| Duration: | 8 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Full Day Tours |
Long journey tour from Chiangmai by road along picturesque scenic routes pass the beautiful Northern mountain and valleys via the Hot spring at Maekachan District and Chiangrai to visit Yao and Ahka hilltribe villages, explore the villages which are very simple, unique costumes, their tradition and dialect the trip continue to “Mae Sai”, the Myanmese border and the Northern most point of Thailand. Enjoy shopping for the Myanmar items, and lunch at the local restaurant.
Then visit the world-famous “Golden Triangle,” the land where three countries (Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand) meet. See the panoramic view of the Meaklong River. Visit archeological remains at “Chiang Sean,” the first capital of Northern Thailand. Transfer back to Chiangmai.
Tour Itinerary:
7:00 hrs: A trip by road along the Doi Saket - Chaing Rai route, driving through undulating hills and valleys, emerald green woods, quaint small towns, and picturesque villages.
9:30 hrs: A break is made at a hot spring in Mae Kachan hot spring then proceed on to the town (and province) of Chiang Rai.
11:00 hrs: Visit and explore the Yao and Akha hill tribe villages and see their quaint, unique costumes. Each tribe has its own culture, customs, traditions, and dialect. After that, visit the ancient town of Chiang Saen, the very first kingdom in Thailand. Chiang Saen was the capital of the kingdom until the 13th century, when King Mengri, the founder of the Lanna Kingdom, moved the capital to Chiang Rai.
From the 16th century to 18 century. Burma controlled here, and the town was destroyed when Thailand regained North Thailand. The city is situated on the banks of the Mae Khong River and explores its archeological remains.
12:30 hrs: Lunch will be provided at the restaurant.
13:30 hrs: After Lunch, proceed to the world-renowned Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at the confluence of the mighty Mae Khong River. A superb view of the river and the surrounding three countries can be seen. Then drive further on to Mae Sai, a bustling border town with Myanmar and the northern-most point of Thailand. Shop around for some Myanmar goodies.
16:30 hrs: Drive back to Chiang Mai.
19:30 hrs: Arrive hotel in Chiang Mai City.
