Located in northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand. If you like ancient temples (Wats) and buildings, then visit Chiang Mai and the surrounding areas, they are full of them, and is home to over three hundred temples. A good number of these ancient temples are still in use today by the Buddhist monks.
Tour Highlights
- Chiang Mai: If you want to see an authentic Thailand and Thai unique culture, as well as not spending too much time on a beach, Chiang Mai is your place.
- Doi Inthanon National Park: This is one of the most beautiful national parks in Thailand where you can admire numerous viewpoints, waterfalls, and forests.
- Pai: Pai is a town in Mae Hong Son province and famous for its rural lifestyle and ethnic tribes.
Detailed Itinerary
Upon your arrival to Chiang Mai, you will be met by our guide and driver and escort you to Chiangmai downtown with a brief introduction en route. Check in hotel. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
- Chiang Mai from above
The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore a sprawling modern city has grown up around ancient Chiang Mai, ringed by a tangle of superhighways.
- Wat Phra Singh – Chiang Mai
08.00 am: Chiang Mai city tour, including Wat Phra Singh. It is one of over 200 ancient Buddhist temples located around the city, one of the most well-regarded examples of Lanna architecture. And Wat Chediluang, the temple is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 280 feet high, and which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. Then transfer by minivan to Warorot market, to see and feel the real northern people’s pace of life. Lunch at restaurant.
- Doi Suthep
Afternoon transfer to Doi Suthep temple, the most sacred temple upon the hill with its enormous mythological Nagas staircase of 306 steps and inside the cloister is an intriguing copper-placed chedi topped by a five-tier gold parasol, which contains relics of Lord Buddha.
Then return to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Chiangmai.
- Doi Inthanon National Park
After breakfast, heading to the south of Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park, the highest peak in Thailand, 2,565 meters above sea level. Driving along the excellent winding mountain road through pine forest scenery. Visit Thailand’s finest waterfall, nature trails, Royal pagodas, and botanical gardens. Descending to Mae Chaem for a relaxing lunch at the local restaurant.
After lunch, continue passing through pine forests until we reach Mae Sariang, near the border to Myanmar, where you later enjoy your peaceful accommodation. Overnight at resort in Mae Sariang.
- Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
After breakfast, leave Mae Sariang to Mae Hong Son on narrow twisty curvy roads. In Khun Yuam we make a break and visit a World War II museum. Visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, the first temple of Mae Hong Son on the hilltop. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
After that, visiting Lod cave, which means, “cave with a stream running through”, on a bamboo raft. Then back on twisty curvy roads to Pai. Overnight Pai.
- Pai – a rustic town in Thailand
Morning visit Wat Mae Yen and Chinese village at Baan Santichon and drive up the hill to Yunlai, Pai’s viewpoint. Lunch at restaurant. Afternoon visit Huay Sai Ngam Natural spring and return to hotel.
- Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
After breakfast, leave your hotel early morning to Lampang to Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang one of the most finest Lanna Temple. After that, visit Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao former house of Emerald Buddha Image. Then continue to Ban Sao Nak the Great & beautiful Lanna House which made of Golden Teak woods. Then heading to Chedi Sao Lang (the temple of twenty chedi) This temple is unique coz it is built in the Lanna (Northern Thailand) and Burmese style. Later on, transfer to the hotel for checking in.
Overnight in Lampang.
You have free time until your private car arrives to take you to the airport for your flight home. Finish your tour with us. See you next time!
Prices
Prices are in USD, per person.
| Hotel / Group | 2 guests | 3~4 guests | 5~6 guests | 7~8 guests | 9~12 guests | Single surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Star | 1,082 | 912 | 737 | 725 | 675 | 185 |
| 4 Star | 1,227 | 1,054 | 880 | 868 | 818 | 310 |
What's included
- Accommodations (Hotels, resorts or homestays as mentioned in program)
- Meals as indicated in the program (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- Tour guides (English speaking or other languages upon request)
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
What's excluded:
- Visa/ passport
- International flight to and/ or from our countries
- Travel Insurances
- Meals/ drinks not mentioned in program
- Peak season surcharges (if any)
- Tips, laundry and gratuities
- Other personal expenses
Cancellation by Customer
– We are on travelers’ side, we do not charge cancellation fees.
– There may be cancellation fees charged by suppliers (hotels, airlines…) once these bookings are made and paid. These fee shall by paid by travelers.
– These are maximum cancellation fees to be flexible applied:
- Cancellation received after confirmation: Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
- Cancellation received from 15 days to 20 days prior arrival date: 10% of total package tour charged
- Cancellation received from 3 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 30% of total package tour charged
- Cancellation received less than 3 days prior arrival date or No-Show: 50% of total package tour charged
Children Policy
- Free of charge for child under 5 years accompany with 2 full paying clients, sharing room and food with parents. He/ she shall pay for air tickets (if any) and/ or incurred expenses
- 70% charged for child from 5 – under 12 years accompany with 2 full paying clients, using services as an adult
- Child age of 12 years up is subject to adult rate
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