Chiang Mai – The land of elephants

From $/pax Chiang Mai – The land of elephants

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Chiang Mai

Thailand is a country renowned with the nickname “Land of elephant”. If you want to explore this aspect of this land, do not ignore Chiang Mai. The excursion will start from Doi Suthep Hill with the ancient temples then head to Chiang Dao to get an amazing elephant experience after that continue have a short trekking in Doi Inthanon and end at Poopoo paper park to learn more about paper products from elephant poop fibers.

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

Country: 5

Code: TCT08

Theme:

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Overview
Thailand is a country renowned with the nickname “Land of elephant”. If you want to explore this aspect of this land, do not ignore Chiang Mai. The excursion will start from Doi Suthep Hill with the ancient temples then head to Chiang Dao to get an amazing elephant experience after that continue have a short trekking in Doi Inthanon and end at Poopoo paper park to learn more about paper products from elephant poop fibers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
–     Visit the beautiful temples
–     Short trekking thru the jungle
–     Have an amazing elephant riding and rafting experience
–     Pay a visit to Poopoo Paper park to explore paper products from elephant poop fibers

Itinerary in brief:
Day 1: Chiang Mai Arrival
Day 2: Chiang Mai City – Doi Suthep Hill (B)
Day 3: Chiang Mai – Chiang Dao Elephant Riding & Rafting (B)
Day 4: Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon – Chiang Mai (B)
Day 5: Chiang Mai – Poopoo Paper park – Departure (B)

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Chiang Mai Arrival

Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, 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 Mai
Meal : Not available

Day 2 : Chiang Mai City – Doi Suthep Hill (B)

Today morning, we have a walking tour to the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, built in Lanna style architecture. Known as “The Monastery of the Lion Buddha’, this temple houses a number of highly revered and very old Buddha images.
The next is Wat Phan Tao, an ancient temple sitting right next to the sacred Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai town.
Next to Wat Phan Tao is Wat Chedi Luang. This is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take a rickshaw tour. After that, you will take a walking through the central market of Warorot, which is a great spot for travelers wanting to experience the true Thai culture and daily life.
In the afternoon we visit the Doi Suthep hill. The mountain's temple is one of the most historically and spiritually significant places in Thailand. So, many Thais and foreigners come to experience the special magic of this holy place.

Return to the hotel and you can relax or enjoy going to the night market.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai
Meal : Breakfast

Day 3 : Chiang Mai - Chiang Dao Elephant Riding & Rafting (B)

After breakfast, departure for Chiang Dao, famous for huge limestone mountains. Interstingly, when you visit an elephant camp, you can watch the elephants taking their morning bath and demonstrating some their skills. You will also learn how to properly ascend the elephant and lumber along a trail in the dense, leafy forest and along the Mae Ping River.

Lunch is served at local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will get an up-close look at the river on a bamboo raft trip. You will languidly cruise past traditional teak houses high on stilts along the lush banks. Bidding farewell to chilled-out Chiang Dao and its gentle people won’t be easy. Soften the blow with a stop at an orchid farm on your return to Chiang Mai. Revel in the assortment of colors and designs from stripped to dots. At the end of the day, you’ll have seen that Thailand’s natural bounty is an open-air art museum.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai
Meal : Breakfast

Day 4 : Chiang Mai - Doi Inthanon – Chiang Mai (B)

This day will start with a transfer to Doi Inthanon National Park. It will take approximately 2 hours to this highest peak of Thailand. On arrival, we will spend 2-3 hours trekking through the jungle following a narrow mountain trail which leads us to stunning hidden waterfall in the middle of lush jungle. Along the way before reaching the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village, we will pass through the farmland where you will see the coffee plantation, flowers farm and the beautiful rice terraces. Discover the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village and taste a cup of locally grown coffee, then move on to Vachiratharn Waterfall, a 70 meters high thunderous waterfall. Enjoy the cool fresh air at the waterfall before we continue back to the ground.
After that you will visit the beautiful architecture of Napamaytanidol Chedi and Phra Mahatat Napaphon Bhumisiri which build to honor the 60th birthday of King Bhumipol and Queen Sirikit. Heading back to Chiang Mai for your overnight.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai
Meal : Breakfast

Day 5 : Chiang Mai - Poopoo Paper park – Departure (B)

Morning after breakfast, we transfer to Elephant Poopoo Paper Park, which is an eco-friendly, naturally built, outdoor museum park that shows how the paper is produced from elephant poop fibers!
In the afternoon, time would be free at your own until we transfer you to the airport for your flight to next destinations.
Accommodation: Not available
Meal : Breakfast

Location	Accommodation name	Star	Room Type
Standard class
Chiang Mai	Chiang Mai Gate Hotel		Standard
Superior class
Location	Accommodation name	Star	Room Type
Chiang Mai	Raming Lodge Hotel & Spa		Deluxe
Deluxe class
Location	Accommodation name	Star	Room Type
Chiang Mai	Rimping Village		Superior
First class class
Location	Accommodation name	Star	Room Type
Chiang Mai	Shangri-la Hotel		Deluxe

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
NOTES: The price is except for peak season during 20 Dec 2018 – 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 festival: 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