Arrival at Chiang Rai Airport, you will be welcomed by local guide then transfer to hotel.

In the evening visit the local night bazaar or night market.

Overnight in Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai Airport – Chiang Rai City 12.3 km: 17 min

Pick up in Chiang Rai and head towards Chiang Mai, stop en-route visit to Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple. Continue to Sop Ruak (Golden Triangle), to see the point of the Golden Triangle where the Mekong River converges Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Visit the Hall of Opium (close on Monday), an impressive and informative museum that documents the history of the area and details its links to the opium trade. Lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, continue to Chiang Mai.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

Chiang Rai City, Wat Rong Khun – Golden Triangle (82 km): 1.17 min

Golden Triangle - Doi Mae Salong (75.6 km): 1.30 min

Doi Mae Salong – Chiang Mai City (224 km): 3.30 min

After early breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up and transfer approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas, until reaching the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Walk through and learn about the elephants, change into traditional Karen clothing and make medicine for the elephants. Then it’s time to meet them, feed and give medicine, interact, and play with them in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Also, enjoy mud spa with them and walk with them to a river to bathe them. Have a traditional meal for lunch before saying goodbye to the elephants and drive back to Chiang Mai.

In the afternoon, explore the old and modern city of Chiang Mai, including its old crumbling city walls, gates, moat, eclectic markets, residential areas, majestic foreign consulates, government buildings and Thapae Road, one of Chiang Mai’s main streets. Continue with a drive up to Doi Suthep mountain for a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Built in 1384 AD, this is the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand. Inside the temple, you will see one of the most sacred stupas in all of Thailand. A fantastic panoramic view over the city can be seen from here. Breathe deeply and enjoy the serenity of ancient Wat Jed Yod with its seven spires stupa and Wat Suan Dok where the ashes of Chiang Mai’s royal family are interred.

OPTIONAL: Chiang Mai Night Discovery

Chiang Mai really comes alive at night, and this tour allows guests to experience the social and spiritual sides of this charming city after dark.

The evening starts at a local temple where the monks gather for their nightly prayer chants. Guests can take part in this deeply sacred ritual by lighting incense and candles, to ensure an unforgettable and otherworldly experience.

Dinner is then served at the stunning Rachamankha, inspired by the courtyard architecture of ancient Chinese dwellings, and serving an exquisite selection of Lanna, Burmese and Shan cuisine, before guests are transported to the colorful Waroros Market. This bustling night market is the hub of local life in Chiang Mai, with fresh food and flower stalls offering an intoxicating mix of sights, sounds and smells.

Here, guests will be able to sample some local Thai delicacies, providing a sweet end to an enchanting evening. (D)

Time        : 17.00 – 21.00

 Overnight in Chiang Mai

Your guide and private car will pick you up at your hotel for the transfer back to Chiang Mai Airport.

OPTIONAL:  Chiang Mai Thai Orchid Cooking

Welcome to the world of Thai cuisine! The delicate blend of exotic herbs, spices, and fresh ingredients makes Thai foods stand out as one of the world’s most colourful and flavorful cuisines, striking a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, sour, and savory tastes.

We invite you to join expertly presented cooking lessons at Chiang Mai Orchid Cookery School. You will start the day with a visit to the local market to learn about fresh local Thai ingredients with your professional instructor. Various dishes will be prepared and today’s lunch will be composed of your own realizations. This all day, in-depth cooking class will have you cook like a pro long after your journey to Thailand is over. (L)

Time          :    09.00 – 16.00

Departure:      Daily except Sundays

Note          :     Cooking is a join-in activity. Private transfer, no guide. Maximum 12 persons.    

Chiang Mai Hotel – Chiang Mai Airport (13.2 km): 15 min