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Paradise in the Hills of
Chiang Rai
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Paradise in the Hills of Chiang Rai
2 Nights / 3 Days
Destination: The Golden Triangle of Chiang Rai
Activities: Visit temples, historic places, the Golden Triangle at the Mekong River, hill tribe villages, Doi Wawi Tea Estate, scenic river trip by long rail boat.
Trip Grade: Easy and relaxing
Best Season: September to March is the cool and dry weather best season. However, Chiang Rai can be visited year round.
Itinerary:
Day 1 The Golden Triangle area of Chiang Rai
On arrival Chiang Rai Airport, meet and transfer to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos borders meet at the Mekong River.
We will visit the Opium Museum, the big Buddha image overlooking the river valley, and enjoy the scenic view of the Mekong River at the triangular border area from the Thai side. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Then, continue journey to Ban Lorcha village of Akha people to see their way of life. We will see their sacred area for spirits, blacksmith, welcome dance, house, weaving and display of their artifacts, and drive to Huai Khum Village Resort at the bank of Mae Kok River, the only boutique as well as eco resort in the Mae Kok River valley, is truly a paradise. Remaining time, swim and relax at the pool.
Evening-dinner with Lahu folk song and dance show. Meals: BLD.
Day 2 Doi Mae Salong Scenic and Wat Thaton
Early morning breakfast and travel by long tail boat upstream, and drive to Doi Mae Salong, a Yunan Chinese Village, formed some four decades ago by migrant Chinese from Yunan, who have turned Doi Mae Salong of northern Thailand into a famous tea estate, where some of the finest tea is produced for the local and international markets. In addition to the natural beauty of these hills, tea plantation, and various other farming practices complement the scenery.
We will visit its local temple, observe the rural way of life in the northern hills of the golden triangle and enjoy the spectacular scenery from various viewpoints. Then, drive to a tea estate to taste the fresh cut tea. If you enjoy tea, this is one of the best places to get your favorite pack. Lunch served en-route at local restaurant. After lunch, drive to visit Wat Thaton to pay a visit and enjoy the beautiful valley before returning to Huai Khum Village Resort for overnight.
Meals: BLD.
Day 3 Mae Kok River Excursion and flight to Bangkok
Breakfast at resort, and travel by long tail boat down the scenic Nam Mae Kok River to Ban Ruamit. Along the way, we will visit hill-tribes and scenic spots where possible. Lunch served en-route at local restaurant, and drive to Chiang Rai Airport for a flight to Bangkok. End of tour service. Meals: BL.
Hotel Group A (quality 3-4 star and boutique resorts)
Paradise in the Hills of Chiang Rai 2 Nights / 3 Days
TOUR COSTS PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS:
1 person |
US$933 per person |
2 persons |
US$506 per person |
3 persons |
US$418 per person |
4-5 persons |
US$324 per person |
6-8 persons |
US$265 per person |
Single Supplement US$80 per Person per trip |
Hotel Group B (quality 3 star and boutique resorts)
Paradise in the Hills of Chiang Rai 2 Nights / 3 Days
TOUR COST PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS:
1 person |
US$882 per person |
2 persons |
US$481 per person |
3 persons |
US$384 per person |
4-5 persons |
US$296 per person |
6-8 persons |
US$237 per person |
Single Supplement US$60 per Person per trip |
Bangkok-Chiang Rai roundtrip fare is about US$189 per person
Airfare includes departure tax and insurance and subject to change.
Tour Cost Includes:
Two nights accommodation in quality hotels in Chiang Rai on twin sharing and breakfast,
Meals are mostly half board to full board as indicated in the program,
Transfers by air-conditioned tour van on arrival, departure, and during tour,
tour activities as mentioned in the itinerary,
English and hill tribe language speaking tour guide service,
entrance fees to monument and parks visited, and insurance against accidents for the duration of the tour.
Tour Cost Excludes:
Domestic airfares to and from Chiang Mai, international airport departure tax, lunch & dinner not mentioned in the program, and items of personal nature including personal insurance, alcoholic beverages, telephone, laundry, charges for delays caused by situations beyond our control including bad weather, natural disasters, political unrest, and emergencies.
Bangkok to Chiang Rai Flight Connections:
Thai Airways, Orient Thai Airlines, and Thai Air Asia have flights to Chiang Rai.
The latter two airlines are budget carriers. Booking far in advance is necessary to secure good deals.
Bangkok-Chiang Rai roundtrip fare is about US$189 per person
Airfare includes departure tax and insurance and subject to change.
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