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4 interesting days in Chiang Rai

  • CODE: GDT1784
  • Private Tour
  • Duration: 3 - 4 days
  • Price from: Contact
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Overview

Overview

Trip Map

Highlight

With abundant natural tourist attractions and antiquities, Chiang Rai is a travelers paradise. Compared to its sister town Chiang Mai, it has a more relaxed and down-to-earth feel but is never short on historical and cultural attractions of its own. The city retains a strong Lanna identity, mostly through its impressive collection of temples, art, language, cuisine and music. Our tour will lead you to the highlight sites and help you to get an amazing elephant riding experience. End of the excursion of Chiang Rai with the visit to ethnic villages to the nearby Chiang Saen.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit the beautiful temples
  • Have an amazing elephant riding and rafting experience
  • Admire the spectacular landscape along the Mekong river
  • Explore Golden Triangle border region of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos
  • Learn more about culture of Thailand by visiting the villages of ethnic minorities

Service

Tour includes:

  • Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
  • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
  • Meal as specified in the itinerary
  • Ferry, boat, cruise in the itinerary (if any)
  • Water & cool towels
  • Government taxes & service charge
  • The price is except for peak season during 20 Dec 18 – 15 Jan 2019

Tour excludes:

  • Thailand Visa stamp fee 
  • International airfare and departure taxes
  • Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
  • Early check in/ late check out
  • Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
  • Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
  • Surcharged for festivals: Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Compulsory Gala Dinner, Chinese New Year, Songkran Festival 
  • Drinks and meal not mentioned
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
  • Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
  • Gratuities/ Tipping
  • All other services not specified in the itinerary

