The Best of North Thailand, Small Group Tour (Other Languages)
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Northern Thailand with our small group tour, offering a rich tapestry of cultural and natural wonders. Explore the ancient Wat Phra That Chedi Luang and the historic Golden Triangle, once notorious for opium cultivation but now a serene landscape. Delve into the Hall of Opium Museum for a comprehensive look at the drug's history. Visit the Doi Tung Royal Project, dedicated to reforestation, and marvel at the unique Baan Dam Museum. Discover the resplendent Wat Rong Khun, known for its all-white exterior, and the natural marvel of Pha Chor cliff. Conclude your adventure with a city and temple tour in Chiang Mai, visiting iconic sites like the Three Kings Monument and Wat Phra Singh. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, local cuisine, and the expertise of multilingual guides throughout this enriching experience. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : ARRIVAL CHIANG RAI – GOLDEN TRIANGLE (70 km – 1 hr)
Location: Chiang Rai, Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, Wat Phra That Chom Kitti, Golden Triangle, Don Sao Island, Hall of Opium Museum
Accommodation Name: Legend Chiang Rai or similar 4*
Meals Included: Lunch
On arrival to the Chiang Rai Airport (recommended flight PG231, arriving at 08:55 hrs), meet and greet with our representative before you start your day by visiting the highlight of Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, an ancient bell-shaped Lanna style stupa, surrounded by smaller ancient chedis and a historic ordination hall. With 88 metres in height and 24 metres in diameter, Phra That Chedi Luang is the tallest religious structure in Chiang Rai. King Saen Phu, the third king of the Lanna kingdom, erected the stupa circa 1290. Continue to visit the hilltop Wat Phra That Chom Kitti temple, which is reached via a 350-step staircase. Afterwards, head to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. This natural wilderness gained an unwanted notoriety in the 1960s because of the abundant opium cultivation in the area, but today has been restored to a problem-free area. Then enjoy a boat trip around the Golden Triangle with a stop at Don Sao Island, which forms part of Laos (boat trip lasts approx. 45 minutes). Enjoy lunch at local restaurant (Included). In the afternoon, visit the Hall of Opium Museum, a combination of multimedia and exhibits to make learning more interesting. Aiming to educate people about opium, this exhibition portrays every angle of the drug’s history.
Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day 2 : CHIANG RAI (270 km – 6hrs)
Location: Doi Tung, Chiang Rai
Accommodation Name: Legend Chiang Rai or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, after a tasty breakfast, drive to visit the Doi Tung Royal Project. This project is dedicated to the reforestation of the Doi Tung area. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (included). In the late afternoon, head to the hotel and check-in, with the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day 3 : CHIANG RAI - CHIANG MAI (260 kms – 4hrs)
Location: Chiang Rai, Baan Dam - Black House Museum, Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre, Wat Rong Khun, Wiang Pa Pao, Pha Chor, Mae Wang National Park, Sanpatong, Chiang Mai
Accommodation Name: Kaomai Lanna or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to Baan Dam - the Black House Museum. The museum consists of a collection of almost 40 houses where the colour black predominates and where death is showcased in many forms. Continue to visit the Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre. Learn all about the dozens of hill tribes who, for centuries, have lived in the highlands around the city and see how they have survived the spread of globalization. We´ll drive to the magnificent Wat Rong Khun, a dazzling temple built in the 1990s. Its ornate all-white exterior, with embedded pieces of mirror, gives it a resplendent appearance, which makes it one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (included). Afterwards, depart to Chiang Mai via Wiang Pa Pao, the south-westernmost district of Chiang Rai, with beautiful scenery along the way. Visit Pha Chor cliff in Mae Wang National Park, where nature has created an unexpected geographical anomaly. Pha Chor is a natural phenomenon of eroded rock pillars. It is believed that this was once the watercourse of the River Ping. When the river changed its route, the site became a hill from the river sediment that piled up into layers. When time passed, it eroded and became cliffs and soil pillars of strange shapes. Continue to the hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Overnight in Sanpatong, Chiang Mai.
Day 4 : DEPARTURE CHIANG MAI
Location: Chiang Mai, Three Kings Monument, Chiang Mai, Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Charge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel and at around 08:00 am venture out on a Chiang Mai city and temple tour, visiting the Three Kings Monument, Wat Chedi Luang, and the stunning Wat Phra Singh temple. Enjoy one final lunch at a local restaurant (included) and transfer to Chiang Mai Airport at around 01:30 pm. Recommended departure flight after 03:00 pm for domestic flights.
