05 DAYS, CHIANGMAI ADVENTURE WITH LISU LODGE
Trip code: THD-DLA5
Itineraries: 05 days / 04 nights
Activities: Chiang Mai
Departure date: The above itinerary/flights stated above work for departure on Friday by Silkair and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday by Thai Airways. If you wish to depart on other days of the week, some adjustments may need to be made.
Itinerary in brief:
DAY 01: BANGKOK/CHIANGMAI (D)
DAY 02: CHIANGMAI (B,L)
DAY 03: CHIANGMAI/LISU LODGE(B,L,D)
DAY 04: LISU LODGE/CHIANGMAI(B)
DAY 05: CHIANGMAI/ DEPARTURE
HOTEL DESCRIPTION
TAMARIND VILLAGE: A 40-rooms village-style boutique hotel located in the centre of Chiangmai’s old town. www.tamarindvillage.com
SHERATON HOTEL: A modern deluxe hotel with all amenities and facilities with rooms offering view of the Ping river or Doi Suthep, the sacred mountain.
Itinerary in detail:
DAY 01: BANGKOK/CHIANGMAI (D)
Fly Singapore/Bangkok TG 422 0810/0930 – Daily Bangkok/Chiangmai // TG 309 1020/1130 - Daily X Mon/Tue or Singapore/Chiangmai MI 702 0815/1010 - Tue/Fri
Upon arrival, you would be met and transferred to hotel.
This afternoon, we visit the Tribal Research Institute on the Chiangmai University for the hilltribes museum before spending our time at Doi Suthep situated on a hill overlooking Chiangmai and the surrounding valley.
Tonight, you will be treated to a traditional Khantok dinner with cultural performance.
Do not miss out the night bazaar tonight!
DAY 02: CHIANGMAI (B,L)
This morning, visit the famous handicraft village and factories where you will see the local silk and cotton weaving industry and observe how deft fingers transform bamboo, paper, silk and paint into beautiful umbrellas and learn more about the skills in woodcarving and how to make lacquered boxes and silverware.
DAY 03: CHIANGMAI/LISU LODGE(B,L,D)
Get ready for your adventure today! Drive about 1 hour to reach Lisu Lodge. Check in and after some rest, a 13 km mountain bike cycling through the countryside along the Mae Taeng River to the elephant camp. From here, enjoy a ride on elephant back through the jungle, followed by a picnic served by the river.
After lunch, embark on a 1-hour raft down Mae Taeng River, through placid waters and occasional light rapids, to the beautiful village of Muang Gurt. Have some rest before visiting an Akha village with you have the chance to know more about their interesting lifestyle and beliefs.
Return to the lodge and tonight, be entertained by the music and dances of the Lisu tribe.
Lisu Lodge is an award winning lodge, which blends the Lisu tribe design and modern amenities harmoniously. There are 4 bungalows with 6 rooms each. Each room has comfortable mattresses (laid on hilltribe-style bamboo "sleeping platform"), large mosquito net, fan and private bathroom with hot showers and western-style flush toilets and wash basin.
DAY 04: LISU LODGE/CHIANGMAI(B)
After a leisurely breakfast, tour the Lisu Village to see their way of life. Enjoy an oxcart ride through the village, passing through the mountain farmlands, orchards, forest before returning to Chiangmai in the afternoon and check into your hotel.
The rest of the day is free at leisure. Pamper yourself with a spa treatment!
DAY 05: CHIANGMAI/ DEPARTURE
The morning is free for relaxation (if you are flying by Thai Airways). In the afternoon, you would be met and transferred to the airport.
Fly Chiangmai/Bangkok TG 671 1600/1710 - Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun // Bangkok/Singapore TG 421 1800/2120 – Daily or Chiangmai/Singapore MI 701 1055/1500 - Tue/Fri.
PRICES PER PERSON
- These prices are based on min. two persons traveling together sharing one room.
- The prices stated can only be indicative and may be adjusted once we know your date of travel, number in your party and if you have any other specific requirements.
Hotels |
By Thai Airways |
By Silkair |
Tamarind Village |
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Sheraton Chiangmai |
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Rachamankha |
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Four Seasons (garden view) |
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Mandarin Oriental (deluxe villa) |
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