Inclusion

Exclusion

Itinerary

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Day 1: Chiang Rai Arrival
Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, we will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Cheking-in and then you are free to relax by yourself. Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Rai
Meal:  Not available
Day 1: Chiang Rai Arrival
Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, we will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Cheking-in and then you are free to relax by yourself. Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Rai
Meal:  Not available
Day 1: Chiang Rai Arrival
Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, we will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Cheking-in and then you are free to relax by yourself. Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Rai
Meal:  Not available
Day 2: Chiang Rai City – Elephant Riding (B)
Morning after breakfast, we will visit the local market to discover the local products. After that we visit the world famous Wat Phra Kaew, where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined. We move on to Wat Phra Singh, which was the storage of Phra Buddha Sihingh statue. The main structures of the Lanna style temple are the ubosot, the viharn, a chapel containing a footprint of the Buddha and the Kuti or monks living quarters. Continue to visit Baan Dam (Black House), an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs.
Day 2: Chiang Rai City – Elephant Riding (B)
Morning after breakfast, we will visit the local market to discover the local products. After that we visit the world famous Wat Phra Kaew, where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined. We move on to Wat Phra Singh, which was the storage of Phra Buddha Sihingh statue. The main structures of the Lanna style temple are the ubosot, the viharn, a chapel containing a footprint of the Buddha and the Kuti or monks living quarters. Continue to visit Baan Dam (Black House), an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs.
Day 2: Chiang Rai City – Elephant Riding (B)
Morning after breakfast, we will visit the local market to discover the local products. After that we visit the world famous Wat Phra Kaew, where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined. We move on to Wat Phra Singh, which was the storage of Phra Buddha Sihingh statue. The main structures of the Lanna style temple are the ubosot, the viharn, a chapel containing a footprint of the Buddha and the Kuti or monks living quarters. Continue to visit Baan Dam (Black House), an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs.
Day 3: Chiang Rai – Doi Mae Salong – Golden Triangle – Chiang Saen (B)
We have lunch then take a boat to cruise on Mae Kok river from Chiang Rai to Karen village where you can watch elephants or feed them, especially enjoying your 1 hour elephant riding.Heading back to Chiang Rai to overnight.  Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang RaiMeal:  Breakfast After breakfast, we visit the Mae Fah Luang botanical garden, sited high up on the mountain of Doi Tung. Coming here, visitors are rewarded with a stunning display of plants and flowers. We continue the trip by heading to the northern Thailand to Doi Mae Salong, which has early history focusing on opium trading. Here, you will get a chance to admire the green hills and taste the delicious tea of the region. From Doi Mae Salong, we will visit two villages of ethnic minorities: the village Akah of Loyo, and the village Lisu of Ban Hanygo.
Having lunch at the local restaurant at the Golden Triangle, then taking a boat trip along Mekong Kong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos, confluence at the Golden Triangle. It is known for its beautiful scenery including a large golden Buddha image seated in a boat, an ancient temple on a hill and the House of Opium Museum.
Return to the hotel and you are free to relax.
Day 3: Chiang Rai – Doi Mae Salong – Golden Triangle – Chiang Saen (B)
We have lunch then take a boat to cruise on Mae Kok river from Chiang Rai to Karen village where you can watch elephants or feed them, especially enjoying your 1 hour elephant riding.Heading back to Chiang Rai to overnight.  Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang RaiMeal:  Breakfast After breakfast, we visit the Mae Fah Luang botanical garden, sited high up on the mountain of Doi Tung. Coming here, visitors are rewarded with a stunning display of plants and flowers. We continue the trip by heading to the northern Thailand to Doi Mae Salong, which has early history focusing on opium trading. Here, you will get a chance to admire the green hills and taste the delicious tea of the region. From Doi Mae Salong, we will visit two villages of ethnic minorities: the village Akah of Loyo, and the village Lisu of Ban Hanygo.
Having lunch at the local restaurant at the Golden Triangle, then taking a boat trip along Mekong Kong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos, confluence at the Golden Triangle. It is known for its beautiful scenery including a large golden Buddha image seated in a boat, an ancient temple on a hill and the House of Opium Museum.
Return to the hotel and you are free to relax.
Day 3: Chiang Rai – Doi Mae Salong – Golden Triangle – Chiang Saen (B)
We have lunch then take a boat to cruise on Mae Kok river from Chiang Rai to Karen village where you can watch elephants or feed them, especially enjoying your 1 hour elephant riding.Heading back to Chiang Rai to overnight.  Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang RaiMeal:  Breakfast After breakfast, we visit the Mae Fah Luang botanical garden, sited high up on the mountain of Doi Tung. Coming here, visitors are rewarded with a stunning display of plants and flowers. We continue the trip by heading to the northern Thailand to Doi Mae Salong, which has early history focusing on opium trading. Here, you will get a chance to admire the green hills and taste the delicious tea of the region. From Doi Mae Salong, we will visit two villages of ethnic minorities: the village Akah of Loyo, and the village Lisu of Ban Hanygo.
Having lunch at the local restaurant at the Golden Triangle, then taking a boat trip along Mekong Kong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos, confluence at the Golden Triangle. It is known for its beautiful scenery including a large golden Buddha image seated in a boat, an ancient temple on a hill and the House of Opium Museum.
Return to the hotel and you are free to relax.
Day 4: Chiang Saen - Departure (B)
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang SaenMeal:  Breakfast Have breakfast and free time until transfer back to Chiang Rai for departure or transfer directly to Chiang Mai. Accommodation: Not available
Meal:  Breakfast
Day 4: Chiang Saen - Departure (B)
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang SaenMeal:  Breakfast Have breakfast and free time until transfer back to Chiang Rai for departure or transfer directly to Chiang Mai. Accommodation: Not available
Meal:  Breakfast
Day 4: Chiang Saen - Departure (B)
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang SaenMeal:  Breakfast Have breakfast and free time until transfer back to Chiang Rai for departure or transfer directly to Chiang Mai. Accommodation: Not available
Meal:  Breakfast

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1. What types of tours does Golden Trail Travel offer?

Answer: Golden Trail Travel specializes in offering a wide range of travel packages to Vietnam and other Indochina countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, China, and Malaysia. We offer themed tours including Classic Highlights, Cycling, Trekking, Beach Holidays, Luxury Honeymoon, Short Trips, Family, Off The Beaten Track, Multi-Country, Motorbiking, Veteran, Food, Students, Luxury, Golf, Photography, Cooking Class, Bird Watching, Indochina Cruises, Kayaking, Muslim-friendly tours, Offroad 4x4WD, Indochina MICE Travel, Cave Expedition, and Helicopter tours.

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10. Does Golden Trail Travel offer travel insurance?

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12. Does Golden Trail Travel offer tours for solo travelers?

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22. How is Golden Trail Travel committed to sustainable and responsible tourism?

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