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Duration: 7 days
Place: Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai
Meals: 6 Breakfast, 0 Lunch, 0 Dinner
Highlights
1 week in Northern Thailand - between mountain trails and jungle peace, this tour offers intimate glimpses of ethnic traditions and timeless Thai beauty.
- Chiang Rai, visit the Golden Triangle and meet the Padong Karen tribes, famous for the unique tradition of "giraffe women"
- Chiang Mai, immerse yourself in the "Rose of the North," a city adorned with 300 temples, preserving the rich heritage of the Thai Lanna culture
- Doi Suthep Hill, a sacred sanctuary revered by Buddhist pilgrims, offers breathtaking panoramic views over Chiang Mai.
Itinerary
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Your adventure in Thailand has started.
- You will be welcomed at the airport then transferred to your arranged hotel for relaxation.
- Free time for personal activities.
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Chiang Rai – Doi Mae Salong – Mae Sai – Chiang Saen
Morning departure to Doi Mae Salong, exploring tea plantations and visiting Akha and Lisu ethnic villages (Loyo and Ban Haygo).
Stop at Mae Sai, the northernmost point of Thailand, for shopping at the local market near the Thai – Myanmar border.
Continue to the Golden Triangle for panoramic views of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos at their meeting point.
Visit the Opium Museum to learn about the region's opium history.
Explore Chiang Saen, with its ancient ruins, temples, stupas, walls, and moats.
Transfer to the hotel in Chiang Saen.
Overnight at a hotel.
Meal: Breakfast -
Chiang Saen – Thaton – CHIANG MAI
Depart for Chiang Mai, the northern capital.
Stop at Thaton on the way.
Stop at the village of Patai to meet the Padong Karen tribe,
Visit a traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy,
Heading to Chiang Mai, known as the "Rose of the North",
Stop for a walk through the maze of underground galleries at Chiang Dao.
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Chiang Mai – City Tour – Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Begin your day with a visit to the old city of Chiang Mai, stopping at the ancient city walls, moat, and one of the old city gates.
Explore the most beautiful temples, including Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang.
Enjoy a cyclo – rickshaw ride along small streets lined with traditional houses, leading to the Warorot Market, the main local market.
Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep,
Continue with a visit to artisan villages,
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Chiang Mai – Mang Wang Elephant Camp – Bamboo Rafting
Trekking Day in the Mae Wang Region:
- Visit the Karen Hill Tribe to discover the culture and traditions of this mountain ethnic group.
- Trekking through the forest to explore the lush nature of the Mae Wang area.
- Mae Wang Elephant Camp, experience feeding and bathing an elephant in a respectful environment.
- Bamboo Rafting on the Mae Wang River, enjoy a peaceful ride down the river, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Free time until heading to the airport in Chiang Mai for your international departure flight.Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
The travel cost varies depending on the season, type of accommodation, and number of travelers
Included
- All accommodation in suggested hotels
- All flights mentioned in program
- All meals as mentioned in the program
- All transfers by private car and a professional driver
- All other transportation used for travel: sampan, small boat, etc...
- A professional English – speaking guide at each stage the entire time (except during free time)
- All tours as per the designed program
- All entry fees for places you visit
- All the entertainment and shows mentioned in the program
- All program activities (bike, kayak, or others...)
Excluded
- International flights to and from your home country
- Beverages, personal expenses and other services not clearly mentioned
- Tipping guides and drivers, which are of course not mandatory, but always appreciated, are subject to your discretion
- Travel insurance of any kind that you subscribe to personally
- Any free time services: including car and driver, tour guide, lunch and dinner
BOOKING POLICY
Our Booking Policy – Travel with Ease and Elegance
Because you are at the heart of everything we do at HANOI VOYAGES, we have designed a booking process that is both refined and reassuring — just like your journey with us.
With just a 20% deposit, your dream journey is already within reach!
And the remaining balance? Settle it effortlessly upon your arrival — in the comfort of our welcoming office. Choose the payment method that suits you best: international bank transfer, credit card, or cash.
No stress, no rush — only the promise of a seamless beginning to your elegant escape.
So, when everything is this simple and secure, why wait? Let the journey begin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hanoi Voyages offers a complete and varied range of accommodation options, where comfort, charm and warmth of welcome are always at the forefront. These hotels range from 3 stars to 5 stars depending on your budget.
Of course, Hanoi Voyages offers tailor-made and custom tours, so all changes are possible before departure, even after confirmation.
In case of cancellation, please contact us so that we can offer you a suitable solution.
We prioritize having a local guide specialized by region: one for the north, one for the central area, and one for the south. However, we balance the itinerary to minimize the tour guide's presence so you can save costs and enjoy other services.
It’s best to make your reservation as early as possible to find attractive prices and availability of services.
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