Lover Escape Northern Thailand - 7 Days   

Honeymoon with a difference. Explore the hinterland of Northern Thailand visiting famed locations, National Parks and Wats (Buddhist Temples). Why do you need sea and beaches when you have the exotic culture and mountains of Northern Thailand to keep you company! This area is well known for it’s exotic beauty and splendors incorporating jungles, opium farms (of the past), mountains and world famous elephant camps where visitors can see the elephants first hand demonstrating their working skills. Have a great time together discovering a hidden Thailand far from the beach and bring back memories that will stay fresh and invigorating for years to come.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 01 : Bangkok - Chiang Rai Arrival (None)

Take departure flight from Suvarnabhumi airport to Chiang Rai by TG, upon arrival transfer to check in for free at your leisure and stay overnight at Hotel in Chiang Rai.

Overnight at the The Legend Chiang Rai or similar.

Day 02 : Chiang Rai (B,L)

After breakfast, visit The Golden Triangle, A trip to Chiang Rai province would not be complete without seeing the notorious Golden Triangle first hand! This famed border location where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet on the Mekong River was once supposed to be the center of all the poppy cultivation in Thailand.

Continue to visit Hall of Opium, at the Golden Triangle Park houses several sections to be explored and various exhibitions to be contemplated. For example, the 5,600 square-meter Hall of Opium presents An Invitation to the Mysterious World of Opium from Darkness to Light, the history of opium as of 5,000 years ago from its natural properties to its uses. It traces opium's global journey through trade routes in the age of imperialism, culminating in the Opium Wars-an event that disgraced both winners and losers that led to the fall of the Manchu Dynasty. It also features Siamese wisdom in confronting the West and the eventual control of opium problems.

Lunch at local Restaurant.

After lunch, proceed to Mae Sai which is Thailand's northern-most district. Mae Sai borders on Myanmar's Tha Khi Lek marked by the Mae Sai River with a bridge spanning both sides. Foreign visitors are allowed to cross over to Tha Khi Lek market by presenting their passports and paying a fee at the Mae Sai immigration checkpoint.

Then proceed to Wat Phra That Doi Tung, Wat Phra That Doi Tung is situated on top of Doi Tung Mountain, the highest mountain in Chiang Rai Province with an elevation of approximately 2,000 meters, about 50 kilometers south of Mae Sai town which is near the Myanmar border. The temple can be reached via a 40-kilometer mountain road which meanders along the mountainside. The journey is worthwhile as the panoramic views into Laos and Myanmar at the peak are spectacular.

Overnight at the The Legend Chiang Rai or similar.

Day 03 : Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai (B,L)

After breakfast, start with a visit of Wat Rong Khun is also known as the White Temple. Whereas most temples visited by tourists have a history going back many centuries, this magnificent place of worship was built only recently.

Then continue to visit the Kok River at Thathon is one of the most scenic attractions in Chiang Rai. It runs from Thathon in northern Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai City and then flows on to meet the Mekong River at Chiang Khong. From Baan Thathon boats, rafts and treks leave daily venturing into the surrounding mountains where the jungle dips into the river's cool waters. A long-tailed boat can be hired to ferry visitors up and down the river. Stops can be made at Akha or Iko, Lisu and Karen hill tribe villages.

Lunch at local restaurant.

After lunch visit Tham Chiang Dao which is a charming cave located in Amphoe Chiang Dao. Climb a staircase with a zinc roof to reach the cave. The lovely cave greets visitors with various kinds of fish swimming in a stream in front of the cave. Then proceed to Chiang Mai for check in for free at your own leisure and stay overnight.

Overnight at the The Legend Chiang Rai or similar.

