This fantastic road trip starts and ends in Chiang Mai and you will sleep in a different location each night.
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
City tour of Chiang Mai old town
Visit the most famous temples of Chiang Mai, Wat Suan Dok and Wat Chedi Luang
Afternoon excursion to the temple on the mountain, Wat Doi Suthep
Traditional Khantoke dinner with Thai dance
Wat Chedi Luang
Wat Doi Suthep
Traditional Thai Dance
Day 2 ( B/L/D)
Mai Rim 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
Scenic riverside lunch
Bamboo rafting
Dinner at your hotel
Elephant trekking
Mae Taeng River
Bamboo rafting
Day 3 ( B/L/-)
Pai Hotel
Breakfast at your hotel
Travel to the picture-perfect town of Pai, nestling in a stunning mountain valley
Pai is a lovely little community of markets, live music and guesthouses on the river
Bathe in the Hot Springs and enjoy an hour-long northern Thai massage
Enjoy the breath-taking sunset views over Pai Canyon
Dine out at one of Pai’s unique Thai/Jewish restaurants
You will end your day at one of Pai’s famous live music venues
Pai waterfront
Pai Canyon
Hot Springs
Day 4 ( B/L/-)
Mae Hong Son Hotel
After last night’s festivities, you depart a little later for the short journey to Mae Hong Son
The town of Mae Hong Son is home to two of the most spectacular temples in northern Thailand, o Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu with its awesome hilltop views o and the beautiful Wat Jong Kham on the edge of the lake in town
Visit the exciting Night Market on the edge of Mae Hong Son Lake and enjoy a delicious Thai dinner in the company of locals
After dinner, take a romantic stroll around the lake with its illuminated temple reflections
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
Wat Jong Kham
Night market at Mae Hong Son
Day 5 ( B/L/D)
Doi Inthanon Bamboo Bungalow
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 lush 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
Overnight is in bamboo bungalows as guests of a Karen hill tribe
King’s and Queen’s Chedis, Doi Inthanon
Hill tribe village
Jungle walk
Day 6 ( B/L/-)
Breakfast on the mountain
Depart for Chiang Mai with lunch en route
If time permits, then you may wish to do one of the following in Chiang Mai...
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
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, except for the Doi Inthanon bungalows, which do not have air con.
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.