What's Included
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Tour Guide
The tour is operated with an Italian, French, German, or Spanish-speaking guide. Different languages can be combined in our vehicles, with a separate guide for each language.
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Transport
Arrival and departure shared transfers in an air-conditioned bus from Chiang Rai International Airport and to Chiang Mai International Airport. Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus throughout the tour.
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Entrance Fees & Activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included, such as visits to Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, Wat Phra That Chom Kitti temple, Golden Triangle with a stop at Don Sao Island, Hall of Opium Museum, Doi Tung Royal Project, Baan Dam, Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre, Wat Rong Khun, Pha Chor cliff, and Chiang Mai city and temple tour. ...more ...less
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Other
Meet & Greet service is included.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Domestic and international flights are not included. Recommended flights are PG231 arriving at 08:55 hrs on Day 1 and departure flights after 03:00 pm on Day 4 for domestic flights.
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Visas
Visas are not included in the tour package.
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Drinks
Drinks during meals are not included unless specified otherwise.
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City Tax
City tax is not included and is payable on the spot.
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Unmentioned Visits
Any visit not mentioned in the program is not included.
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Porterage and Gratuities
Porterage and gratuities are not included.
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Personal Expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.
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Additional Drinks and Fees
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any) are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc., is not included.
Requirements
Especially during the dry, cool season (December to February), a warm jacket and long trousers are recommended. Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Thailand. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
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Please Note
- On the last day, the transfer to the airport arrives around 01:30 pm. Recommended departure flight after 03:00 pm for domestic flights
- In the event of changes to government taxes (+/ -), rates will be adjusted accordingly to reflect any changes. The adjustment will be based on the official effective dates
- Opening times of Temples and places of interest may change without prior notice. Temples and places of interest may be closed without prior notice
- We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
- Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
- In many hotels in Thailand, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2 Chiang Rai
- Superior Hotel Category = Legend Chiang Rai or similar 4*
Day 3 Chiang Mai
- Superior Hotel Category = Kaomai Lanna or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably with shared transfers in an air-conditioned bus, including arrival from Chiang Rai International Airport and departure to Chiang Mai International Airport, as well as throughout the tour.
Accommodation
Enjoy 3 nights of superior accommodation in Thailand, with stays at the Legend Chiang Rai or similar 4-star hotel for the first two nights, and the Kaomai Lanna or similar 4-star hotel in Chiang Mai for the final night.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2 Chiang Rai
- Superior Hotel Category = Legend Chiang Rai or similar 4*
Day 3 Chiang Mai
- Superior Hotel Category = Kaomai Lanna or similar 4*
Check out our Q&As
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What languages are available for the tour guide?
The tour is operated with an Italian, French, German, or Spanish-speaking guide. Different languages can be combined in the vehicles, with a separate guide for each language.
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What is included in the meals during the tour?
The tour includes 3 breakfasts and 4 lunches at local restaurants.
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus is provided throughout the tour, including arrival and departure transfers from Chiang Rai International Airport and to Chiang Mai International Airport.
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Are entrance fees included in the tour package?
Yes, all entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included, such as visits to Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, Wat Phra That Chom Kitti temple, the Golden Triangle, Hall of Opium Museum, Doi Tung Royal Project, Baan Dam, Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre, Wat Rong Khun, Pha Chor cliff, and a Chiang Mai city and temple tour. ...more ...less
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 3 nights of accommodation in superior hotel categories. For Days 1-2, accommodation is at Legend Chiang Rai or a similar 4-star hotel, and for Day 3, accommodation is at Kaomai Lanna or a similar 4-star hotel.
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What should I wear when visiting temples during the tour?
Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious, or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house.
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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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Up to 16 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
The Best of North Thailand, Small Group Tour (Other Languages)
4 Days Starting in Chiang Rai, Thailand and ending in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Visiting: Chiang Rai, Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, Wat Phra That Chom Kitti, Golden Triangle, Don Sao Island, Hall of Opium Museum, Doi Tung, Baan Dam - Black House Museum, Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre, Wat Rong Khun, Wiang Pa Pao, Pha Chor, Mae Wang National Park, Sanpatong, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Three Kings Monument, Chiang Mai, Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Wat Phra Singh Chiang Mai ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
857326
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
10-99
