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Chiang Mai & the Golden Triangle
5 days, Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai
Itinerary
Day 1Chiang Mai
Arrive in Chiang Mai and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a Khantoke dinner and show in the evening.
If you arrive early, you will have time to relax and explore Chiang Mai. In the evening, enjoy dinner northern Khantok style, a must do when you reach northern Thailand. Khantok in the northern dialect means a wooden tray used for carrying dishes, round in shape and made of teak wood.
Arrive in Chiang Mai airport by mid afternoon (before 4pm).
Arrival Transfer
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Meet and Greet Hotel Welcome Meeting
On Day 1 of the tour, a G Adventures representative will meet you at the hotel to go over the details of the tour, providing a schedule, documentation/vouchers, and pick-up times for all included activities. The representative can also answer any questions about the tour or the general area.
Khantoke Dinner and Show
Enjoy dinner northern Khantok style, with local entertainment. The main dishes on the Khantok usually include sticky rice, Hang-le curry (Burmese-styled curry), and some chilli pasted with crispy pork.
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DinnerDay 2Chiang Mai
Visit Chiang Mai's most famous temple, Wat Doi Suthep. Enjoy plenty of free time for optional activities, like a Thai cooking class, visiting local artisan workshops, or treating yourself to a famous Thai massage.
Many visitors come here to attend cooking courses, massage classes, or yoga lessons. It is also a mecca of handicraft production, with a long history of silverwork, woodcarving, pottery-making, and weaving. The fun doesn't end when the sun goes down, as the night bazaar opens. The bazaar is a series of covered markets, shops, and stalls that offer the best selection of handicrafts in Thailand.
Local Van
Climb aboard, take your seat, and enjoy the ride.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Temple Visit
Admire the gilded umbrellas and pagodas with gold filigree and the intricate wooden carvings of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most famous temple in Chiang Mai. Located on a mountain, this Buddhist temple offers impressive views of the city below.
Free Time
Try some of the optional activities on offer.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Cooking Class
Pick out the best ingredients at a local market and learn how to make delicious Thai dishes.
Chiang Mai City Tour
Enjoy a tour of spectacular Chiang Mai, a delightful city surrounded by rolling hills and filled with impressive architecture. Explore the great cafes, shops and accommodations of the old city; an important Buddhist centre since the 14th century, it is home to more than 300 temples. Many visitors come here to attend meditation retreats, massage classes or yoga lessons.
Street Food Walk at Chiang Mai Night Market
Pick up a a souvenir at this shopper's paradise. Wander through the market to find music, food, and local artists selling handmade crafts.
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BreakfastDay 3Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai
Travel to Mae Kampong village and experience the local way of life. Stop at a local market en route and stroll along the colourful stalls offering a wide range of exotic products. Continue through the mountains to Chiang Rai and stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
You will be picked up from your hotel and travel through the Thai countryside to Chiang Rai.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Mae Kampong Village Visit
Mae Kampong village lies 1300m above sea level and has a relatively cool climate all year long. Upon arrival, meet some of the villagers before starting a walk through the community forest to a waterfall. Return to the village and enjoy a fresh, local coffee.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 4Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai
Head north to the border town of Mae Sai and the famous Golden Triangle. Stand on the threshold of three countries at the spot where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Burma meet. Opt to visit the Opium Museum.
Along the way we stop make stops at a colourful market, Fish Cave, and Monkey Cave. We also visit another local hilltribe before heading back to Chiang Mai.
Golden Triangle Visit
Drive to the Golden Triangle - Mae Sai, the northernmost town in Thailand, which sits on the Burmese border. This spot is where Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos meet. Mountains form a natural border between Thailand and Myanmar, while the mighty Mekong River divides Thailand from Laos. This region has long been associated with the opium trade, although poppy fields have now given way to vegetable plots.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Opium Museum Visit
Located in the Golden Triangle, once known for its opium trade, the Hall of Opium Museum tells the 5,000-year history of the substance. Learn about the drug’s first uses and how it spread across the world through interesting and educational exhibits.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 5Chiang Mai
Depart at any time. Departure transfer included.
Hotel check-out is 12:00pm.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.