DAY 1 CHIANG RAI

On arrival transfer to the hotel. Time to relax at the nice hotel/resort or just explore the city by yourself. In the evening take the chance to visit the little, but colourful night- and food market.

DAY 2 CHIANG RAI - GOLDEN TRIANGLE - CHIANG RAI

After breakfast travel to the north. Take a side trip to Doi Tung mountain. Visit the royal garden, the hill top temple, as well as an Akha hill tribe village. Go on to Mae Sai, the market- and border town. An optional visit to the Burmese border town of Tachilek can be arranged (one day border pass available). Continue to the famous Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar (Burma) meet. Then have a quick look in to the small Opium Museum. Then take a boat trip on the Mekong River to the former royal town of Chiang Saen. It does incl. a stop at the Laotian river island of Don Sao as well. You will be back in Chiang Rai late afternoon. If you wish to do so and time does allow, then take a short visit to Wat Rong Khun (the white temple). Overnight in Chiang Rai.

DAY 3 CHIANG RAI - DOI ANGKHANG

In the morning enjoy a scenic trip by longtail boat up the Kok River. Take some brief stops on route, such as at a small elephant camp, at some hot springs, but also at a Lahu hill tribe village. Reach the Shan village of Ban Mai and continue on the road to Thaton. Visit Wat Thaton with its giant Buddha images and enjoy the great views. Then continue up to the hill top of Doi Angkhang. Visit the royal farming project and one of the rare Palong hill tribe villages. Overnight at Doi Angkhang.

DAY 4 DOI ANGKHANG - CHIANG MAI

Drive through the mountain wilderness along the Burmese border and see some remote villages. Arrive the Ping Valley near Chiang Dao, where you visit the local cave temple. Travel on towards Chiang Mai. On route take some brief stops, for example at a local countryside market and at an orchid farm. Arrive Chiang Mai in the afternoon. If you wish to do so and time allows, then you got the opportunity for some sightseeing in the northern capital. Overnight.

DAY 5 CHIANG MAI

Transfer to the airport or railway station, depends on your further schedule.

PRICE INCLUDES:

Air-conditioned transportation during the tour, English speaking tour guide, all transfers and excursions as mentioned in the above itinerary, accommodation at top upper middle class hotels/resorts incl. breakfast, half board (lunch during tours), entrance fees,

NOT INCLUDED:

Drinks, tips and personal expenses

REMARKS/FLEXIBILITY:

This program is also available v. v., start in Chiang Mai and finish in Chiang Rai. But also both, start and finish in Chiang Mai is possible.