5 Days 4 Nights Charming Chiang Mai + Chiang Rai, Thailand.

Highlights of the trip.
This is the perfect trip for you to enjoy all the highlights of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. It is a good combination of nature, culture and tradition as well as the beautiful landscape. On this trip, you will visit Doi Suthep + Doi Inthanont national park in Chiang Mai; Tiger Kingdom where you can get closer to the big cats* ; Buathong Sticky waterfall + Chiang Dao Cave, where Burmese soldiers rested their troops on their way to Chiang Mai; Long-necked Village with the Padong Karen tribe women wearing spiraling brass rings around their necks; Mae Saiborder + meeting people from both Thailand and Myanmar at the local trading area; Golden Triangle ? the famous area of opium trading in the old days; Black House with a collection of art and the balance of Yin and Yang in the Chinese Philosophy; White Temple the most remarkable temple in white color with the elaborate Thai art.

Itinerary.

Day 1 Chiang Mai + Doi Suthep temple (overnight in chiangmai)
Transfer form chiangmai international airport to your hotel (Lanna Bonita Boutique Hotel)
1330 pm. Pick up from your hotel in Chiang Mai and heading to visit Doi Suthep Temple, Formerly known as Doi Aoy Chang, Doi Suthep-Pui National Park is named after two mountains within the park; Doi Suthep and Doi Pui. Doi Suthep is where the hermit Sudeva lived on it?s slopes for many years. The park is situated in Chiang Mai Province, only a few kilometers northwest of Chiang Mai City covering 265 km².The park is separated into two areas not bordering each other; In south Doi Suthep and Doi Pui area where most of the major attractions and the headquarters are, 10 km further north is a smaller area around Mok Fa Waterfall.The main attractions of the park are; Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Doi Pui Mountain, waterfalls, viewpoints and trails. The national park is one of the best in the country for hiking thanks to its ?endless? trails throughout the park from all directions and elevations. Cycling is also very popular.The mountains in the park are within the Thanon Thong Chai Range, most of its bedrock is granite. Two of the highest peaks in the park are Doi Pui which is the highest in the park at 1,685 meters asl and Doi Buak Ha.

Meal : ? / Lunch /

Day 2 CHIANGMAI ELEPHANT SAFARI (overnight in chiangmai)
Discover a simple beauty nature of Chiang Mai?s Countryside at Mae Taman Elephant Camp. At the camp, a total of 60 elephants, elephants? routine and elephants? abilities will be presented and then, enjoy an elephant ride through the lush green forest with the beautiful scenery of Mae Tang River together with experience on the ox-cart riding to one of the nearby village. The program at the camp will be ended with a traveling along Mae Tang River by the bamboo rafting in the sense of fresh air and sustainable living habitat along both sides of the river.Mae Tang Elephant Kingdom is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Know why? Of course, it is because of the various activities there. Normally, if you here someone say ?an elephant kingdom?, you may just imagine a wide area with many elephants and there is nothing else to do than sitting on an elephant. But, in Mae Tang, you aren?t just going to sit on an elephant, but also sit on a cart and a raft. Moreover, there are some restaurants for you too. All in one place, really!
Itinerary Day Trip : Full Day
08.00 a.m. : Start pick up from hotels
08.30 a.m. : Depart for Mae Taman Elephant Camp
Delight in Elephant Show & Logging Demonstration
Enjoy riding the elephant through the forest (approx. 30 min)
Enjoy riding the ox-cart to the local village
Lunch at the Elephant Camp (Easy & Local Buffet Lunch)
Take a bamboo rafting along Mae Tang River (approx. 45 min)
Visit Long Neck and Mix Hill Tribe Village
04.30 p.m. : Transfer back to town and drop at the hotels

Full Day Trip : 08.30 a.m. ? 04.30 p.m.
Meal : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3 Chiangmai to Chiangrai (overnight in Chiangrai)

Leaving Chiangmai for Chiang Rai Hot Springs is located about half-way between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai on route 118, right near Khun Chee National Park.
This hot springs is located in a large carpark, so is not somewhere to bring your bathers and have a soak, however it is a great place to soak your feet and stretch your legs. The hot springs are very hot, so make sure to test out some of the pools before you put your feet in, as some are a little cooler than others.The hot springs are surrounded by stalls selling food and drinks, and many local people bring eggs and boil them in the hot springs. There are toilet facilities on site which are available for use (5 THB) Chiang Rai is a colorful city indeed, not least for its collection of gorgeous temples painted in brilliant hues. Spend the day exploring the ?Three Colors of Chiang Rai?: The White Temple,
Though all these landmarks can be visited independently, a private tour provides a rare opportunity to hear the histories of the temples, the culture and context surrounding their construction, and the stories of the controversial artists and forward-thinking visionaries who created them.

