Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Departures: Daily, private tour basis
From the mystical Golden Triangle, the Burmese border and Mae Sai, Thailand's northernmost point to the Maekok river -- see it all in this well organized sightseeing tour.
We present a quality tour showing the highlights of Chiang Mai to the Golden Triangle, in a 2 day program. This well planned two day trip offers the best value and satisfaction, and is suitable for families.
Note: We do not recommend this loop as a one day tour, the distance by road is almost 600km.
Itinerary
Day 1: Chiang Mai - Chiangdao - Chiang Rai
Depart from Chiang Mai by road to Chiangdao Elephant Camp, where you will attend an elephant training show. Experience a fun elephant ride through surrounding jungle. After lunch, proceed by car further north to explore the rock formation of Chiangdao caves, and continue to Thaton, a small village close to the Burmese border From there take 3 hours boat trip down Maekok River to reach Chiangrai. Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Lunch
Day 2 - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai
Visit Chiang Rai town in the morning and continue to Mae Sai, on the Thai-Myanmar border. Visit the bustling border market. Optionally, cross the border and visit the Burmese town of Thachilek (subject to border opening).
After lunch depart by car to Chiangsaen, former capital of the Lanna Kingdom. Then explore the famous "Golden Triangle" where three borders meet, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Visit the interesting Opium Museum and ancient temple on the hill overlooking the Mekong River. Then return by road to Chiang Mai, arriving at the end of afternoon. Transfer to your hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Pricing
Rates are per person in Thai Baht.
Hotels Category |
2-3 persons |
4-7 persons |
Single Room Supplement |
Standard*** |
THB 5,300 |
THB 3,700 |
THB 675 |
Includes:
- Transfers as mentioned above by private air conditioned car.
- English speaking tour guide.
- Accommodation in tourist class standard*** hotels, in twin share room.
- Meals as mentioned.
- Elephant show, elephant riding.
- Boat trip on Maekok River.
- Cave entrance fees.
- Museum entrance fees in Chiangsaen.
Excludes:
- Beverages.
- Compulsory Gala Dinner at hotels (charged during festive period).
