The route5 days 4 nights, arranged end to end
- Chiang Mai
- Mae Ping River
- Doi Suthep
- Mae Rim
- San Kamphaeng
- Singha Park
- Chiang Rai
- Golden Triangle
- Mae Sai
- Chiang Mai
Highlights
- Cruise the Mae Ping River by longtail boat and visit a farmer's herb garden.
- Climb to Wat Doi Suthep and find the peaceful forest temple of Wat Pha Lat.
- Talk with monks about Buddhism and meditation at Wat Suan Dok.
- Share a Khantoke dinner with northern Thai dances.
- Explore Chiang Rai by tuk tuk at night, with the golden clock tower light show.
- Ride a boat on the Mekong at the Golden Triangle and visit the House of Opium museum.
Day by dayItinerary
IArrive in Chiang Mai, Ping River boat and Khantoke dinner
Your guide meets you at Chiang Mai airport and takes you for a lunch of khao soi, the northern curry noodle soup. From Wat Chai Mongkol pier, ride a longtail boat for about 30 minutes along the Mae Ping River, past wooden houses and riverside gardens, and stop at a farmer's home to see the herbs, vegetables and fruit grown for the kitchen. Then walk to Warorot Market, the city's oldest and largest, for flowers, local food and daily life. In the evening, enjoy a Khantoke dinner with Lanna dances.Overnight: Chiang Mai · Meals: L, D
IIBotanic garden, Doi Suthep and a monk chat
In the morning, drive north to Mae Rim and the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Thailand's first international-standard botanic garden, with glasshouses of orchids and tropical plants and a canopy walkway through the treetops. After lunch at leisure, wind up the mountain road to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai's most sacred temple. Visit the quiet forest temple of Wat Pha Lat next to a waterfall, then sit with monks at Wat Suan Dok to learn about Buddhist life and meditation. In the evening, explore the Night Bazaar on your own.Overnight: Chiang Mai · Meals: B
IIICraft villages, Singha Park and Chiang Rai by tuk tuk
Visit the handicraft villages east of Chiang Mai, where artisans paint paper umbrellas, carve wood, work silver, weave silk and make jewelry. Then drive about three hours to Chiang Rai, stopping at Singha Park, a wide landscaped estate of tea plantations, lakes and flower gardens that you explore by electric tram or bicycle. In the evening, a tuk tuk takes you past the King Mengrai Monument and the golden clock tower, with its light-and-sound show, to the fresh market and the night market.Overnight: Chiang Rai · Meals: B
IVGolden Triangle, Mekong boat ride and Mae Sai
Drive to the Golden Triangle on the banks of the Mekong, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. Visit the House of Opium museum, whose old pipes, scales and weights tell the history of the region. Then take an hour-long boat ride on the Mekong to enjoy the riverbank scenery. After a Thai set lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Mae Sai, Thailand's northernmost town, for a stroll through its busy market before returning to Chiang Rai.Overnight: Chiang Rai · Meals: B, L
VChiang Rai to Chiang Mai airport
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and free time until check-out at noon. Your private van then drives you back to Chiang Mai airport, about three hours, for your onward flight. If you have time, ask us about a stop at the White Temple on the way out of Chiang Rai.Meals: B
B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Every day can be changed before you confirm.
PriceWhat it costs
| Guest | Per person | Deposit (30%) |
|---|
| Adult | From US$890 | from US$267 |
| Child | From US$668 | from US$200 |
| Infant | From US$445 | from US$134 |
“From” prices in US dollars per person, private tour, hotels shared in twin/double rooms; the final price depends on dates, group size and hotel level. Peak-season surcharges, if any, are shown in your quote before you pay.
What you getIncluded & not included
Included
- Private guide in your language (Laos & Cambodia subject to availability) on sightseeing days
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for all transfers and touring
- Hotels as listed (twin/double room) with daily breakfast
- Meals as stated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- Entrance fees in the itinerary
- Longtail boat on the Mae Ping River and boat trip on the Mekong
- Khantoke dinner with cultural dances (shared dinner, private transfers)
- Monk chat at Wat Suan Dok and evening tuk tuk tour in Chiang Rai
Not included
- International flights
- Domestic flights to and from Chiang Mai
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Meals not mentioned and drinks
- Compulsory festive dinners at hotels
- Optional excursions
