Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai

Day 01: Bangkok – Chiang Rai. (By flight)

Chiang Rai is ancient place which has Lanna culture, custom and local food. You will relax, happy and impress with nature at Chiang Rai. Flight depart for Chuang Rai, arrival at Chiang Rai airport, you met and transferred to hotel for check in. After a short rest, sightseeing visit to city tour and also Karen Hill Tribe; visit to Phraya Mang Rai the Great Monument: King Meng Rai is the founder of Lanna kingdom’s Chiang Rai. When you visit to Chiang Rai, first things to do are pay homage to Phraya Mang Rai the Great Monument. Wat Klang Wiang: Wat Klang Wiang the old name called Wat Chantalok; this name comes from in history of the temple area which has the big tree “Chan” grown here. The temple has importance for Chiang Rai because it’s like a pillar of city. Wat Phra Sing: The main prayer hall reflects a Lanna traditional architectural style, with wooden portals beautifully carved into a delicate pattern showing the interplay of earth, water, wind and fire, by local Chiang Rai craftsmen. Wat Phra Kaew: Formally called Wat Pa Yia (bamboo forest), this is where the Emerald Buddha was found. Thus the name of the temple was derived. Then: we continue to visit Karen Hill Tribe by boat and after that we back to the hotel and free at leisure.
Overnight in Chiang Rai

Day 02: Full Day Tour Doi Mae Salong – Doi Tung. (B)

Depart from the hotel by the air-con van to Doi Mae Salong where you will visit the Chinese village on the mountaintop and buy some of the local product for example; tea, coffee and fruit for the gifts. Along the way stop at the Hot Spa and see the nature which offers the beautiful scenery. Usually in the cool season the Thai Cherry trees are in full bloom and you can touch the mountain mists here. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. Continue the trip to the highest peak on the Thai-Myanmar border. Doi Tung provides an opportunity to view enrooted many different Lahu and Akha village as well as terraced farming areas and see from distance the Princess Mother's frigid flower Garden. Doi Tung temple, built in A.D.1493, is located at the peak. Its scenery reminds one of Switzerland, features many unique images and temple architecture over looking the entire northern rice field plain. Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Chiang Rai

Day 03: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai. (B) (By land)

After breakfast and check out from hotel, we will drive to visit Opium House, at bent of the mighty Maekhong River and see the scenery view of three countries (Thai, Myanmar and Laos). Visit ancient city of Chiang Saen, where ruins of numerous, temples, stupas, Buddha images are still to be seen artifacts and archaeological finds exhibited at the National Museum. Lunch at local restaurant and after that we proceed to Chiang Mai. On the way we will visit the most beautiful temple in Thailand, Wat Longkun. The whole building is crystal white and serve multi amazing statute outlook. It is now very famous and popular in Chiang Rai. Then, visit to Mae Kha Jan Hot Spring is divided into three hot springs and an average temperature is about 80 degree Celsius, it can boil eggs within 3 minutes. Opposite Mae Kha Jan Hot spring are many private mineral bathrooms. After this place, we go straight to your hotel in Chiang Mai, check in and free at leisure.
Overnight in Chiang Mai

Day 04: Chiang Mai Full Day Elephant Safari. (B)

Breakfast at the hotel and then we visit the Elephant Camp at Mae Taman Camp, to see the 'Elephants at Work’. You have a chance to ride the elephants, crossing the river and into the forest. This lasts about 1 hour. Then return by Oxcart to the elephant village followed by lunch. After lunch, enjoy a bamboo rafting adventure along the river, for around 45 minutes. Then, onwards to an orchid farm, where are many beautiful species of orchid. After that going back to hotel and free at leisure. Overnight in Chiang Mai
Overnight in Chiang Mai

Day 05: Chiang Mai Doi Suthep – Bangkok. (B) (By flight)

Breakfast at the hotel, to day visit to Doi Suthep Temple, where is one of the most sacred temples in Chiangmai - Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, located on hilltop in Northern-Thai style and containing holy relic of Lord Buddha and enjoy seeing panoramic view of the whole city. After that, transfer to the airport for flight departure to Bangkok.

Price Included:

• Accommodations as mentioned or similar based on twin sharing room.
• Tours and transfer as private air-con vehicle
• Meals as indicated in the program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
• Entry fee as tours stated
• English Speaking Guide

Price Excluded:

• Domestic Air tickets:
  Bangkok – Chiang Rai, by Thai Airways = USD 175, included taxes.
  Chiang Mai – Bangkok, by Thai Airways = USD 162, included taxes.
  (Note: Air ticket might change, please recheck again before issuance)
• Other meals, tip, drinks, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in/out Bangkok, any optional additional tours or activities during free time.
• Surcharges during Christmas and New year eve

Remarks:

• All rates are quoted in US Dollars per person.
• Packages tour rates are Nett, non-commissionable,
• Child fare:
  Child (2-11 yrs) - 100% sharing room with 1 adult in Twin Room
  Child (2-11 yrs) - 80% sharing room with 2 adults with extra bed
  Child (2-11 yrs) - 50% sharing room with 2 adults without bed
• Other period of packages tour price, please contact us anytime.
• Confirmation of room & price are subject to space availability at the time of booking only.
• All rates are subject to change without prior notices.

All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival or departure flights of passengers

Hotels Used :-

Validity: 1 Nov 12 - 22 Dec 12 & 6 Jan 13 - 31 Mar 13 Price per person in USD.

Hotel	City /Location	1	2	3-4	5-6	Single r. surcharge
The Legend 4*	Chiang Rai : www.thelegend-chiangrai.com	2015	1265	1110	1000	275
U Chiang Mai 4*	Chiang Mai : www.uchiangmai.com

Validity: 1 May 13 – 31 Oct 13. Price per person in USD.

Hotel	City /Location	1	2	3-4	5-6	Single r. surcharge
The Legend 4*	Chiang Rai : www.thelegend-chiangrai.com	1915	1215	1060	950	235
U Chiang Mai 4*	Chiang Mai : www.uchiangmai.com