airconditioned transport + driver
English speaking guide
Three lunches& two breakfasts
Accommodation for two nights in resorts/hotels
All entrance fees and activities as mentioned.
Please click here for details, itinerary and
prices. Price for a 2 person group is US$365/person , the cost
is less for larger groups and is according to group size.
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Day 1 Drive from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai (approx. 3 hrs) stopping at the
hotsprings along the way. After lunch take a boat trip along the Kok River (approx. 1 hr)
to the elephant camp. At the elephant camp, we mount our elephants for the ride up to the
Lahu hilltribe village where we spend the night. It's a ride of approx. 2 hrs and the
leisurely pace means we can enjoy the scenery along the way. Spend the night in a Lahu
hilltribe village. In the evening there's time to wander around the village and your guide
will tell you about the Lahu culture. (L,D)
Day 2 In the morning walk approx 1 hr. to a forestry camp
and from there drive to see an Akha village. After exploring the Akha village drive to the
Burmese border town of Mae Sai where you will see the bustling trade that goes on every
day. This is a market town so there's a chance to shop for souvenirs - including jade and
handicrafts. After lunch drive to see the Golden Triangle and Chiang Saen, on the banks of
the Mekong River. See the point where the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand meet
and the ancient temples of Chiang Saen. Afterwards in the late afternoon,
drive to Thaton, where we spend the night. On the way visit the Padong 'long
neck' tribe who wear brass rings around the neck making them look extra long
especially the older women who have worn the rings for many years. Spend the
night in a riverside resort in Thaton, with time in the evening to wander
around and explore this charming , sleepy little town. (B,L) Day
3 In the
morning drive south from Thaton and stop at Chiang Dao Caves, a complex of
ancient cave temples used as sites of worship for many centuries. Then
continue on to visit a Palong hilltribe village, where we spend some time to
explore the village. This tribe wears distinctive red clothing with bamboo
fashioned hoops around the waist and recently migrated from Burma. Continue
south from Chiang Dao towards Chiang Mai, upon reaching Chiang Mai we take
you to visit Chiang Mai's most famous temple - Doi Suthep temple; situated
on a hill overlooking the city. After touring around the temple and admiring
the view from the top, we drive down and then transfer you to your hotel. (B,L)
Highlights
= Lahu village & homestay, elephant trekking, long tail boat trip, Padong (long neck)
tribe, Chiang Dao Caves, Chiang Saen (on the banks of the
Mekong River), Mae Sai (border town), Chiang Rai, Thaton, Doi Suthep temple
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This trip includes: Private airconditioned transport + driver
English speaking guide
Three lunches & two breakfasts & 1 dinner
Accommodation for one night in a resort & 1 night in a hilltribe village
All entrance fees and activities as mentioned.
Please click here for details, itinerary and
prices. Price for a 2 person group is US$395/person , the cost
is less for larger groups and is according to group size.
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Day 1
Drive north of Chiang Mai, first
stopping at the hotsprings at Mae Kachan, then continue on to Chiang Rai,
and continue further north to visit the Burmese border town of Mae Sai. This
town is on the border of Thailand and Burma and is the centre for cross
border trade in the area. There are markets on both sides of the border.
Spend some time exploring the market town. Then we drive a bit further to
visit the Golden Triangle, where the three countries of Burma, Thailand and
Laos meet on the Mekong River.
Take a longtail boat down the Mekong River (approx. 1hr) to Chiang Saen and
across to a Lao island. We explore the town of Chiang Saen, with it's
ancient temples. We then drive back to Chiang Rai and check into our hotel.
(L) Accommodation = Wiang Inn Hotel (Upgrades for this night available)
Day 2
In the morning drive across upper Northern
Thailand and visit Mae Salong, an ethnic Chinese town set in the hills,
north of Chiang Rai. Mae Salong is famous for its Chinese atmosphere and
produces various Chinese agricultural products, the most famous being its
Chinese tea.
Drive down from Mae Salong, which gives you views across the hills of upper
Northern Thailand and visit Thaton and the Padong (long neck) tribe. This
tribe is famous for the brass rings worn around the womens' necks, which
give the appearance of a long neck.
