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The most recommended tours around Chiangmai and Chiangrai — private, at your own pace, with an English-speaking driver and guide.
Morning or afternoon — perfect to pair two in one day
The most important and visible landmark in Chiangmai.
Dating back to 1383, Wat Prathaat Doi Suthep offers a panoramic view of the city once you reach the top of its 309 steps. Constructed during the Lanna Thai dynasty, it is considered the symbol of Chiangmai.
Elephants at work in the jungle north of Chiangmai.
Visit a jungle area about 45 minutes by road from the city and see the elephants at work. The programme includes a demonstration of how trained elephants help in logging work. A stop is also made at the beautiful orchid nursery along this route.
Borsang and Sankamphaeng, the centre of local handicrafts.
See the famous umbrella making, Thai silk and cotton woven on handlooms, teak wood carving, lacquer ware, silver ware and the gems factory. A good chance to watch each craft being made by hand before you buy.
Out around 08.00, back late afternoon
Just 50 kilometres north of Chiangmai.
Visit Maetaman Elephant Camp, see the elephants at work and ride into the forest where you are closer to nature. The day also gives good opportunities for bamboo rafting and an ox-cart ride. On the way back a stop is made at the Long Neck Karen ladies and Hmong village, and an orchid farm.
The roof of Thailand, 2,565 metres above sea level.
About 105 kilometres south-west of Chiangmai, Doi Inthanon National Park covers 1,005 square kilometres on Thailand’s highest mountain. These ranges give birth to the main tributaries of the Ping River and form many beautiful waterfalls. Visit the Royal Project, Karen and Hmong tribal villages, and the most beautiful waterfall along the way.
Going further north, with an overnight option
Where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet.
Chiangrai lies about 180 kilometres north of Chiangmai, roughly 3 hours by road. It is Thailand’s northernmost province, bordering both Laos and Myanmar. Among its many temples you may wish to visit Doi Tung, Mae Fah Luang Garden or the Princess Mother’s Royal Villa, rising 2,000 metres above sea level.
Mae Sai, 66 kilometres north of Chiangrai, is the northernmost point of Thailand and the gateway to the border crossing into Myanmar, with shops selling jade and gems and stalls of hill tribe handicrafts. From there we continue to the world famous Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. The Opium Museum here documents the history of opium production in the region.
Continuing on to Chiangsaen, a town with a very ancient and stormy history, founded in 1327 by a grandson of King Mengrai on the site of an even older city, shaded and fronting the Mae Khong river. One hour further is the Union of Hill Tribes Village, home to the Long Neck Karen, Akha, Yao, Palong and Hmong.
Before leaving Chiangrai a stop is made at Wat Rong Khun, the incredible White Temple. Other places along the route can be added on request if time permits.
Pick the places you like and we will put them together into one route that fits your time, your group and your budget.