DAY 1: CHIANG RAI ARRIVAL (-/-/-)

Upon arrival at Chiang Rai Airport, be warmly welcomed and picked up, then transferred to hotel in the center for check-in. Take your first-hand exploration of city on your own and overnight at hotel in Chiang Rai.

DAY 2: CHIANG RAI CITY – ELEPHANT RIDE (B/-/-)

After having breakfast, we will visit the local market to discover local products of Thailand.

Visit Wat Phra Kaew - the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand.

Next, Wat Phra Singh, built in 1385, this is one of Chiang Rai’s oldest temples.

Then, take a short drive to Baan Dam (Black House) the unique creation of the national artist, Thawan Duchanee. The Baan Dam Museum is an eclectic mix of traditional buildings from northern Thailand interspersed with some extravagant modern designs.

Enjoy lunch on your own. 

In the afternoon, from Chiang Rai, take a cruise on the Mae Kok River to Karen Village where you can observe and feed the elephants, especially enjoy your one-hour elephant ride.

Return to Chiang Rai and an overnight stay.

DAY 3: CHIANG RAI – KAREN VILLAGE – GOLDEN TRIANGLE – CHIANG SAEN (B/-/-)

After having breakfast, we continue the journey to the north of Thailand - a forested, mountainous and beautiful region.

This morning, you will explore the surroundings of this area. 

You will first stop at Doi Mae Salong Village, located in Mae Fah Luang, the northwesstern region of Chiang Rai, along the border of Myanmar. This is a beautiful village with delicious Yunnanese food.

You will be going up and down the green hills, which are covered with tea plantations. And from here, you will have chance to taste the delicious tea produced by one of many plantations of the region.

Continue your way to the Golden Triangle, we will visit ethnic minority villages: the Akah Village and the Karen Village.

Then, we will visit Mae Fah Luang Botanic Garden.

Finally, transfer to Golden Triangle to enjoy a cruise along the Mekong where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers.

Overnight in Chiang Saen.

DAY 4: CHIANG SAEN – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Enjoy the rest of your time in Chiang Saen until being transferred to the airport for your flight back home and tour ends.