05 days / 04 nights
05 days / 04 nights
Welcome by local tour guide and and transfer to hotel.
Visit famous Doi Suthep, the most sacred temple in Chiang Mai with its spectacular views of the city and learn about its interesting history.
In the early morning, participate in the very special ritual of alms giving to the monks. At the local market, we buy food packets and offer this to the monks as they walk down the hill with their bowls.
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Long Neck Karen Village – Wat Ton Kwen –- Lanna Traditional House Museum
Drive to the Baan Thong Luang Valley and discover the culture and lifestyle of a long neck Karen hilltribe originally from Myanmar. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, visit the traditional Lanna style Wat Ton Kwen and Lanna House Museum in peaceful surroundings.
Hiking Doi Inthanon National park – Long Neck Karen Village – Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall
Visit Doi Inthanon, the highest peak in Thailand. Visit a Karen village growing organic coffee. Hike past stunning rice terraces and through dense forests to the Pha Dok Waterfall. The area supports extensive exotic bird species. Lunch at a restaurant in the park. Later, drive to the summit and a nature study. On the return, visit the two Chedis dedicated to the King and Queen of Thailand. (Hiking time is approximately 2.5 hours)
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Full Day Elephant Experience
Visit an elephant camp and share your love and care of elephants rescued from hard labor. Visitors will have a magical experience, giving them a daily health check, bathing, feeding, walking them and observing them in their natural environment. Lunch, tea & coffee breaks will be served in the park.
Full day textile program
Join a Thai textiles workshop to learn shibouri techniques and natural dye methods and then create your own specially dyed scarf. A snack,tea and coffee during breaks and lunch at local restaurant.
Thai Farm Cooking Class
Learn how to prepare and cook a Thai meal in the non-touristed countryside. Stop at Ruamchook market for a brief tour. On arrival at the organic farm, pick some of the fresh ingredients you will use in preparing favorite dishes in the well-equipped kitchens. Enjoy your creations on the terrace with splendid views of the lush mountains and entire farm.
Day 4 Chiang Mai – Mae Hong Son
Depart to Mae Hong Son, famed for its mountain scenery, hill tribe villages and caves. Stop at Pong Deuad Hot Springs and Pai. Visit Tham Lod Forest Park and its amazing cave. By latern light, raft through the prehistoric Cave of Tham Lord to explore the magnificent stalagmites and stalactites.
Day 5 Mae Hong Son
Visi a famous Long Neck Karen and discover their traditions and customs. Drive to the famous Fish Cave. Lunch at a local Thai restaurant. Explore the quaint town of Mae Hong Son. Visit Wat Phratat Doi Kong Mu with its classical Burmese architecture and The Lakeside Temple of Chong Kham with its murals, multi-roofed Burmese style pavilions and filigree decorations.
Day 6 Mae Hong Son – Chiang Mai
Drive to Mae Sa Riang. On the way, visit the beautiful Ob Luang Canyon and its prehistoric rock art paintings. Return to Chiang Mai via picturesque roads stopping at Baan Rai Phai Ngarm, known for its premium quality hand-woven cotton and the Pa-Da Cotton Textile Museum with a large collection of cotton fabrics and antique weaving equipment.
Day 4 Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai
In the morning, drive to Chiang Rai (4hrs). Enroute, vist the unique Wat Rong Khun White Temple.
Day 5 Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle (L)
Visit the town of Chiang Saen, one of the north’s most interesting and attractive towns. Take an exciting trip on the Mekong River to The Golden Triangle, on the borders of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. Visit the Laotian Island of Don Sao. Later, visit The Hall of Opium, detailing the history of the opium industry since the 17th century.
Day 6 Chiang Rai – Mae Sai, Doi Tung & Royal Villa (L)
Visit Doi Tung, a site developed by the Princess Mother to promote socio environmental projects which contribute to the wellbeing of the hilltribes. Visit The Mae Fah Luang Garden, and The Royal Villa, residence of The Princess Mother.
