ItineraryDay 1: ARRIVAL CHIANG RAIStop At: Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport, 404, ???? ??????? Amphoe, ???????? 57000, ThailandArrive at Chiang Rai Airport, where our representative will meet and greet you. Then, enjoy a comfortable transfer to your centrally located hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the beautiful place. Maybe explore the heart of the old town, which dates from the reign of King Mangrai in the 13th century, or wander around the night bazaar to get a flavour of Chiang Rai.Overnight in Chiang Rai Duration: 12 hoursNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Laluna or similar 4*Superior Hotel Category = Imperial River House Resort or similar 4*Day 2: CHIANG RAI - GOLDEN TRIANGLE (270 kms – 6hrs)Stop At: Laluna Hotel and Resort, 160 ??????? 4 Sanambin Rd, ???? ???????? ????? ????????????? Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, ThailandEnjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to the centre to admire the iconic monument of King Mangrai en route to the Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre. Learn all about the dozens of hill tribes that, for centuries, have lived in the highlands around the city and understand how they have survived the spread of globalisation. Continue to the Mae Chan district to explore the remote hill tribe villages of Yao and Akha peoples, and experience their way of life first-hand. Take to the road for Mae Sai, a small border town with a busy market, before heading into the heart of the infamous Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. This natural wilderness gained an unwanted notoriety in the Sixties because of the abundant opium cultivation in the area. After lunch, continue to Chiang Saen to visit the hilltop Wat Phra That Chom Kitti, which is reached via a 350-step staircase. Return to Chiang Rai with rest of the day free at leisure.Overnight in Chiang RaiDuration: 12 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • LunchAccommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Laluna or similar 4*Superior Hotel Category = Imperial River House Resort or similar 4*Day 3: CHIANG RAI - CHIANG MAI (260 kms – 4hrs)Stop At: The Empress Chiang Mai Hotel, 199 42 Changklan Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, ThailandBegin your adventure after breakfast at the hotel, heading towards Chiang Mai. On the southern outskirts of Chiang Rai, stop at the magnificent Wat Rong Khun, a dazzling temple built in the 1990s. Its ornate all-white exterior, with embedded pieces of mirror, makes it one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand. Continue to Chiang Mai and, on arrival, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of the most revered temples in the country. This sacred location is at the top of a mountain from where you can appreciate stunning panoramic views of the city. To reach the temple you have to climb up a 309-step naga staircase. Alternatively, you can use the cable car. Head to the riverbank and board a boat for a cruise along the scenic River Ping. Stop at a farm to savour a delicious khao soi noodle curry as you enjoy interesting dance performances. After a walk through the local flower and fresh produce market, return to the hotel. The cable car is includedOvernight in Chiang MaiDuration: 12 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • LunchAccommodation included: Standard & Superior Hotel Category = Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*Day 4: CHIANG MAI CITY AND SURROUNDINGS (40 kms – 1hrs)Stop At: The Empress Chiang Mai Hotel, 199 42 Changklan Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, ThailandTake a walk on the wild side after breakfast, with a visit to an elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai province. The place is located in a lush rainforest and offers a perfect natural habitat for appreciating these gentle giants. Learn about Asian elephants – their nature, their individual traits, their lifestyles, their talents and their charms, and get a glimpse into the unique and very real re

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability,Not wheelchair accessible,Infants must sit on laps,Most travelers can participate,Day 1: On arrival at Chiang Rai Airport please collect your luggage and proceed to the exit of the Customs Hall. You will be met by a representative who will be holding a sign with your name on it. For clients wanting a pick up from an outer Bangkok hotel an extra surcharge will be applied.,Day 10: Drop off at Bangkok International airport,Different languages can be combined in our vehicles for Seat - in - coach Itineraries. There will be a separate guide for each language,Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents.,What do I need to bring? Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Thailand. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms,Covid-19 risk assessment of the activity completed (routes, visit of sights, possible crowds, number of people in the group, reduced services).

9x Breakfast,7x Lunch,Accommodation included: 9 nights,Operated with English, Italian, German, French and Spanish-speaking guide on shared basis,9 nights' accomodation,Air-conditioned transportation, transfers as stated in the programme,All entrance fees and activities mentioned: All entrance fees as indicated: Hilltribe,Museum and Education Centre, Wat Phra That Chom Kitti and Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai;,Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, River Ping cruise, farmhouse lunch, elephant camp, Wat Suan Dok,,Wat Phra Sing and Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Hariphunchai,and Wat Phra That Lampang Luang; Sukhothai Historical Park and food offering in Sukhothai;,Ayutthaya Historical Park; Thailand-Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery,in Kanchanaburi; and Phra Pathommachedi in Nakhon Pathom

Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme,Gratuity for driver and guide,Optional tours,International or domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or visa fees.