4 interesting days in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai - Chiang Saen
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.
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Country: 5
Code: TCT06
Classic Highlights
Overview
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
Itinerary in brief:
Day 1: Chiang Rai Arrival
Day 2: Chiang Rai City – Elephant Riding (B)
Day 3: Chiang Rai – Doi Mae Salong – Golden Triangle – Chiang Saen (B)
Day 4: Chiang Saen – Departure (B)
Itinerary
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Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Rai
Meal : Not available
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.
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 Rai
Meal : Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Saen
Meal : Breakfast
Accommodation: Not available
Meal : Breakfast
| Standard class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiang Rai | Diamond Park In Chiang rai Resort | Standard | |
| Chiang Saen | Siam Triangle Hotel | Deluxe River View | |
| Superior class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
| Chiang Rai | Wiang Inn hotel | Superior | |
| Chiang Saen | Siam Triangle Hotel | Deluxe River View | |
| Deluxe class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
| Chiang Rai | The Riverie by Katathani- | Deluxe | |
| Chiang Saen | Siam Triangle Hotel | Deluxe River View | |
| First class class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
| Chiang Rai | The Legend Chiang Rai | Superior | |
| Chiang Saen | Siam Triangle Hotel | Deluxe River View |
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
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