6-Day Northern Thailand Highlights
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Trip Overview
Chiang Rai is the capital of Chiang Rai Province, Northern Thailand and is the main commercial centre serving the Golden Triangle border region of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. It is an excellent base for exploring the region. Chiang Rai is essentially a service city for the surrounding province.
Chiang Mai is the hub of Northern Thailand and the Capital City of the Province of this name. With a population of over 170,000 in the city proper, it is Thailand's fifth-largest city. Located on a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expat population.
On this trip, you will explore both of these cities and their beautiful temples. You will also get a chance to get up and close with elephants, feeding them and taking care of them.
Chiang Mai is the hub of Northern Thailand and the Capital City of the Province of this name. With a population of over 170,000 in the city proper, it is Thailand's fifth-largest city. Located on a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expat population.
On this trip, you will explore both of these cities and their beautiful temples. You will also get a chance to get up and close with elephants, feeding them and taking care of them.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Chiang Rai
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Today, you will arrive in Chiang Rai and get transferred to your hotel. You can spend the rest of your day at leisure.
Accommodation
Imperial River House Resort★4.5 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport to Imperial River House Resort
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Mueang Chiang Rai
Day 2
Explore The Art And Artists Of Chiang Rai
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You will be picked up in your hotel in the Golden Triangle area and start the Art And Artists Of Chiang Rai Tour. You will Experience one of a kind point of view on Thailand's art scene and the most contrary temples of the country, starting the day with a visit to Wat Rong Khun, which means 'The White Temple'.
Accommodation
Imperial River House Resort★4.5 star
Activities
Art And Artists Of Chiang Rai
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Mueang Chiang Rai
Day 3
Leisure Day in Chiang Mai
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Today, you will explore Chiang Mai on your own. Chiang Mai is the hub of Northern Thailand and the Capital City of the Province of this name. With a population of over 170,000 in the city proper, it is Thailand's fifth-largest city. Located on a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital, and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expat population, factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "Rose of the North".
Accommodation
Viang Thapae Resort Hotel★4 star
Activities
Chiang Mai
Transportations
Private Driver from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Mueang Chiang Rai
Chiang Mai
Day 4
Explore Chiang Mai
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Today, you will explore Chiang Mai's beautiful temples on your own. Inside Chiang Mai's remaining city walls are more than 30 temples dating back to the founding of the principality, in a combination of Burmese, Sri Lankan and Lanna Thai styles, decorated with beautiful wood carvings, Naga staircases, leonine and angelic guardians, gilded umbrellas and pagodas laced with gold filigree
Accommodation
Viang Thapae Resort Hotel★4 star
Activities
Wat Chiang ManOptional Activity
Chiang Mai
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Chiang Mai
Day 5
Day With Elephants
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In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai and drive for around 1.5 hrs to the elephant sanctuary. You will harvest elephant food such as sugar can, banana trees depending on the season and meet and learn about elephant behaviour. Before leaving, you will enjoy a Thai lunch at Elephant Park. Drop off is at your lodge in Chiang Mai around 1:30 PM.
Accommodation
Viang Thapae Resort Hotel★4 star
Activities
Eco Elephant Care
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Chiang Mai
Kuet Chang
Day 6
Departure Day
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Today, you will check out from the hotel and travel back to your country. Bon Voyage!
Transportations
Private Driver from Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Chiang Mai
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What’s included?
- 5 nights accommodation
- 4 activities
- 6 breakfasts
- Airport transfer
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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AU$ 1,474/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Thailand in 6 days
4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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