Tour Detail

4-3 NORTH - 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS - CHIANG MAI (1) - CHIANG RAI (1) - CHIANG MAI (1)

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CHIANG MAI DOI SUTHEP, CITY TEMPLES, MONKS' CHANTING. (L.)
DAY 2:CHIANG MAI - CHIANG RAI VIA CHIANG DAO-TATHON - Orchids, Elephants, Chiang Dao Cave, Wat Tha Ton, Long Neck. (B.L.)
DAY 3: CHIANG RAI - CHIANG MAI VIA DOI SAKET Golden Triangle, Boat on the Maekong, Don Sao Village, White Temple, Mae Krachan Hot Spring. (B.L.)
DAY 4:CHIANG MAI - Transfer. (B.)

Day 1

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN CHIANG MAI – DOI SUTHEP, CITY TEMPLES, MONKS' CHANTING. (L.)

Arrival at Chiang Mai airport. Meet with the guide and transfer to the hotel. At 12:00, meet with the guide and transfer to a restaurant for lunch.

The visit to Chiang Mai starts with its most famous temple, Wat Pratat Doi Suthep, located on a mountain offering a panoramic view of the hilly area of Chiang Mai. Built in the early 19th century of the Buddhist era (we are now in the 26th), the beauty of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is marked by statues of seven-headed serpents flanking the stairs to the temple, where a golden pagoda in Chiang Saen style and exquisite Lanna architecture can be found. The view of Chiang Mai from here is simply phenomenal.

We return to the city where the past is not only composed of stories and old, dusty history books but is a very real part of everyday life. The city is defined by a 600-year-old moat, lies in the shadow of a 14th-century monastery, and is dotted with temples built by kings in centuries past. In ancient times, kings built temples to demonstrate not only their devotion but also their wealth and power. The temples served not only as centers of faith but also as schools and hospitals. Today, temples are still a central part of Thai life, and the sacred structures of Chiang Mai are living, breathing places that serve as priceless bridges to the past, keeping people connected to the timeless traditions of their ancestors. The visit includes Wat Pra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Chiang Man. During the visit, we will also have the opportunity to observe the monks chanting their prayers in perfect unison, resonating throughout the hall and making the experience truly spiritual.

Return to the hotel is expected around 17:30.

Day 2

CHIANG MAI - CHIANG RAI VIA CHIANG DAO-TATHON - Orchids, Elephants, Chiang Dao Cave, Wat Tha Ton, Long Neck. (B.L.)
Breakfast at the hotel,
07:00 Meeting with the guide. Departure towards Chiang Rai, following the old commercial route via Tathon. On the way stops are planned to visit an Orchid Farm, admire an elephant show, the Chiang Dao caves, the Tathon temple with a beautiful view of the Kok river valley. Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we visit a village of Long Neck. The arrival in Chiang Rai is expected around 17:30.
FIELD ORCHIDS AND BUTTERFLIES
Close to each other, in the Mae Rim district, there is a group of four orchid farms that offer us the opportunity to witness the beauty of different types of orchids and colorful butterflies. Among the four, Sai Nam Phueng Farm is the largest orchid farm in Chiang Mai, while the other three: Mae Rim Orchid, Suan Bua Mae Sa and Bai Orchid & Butterfly also offer different variations and settings.
MAE TANG ELEPHANT PARK
MaeTaeng Elephant Park was born in 1989, following the ban on cutting trees in Thai forests. Seeing an increasing number of elephants forced to wander the streets of the city and resume work in the illegal timber trade, the Chailert family, with no previous experience of working with elephants, has decided to create a safe and friendly working environment that i Kingdom visitors would be able to help by supporting and visiting MaeTaeng Elefant Park.
In 2009, the park took on a different meaning when the Chailert family realized that in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of domesticated elephant herds which, apart from the LamPang Elephant Hospital, had to be equipped with a fully licensed clinic. equipped with full-time veterinary staff, which includes an experienced veterinarian and an expert Mahout with extensive knowledge of natural medicinal herbs and elephant behavior, which can only be achieved through a close and unbroken bond. With the help of various volunteer groups and volunteers together with several local companies, we have been able to create an adequate clinical infrastructure and today we have a fully operational FREE clinic.

KAREN LONG NECK (Giraffe Women)

The Long Necks are part of the Karen ethnic populations. They are called Padaung. It is believed that they originally came from Yunnan province, central China. Later in 1000 AD according to the story, they emigrated to the Salween River basin in Myanmar. In 1995 there were about 25,000 Padaung living in Myanmar. Dedicated mainly to traditional agricultural activities. After the persecutions against minorities in Myanmar, the Padaungs have been evacuated and scattered throughout the area and coexist with other minorities so that they can be protected.

Day 3

CHIANG RAI - CHIANG MAI VIA DOI SAKET – Triángulo de Oro, Barco en el Maekong, Pueblo de Don Sao, Templo Blanco, Aguas Termales de Mae Krachan. (B.L.)

Desayuno en el hotel.

07:30 Encuentro con el guía de habla italiana. El día incluye la visita al Triángulo de Oro, un paseo en barco de cola larga por el río Maekong y una visita al pueblo de Don Sao en Laos.

Después del almuerzo, salida hacia Chiang Mai siguiendo la ruta de Doi Saket, con paradas en el famoso Wat Rongkhun (Templo Blanco) y en las aguas termales de Mae Krachan.

La llegada a Chiang Mai está prevista para las 19:00.

TRIÁNGULO DE ORO

La maravilla del Triángulo de Oro es la oportunidad de visitar tres países – Tailandia, Myanmar y Laos – en un solo lugar. Situado a 9 kilómetros al norte de Chiang Saen, a lo largo de la carretera junto al río Mekong, Sop Ruak es el punto donde el río Mekong, frontera entre Tailandia y Laos, se encuentra con el río Ruak, frontera entre Tailandia y Myanmar. En el pasado, el Triángulo de Oro era la principal fuente mundial de tráfico de drogas debido a su ubicación privilegiada. Hoy, es una atracción turística popular.

Los visitantes pueden admirar la tierra que conecta los tres países, rodeada por una vía fluvial tranquila. En Sop Ruak, se pueden alquilar barcos para explorar el panorama del Triángulo de Oro (no incluido en la cotización). El viaje dura solo 20 minutos. Hay varios puntos panorámicos para tomar fotos con un fondo espectacular. Otra actividad interesante es la visita a Phra Chiang Saen Si Phaendin o Phra Buddha Nawa Lan Tue, una magnífica imagen de bronce del Buda sentado al aire libre en un gran barco llamado Rua Kaew Kusoltham. Es especialmente impresionante a la luz del sol. Además, hay varias tiendas de souvenirs para hacer compras.

WAT RONG KHUN

Wat Rong Khun es uno de los muchos sitios religiosos de Chiang Rai. Originado por la gran devoción del famoso artista tailandés Chalermchai Kosipipat, el templo está dedicado al Señor Buda con la intención de crear un paraíso en la tierra que represente la justicia y el buen karma. La sala principal de Wat Rong Khun es única por su arquitectura elaborada, caracterizada por frontones esculpidos y crestas en forma de dientes. Construida en blanco puro, la sala simboliza la pureza del Buda. El vidrio espejo claro y brillante representa la sabiduría del Iluminado que ilumina la tierra y el universo. Además, los murales sofisticados de Chalermchai enriquecen la experiencia del visitante.

Day 4

CHIANG MAI - Transfer. (B.)

Breakfast at the hotel. Room available until 12:00. Please wait for our driver in the hotel lobby for the transfer to the airport. End of services