05 DAYS, NORTHERN THAILAND ADVENTURE WITH CHIANGMAI & CHIANGRAI
Trip code: THD-DMA5
Itineraries: 05 days / 04 nights
Activities: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai
Departure date: Daily from Bangkok and Tue, Fri from Singapore
Itinerary in brief:
DAY 01: BANGKOK/CHIANGRAI
DAY 02: CHIANGRAI (B,L)
DAY 03: CHIANGRAI/CHIANGMAI (B,L)
DAY 04: CHIANGMAI (B)
DAY 05: CHIANGMAI/DEPARTURE(B)
HOTEL DESCRIPTION
IN CHIANG SEAN - GOLDEN TRIANGLE
IMPERIAL GOLDEN TRIANGLE: A 3-star hotel with modern amenities located in the town of Chiang Sean facing the Mekong River. www.imperialhotels.com
ANANTARA RESORT & SPA: Situated right at the Golden Triangle, this 5-star hotel has won several awards. Built with local teakwood, the hotel overlooks the Mekong as well the land of Laos & Myanmar. www.anantara.com
In Chiangmai
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. www.starwood.com/sheraton
RACHAMANKHA: A deluxe boutique hotel which combines Lanna architecture and Chinese antiquities located within the city old wall. www.rachamankha.com
FOUR SEASONS CHIANGMAI: A luxurious villa-style accommodation located in the suburb and set in lush paddy fields and greenery. www.fourseasons.com/chiangmai
MANDARIN ORIENTAL DHARVA DEVI: A newly-opened luxurious holistic hideaway set amongst 52 acres of secluded tranquil grounds in the city centre of Chiangmai. www.mandarin-oriental.com
Itinerary in detail:
DAY 01: BANGKOK/CHIANGRAI
Fly |
Singapore/Bangkok |
TG 422 |
0810/0930 - Daily |
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Bangkok/Chiangrai |
TG 132 |
1030/1150 - Daily |
Upon arrival, meet and transfer to town. This afternoon, we visit the Hilltribe Museum & Education Center with a lecture at the Population and Community Development Association on the Hilltribes.
Drive about 45 min to Chiang Sean or commonly known as the "Golden Triangle"
DAY 02: CHIANGRAI (B,L)
Drive to Chiangrai town to catch a Long Tail Boat ride for about an hour to a Karen Village. From here, take an elephant ride through the surrounding jungle before returning to Chiangrai by Long Tail Boat. Packed lunch en route.
On arrival in Chiangrai, we take a tour of Chiangrai Town by Trishaw before visiting Mae Sai, a border town with Myanmar. It has a distinct outpost atmosphere and a vibrant bazaar. Return to Chiang Sean tonight.
DAY 03: CHIANGRAI/CHIANGMAI (B,L)
Drive about 5 hours to Chiangmai. En route, you will also visit the Red Karen Long Neck Hilltribe.
This afternoon, we visit the Tribal Research Institute on the Chiangmai University for the hilltribes museum. We will also explore the Old City including visit to Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in the city.
Tonight, you will be treated to a traditional Khantok dinner with cultural performance.
Do not miss out the night bazaar tonight!
DAY 04: CHIANGMAI (B)
This morning, we spend our time at Doi Suthep situated on a hill overlooking Chiangmai and the surrounding valley. Thereafter, 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.
You have the afternoon free at leisure. Go shopping or pamper yourself with a massage.
DAY 05: CHIANGMAI/DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast in the hotel and the day is free until transfer to the airport for flight.
Fly |
Chiangmai/Bangkok |
TG 113 |
1515/1625 - Daily |
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Bangkok/Singapore |
TG 421 |
1800/2120 - Daily |
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.
In Chiang Sean- Golden Triangle |
In Chiangmai |
By Thai Airways |
Imperial Golden |
Tamarind Village |
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Antanara Spa |
Sheraton Chiangmai |
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Antanara Spa |
Rachamankha |
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Antanara Spa |
Four Seasons (garden view) |
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Antanara Spa |
Mandarin Oriental (deluxe villa) |
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