Itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday

Arrival in Chiang Mai and transfer to the hotel (…)

Arrival at Chiang Mai airport (CNX), meet our driver and transfer to the hotel (check-in).

Lunch and dinner at leisure (NOT included).

Overnight stay in Chiang Mai.

Day 2 – Sunday

Wat Doi Suthep, the historic center of Chiang Mai Old City, optional visit to the Bo Sang Umbrella Making Centre (Breakfast and Lunch)

​Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a full-day exploration of Chiang Mai, known as “The Rose of the North”. The city served as the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom for nearly 479 years (1296–1775).

Begin with a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a sacred temple complex perched atop Doi Suthep mountain, offering a panoramic view over the city. According to legend, the temple was built on the spot where a white elephant carrying a sacred Buddha relic passed away. The relic is said to be enshrined beneath the magnificent golden chedi that dominates the sanctuary.

Continue to Doi Pui, a nearby mountain area, to visit a traditional Hmong village, where you can learn about the customs and lifestyle of one of Northern Thailand’s most distinctive ethnic groups.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY (supplement applies): Visit an elephant sanctuary dedicated to the protection and preservation of the Asian elephant. Spend the morning interacting respectfully with these majestic creatures in their natural environment. Group tour with English-speaking guide. Supplement: EUR 75 per person.

Return to Chiang Mai for lunch (included).

In the afternoon, explore Chiang Mai’s Old City, home to two of Northern Thailand’s most ancient and revered temples: Wat Phra Singh (The Temple of the Lion Buddha) and the majestic Wat Chedi Luang.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY (no supplement): Time permitting, visit the Umbrella Making Centre, located about 15 km from the city center (approx. 25 minutes’ drive). This center is famous for its handmade mulberry paper umbrellas, beautifully painted by local artisans.

Return to the hotel after the visits.

Dinner at leisure (not included) and second overnight stay in Chiang Mai.

Day 3 – Monday

Mae Kachan, Lahu Village, Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), Golden Triangle, Baan Dam Museum, Wat Rong Suea Ten (Breakfast and Lunch)

Breakfast at the hotel (included) and departure by road towards the province of Chiang Rai.

During the journey, we will stop at Mae Kachan, a location famous for its hot springs.

Before arriving in Chiang Rai, we will visit the magnificent Wat Rong Khun, known as The White Temple, a spectacular complex characterized by a unique style blending contemporary art with traditional architecture.

Lunch (included) at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we will continue to the northernmost part of the country to visit the Golden Triangle, the area where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet along the course of the mighty Mekong River. Time permitting, we will visit the local Opium Museum, a place retracing the history of the region and the wars fought over control of the profitable opium trade.

Return to Chiang Rai, with a stop at the Baan Dam Museum – known as the “Black House” – a complex of around forty buildings of various sizes created over the years by the renowned Thai artist Thawan Duchanee.

Our final stop of the day will be the beautiful Wat Rong Suea Ten (The Temple of the Dancing Tiger), better known as the Blue Temple, one of the most fascinating and enchanting temples in the province.

Transfer to the hotel at the end of the visits (check-in).

Dinner is not included.

Overnight stay in Chiang Rai.

Day 4 – Tuesday

Choui Fong Tea Plantation, Mae Fah Luang Garden, and Doi Tung (Breakfast and Lunch)

07:30 – Meet our guide at the hotel’s lobby and depart for the remote mountains of northern Thailand, close to the Myanmar border, along a scenic route far from the usual tourist trails.

Your first stop will be the renowned Choui Fong Tea Plantation, located in the Mae Chan district. Spanning more than 190 hectares across rolling hills at elevations ranging from 500 to 1,200 metres above sea level, this spectacular tea estate offers breathtaking panoramic views over endless green terraces. Benefiting from a cool and favourable climate, the plantation produces some of Thailand’s finest and most internationally acclaimed teas, including Oolong, Assam, Green Tea and Black Tea.

Continue north to the Mae Fah Luang District, near the Myanmar border, in the heart of the legendary Golden Triangle region. Known today for its stunning landscapes and cultural heritage, this area was once infamous for the cultivation and trafficking of opium.

A remarkable transformation began in 1985, when Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra established the Mae Fah Luang Foundation and launched the pioneering Doi Tung Development Project (DTDP).

Through sustainable development initiatives, environmental restoration and social programs, the project significantly improved the lives of local ethnic minority communities while helping to eradicate the opium trade.

The tour includes a visit to the beautiful Mae Fah Luang Garden, one of Northern Thailand’s most impressive botanical attractions. Once part of an area affected by opium cultivation, the site has been transformed into a magnificent floral garden and a symbol of successful sustainable development.

Stroll through beautifully landscaped pathways lined with colourful seasonal flowers, ornamental plants and lush greenery, all carefully maintained by members of the local community. The garden offers a perfect combination of natural beauty, tranquillity and cultural significance.

Lunch at a local restaurant (included).

Return to Chiang Rai.

Dinner at leisure (not included).

Overnight stay in Chiang Rai.

Day 5 – Wednesday

Transfer to Chiang Rai airport (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel (included) and check-out by 12:00 noon.

Transfer to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI).

(*) Transfer arranged by the hotel

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Cat. SUPERIOR

DE CHAI COLONIAL HOTEL 4*

• Accommodation: Grand Deluxe Room
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Cat. SUPERIOR

NAI YA HOTEL CHIANG RAI 4*

• Accommodation: Superior Room
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Price per Person

5 days Northern Thailand Tour – Cod. TH07

​Cat. SMART: EUR 629=

Cat. SUPERIOR: EUR 677=

Cat. DELUXE: EUR 852=

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