About the trip
Chiang Rai Province has such a diversity of attractions that its capital is often overlooked. This small delightful city is worth getting to know, however, with its relaxed atmosphere, good-value accommodation and great local food. It's also the logical base from which to plan excursions to the more remote corners of the province.
Accommodation
Included in the price
Chiang Mai
- Transfers by truck and private van
- English speaking guide
- Entrance & boat fees
- Basic accommodation at hill tribe villages
- Service charges and VAT
Chiang Mai
- Transfers by truck and private van
- English speaking guide
- Entrance & boat fees
- Basic accommodation at hill tribe villages
- Service charges and VAT
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrival At Chiang Mai And Transfer To Thatorn
Depart Chiang Mai by van and drive to Thatorn via Chiang Dao. En route visit Fang district, 150 kms from Chiang Mai. Lunch at a local restaurant. Depart Thatorn by local motorboat for a 3-hour journey down the Kok River. En route visit a Karen village and hike uphill for 2 hours to a Lahu village. Dinner and overnight at the Lahu Village.
Day 2: Thatorn To Chiang Rai
Start the day with a hike for about 2 hours and visit a waterfall along the route. Lunch at an Elephant Camp of an Akha and Lahu village. In the afternoon, ride on an elephant for 1.30 hours and continue on foot for another half hour to an Akha village. Dinner and overnight at Akha Village.
Day 3: Chiang Rai To Chiang Saen And Chiang Mai Then Departure
Short walk to a Shan village, from where you will take a local truck back to the main road and continue by private van to Chiang Saen, the former capital of Lanna, located in the Golden Triangle. Lunch at a local restaurant en-route. Continue to Chiang Mai with a short stop at hot springs along the way.
Exclusions
Expand- Other meals than mentioned in the program, optional tours, and expenditures of a personal nature.
Terms and Conditions
Expand- Accommodation is very basic, dormitory-type. There are no western-style toilets and washing facilities.
- Participants must be in good physical condition and adventurous. It is recommended that participants take along tennis shoes or other comfortable walking shoes, T-shirts, light pullover for November-March treks, shorts and trousers, towel and, if convenient, a sleeping bag.
- Please note, that temperatures can occasionally rise to 38 degrees Celsius except for the months of November to February, when it can be quite chilly at night.
- Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on road- and weather conditions.
