Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Small Group Tour
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with this small group tour, exploring the cultural and natural wonders of northern Thailand. Begin in Chiang Mai, where you'll visit historic temples like Wat Suan Dok and Wat Phra Sing, and enjoy panoramic views from Wat Doi Suthep. Experience the vibrant Wararot Market and savor a traditional khantoke dinner. In Chiang Rai, discover the eco-friendly Elephant Poopoopaper Park and the stunning White Temple, Wat Rong Khun. Conclude your adventure at the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar converge, with a scenic boat trip. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, guided tours in multiple languages, and delicious meals throughout this enriching cultural escape. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : ARRIVAL CHIANG MAI
Location: Chiang Mai, Wat Suan Dok, Chiang Mai, Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Mai, Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Wat Chet Yot, Chiang Mai, Wat Chiang Man, 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, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wararot Market
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 Mai, Elephant Poopoopaper Park, Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai
Accommodation Name: Laluna or Imperial River House Chiang Rai or similar
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, Golden Triangle, Chiang Saen
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
The tour is operated with an English-speaking guide, with options for Italian, French, German, or Spanish-speaking guides on request.
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Transport
Air-conditioned transportation and transfers as stated in the programme are included.
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Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees are included for 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/Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Wat Rong Khun, and a boat trip around the Golden Triangle.
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 are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuity for the driver and guide is not included.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours are not included in the package.
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Flights and Visa Fees
International or domestic flight tickets, airport taxes, and visa fees are not included.
Please Note
- We recommend arriving at the indicated meeting point 20 minutes before that indicated time
- Day 1: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 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 who 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 paid directly by the client.
- Day 4: Drop off at Chiang Rai International Airport around 14:00. Please arrange departure flights accordingly or book an extra night. We recommend you book a flight with an ETD of 16:55 hrs
- Day 3: From November onwards, the Elephant POOPOOPAPER Park will be replaced by the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary at Grand Canyon
- Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice.
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*
- 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 program, ensuring a smooth journey between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, including visits to key attractions and the Golden Triangle.
Accommodation
Enjoy 3 nights of comfortable accommodation in superior hotel categories, with stays at Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4-star hotels for the first two nights, and Laluna or Imperial River House Chiang Rai or similar 4 to 5-star hotels 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 languages are available for the tour guide?
The tour is operated with an English-speaking guide. Italian, French, German, or Spanish-speaking guides are available on request, and different languages can be combined in the vehicles with a separate guide for each language.
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 3 nights' accommodation. In Chiang Mai, you can stay in a Standard or Superior Room at the Empress Chiang Mai or a similar 4-star hotel. In Chiang Rai, options include a Standard Room at Laluna or a Superior Room at the Imperial River House Chiang Rai or similar 4-star and 5-star hotels, respectively. ...more ...less
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes visits to several temples such as Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Sing, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chet Yot, Wat Chiang Man, and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. It also includes a visit to the Wararot and flower markets, a khantoke dinner show in Chiang Mai, a visit to the Elephant Poopoopaper Park or Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, a visit to Wat Rong Khun, and a boat trip around the Golden Triangle. ...more ...less
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What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, after being picked up at 13:30 in the city center, you will have a guided tour of Chiang Mai’s old town and main temples, including Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Sing, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chet Yot, and Wat Chiang Man. The day concludes with an overnight stay in Chiang Mai. ...more ...less
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What is the highlight of the visit to the Golden Triangle?
The highlight of the visit to the Golden Triangle is a panoramic view where Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand meet, along with a boat trip around the Golden Triangle lasting about 30 minutes.
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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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Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Small Group Tour
4 Days Starting in Chiang Mai, Thailand and ending in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Visiting: Chiang Mai, Wat Suan Dok, Chiang Mai, Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Mai, Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Wat Chet Yot, Chiang Mai, Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wararot Market, Elephant Poopoopaper Park, Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle, Chiang Saen ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
36234
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
