This is a six day tour of Chiang Mai and the surrounding regions, with all excursions departing from and returning to your Chiang Mai hotel.
Day 1 ( -/L/D)
Chiang Mai Hotel
Arrive early morning at Chiang Mai airport/train station
You will be met by your own guide and your driver
Transfer to Chiang Mai hotel
Visit the most famous temples of Chiang Mai, Wat Suan Dok and Wat Chedi Luang
City tour of Chiang Mai old town
Traditional Khantoke dinner with Thai dance
Wat Suan Dok
Wat Chedi Luang
Traditional Thai Dance
Day 2 ( B/L/D)
Chiang Mai Hotel
Breakfast at your hotel
Spend the morning in Warorot Market; a vast area of stalls frequented by the local populace
Visit the flower market which is located by the riverside and we will buy you fresh flowers and fruit for your room
The market is a paradise for lovers of Thai food and this is where we have lunch
Afternoon excursion to the temple on the mountain, Wat Doi Suthep
See the message trees and underground tunnels of Wat Umong
Return to Chiang Mai for dinner
Fresh fruit at the market
Wat Doi Suthep
Wat Umong
Day 3 ( B/L/D)
Chiang Mai Hotel
Breakfast at your hotel before early morning departure
Early arrival at Mae Taman Elephant Camp to bathe the elephants (swimwear required)
Elephant show
Ox carting from hill tribe village
Elephant ride through jungle
Bamboo rafting
Return journey to include tour of scenic countryside and lunch
Visit the exciting Night Market in Chiang Mai and enjoy a delicious Thai dinner among the bustle and vibrancy of this colorful, Asian bazaar
Elephant trekking
Mae Taeng River
Bamboo rafting
Day 4 ( B/L/-)
Chiang Mai Hotel
Breakfast at your hotel
Early departure to a local market where you will buy fresh produce for today’s Cookery School
You will learn how to cook five delicious dishes and will eat these with other cookery students
Relax with a traditional, full hour’s Thai massage
Dinner under the stars in Chiang Mai city
Thai Cookery School
Pad Thai
Traditional Thai massage
Day 5 ( B/L/-)
Chiang Mai Hotel
Breakfast at your hotel and then depart for a full-day’s excursion to Doi Inthanon National Park
Visit the stunning waterfalls of Wachiratharn and Siritharn
Take in the stunning views across the park from the King and Queen’s chedis
Enjoy a hillside Thai lunch
Travel to the top of Thailand’s highest peak, Doi Inthanon, home of endemic plant and animal species such as the green-tailed sunbird
Walk the short Angkha summit trail, amongst the luch jungle vegetation
Those who wish to, may also take in a more strenuous 2-3 hour hike through rainforest and hill tribes
Visit a Karen hill tribe village and a Hmong hill tribe market
Return to your hotel for dinner
King’s and Queen’s Chedis, Doi Inthanon
Hill tribe village
Jungle walk
Day 6 ( B/L/-)
Chiang Mai Hotel
Breakfast at your hotel
Your choice of itinerary dependant upon the time of your departure from Chiang Mai. You may wish to...
o Be amazed and amused at Chiang Mai’s 3D illusion museum, Art in Paradise
o Watch artists at work in the local craft markets
o Visit more of the temples and ruins of Chiang Mai
Lunch in your hotel, or in Chiang Mai city prior to departure
Transfer to Chiang Mai airport or train station
Umbrella painting at craft village
Wood carving at craft village
The moat at Chiang Mai
Arrangements:
Services included in the price:
Tour Guide: 1 car with driver and 1 English speaking guide will be provided throughout.
Accommodation: All rooms have air conditioning and private facilities.
Meals: As specified in the program. (5 x Breakfast, 6 x Lunch, 5 x Dinner)
Transport: Tours and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle.
Misc: All activities as specified in the itinerary, including admission fees, with instruction where necessary.
