Itinerary in brief

Day 1   : ARRIVAL - CHIANG MAI
Day 2   : CHIANG MAI
Day 3   : CHIANG MAI - CHIANG DAO - CHIANG MAI
Day 4   : CHIANGMAI- DEPARTURE

With an abundance of cultural treasures, great natural beauty and some of the kindest people , Chiang Mai offers the traveler an unsurpassed richness and diversity. Our exciting trip introduces us to major places of interest in  Chiang Mai and Chiang Dao which is famous for a variety of Elephant camps

Detail Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL - CHIANG MAI
On arrival at Chiang Mai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. In spite of Chiang Mai being the second largest city in Thailand and the modern capital of the north, the friendliness of the people, the vibrant night bazaar, the interesting old town and the international feel never seems to fail to captivate travellers. No activities planned for this afternoon , however our guide is on hand to advise some available options. O/N in Chiang Mai.

DAY 2: CHIANG MAI
Today we spend a full day seeing some major sights of Chiang Mai. After a short drive we embark on a walk to the famous Doi Suthep Mountain, leading us to the magnificent temple of Wat Prathat near the summit. At an elevation of over 1,000 m , the temple grounds affords a panoramic view over the surrounding countryside. We follow this with a visit to the old and new parts of the town featuring the great diversity. The "Rose of the North", Chiang Mai has been always noted for exquisite handicrafts whose the combination with the traditional wares of the hill tribe people offers fantastic shopping opportunities. Heading out of town we drive to the neighbouring villages of Sankampaeng and Borsarng to see the various cottages industries including silk weaving, wood carving, silver ware and umbrellas making,… As a highlight of this evening we visit the vibrant night market, which is full of local treasures. O/N in Chiang Mai. (B)

DAY 3: CHIANG MAI - CHIANG DAO - CHIANG MAI
Upon leaving the town we set off on an hour and half drive to the northern hill region around Chiang Dao, which is home to a wide array of hill tribe groups. The roads conditions are very poor; however the breathtaking mountain scenery make for an interesting journey. Along the way we stop at an elephant camp to see these huge animals handling timber before we enjoy an exciting elephant ride through the forest to the hill tribe villages. We get well off the beaten track as we walk around the area, visiting the Red Lahu, Lisu, Karen and Akha people. These ethnic minorities still retain their age old cultural traditions, and are recognisably distinct from each other by their dress. O/N in Chiang Mai. (B,L)

DAY 4: CHIANGMAI - DEPARTURE
There is a free time for your own exploration of the town and strolling through some shopping areas. The trip ends after transfer to airport for departure. (B)

HOTELS USED ON THIS TRIPP
CITY/ AREA	Standard Class	First Class	Superior  Class
Chiang Mai	Porn Ping Tower hotel or similar one	Surwongse  hotel or similar one	Royal Princess hotel or similar one
HOTEL NOTES	The deluxe class tour based on higher hotel category will be arranged upon request.