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Hilltribe trekking and tours. A range of treks and tours that include
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Chiang Mai Suggested Tours - a variety
of suggested itineraries in Chiang Mai and around Northern Thailand.
Welcome to Wayfarers Travel -
Chiang Mai Tours. Please look at the suggested itineraries below to give you
an idea of how to spend your time in Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand
If you are planning your trip to
Chiang Mai you can use the suggestions below as a guideline. If
the itinerary fits your requirements you can use the booking
link to book the tour.
Please note all
our tours are private trips. "Private" meaning that if you book
as a group of two you will tour as a group of two. If you book
as a group of six you will tour as a group of six. This enables
us to guarantee itineraries and departure dates. There is no
risk of getting to Chiang Mai to find the trip has been
cancelled because there are not enough people to form a group.
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further information or if there is something you can't find on
the website, please just contact us by filling in our
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2 Days
Chiang Mai Highlights
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Day 1 In the morning take a tour to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, the most famous
temple in Chiang Mai.The temple commands a spectacular view over the area. The temple
itself is built around the spectacular golden chedi. In the afternoon see a range of
handicrafts that are produced in this area. A good chance to shop for items that are
unique to the area. Day
2 The
elephant camp in the Mae Sa Valley, provides the perfect place to see elephants at close
hand and to also take a ride. See the elephants going through their early morning routine
and displaying their skills. Then discover what it is like to be on top of one of these
magnificent creatures. After the elephant camp visit one of the large orchid farms in the
Mae Sa Valley. You will not only see a magnificent collection of these tropical blooms but
you will be able to learn about how they are grown too. After lunch visit
the Queen Sirikit Botanical Gardens, where you will see a wide variety
of Thai flora in the extensive gardens.
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Day 1 Visit the most important temple of Chiang Mai, Wat Phrathat Doi
Suthep. Admire the view from this hilltop vantage point and savour the atmosphere of the
inner sanctum which houses the spectacular golden chedi. Drive down from this hilltop
temple, passing through Doi Suthep National Park and continue on to Vieng Khum Kam. This
is probably the first large settlement in the Chiang Mai area, even before the existing
old city of Chiang Mai was conceived.
In the afternoon, tour the many handicraft centres, observing the processes involved in
production and admiring the finished products.
Day 2
Take an adventure in the hills north of Chiang Mai. See the elephants in
Mae Taeng and after watching the elephants going through their paces,
take an elephant ride and sample some bamboo rafting down the Mae Taeng
River. Afterwards go further north to see
different hilltribes: Lisu, Akha, Karen, Lahu and Palong. No strenuous walking is involved
but time is taken to explore the villages and meet the people. You will be able to learn
about and compare the different kinds of tribes and their customs. Late in the afternoon,
return to Chiang Mai.
Day 3 Visit the ancient town of Lamphun, just to
the south of Chiang Mai. Here you will see two famous temples - Wat Phrathat Haripunchai
and Wat Kukut. After strolling around Lamphun, continue on to Ban Tawai which is famous
for its woodcarving and antique reproductions.
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3 Days
Chiang Mai Explorer
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4 Days
Northern Discovery Tour
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An adventure
to the highlights of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai's Golden Triangle
Day 1 In the morning take a tour to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, the most famous
temple in Chiang Mai. The temple commands a spectacular view over the area. The temple
itself is built around the spectacular golden chedi. In the afternoon see a range of
handicrafts that are produced in this area. A good chance to shop for items that are
unique to the area.
Day 2
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.
Day 3 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 back to
Chiang Mai. Day 4 See the highest mountain of Thailand, Doi
Inthanon. Drive to the top of this mountain and admire the wonderful views. Walk along the
nature trails to see how the flora differs from that at the lower altitudes. Then visit
one of the magnificent waterfalls in the Doi Inthanon National Park as well as an
agricultural research station and a hilltribe village.
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Day 1 Sample the delights of the Northern Thai countryside with a trip
to the Chiang Dao elephant camp. Watch the elephants taking their morning bath and showing
off their skills. Afterwards take an hour long elephant ride to a hilltribe village,
getting a good view of the countryside that you pass through. Sample some bamboo rafting
down the river. Glide past the lush vegetation and experience the thrill of travelling
down the river on a bamboo raft. In the afternoon head back to Chiang Mai.
In the evening experience a traditional Northern Thai style Khantoke dinner. Sample the
traditional food and see a spectacular performance of some of the many traditional dances.
Day 2 The beginning of a two day, one night trek
into the hills around Chiang Mai. Drive to a small town north of Chiang Mai for lunch and
in the afternoon walk (4hrs) to a hilltribe village. Experience Northern Thai rural life at first
hand, learning about the plants and agriculture of the area.
The first night is spent in a Karen village. The facilities are basic, but
the guide will cook you a delicious meal and you will get to stay with
the local people!Your guide will tell you about the villagers' customs, culture and
daily life.
Day 3
Walk for a total of four hours today, so
make sure you are reasonably fit. See the hilltribe farms and the scenery of the area. At
lunchtime stop for lunch in an Palong village and after a short rest
continue on through the rural scenery, tothe end of the trek. Drive back to Chiang Mai.
Day 4 A free morning.
In the afternoon, visit some of the many temples in the city of Chiang Mai. Tour around
the boundaries of the old city where you can see the remaining city gates and wall. Your
guide will tell you about the history of Chiang Mai and the temples that you visit.
Day 5 See the highest mountain of Thailand, Doi
Inthanon. Drive to the top of this mountain and admire the wonderful views. Walk along the
nature trails to see how the flora differs from that at the lower altitudes. Then visit
one of the magnificent waterfalls in the Doi Inthanon National Park as well as an
agricultural research station and a hilltribe village. Before returning to Chiang Mai
visit a village to see the weaving of the local cotton material.
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5 Days
A Spectrum of Thai Culture
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Chiang Mai Day
Tours
A range of tours in and around Chiang Mai to take you to the
famous sites of Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand |
Chiang
Mai Explorer Day Tours
A range of tours in and around Chiang Mai that let you see more
than the normal program in one day. |
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