Itinerary
11:00 AM : Meet in your hotel lobby
12:00 AM : Enjoy a short coffee break at a natural hot spring (about 20 minutes)
12:00 PM : Eat lunch at a restaurant
14:30 PM : Visit the White Temple (about 1 hour)

15.30 PM Tranfer to your hotel ( Chainarai Riverside )
Meal : Breakfast / Lunch / ?

Day 4 Chiang Rai-Mae Kong river cruse -Golden Triangle (overnight in Chiangrai)

Boat Trip Along the Mekong River

Look across the mighty Mekong River from the height of the viewpoint, then take a boat trip right through it for a more intimate experience with this important waterway. Longtail boat rides can be chartered to traverse the river, passing between the shores of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. Take a short trip to snap some pictures of the scenery or a longer one to get to Chiang Saen and beyond.Sit back and enjoy the views from the lazy comfort of the boat, or make a stop at Don Sao, a Lao island in the middle of the river. You dont need a visa to make a stop in Don Sao, and it?s worth the visit to the rural village.Shop at the local market and browse through beautiful Lao handicrafts like handmade textiles, generally cheaper here than in Thailand.Ban Sop RuakSop Ruak is so named because it is situated on the bank of the Mekong exactly at its meeting point with the Ruak River. This historic hotspot is the ?centre of the Golden Triangle? and the home base from which to see the many gems of the region. It?s also the hub of border crossings by boat into Laos and Myanmar.The town itself has just one main street that winds along the curve of the Mekong River, lined with stalls selling handicrafts made by Laotians and locals. Enjoy a fish dinner on the waterfront while the sun sets over the mountains. Sweeping views of Laos over the Mekong River can be found here at any time of day, with the hills of Chiang Saen providing the village backdrop.Wat Phra That Doi Pu KhaoHead from the center of Sop Ruak to Wat Phra That Doi Pu Khao to see the ruins of an ancient temple believed to have been built by the ruler of Wiang Hirannakhon Ngoen Yang, once the capital of the Lanna kingdom. The chapel and crumbling chedis are all that remain of the temple today, but the brick viharn has been renovated, as well as a shrine that women are prohibited to enter. Archaeologists date the temple to the 14th century, but legend has it that it was built as far back as the 8th century.Browse the temple ruins, then take in the surrounding area. From the hilltop, you can look over Sop Ruak, the Mekong River, and much of the Golden Triangle.Meal : Breakfast / Lunch / ?

Hall of Opium and House of Opium There are two museums in the region where you can learn more about the history of opium in the Golden Triangle. Both are essential for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the area?s complex history.The  is the larger of the two. Owned by a Thai Royal Family foundation, it focuses on the wider historical context of opium and the broader impact of the drug trade. It?s an interactive experience, featuring multimedia exhibitions designed to make education fun.The House of Opium is older, smaller, and privately owned. Founded by a local woman with a passion for collecting opium paraphernalia, she turned her extensive collection into a museum when the crackdown on the drug trade made these items hard to find. Come here to see countless tools for planting, harvesting, and consuming opium, including pipes, scales, and scrapers.Three Countries at the Hub of World HistoryIt?s possible to take a short day trip here to see the infamous landmark and snap some photos, but it?s also easy to spend a good deal of time in the area. The Golden Triangle region offers a wealth of history and culture, nature and adventure, and there?s plenty for travelers of every kind to do or see here. Come for educational opportunities or spectacular sightseeing; travel to temples, museums, little villages, ; trek up mountains or drift down the Mekong River to Chiang Saen or Chiang Khong.You can meet the elephants in two different places while you are in the area. The luxurious Four Seasons Golden Triangle Tented Camp or Anantara Golden Triangle and Elephant Camp offer this life-changing experience.Most experiences here include opportunities to see all three countries and two rivers converge at a single point, a truly rare sight, and one that happens to be the hub of global history.

Day 5 Chiangrai -Bangkok
08.00 abf
free & easy
transfer to chiangrai airport