Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Small Group Tour
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Small Group Tour
4 Days Starting in Chiang Mai, Thailand and ending in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Visiting: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai
Tour operator:
Tour code:
36234
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with our small group tour, exploring the cultural and natural wonders of Northern Thailand. Begin in Chiang Mai, where you'll visit the historic Wat Suan Dok and the hilltop Wat Doi Suthep for panoramic city views. Experience the vibrant Wararot Market and enjoy a traditional khantoke dinner with cultural performances. In Chiang Rai, discover the eco-friendly Elephant Poopoopaper Park and the stunning Wat Rong Khun, known as the 'White Temple.' Conclude your adventure at the Golden Triangle, where you can see the confluence of three countries from one spot. Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transportation and stay in superior 4-star accommodations.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Chiang Mai
Location: Chiang Mai
Accommodation Name: Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*
Begin your adventure with a guided tour of Chiang Mai’s old town and main temples. After being picked up at 13:30 in the city centre, visit the historical Wat Suan Dok and admire its 48-metre-high Sri Lankan-style chedi, which overlooks the Royal Cemetery. Continue to Wat Phra Sing in the old town and appreciate the beauty of this large complex comprising more than 60 buildings before visiting the 14th-century Wat Chedi Luang in the very heart of the old city. This ancient temple has a more rustic appearance and has been restored after decades of decay. Discover, too, the nearby Wat Chet Yot and Wat Chiang Man. Due to its age, the Chet Yot temple betrays some signs of ruin while the Chiang Man temple is renowned for its numerous elephant sculptures.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 2 : Chiang Mai (80 Kms – 3Hrs)
Location: Chiang Mai
Accommodation Name: Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where you’ll enjoy some magnificent panoramic views of the city. The temple is reached by climbing a 309-step naga staircase or via cable car (included). If the views are stunning, the temple itself is even better and boasts a number of dazzling structures. Continue to the bustling Wararot Market, a historical landmark renowned for the variety and quality of its produce, before visiting the fragrant flower market. In the evening, enjoy a khantoke dinner, a traditional northern Thai feast combined with a selection of traditional cultural performances inspired by the Lanna kingdom, which dominated northern Thailand for almost five centuries.
Overnight in Chiang Mai. Dinner included
Day 3 : Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai (260Km – 4 Hrs)
Location: Chiang Rai
Accommodation Name: Laluna or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to Elephant Poopoopaper Park, an eco-friendly, naturally built outdoor museum park that introduces and explains the unique steps involved in making our much talked about paper products from elephant poop fibres! The interpretive walking tour through our lush gardens brings visitors through eight different pavilions explaining each stage of our fascinating process from poo collection to rinsing to final product assembly. Visitors are encouraged to pull up a stool, roll up their sleeves and join with our talented artisans and guides and participate in our head-turning process! Complemented by the presence of rich graphics and signage, visitors will also be introduced to Chiang Mai's long and rich history of traditional papermaking and handicrafts production. After lunch, continue by road via Doi Saket with a stop at Wat Rong Khun, nicknamed the ‘White Temple’, a dazzling temple built in the 1990s. Its ornate all-white exterior with embedded pieces of mirror gives it a resplendent appearance, making it one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand. Continue to Chiang Rai, arriving in the afternoon and transferring to your accommodation.
Overnight in Chiang Rai. Lunch included
Day 4 : Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Depart Chiang Rai (175Km – 3.5 Hrs)
Location: Chiang Rai
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Check out after breakfast at the hotel and visit Chiang Sean for a panoramic view of the Golden Triangle where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet where the mighty River Mekong flows through. Hop on a boat and take a trip around the Golden Triangle on a boat ride lasting around 30 minutes. After, enjoy lunch at the local restaurant before being dropped off at Chiang Rai Airport
Breakfast and lunch included.
What's Included
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Tour Guide
Operated with an English-speaking guide. Italian, French, German or Spanish-speaking guide on request. Different languages can be combined in our vehicles with a separate guide for each language.
