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GOLDEN TRIANGLE - CHIANG MAI - 5 days/ 4 nights (CCX)

Private Tour - daily departure

This tour features two of Thailand's most popular spots offering a heavy dose of the Kingdom's exotic culture and scenic beauty.

Chiang Rai is well known for its crisp mountain scenery, outdoors recreation and timeless hilltribes. Your introduction to this beautiful retreat begins with an invigorating excursion on the Mai Kok River, where visitors can admire Northern Thailand's alluring countryside aboard a long-tail riverboat and atop a giant elephant, followed by cultural visits to several of the region's timeless hilltribe villages. Then, a visit to the Golden Triangle takes you to a place where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge. While the words evoke images of scenic beauty -- shrouded hills, the mighty Mekong River, and tropical forests, this coined term is forever known for its opium production and drug trafficking, sourcing over half the world’s illegal heroin.  

Next, embark on a scenic trip by road to one of Thailand's most majestic spots -- Chiang Mai, a city with a beautiful cultural personality blessed with majestic natural beauty. Our guests will enjoy a truly memorable experience to a local elephant camp, elephant rides and river rafting, followed by a visit to the infamous Chiang Dao Shrine Cave and a primitive hilltribe village that has endured the test of time.

Special discounted airfares are available for this tour -- contact us for details.  

TOUR INCLUDES:

• 2 nights at The Legend Resort in Chiang Rai

• 2 nights at Ayatana Hamlet Resort in Chiang Mai

• Daily breakfasts at hotel

• Most meals per itinerary

• Transportations between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai

• Private Tour: Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional English-speaking guides 

TOUR ITINERARY:

Day 1. Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, transfer to The Legend Resort. This afternoon take a boat trip along the Mae Kok River through unspoiled mountainous landscapes followed by an elephant ride. Dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

Day 2. Today's tour begins with a scenic drive to the Akha and Yao hilltribes where natives continue to follow ancient way of life. Next, visit the town of Mae Sai located on the Thai-Myanmar border followed by a visit to the Golden Triangle, the meeting point of the borders of Burma, Laos and Thailand. After lunch, stop at the ancient village of Chiang Saen located at the scenic borders of the Mekong River before returning to your hotel. (B,L)

Day 3. Today drive to Chiang Mai and visit several cultural and scenic sights enroute. Transfer to Ayatana Hamlet Resort. Balance of day at leisure. This evening enjoy a Khantoke dinner and hilltribe show. (B,L,D)

 Day 4. A full day tour visiting Chiang Dao Elephant Camp to see the elephants at work with an elephant ride and bamboo river rafting, also visit ancient Chiang Dao shrine-cave; Meo hilltribe village; Mae Ngad dam and an Orchid Nursery. Lunch at a local restaurant. (B,L)

Day 5. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.

• Price includes all entrance fees, hotel taxes & service charges

• Price excludes airfares, personal expenses, beverages, gratuities to guides and drivers

• Holiday surcharge and/or gala dinners may apply between Dec. 20 - Jan. 10. Contact us for details.

• Prices subject to change without notice