DAY 1 CHIANG MAI

On arrival transfer to the hotel. Time to relax or take a stroll and explore the northern capital by yourself.

DAY 2 CHIANG MAI - PAI

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour in Chiang Mai, which includes an ancient temple in the old part of the city as well as Suthep mountain temple, the land- mark of Chiang Mai, You will have also the opportunity to see some of the well known handicraft factories in Bosang, such as sa umbrella painting, lacquer ware, woodcarving, silverware etc. Early afternoon leave Chiang Mai to the northwest. Have a brief stop at an orchid farm and a local countryside market. Then the tour continues on some steep, winding and scenic roads before you will reach the small town of Pai for overnight.

DAY 3 PAI - MAE HONG SORN

Leave Pai and travel along wonderful mountain scenery. Visit a Lisu hill tribe village. Then reach the village of Soppong and do a side trip to the spectacular Thum Lod cave. Continue on winding roads through the wilderness towards Mae Hong Sorn. On route pass various Lahu hill tribe villages and take a stop at one of them. A highlight will be the visit to one of the rare Paduang (better known as longnecks) village close to the Burmese border. Stay overnight in Mae Hong Sorn.

DAY 4 MAE HONG SORN - MAE CHAEM

In the morning take a boat or bamboo raft (it's your choice) for a scenic trip on the Pai River. Then start for a one hour ride on an elephant back through the surrounding jungle. Next visit two picturesque Shan temples, Wat Doi Kong Moo on a small hill top, which offers superb views and Wat Jong Klang at the picturesque city lake. After lunch leave Mae Hong Sorn in southern direction and travel through the mountains via Khun Yuam to Mae Chaem. On route take some brief stops, such as at some hot springs (here chance to take bath) and a Hmong hill tribe village. Late afternoon arrive at the small town of Mae Chaem, situated at the foot of Doi Inthanon mountain. Overnight in Mae Chaem.

DAY 5 MAE CHAEM - CHIANG MAI

First drive up to Doi Inthanon National Park (Thailand's highest peak 2565 m) and see picturesque waterfalls, royal pagodas as well Karen and Hmong hill tribe villages, the later one with a royal farming project. Short walks are possible, too. Finally you will be back in Chiang Mai in the afternoon. There is some time left to do more sightseeing or shopping in the northern capital. Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

DAY 6 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 good middle class hotels/resorts incl. breakfast, half board (lunch during tours), entrance fees

NOT INCLUDED:

Drinks, tips and personal expenses