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Accommodation
3 nights' accommodation. Day 1-2 in Chiang Mai at Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4* (Standard Room or Superior Room). Day 3 in Chiang Rai at Laluna or similar 4* (Standard Room) or Imperial River House Chiang Rai or similar 5* (Superior Room).
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Meals
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner.
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Transport
Air-conditioned transportation, transfers as stated in the programme.
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Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees as indicated: Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Sing, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chet Yot, Wat Chiang Man and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wararot and flower markets, and khantoke dinner show in Chiang Mai; Elephant Poopoopaper Park; Wat Rong Khun; boat trip around Golden Triangle and lunch at Imperial Golden Triangle Resort in Chiang Rai.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme.
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Gratuity
Gratuity for driver and guide.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours.
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Flights and Visa Fees
International or domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or visa fees.
Please Note
Clients arriving at Chiang Mai Airport: Please collect your luggage and proceed to the exit of the Customs Hall. You will be met by a representative who will be holding a sign with your name on it. Flights should be arriving no later than 10:00
Clients already located in Chiang Mai who wish to join the tour need to be at 13.30 hrs at the meeting point located in Hotel Holiday Inn Chiang Mai. Due to road and traffic conditions, in order to maintain the scheduled departure timings, it is recommended that clients arrive a day prior to the programme and book a pre-night or arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before the indicated time .
*****All clients must be at the pick-up point in time for briefing. The tour will continue without clients that have not arrived by the departure time and additional costs incurred to arrange for the clients to meet up with the tour group, will need to be borne directly by client on the ground.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2 Chiang Mai
Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*
Day 3 Chiang Rai
Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Laluna or similar 4*Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Imperial River House Chiang Rai or similar 5*
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transportation and transfers as stated in the programme, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey throughout the tour.
Accommodation
Enjoy 3 nights' accommodation in superior hotels, including Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4-star hotels for the first two nights, and Laluna or Imperial River House Chiang Rai for the third night.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2 Chiang Mai
Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*
Day 3 Chiang Rai
Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Laluna or similar 4*Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Imperial River House Chiang Rai or similar 5*
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes air-conditioned transportation and transfers as stated in the programme, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey throughout the tour.
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What kind of accommodation is included in the tour?
The tour includes 3 nights' accommodation in superior hotels. The first two nights are at Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4-star hotels, and the third night is at Laluna or Imperial River House Chiang Rai.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner.
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What activities and entrance fees are included in the tour?
All entrance fees as indicated in the programme are included. This covers visits to Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Sing, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chet Yot, Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wararot and flower markets, a khantoke dinner show in Chiang Mai, Elephant Poopoopaper Park, Wat Rong Khun, and a boat trip around the Golden Triangle with lunch at Imperial Golden Triangle Resort in Chiang Rai.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the tour is operated with an English-speaking guide. Italian, French, German, or Spanish-speaking guides are available on request. Different languages can be combined in the vehicles with a separate guide for each language.
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What is the pick-up and drop-off location for the tour?
The pick-up location is at Hotel Holiday Inn Chiang Mai at 13:30. The drop-off location is at Chiang Rai International Airport at 14:00.
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What should I do if I arrive in Chiang Mai before the tour starts?
Clients already located in Chiang Mai who wish to join the tour need to be at the meeting point located in Hotel Holiday Inn Chiang Mai at 13:30 hrs. It is recommended to arrive a day prior to the programme and book a pre-night or arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before the indicated time.
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What happens if I miss the pick-up time?
All clients must be at the pick-up point in time for briefing. The tour will continue without clients that have not arrived by the departure time, and additional costs incurred to arrange for the clients to meet up with the tour group will need to be borne directly by the client on the ground.
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What is the recommended flight time for departure from Chiang Rai?
Drop off at Chiang Rai International Airport is around 14:00. It is recommended to book a flight with an ETD of 16:55 hrs.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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Low Deposit
Destination Services Thailand requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of destination services thailand charges.
Up to 16 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.