North Tour from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

Arrival in Chiang Rai, reception at the airport and departure to visit the famous Golden Triangle, the Village of Mae Sai (border district with Burma). Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit to some Ethnic villages. In the evening it is recommended to visit the night bazaar with ethnic and local products. A trip to Chiang Rai Province cannot be complete without having seen the Golden Triangle. This famous border town where Thailand, Laos and Burma meet on the Mekong River was once known as the center for the cultivation and sorting of opium. Located about 9 kilometers north of the old city of Chiang Saen, along the road parallel to the river, the Ruak River and the Mekong River meet here and are locally known as "Sop Ruak". Within this area there are remains and ruins of ancient structures, attesting to the fact that the area was colonized in the past. Here the various legends tell that the ancestors of the Lanna Kingdom originate. If the time available is sufficient, boats can be rented to see the Golden Triangle scenery or go down to Chiang Khong. The journey to Chiang Khong should last approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, depending on the currents of the river and the water level. The Rental is not included in the Listing. Mae Sai. Mae Sai is about 62 kilometers from the city and is the most northern district of Thailand. The border between Mae Sai and Tha Khi Lek in the Mynamar is marked by the Mae Sai river with a bridge connecting the two shores. Foreign visitors are allowed to pass beyond the Tha Khi Lek Market by presenting their passports and paying the tax to the Burmese Border Police. It is possible, by organizing it very early, to visit Chiang Tung in the Mynamar, which is about 160 kilometers away. Overnight in Chiang Rai

Breakfast at the hotel. 07.30 am meeting with the guide and transfer to the pier, where we will board a local boat to take the Kok river by boat from Chiang Rai to Ruam Mitr, stop to visit the ethnic village, then departure for Chiang Never. Along the way there are stops at Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) and at Hot Spring. Arrival in Chiang Mai, visit of the Silver temple. Transfer and Check In at the hotel. Evening at your disposal. River Kok.The Kok River is one of the major scenic attractions in Chiang Rai. It flows from Thathon in the north of Chiang Mai to the city of Chiang Rai and then flows into and joins the Mekong River in Chiang Khong. From the pier of Baan Thathon rafts and typical Long Tail boats depart that arrive up to Chiang Rai, stops are possible along the way, to be able to visit ethnic villages like the Akhar or Iko, Lisu and Karen. Alternatively stops can be made to the budda in the cave, a temple inside the cave, to an elephant camp for trekking or to a warm spring and finally to a village on the banks of the Lahu river. Wat Rongkhun (THE WHITE TEMPLE). The Wat Rong Khun Temple is better known as the White temple, one of the most famous temples in Thailand. Located about 20 km from Chiang Rai, it attracts a large number of visitors. Built with a unique style, colored white that symbolizes the purity of Buddha and decorated with glass that refers to the teachings and the vision of Buddha Chiang Mai Silver Temple, (its real name is Wat Sri Suphan), is one of the curiosities of the city. Located in the Wualai district, the traditional silver district of Chiang Mai, it is known for its silver ubosot (order room). Wat Sri Suphan was originally built around 1500 as the main temple for the silver workers' village. From time to time, parts of the temple were repaired with silver. It was not in 2008 that it was decided to completely cover his ubosot with silver. The inside of the silver temple is very interesting with some beautiful engravings, but it is unfortunately forbidden for women to enter because of the old rules of Lanna.

Breakfast at the Hotel. EXPERIENCE AT THE ELEPHANTS SANCTUARY (MAHOUT) (B,) After breakfast at the hotel departure for an elephant sanctuary, the transfer can vary from 1 hour to 2 hours depending on the selected field. Here you can live an experience in direct contact with the elephants, feed them, look after them, wash them and bathe with them. Around 3.30 pm transfer to the hotel, time to enjoy this charming town and a relaxing massage in one of the many renowned spas. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at hotel. Room available until 12:00. Transfer to the airport in time for your flight. Please wait for our driver in the hotel lobby.