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Arrive Chiang Mai airport. Drive to
Chiang Rai via Wiang Pa Pao with an en route stop at
a Karen village and the Hot Springs. Lunch at a local
restaurant in Chiang Rai. Continue to Chiang Saen, the
former capital of the first Thai Lanna Kingdom, situated
on the Mekong River on the border between Thailand and
Laos. Visit Wat Phra Dhat Jom Kitti by climbing 383
steps to the top of the hill. Continue by long-tailed
speedboat on the Mekong River towards the Golden Triangle,
where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge.
Dinner and overnight at hotel. (-/L/D)
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2 Wednesday : Chiang Sean - Doi Mae Salong - Mae Sai -
Chiang Rai |
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After Breakfast, depart from Chiang
Saen to Mae Sai, the northern-most point of Thailand
on the Thai - Burmese border. In the border town of
Mae Sai visit a Jade Cutting Factory and the colorful
market, where handicrafts and souvenirs are on sale.
The next stop will be made at the Fish and Monkey Cave.
Proceed to Doi Mae Salong, passing through mountain
scenery. The view from the top takes in a large part
of Thailand, Burma and the Mekong Valley, which makes
this trip very worthwhile. Lunch at Doi Mae Salong Villa.
Continue to visit Akha, Yao and Lisu Tribes before returning
to your hotel in Chiang Rai. Dinner and overnight at
Hotel. (B/L/D)
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3 Thursday : Chiang Rai - Thatorn - Hmong Hilltribe Lodge |
After Breakfast, transfer to the
boat pier. Board simple long-tailed motorboats for
a three-hour journey on the Kok River, passing tiny
hill tribe villages, bamboo huts and jungle scenery.
Further upriver, visit to a Lahu hill tribe village.
The last stop before arriving at Thatorn is made at
the village of Ban Pha Tai. Lunch at Maekok River
Village Resort. Proceed by bus to Mae Rim via Fang
and Chiang Dao. Continue by pick-up truck to the Hmong
Hilltribe Lodge. BBQ dinner followed by a presentation
of Meo dances and songs. Overnight at LODGE. (B/L/D)
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4 Friday : Hmong Hilltribe Lodge - Chiang Mai |
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After Breakfast, visit the elephant camp in Mae Saa
and watch the elephants at work. Their strength and
clever teamwork will amaze you. Optional: A one-hour
elephant ride into the jungle surroundings. Continue
to visit an Orchid Farm. After lunch at a local restaurant,
you will visit various Handicraft Villages, where you
can watch the artisans at work: See, how lacquer-ware
is made, the spinning and weaving of Thai Silk and how
paper umbrellas are painted. You will also visit a well
known Thai wood carving factory with possibility to
buy Burmese antiques and the reputable Gems Gallery.
In the evening enjoy a typical Kantoke dinner with
a presentation of traditional dances from Northern Thailand.
Overnight at Hotel. (B/L/D)
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5 Saturday : Chiang Mai |
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After Breakfast, visit the most interesting places
in Chiang Mai such as Wat Phra Singh with its famous
Buddha image, the Hill tribe museum and Wat Doi Suthep,
tucked away in the mountains at 1,056 meters above sea
level. The temple is reached by climbing 290 steps,
which are flanked by a NAGA balustrade on both sides.
After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Chiang
Mai Airport. (B/L/-)
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Tour
Price (Valid November 01, 2006 to October 31, 2007) |
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| Travel
Style |
Twin
Sharing* |
Single
Supplement |
| (Departs every Tuesday & Sunday) BKKGTT / BKKGTS + |
| Superior |
USD 748 per person |
USD 145 |
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| Travel
Style |
Twin
Sharing* |
Single
Supplement |
| Private Tour (Depart any day) BKKGT5 ++ |
| Superior |
USD 1155 per person |
USD 149 |
*Rates Applicable With A Mininum Of 2 Passengers.
Prices are valid from November 01, 2006 to October 31, 2007.
+ (Departs every Tuesday) BKKGTT
++ (Departs any day) BKKGT5
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