Then continue on to the Karen Hilltribe village, where we spend the night.
Accommodation in the village is basic and we spend the night in a Karen
hilltribe family house. Your guide will prepare dinner for you and we spend
the night in a village house with a host family.
(B,L,D) Accommodation -
Karen family house, homestay.
Day 3
After breakfast depart from the Karen village
and drive south towards Chiang Mai. On the way back stop at an elephant camp and take a ride on the elephants (for approx. 1hr)
as well as bamboo rafting down the river. Continue driving
through the Northern Thailand scenery around Chiang Dao, and stop off at an
orchid farm before we reach Chiang Mai.
Transfer to your hotel in Chiang Mai.
(B,L)
Highlights
= Karen village & homestay, elephant ride & rafting, Padong (long neck)
tribe, Mae Salong (Chinese town), Chiang Saen (on the banks of the
Mekong River), Mae Sai (border town), Chiang Rai.
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This trip includes: Private airconditioned transport + driver
English speaking guide
Three lunches& two breakfasts & 1 dinner
Accommodation for one night in resorts/hotels
Accommodation for one night in an authentic Karen Village house with host
family
All entrance fees and activities as mentioned.
Please click here for details, itinerary and
prices. Price for a 2 person group is US$386/person , the cost
is less for larger groups and is according to group size.
Click here for itinerary and full details
BOOK THIS TOUR
Or you can email
us at:
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Day 1
Drive north of Chiang Mai, first
stopping at the hotsprings at Mae Kachan, then continue on to Chiang Rai,
and continue further north to visit the Burmese border town of Mae Sai. This
town is on the border of Thailand and Burma and is the centre for cross
border trade in the area. There are markets on both sides of the border.
Spend some time exploring the market town. Then we drive a bit further to
visit the Golden Triangle, where the three countries of Burma, Thailand and
Laos meet on the Mekong River.
Take a longtail boat down the Mekong River (approx. 1hr) to Chiang Saen and
across to a Lao island. We explore the town of Chiang Saen, with it's
ancient temples. We then drive back to Chiang Rai and check into our hotel.
(L) Accommodation = Wiang Inn Hotel (Upgrades for this night available)
Day 2
In the morning drive west towards Thaton,
which gives you views across the hills of upper
Northern Thailand and visit Thaton. On the way visit the Padong 'long neck'
tribe who wear brass rings around the neck making them look extra long
especially the older women who have worn the rings for many years.
Then continue on to the Chiang Dao area where we leave our transport and
hike into the hills for an overnight stay with the Palong tribe. Hiking is
approx 3hrs and is a moderate hike suitable for anyone that is reasonably
fit. Accommodation in the village is basic, so be prepared for camping style
accommodation and basic washing and toilet facilities. Your guide will prepare dinner for you and we spend
the night in the village, seeing some of the traditional Palong dancing.
(B,L,D)
Accommodation - Palong hilltribe village.
Day 3
After breakfast depart from the Palong village
by elephant and enjoy elephant riding for approx. 1 hr. A short hike of
about 20mins follows, until we reach the pick up point and we then drive to
the rafting point . Bamboo rafting for about 1 hr down the Ping River and drive south towards Chiang Mai.
Stop off at an
orchid farm before we reach Chiang Mai.
Transfer to your hotel in Chiang Mai.
(B,L)
Highlights
= Trekking and staying in the Palong village, elephant riding & rafting,
long tail boat trip, Padong (long neck)
tribe, Chiang Dao Caves, Chiang Saen (on the banks of the
Mekong River), Mae Sai (border town), Chiang Rai.
BOOK THIS TOUR |
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This trip includes: Private airconditioned transport + driver
English speaking guide
Three lunches& two breakfasts & 1 dinner
Accommodation for one night in resort/hotel & 1 night in a hilltribe village
All entrance fees and activities as mentioned.
Please click here for details, itinerary and
prices. Price for a 2 person group is US$395/person , the cost
is less for larger groups and is according to group size.
Click here for itinerary and full details
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