4-Day The Best of North Thailand Tour From Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai (Small Group)
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Tour Overview
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Visit Chiang Mai (Anusawari Sam Kasat, Pha Chor, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Sing), Chiang Rai (Baan Dam Museum, Doi Tung Royal Project, Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre, House of Opium, Wat Rong Khun), Don Sao Island.
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Itinerary
On arrival to the Chiang Rai Airport (recommended flight PG231, arriving at 08:55 hrs), meet and greet with our representative before you start your day by visiting the highlight of Wat Phra That Chedi Luang. Continue to visit the hilltop Wat Phra That Chom Kitti temple, which is reached via a 350-step staircase. Afterwards, head to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. This natural wilderness gained an unwanted notoriety in the 1960s because of the abundant opium cultivation in the area, but today has been restored to a problem-free area. Then enjoy a boat trip around the Golden Triangle with a stop at Don Sao Island, which forms part of Laos (boat trip lasts approx. 45 minutes). Enjoy lunch at local restaurant (Included). In the afternoon, visit the Hall of Opium Museum, a combination of multimedia and exhibits to make learning more interesting.
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, renowned for its stunning mountain scenery, rich cultural heritage and unique temple architecture, serving as the gateway to the Golden Triangle region.
Wat Phra That Chedi Luang
The oldest and largest temple in Chiang Saen, dominated by an 88-metre Lanna-style bell-shaped chedi—the tallest religious structure in Chiang Rai. Its octagonal base rises into a rounded spire, surrounded by smaller ancient chedis and a restored ordination hall.
Wat Phra That Chom Kitti
An ancient hilltop temple in Chiang Saen, traditionally founded around 940 CE. Its Chiang Saen-style stupa has a square base with twelve indented corners. Access is via a 350-step staircase, with sweeping views of the Mekong River and Chiang Saen.
Golden Triangle Park
The tri-border area where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at the confluence of the Mekong and Ruak rivers. Once notorious for opium cultivation in the 1960s, it is now a tourist site with giant riverside Buddhas and boat trips viewing the three countries.
Don Sao Island, Lao People's Democratic Republic
A small Lao duty-free island on the Mekong, reached by a short boat ride from the Golden Triangle without a visa. Stalls sell Lao beer, tobacco, and souvenirs-a brief, curious detour that lets you set foot in a second country.
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, renowned for its stunning mountain scenery, rich cultural heritage and unique temple architecture, serving as the gateway to the Golden Triangle region.
House of Opium
A private museum in the heart of the Golden Triangle, displaying over 2,000 opium pipes, weights, scales, and cutting tools. Through objects and displays, it confronts how the opium trade profoundly reshaped the lives of northern Thai highland communities.
In the morning, after a tasty breakfast, drive to visit the Doi Tung Royal Project. This project is dedicated to the reforestation of the Doi Tung area. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (included). In the late afternoon, head to the hotel and check-in, with the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, renowned for its stunning mountain scenery, rich cultural heritage and unique temple architecture, serving as the gateway to the Golden Triangle region.
Doi Tung Royal Project
A flagship royal initiative dedicated to reforestation and sustainable development. It integrates education, agriculture, tourism, and local handicrafts, transforming degraded hills into a model of environmental and community renewal in Chiang Rai.
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to Baan Dam - the Black House Museum.Continue to visit the Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre. Learn all about the dozens of hill tribes who, for centuries, have lived in the highlands around the city and see how they have survived the spread of globalization. We´ll drive to the magnificent Wat Rong Khun, a dazzling temple built in the 1990s. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (included). Afterwards, depart to Chiang Mai via Wiang Pa Pao, with beautiful scenery along the way. Visit Pha Chor cliff in Mae Wang National Park, where nature has created an unexpected geographical anomaly. Continue to the hotel for a well-deserved rest. Overnight in Sanpatong, Chiang Mai.
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, renowned for its stunning mountain scenery, rich cultural heritage and unique temple architecture, serving as the gateway to the Golden Triangle region.
Baan Dam Museum
A private art museum designed by Thawan Duchanee, featuring nearly 40 black-toned structures themed around death, with displays of bones, hunting tools, and specimens—a deliberate artistic contrast to the White Temple.
Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre
A compact museum run by the nonprofit PDA, focusing on six major hill tribes—Akha, Lahu, Yao, Karen, Lisu, and Hmong—through displays of clothing, bamboo tools, and migration history, aiming to build awareness for responsible tourism before village visits.
Wat Rong Khun
Designed and built by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat in the 1990s, this all-white temple is embedded with mirror pieces that glitter in sunlight. Its pristine white exterior symbolizes the purity of the Buddha, making it one of Thailand‘s most visually striking contemporary Buddhist structures.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
This city in northern Thailand started as the ancient capital of the Lan Na Kingdom from the 13th to 18th century. It has developed into a modern city and the busiest hub in northern Thailand.
Pha Chor
A natural erosion formation inside Mae Wang National Park, where ancient Ping River sediments were uplifted and carved into clay pillars and cliffs up to 30 meters high, earning the nickname “Grand Canyon of Thailand.”
Charge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel and at around 08:00 am venture out on a Chiang Mai city and temple tour, visiting the Three Kings Monument, Wat Chedi Luang, and the stunning Wat Phra Singh temple. Enjoy one final lunch at a local restaurant (included) and transfer to Chiang Mai Airport at around 01:30 pm. Recommended departure flight after 03:00 pm for domestic flights.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
This city in northern Thailand started as the ancient capital of the Lan Na Kingdom from the 13th to 18th century. It has developed into a modern city and the busiest hub in northern Thailand.
Anusawari Sam Kasat
A royal monument in the heart of Chiang Mai’s old city, honoring Kings Mangrai, Ramkhamhaeng, and Ngam Mueang, the founding fathers of the Lanna Kingdom. The surrounding plaza is a local gathering place for reverence and community events.
Wat Phra Sing
The largest temple in Chiang Mai’s old city, founded in 1345. Its complex of over 60 structures houses the highly revered Phra Singh (Lion Buddha), while the Lai Kham chapel is celebrated for its exquisite Lanna-style murals.
Wat Chedi Luang
At the very heart of the old city and begun in the late 14th century, this temple once housed the Emerald Buddha. Its massive Lanna-style chedi originally rose nearly 98 metres; reduced to about 42 metres by earthquake and war, the ruined core remains Chiang Mai’s most striking historic landmark.
Departure & Return
- Day 1, recommended Morning flight, arrival Chiang Rai International Airport should be not later than 9:00 am on.
- Day 4, recommended departure flight from Chiang Mai International Airport after 03:00 pm for domestic flights
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Additional Notes
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents.
- Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
- In many hotels in Thailand, triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
- What do I need to bring?
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Thailand. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
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Please read the Cancellation Policy before booking.
The cancellation charges below refer to the non-transferable fee that is charged to the group member who has cancelled their tour:
More than 46 days before departure: No cancellation charge
Between 31 days and 45 days before departure: 15% of total tour cost
Between 16 days and 30 days before departure: 50% of total tour cost
15 days or less before departure: 100% of total tour cost
No-show at the airport on the day of arrival/departure: 100% of total tour cost
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
More than 46 days before departure: No cancellation charge
Between 31 days and 45 days before departure: 15% of total tour cost
Between 16 days and 30 days before departure: 50% of total tour cost
15 days or less before departure: 100% of total tour cost
No-show at the airport on the day of arrival/departure: 100% of total tour cost
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation:
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
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