The Best of North Thailand, Small Group Tour (English Only)

The Best of North Thailand, Small Group Tour (English Only)

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The Best of North Thailand, Small Group Tour (English Only)

4 Days Starting in Wiang and ending in Tambon Si Phum

Visiting: Wiang, Tambon Si Phum

Tour operator:

Today Voyages

Tour code:

27936

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 8

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $797

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

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Tour Overview

Join this four-day tour to discover the must-see landmarks, museums and temples of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. Enjoy a boat trip around the Golden Triangle and discover the awe-inspiring Pha Chor cliff in Mae Wang National Park. Learn about Thailand’s culture and history visiting museums and ancient temples. This tour is operated in a small group of up to 8 passengers.TOUR HIGHLIGHTSWat Phra That Chedi Luang: an ancient bell-shaped Lanna style stupa, surrounded by smaller ancient chedis and a historic ordination hall. Golden Triangle: this natural wilderness gained unwanted notoriety in the 1960s because of the abundant opium cultivation in the area, but today has been restored to a problem-free area.Hall of Opium Museum: Aiming to educate people about opium, this exhibition portrays every angle of the drug’s history.Doi Tung Royal Project: This project is dedicated to the reforestation of the Doi Tung areaBaan Dam: The museum consists of a collection of almost 40 houses where the colour black predominates and where death is showcased in many forms.Wat Rong Khun: 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.Pha Chor cliff: 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. Chiang Mai: discover the Three Kings Monument, Wat Chedi Luang, and the stunning Wat Phra Singh temple.

Highlights

  • Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, an ancient bell-shaped Lanna style stupa in Chiang Rai

  • Wat Phra That Chom Kitti temple, reached via a 350-step staircase

  • Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, with a boat trip to Don Sao Island

  • Hall of Opium Museum, showcasing the history of opium

  • Doi Tung Royal Project, dedicated to the reforestation of the Doi Tung area

  • Baan Dam - the Black House Museum, featuring a collection of almost 40 houses

  • Wat Rong Khun, a dazzling all-white temple built in the 1990s

  • Pha Chor cliff in Mae Wang National Park, a natural phenomenon of eroded rock pillars

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle (70 Km – 1 Hr)

Location: Wiang

Accommodation Name: Legend Chiang Rai

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: Wiang

Accommodation Name: Legend Chiang Rai

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: Tambon Si Phum

Accommodation Name: Kaomai Lanna

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: Tambon Si Phum

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

  • English-speaking guide

    The tour is operated with an English-speaking guide.

  • Accommodation

    3 nights' accommodation is included.

  • Meals

    The tour includes 3 breakfasts and 4 lunches at local restaurants.

  • Arrival transfer

    Arrival shared transfer in an air-conditioned bus from Chiang Rai International Airport on Day 1.

  • Departure transfer

    Departure shared transfer in an air-conditioned bus to Chiang Mai International Airport on Day 4.

  • Transportation

    Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus throughout the tour.

  • Entrance fees and 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, Don Sao Island, Hall of Opium Museum, Doi Tung Royal Project, Baan Dam, Hilltribe Museum, and more.

  • Meet & Greet

  • Operated with an English-speaking guide

  • 3 night’s accommodation

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What's Not Included

  • Flights

    Domestic and international flights are not included.

    Recommended flight for Day 1 is PG231, arriving at 08:55 hrs.

    Recommended departure flight on Day 4 is after 03:00 pm for domestic flights.

  • Visas

  • Drinks during meals

    Drinks during meals are not included unless specified otherwise.

  • City tax

    City tax is not included and is payable on the spot.

  • Unmentioned visits

    Any visit not mentioned in the program is not included.

  • Porterage and gratuities

  • Personal expenditures

    Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, meals, or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

    Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and camera/video camera fees (if any) are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

    , is not included.

  • Domestic flights nor International flights. On Day 1 the recommended flight is PG231 arriving at 08:55 hrs. Day 4 recommended departure flight after 03:00 pm for domestic flights

  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)

  • City tax not included payable on the spot

  • Any visit not mentioned in the program

  • Expenditures of a personal nature drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program

  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks mineral water camera/video camera fee (if any)

  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus, including arrival and departure transfers from Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai International Airports.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays at the Legend Chiang Rai and Kaomai Lanna, offering a blend of traditional charm and modern amenities for a relaxing experience.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus throughout the tour.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes 3 breakfasts and 4 lunches at local restaurants.

  • What are the main activities on the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will visit Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, Wat Phra That Chom Kitti temple, the Golden Triangle, and the Hall of Opium Museum. You will also enjoy a boat trip around the Golden Triangle with a stop at Don Sao Island.

  • What is the focus of the visit to the Doi Tung Royal Project?

    The visit to the Doi Tung Royal Project focuses on the reforestation of the Doi Tung area.

  • What can I expect to see at the Baan Dam - the Black House Museum?

    At the Baan Dam - the Black House Museum, you will see a collection of almost 40 houses where the color black predominates and where death is showcased in many forms.

  • What is unique about the Wat Rong Khun temple?

    Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple, is unique for its ornate all-white exterior with embedded pieces of mirror, giving it a resplendent appearance.

  • What natural phenomenon will be visited on the way to Chiang Mai?

    On the way to Chiang Mai, you will visit Pha Chor cliff in Mae Wang National Park, a natural phenomenon of eroded rock pillars believed to be formed from river sediment that piled up into layers and eroded over time.

  • What are the main activities on the last day of the tour?

    On the last day, you will go on a Chiang Mai city and temple tour, visiting the Three Kings Monument, Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Phra Singh temple. You will also have lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Chiang Mai Airport.

  • 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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  • Free Date Changes

    Today Voyages allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 65 days before the start of the tour.

  • Low Deposit

    Today Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • 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.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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