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Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai Discovery
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Trip Description : Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai have many historical and natural attractions for visitors to enjoy and explore. The package offer a selection of ’must see’ places in both destination. Spend the day relaxing in the land of warm hospitality, mist-shrouded mountain scenery and fertile valleys, religion, Thai art and handicrafts.
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Thailand (Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai) |
| Start City | : | Chiang Mai |
| End City | : | Chiang Mai |
| Tour Type |
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Private  |
| Duration |
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5 Days & 4 Nights |
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 Easy  Moderate Strenuous |
| Operated by |
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Oriental Escape Ltd |
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ITINERARY
DAY1 : CHIANG MAI CITY TEMPLE & DOI SUTHEP / KHANTOKE DINNER
Arrive to Chiang Mai airport, meet and greet with local guide. Then transfer to the hotel for check in and give some more information about your trip in Chiang Mai.
Visit Chiang Mai most sacred temples, drive around the Old City to see city’s moats and ruined city’s walls. Start the temples tours with Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple and probably dates from 1296. The temple was residence of King Mengrai, who founded Chiang Mai. Continue this tour with visit Wat Phra Singh; the temple contains marvelous examples of Lanna art including a Lanna style viharn. Then drive on to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, This temple was built in 1383. It is located 15 kms from the city and 3,500 feet above sea level. See the marvelous golden pagoda, which is containing the holy relics of Lord Buddha. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Chiang Mai City and Ping valley from the summit of Doi Suthep.
19:30 hrs Enjoy Welcome Khantoke Dinner, which is the traditional northern Thai (Lanna) form of dining. The food is served on a wooden pedestal tray, called Khantoke. The diners sit on the floor around the Khantoke, supported by triangular cushions. The dishes are all northern Thai delicacies. While guest enjoy the meal there are usually performances of traditional northern Thai (Lanna dances and music). Additionally there are also hill tribe shows.
Overnight : Chiang Mai
Meal : Dinner
DAY2 : ELEPHANT SAFARI / HANDICRAFTS VILLAGE
Breakfast at the hotel. Travel north of Chiang Mai route to Mae Taman Elephant Camp, which is 56 km northwards of Chiang Mai. Enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way. The idea of this trip is to see the demonstration of how trained elephants are used as working animals in teak forests includes elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, dragging and pushing logs, and responding commands. Then take a special time to riding on elephant for 1 hour through the jungle, made a stop at Lisu Hill tribe Village. For the truly adventurous! Continue an ox-cart riding back to the camp.
Lunch served at the Camp.
Take Bamboo Rafting along Mae Taeng River for 45 minutes. Then, visit Orchid Nursery to see a large collection of more than 50 different types of colorful exotic year-round-bloom orchids.
After taking great pleasure at the Orchid Nursery, continue to visit the handicraft center at San Kampaeng district. The highlight is to see the local people making the handicraft including Silverware, Hand-woven Textiles by silk and hand-painted cotton and Umbrellas or paper parasols which are hand-painted in a variety designs. Return to the hotel.
Overnight : Chiang Mai
Meal : Breakfast (Hotel) + Lunch
DAY3 : DOI INTHANON - THE HIGHEST PEAK OF THAILAND
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Doi Inthanon, the Thailand’s highest mountain (2565 meters above sea level), which offers beautiful scenery, evergreen mountain forests, and impressive waterfalls. On this tour stops are made at: the summit, containing the shrine of Chao Inthawitchayanon, the former prince of Chiang Mai. A short trek along Michael’s Trail offers a beautiful and unforgettable experience. The next visit is the great twin royal pagodas, which were built for the highness Majesties of the King and the Queen. The place provides a marvelous view of surrounding.
Lunch Served at a local restaurant.
Afternoon visit Doi Inthanon Royal Project, one of many royal-sponsored reeducation projects initiated to familiarize hill tribe people with new agricultural techniques. Visitors can view the flower nurseries and cultivation areas. Continue to visit Karen hill tribe village for an insight into their still primitive lifestyle. They are peaces loving warriors, very industrious and faithful people. On the way back see picturesque Vachirathan waterfall.
Overnight : Chiang Mai
Meal : Breakfast (Hotel) + Lunch
DAY4 : CHIANG MAI - CHIANG RAI / GOLDEN TRIANGLE
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive through scenery from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai [200 kms. away] by road along picturesque scenic routes pass the several beautiful northern mountains and valleys via the Hot Spring at Mae Ka Chan district and Chiang Rai to visit Wat Rong Khun, the unique northern Art temple. Drive on to visit archeological remains at Chiang Sean city, the first capital city of the northern Thailand.
Lunch at a local restaurant beside Mae Khong River.
Afternoon visit the world famous Golden Triangle where the borders of three countries (Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar) are met. See the panoramic view of Mekong River, Opium Museum and experiences with Boat trip along the Mae Khong River, made a stop at Don Sao Village, Laos. The trip continues to Mae Sai, the Thailand-Myanmar border and the northernmost point of Thailand. Enjoy shopping the Myanmar products at the local market before transfer back to Chiang Rai city for overnight.
Overnight : Chiang Rai
Meal : Breakfast (Hotel)
DAY5 : DOI TUNG ROYAL PALACE / NEXT DESTINATIONS
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive up to the highest mountain peak on the Thai/Burma border; Doi Tung, 2,000 meters above sea level. In the past, shifting slash-and-burn cultivation destroyed the forest around Doi Tung area. Until 1987 when the Doi Tung Development. Project was established in accordance to the King’s Mother initiative. Then visit to Mae Fah Luang Garden and Doi Tung Royal villa.
Return to your hotel for check out and transfer to Chiang Rai Airport or return back to Chiang Mai.
Overnight : -
Meal : Breakfast (Hotel)
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RATES [Valid 01-MAY-2009 - 30-OCT-2009]
| Service Type | Prices per person in Thai Baht |
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2 pax |
3-4 pax |
5-8 pax |
[SIN SUP] |
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Yaang Come Village Hotel in Chiang Mai / Legend Resort in Chiang Rai
Superior / Superior Studio
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47,500 |
26,900 |
22,550 |
19,450 |
8,750 |
 | Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel in Chiang Mai / Wiang Inn Hotel in Chiang Rai
Superior / Superior
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34,150 |
20,750 |
16,450 |
13,250 |
3,650 |
 | Raming Lodge Hotel in Chiang Mai / Laluna Hotel in Chiang Rai
ROH
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31,850 |
19,150 |
14,750 |
11,650 |
2,300 |
 | RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort in Chiang Mai / Dusit Island Resort in Chiang Rai
Deluxe / Superior
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47,100 |
26,900 |
22,500 |
19,400 |
8,750 |
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Hotel Reservation Term & Condition:
>> Rates are inclusive of Breakfast, 10% service charge and 7% VAT
>> Hotel surcharge apply during peak tourist-season in some hotel (sample : X̻Mas & New Year Holiday, Songkarn - Thai New Year)
>> Reservations are on prepayment basis and subject to availability
>> Any special requests are not guaranteed and subject to availability upon arrival only
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Inclusions:
>> 5 Days 4 Nights Accommodation
>> Transfer from Chiang Mai Airport to Chiang Mai hotel
>> Transfer from Chiang Rai hotel to Chiang Rai Airport
>> A local English-speaking guide
>> Transportation service by air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
>> All admission fees & meal as mentioned in the program
Exclusions:
>> Any air ticket
>> Items of a personal nature
>> Meals not specified in the itinerary
>> Soft drinks or other refreshments during local tours
>> Tips or Gratuities to guides or driver
>> Other services not mentioned in the program
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