Northern Thailand Tours

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Meeting colourful Akha and Yao hilltribe people while exploring Chiang Rai, the Mekong River and Golden Triangl
Exploring Thailand's great northern city, Chiang Mai, and enjoying its natural and cultural highlights

Description

This Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai tour combines the mainstream Chiang Rai tourist sights such as the Golden Triangle and White temple, but we also get off the tourist trail to explore more authentic parts of this rural province. Journeying along the Thai/Myanmar mountain border (Doi Angkhang), we will see a variety of hilltribes (Palong,Lahu,Lisu,Akha,Hmong), experience their hospitality, and learn about their culture and way of life

Features

By Day	Destinations	Activities	Meals
Day 1	Chiang Mai	Pick up at airport & transfer to your hotel in Chiang Mai	N/A
Day 2	Chiang Rai	Visit Chiang Rai, Chiang Saen	B
Day 3	Golden Triangle – Mae Salong - Karen Hil...	Visit Golden Triangle – Mae Salong - Karen Hilltribe village	B
Day 4	Thaton, Doi Angkhang Mountain	Visit Thaton, Doi Angkhang Mountain	B
Day 5	Chiang Mai	Chiang Mai	B

Chiang Mai

Meals:
N/A
Activities:
Pick up at airport & transfer to your hotel in Chiang Mai

Upon arrival at Chiang Mai Airport you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel.

Chiang Rai

Meals:
Breakfast
Activities:
Visit Chiang Rai, Chiang Saen

Today we leave Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai. On the way, we will stop to visit aspects of local life that arise along the way, such as roadside markets and hot springs
- Visit the White Temple, this popular attraction is famous for its dazzling white and silver architecture. Then onto the Black House, a construction by the same creator- this architecture and constructions, are a display of local modern art.
- Then onto Chiang Saen, once a former ancient capital city, today this historical tow, is a sleepy riverside town by the mighty Mekong River. Enjoy the historical beauty, such as the orange-brick ruins of the ancient walls and temples, remnants of an ancient Lanna Kingdom.

Golden Triangle – Mae Salong - Karen Hilltribe village

Meals:
Breakfast
Activities:
Visit Golden Triangle – Mae Salong - Karen Hilltribe village

Today we visit the Golden Triangle where the Mekong River converges to from the meeting point of 3 countries; Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Visit a good viewpoint for pictures.
- Optional Longtail boat trip on the Mekong river to visit a local market in Laos
- Visit to Wat Tham Pla (Fish & Monkey cave) to see the wild monkeys scaling the cliff cave entrance. Then enjoy the countryside views as we drive up the rolling hills to a quaint Chinese village and former outpost of the Kuomintang party that fled communist China. Nowadays its known for its Oolong tea production and idyllic tea terrace plantations. We will have the chance to learn about tea production and sample local tea.
- Visit 'Ban Lorcha' an authentic Akha Hilltribe village. This community based tourism project is one of our favourites unlike commercialised hill tribe villages, 'Ban Lorcha' is owned and run by its own members, and profits from any entrance fees go back to the village. An educational experience where a local Akha guide will demonstrate aspects of traditional Akha life such as hunting, dancing, weaving, and traditional houses
- O/n at Karen hilltribe homestay in a village (optional) or local guesthouse. A chance to cook together and enjoy a traditional Karen meal together with your host family

Thaton, Doi Angkhang Mountain

Meals:
Breakfast
Activities:
Visit Thaton, Doi Angkhang Mountain

Today we learn about Karen hill tribe culture and way of life. For example, we might see cotton weaving or visit the village school.
- Optional short trek to the family farm, learn about local flora and fauna, and how the Karen farm the land- in a beautiful rural setting
- Optional visit to Thaton hilltop temple for sweeping Landscape views of Thaton valley
- Onto Doi Angkhant. Enjoy the landscapes as we drive up and through this sweeping and misty mountain range that borders Myanmar. A cluster of peaks and valleys this is home to colourful minorities that migrated from Myanmar
- Enjoy the idyllic location, views, cool climate and fresh mountain air. O/n at local guesthouse

Chiang Mai

Meals:
Breakfast
Activities:
Chiang Mai

Today you will visit authentic Lahu and Palong Hilltribe villages, where they still live in traditional bamboo stilt houses and hold belief in the spirits. Learn about their fascinating culture and way of life.
- Visit an outlook point which overlooks the sweeping mountain range that forms part of the Thailand/Myanmar border
- Optional visit to King's Royal Agricultural Centre
- Descend Doi Angkhang and head back to Chiang Mai (approx 2hrs drive). On the way optional activities (if time permits); bamboo rafting, Tiger Kingdom, Handicrafts and other activities upon request
- Drop off at hotel/ airport or other point of request in Chiang Mai

Inclusions

Meals

4 breakfasts

Transport

Car, Plane

Included services

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Thaton, Doi Angkhang Mountain

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Northern Thailand Tours

What travelers love about this tours

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Chiang Mai

Chiang Rai

Golden Triangle – Mae Salong - Karen Hilltribe village

Thaton, Doi Angkhang Mountain

Chiang Mai

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