Day 04 : Chiang Mai (B,L)

After breakfast, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Truly, the place is the most important and famous Chiang Mai landmark. Built in 1383, this mountaintop temple has a chedi (pagoda) that houses holy Buddha relics. The gold-plated chedi lies in the middle of a square marble-tiled courtyard. The four corners of the chedi are adorned with parasols which represent royal regalia. The temples courtyard is lined by a cloister, which contains images and murals depicting Buddha’s life. There are also two viharn situated in the middle of the east and west sides of the cloister. It is the perfect place to get a bird’s eye view of the city. The temple can be reached via a steep Naga staircase comprised of 290 steps or railcars.

Then continue to visit San Khampang Hot springs are located 36 kilometers from town amid natural surroundings of trees and verdant hills.  The water has high sulphur content and possesses curative and restorative properties and segregated mineral water bathing rooms are available.

Lunch at local restaurant.

After lunch, proceed to visit Sam Khampang Handicraft industries, the village is famous for silk and a cotton weaving. The silk and cotton souvenirs produced in this village are high quality. Factories and souvenir shops selling woodcarving, silverware, earth ware, lacquer ware and cotton fabrics are located along the way from Chiang Mai to San Khampang. Located in San Khampang is Bo Sang a village that produces handmade umbrellas. In addition to umbrellas, visitors will also be able to find various woodcarving and Thai silk products here.

Overnight at the Veranda Chiangmai - The High Resort Chiangmai or similar.

Day 05 : Chiang Mai (B,L,D)

After breakfast, Visit the most perfect Mae Tang Elephant Camp 1 hour to the northwest of the city which is located near by the waterfall where the demonstration of how trained elephants are used as working in the teak forests. The show includes elephant bathing, working, playing football, painting and responding to the command. Enjoy the lovely elephant demonstration and art skills.

Lunch at Mae Tang Elephant Camp

After lunch, Enjoy the Bamboo rafting along Mae tang River, enjoy the beautiful scenery and feel the calmness of the river flow down the river.

After wards, visit the Orchid farm to see a large collection of orchids more than 50 different kinds of the colorful year-round orchids and also see and learn about the life circle of butterflies at Butterfly Farm nearby.
Evening proceed to visit Khantoke Dinner Dine on authentic Northern Thai food, sample local delicacies and enjoy the atmosphere of out Lanna Khontoke. You'll be entertained by a cultural show celebrating the dancing style from every part of the country, including a Candle dance, Faun Tee, Sword dance, Hill tribe dance, Drum dance, Seung kapo, Traditional ramwong, and khon (elegant, stylized Thai drama).

Overnight at the Veranda Chiangmai - The High Resort Chiangmai or similar.

Day 06 : Chiang Mai (B,L)

After breakfast, Depart to visit Doi Inthanon National Park, This national park which covers an area of 1,005 square kilometers is located on Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest mountain which is 2,565 meters above sea level. Located between Mae Chaem and Chom Thong, the park is comprised of the largest tract of upper mountain forest which ranges across Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and ends in Northern Thailand. The mountain ranges gave birth to the main tributaries of the Ping River and formed the beautiful waterfalls, namely Siriphum and Wachirathan. The moist and dense evergreen forest is abundant with lichens and wild orchids. The park is also a paradise for bird lovers.
Lunch will be served en route

Overnight at the Veranda Chiangmai - The High Resort Chiangmai or similar.

Day 07 : Chiang Mai Departure - Bangkok (B)

Free at your own leisure before check out time at 12.00pm for transfer to Chiang Mai airport to take departure flight to Bangkok.

Itinerary Remarks: Due to the nature of the tour, the weather, road condition, local circumstance, prevailing safety factors, the route & itinerary may vary to those published but the content of the tour will remain similar. The final decision of the actual itinerary will be made by the tour operator's staff on the day of the tour.

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Services Included:

• Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
• Domestic Flight Tickets in Thailand by TG
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
• All admission & entrance fee of place of visits
• English Speaking Guide

Services Excluded:

• Personal expenses such as telephone bill, souvenirs and laundry
• International Flight Tickets
• Tips for guide, driver and porter
• Soft Drink for Meals

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