Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Small Group Tour

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Small Group Tour

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Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Small Group Tour

4 Days Starting in Chang Mai and ending in Wiang

Visiting: Chang Mai, Wiang

Tour operator:

Today Voyages

Tour code:

27819

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 8

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

From: $577

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Explore the north of Thailand and discover its main cultural attractions with this magical four-day tour from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. This region is overflowing with historical monuments, dreamlike landscapes, gastronomic delights and wonderful wildlife. This tour is operated in a small group of up to 8 passengers.TOUR HIGHLIGHTSChiang Mai: Take in the views from the hilltop Wat Doi Suthep templeChiang Rai: Enjoy a colourful stroll through the local morning market Golden Triangle: See three countries from one spot in Sop Ruak, at the confluence of the Ruak and the Mekong rivers

Highlights

  • Visit the historical Wat Suan Dok and admire its 48-metre-high Sri Lankan-style chedi.

  • Explore Wat Phra Sing, a large complex comprising more than 60 buildings.

  • Discover the 14th-century Wat Chedi Luang in the heart of Chiang Mai's old city.

  • Climb the 309-step naga staircase to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep for panoramic views of Chiang Mai.

  • Experience the bustling Wararot Market and the fragrant flower market.

  • Enjoy a khantoke dinner with traditional cultural performances inspired by the Lanna kingdom.

  • Tour the eco-friendly Elephant Poopoopaper Park and participate in the papermaking process.

  • Visit the dazzling Wat Rong Khun, also known as the 'White Temple', in Chiang Rai.

  • Take a boat trip around the Golden Triangle where Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand meet.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Chiang Mai

Location: Chang Mai

Accommodation Name: Empress Chiang Mai

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: Chang Mai

Accommodation Name: Empress Chiang Mai

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: Wiang

Accommodation Name: Laluna Resort

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: Wiang

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

  • Operated with an English-speaking guide

  • Italian, French, German or Spanish-speaking guide on request

    Guides who speak Italian, French, German, or Spanish are available upon request.

  • 3 nights' accommodation

  • 3 breakfasts

  • 2 lunches

  • Air-conditioned transportation and transfers as stated in the programme

    Transportation and transfers in air-conditioned vehicles are included as per the tour programme.

  • 1 dinner

  • All entrance fees as indicated

    Entrance fees 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, khantoke dinner show in Chiang Mai, Elephant Poopoopaper Park, Wat Rong Khun, and a boat trip around the Golden Triangle are included.

  • Italian French German or Spanish-speaking guide on request

  • Air-conditioned transportation transfers as stated in the programme

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What's Not Included

  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme

    Personal expenses, drinks, and meals not explicitly mentioned in the programme are not included.

  • Gratuity for driver and guide

  • Optional tours

  • International or domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or visa fees

  • Expenditures of a personal nature drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme

Mode of Transport

Travel in air-conditioned comfort with transfers as stated in the programme, including a scenic boat trip around the Golden Triangle.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays at the Empress Chiang Mai and Laluna Resort in Chiang Rai, offering a blend of modern amenities and traditional Thai hospitality.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of guide will be available during the tour?

    The tour will be operated with an English-speaking guide. Additionally, guides who speak Italian, French, German, or Spanish are available on request.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner.

  • What are some of the main attractions visited during the tour?

    The tour includes visits to several main attractions such as Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Sing, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chet Yot, Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wararot Market, the flower market, Elephant Poopoopaper Park, and Wat Rong Khun (the 'White Temple').

  • Is transportation provided during the tour?

    Yes, air-conditioned transportation and transfers as stated in the programme are provided.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour price?

    Yes, all entrance fees to the indicated attractions are included in the tour price.

  • What activities are included in the tour at the Golden Triangle?

    At the Golden Triangle, you will enjoy a panoramic view where Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand meet, and take a 30-minute boat ride around the area.

  • What is the accommodation arrangement during the tour?

    The tour includes 3 nights' accommodation. You will stay at Empress Chiang Mai for the first two nights and Laluna Resort in Chiang Rai for the third night.

  • What is the unique experience offered at the Elephant Poopoopaper Park?

    At the Elephant Poopoopaper Park, you will participate in an interpretive walking tour through eight different pavilions explaining the process of making paper products from elephant poop fibers. Visitors are encouraged to participate in the process, from poo collection to final product assembly.

  • What is a khantoke dinner?

    A khantoke dinner is 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.

  • How does Today Voyages work?

    We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.

  • Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?

    Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.

  • What is an additional excursion or tour optional?

    Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!

  • What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?

    If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.

  • When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?

    If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.

  • What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?

    It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!

  • What happens after I book?

    The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!

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  • Low Deposit

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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