| Duration: | 8 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Full Day Tours |
Visit Doi Inthanon National Park, the highest mountain of Thailand (8,500 feet above sea level). Beautiful Maeklang Waterfall and Vachiratharn Waterfall, then visit the great pagodas which were built for the highness, Majesties, King and Queen. The trip can also visit the Meo hilltribe village, which is located near the Royal Project and the poor Karen hilltribe villages.
Tour Itinerary :
8:30 hrs: Lying south of Chiang Mai, the granite mass of Doi Inthanon, at 8,500 feet above sea level, is the highest mountain in the country. Doi Inthanon is the tail of the Himalaya mountain range. Designated as a national park, the moist natural environment is a paradise for birds as it has almost 400 species, animals, flowers, and fauna.
10:30 hrs: After a final steep climb, the summit is surprisingly flat, though misty, cool, and breezy. Walk shortly to see a small Stupa that contains the remains of Chao Inthawichayanon, the last independent ruler of Chiangmai, who died in 1897 after the Lanna Kingdom was combined to be a part of Siam. Enjoy exploring around Ang-Kha Nature Trail at the highest peak, viewing beautiful Fern & Moss as well as White & Red Rhododendrons (Bloom only during Jan-Feb).
11.30 hrs..: Visit the Twin Pagodas built by the Thai Air Force in honor of their Majesties, King and Queen, for their 60th Birthday Anniversaries. A visitors center nearby contains tourist information both in Thai and English.
12.30 hrs..: Stop on the way down to shop at Hmong Tribal Market, where they trade various kinds of vegetables, temperature fruits and flowers from their farm.
13.00 hrs: Lunch will be provided at the restaurant
14:00 hrs: Drive through Baan Khun Klaang, the biggest Hmong community of Doi Inthanon, heading to the Royals Project initiated by His Majesty the King to stop the hill tribes from growing Opium. Enjoy searching around, taking some pictures of beautiful flower plantations and the organic farmland inside the Project.
14.45 hrs. Further down to the Karen hill tribe village at Baan Sop Had.
15.30 hrs. Last stop at Wachiratarn Waterfall. Relax with the fresh and clear fall to freshen up after a long day of touring.
16:30 hrs: Transfer back to Chiang Mai.
18.00 hrs. Return to the hotel.
**Usually, the temperature at the mountain top is cool all year round or even cold during the Winter season, so a long-sleeved shirt or jacket is good to be brought along during the trip.**
