4d/3n Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai - Private Tour

HIGHLIGHTS

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, discovering non-tourist parts and impressive scenery of the Thai/Myanmar border, Doi Angkhang mountain, Authentic Hilltribe villages, Local cuisine, Karen Hilltribe homestay (optional).

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.

4d/3n Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai - Private Tour

Outline Itinerary - can be customised

Day 1) Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai – Chiang Saen

  • Pick up from Chiang Mai and depart for Chiang Rai - stop to explore aspects of local life, such as roadside markets and hot springs.
  • Visit a traditional Lahu hill tribe village. Learn about Lahu culuture and way of life with a Lahu villager who will guide you around the village.
  • Continue north to visit the highlights of Chiang Rai; White Temple, Black House, and Blue Temple.
  • Onto Chiang Saen, a former ancient capital of the Lanna Kingdom - this quaint riverside town lies by the Mekong River - visit the red-brick ruins of historical pagodas and ancient sites - O/n at local hotel in Chiang Saen by Mekong river.

       White temple     Golden Triangle Chiang Rai Tour

  Day 2) Golden Triangle – Mae Salong - Kayan Long Neck Tribe
  • Visit the famous Golden Triangle where the Mekong River converges to form the meeting point of 3 countries; Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. We will take you to the best viewpoint for pictures.
  • Enjoy the countryside views as we drive up the rolling hills to the Chinese Village of Mae Salong - this Chinese settlement is home to descendents of the Kuomintang party that fled communist rule in China - Located nearby the Myanmar border, today it is known for its terraced tea plantations on the mountainsides and oolong tea production. You will have the chance to learn about tea production and sample local tea.
  • We will head south to Thaton to visit the Karen and Kayan Long Neck tribe - You will have the chance for cultural immersion and to learn about their way of life as refugees in Thailand - enjoy preparing a traditional evening dinner together - O/n at our Kayan Long Neck Tribe Homestay (optional) or local guesthouse.
  Mae Salong tea plantation       Karen Homestay       Mae Salong tea plantation

Day 3) Thaton – Doi Angkhang Mountain
  • After breakfast, option for short trek with the Karen hill tribe to learn about the local ecology, and how they live and farm - enjoy the nature of the northern Thailand countryside as you walk through the rice fields, plantations and forests.
  • Continue south to Doi Angkhang. mountain, 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.
  • Visit  authentic Lahu and Palaung 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, optional visit to Sri Sang Wan terraced limestone waterfall (Pha Daeng National Park) where you can play in the waters.
  • O/n at a Lisu hill tribe homestay or at a local guesthouse in Chiang Dao.

Day 4) Back to Chiang Mai
  • Visit a Lisu hill tribe family, learn about their journey to Thailand refugees from Myanmar - option for short trek/walk with a Lisu villager to learn about how they farm, and their way of life.
  • Head back to Chiang Mai, on the way we will visit a Hmong and Lahu village - Drop off at hotel or other point of request in Chiang Mai.

 Sample Activities (optional)
  • Prepare traditional meal at our homestay
  • Short trek
  • Waterfall
  • Visit Elephant camp
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Details
-  This tour starts+ends in Chiang Mai. We can pick up+drop off at your hotel/airport/train station in Chiang Mai
-  Accommodation is at local guesthouses and homestay
-  The itinerary is an outline only. The details of each day are not fixed, this leaves opportunity to explore local life along the way
-  This Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Tour can be customised, or can finish in Chiang Rai upon request. Please contact us for more details

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"Insightful Chiang Rai tour, thanks for the memories" (Drakewen, Australia)
"Wonderful tour guides, Amazing locations, unforgettable experiences" (Roberto & Natalie, Australia)
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"Adventure of a Lifetime" (Paige L, USA)

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