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CMMD02 2 Day Chiang Mai Group Package Tour (option B) |
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TOUR OVERVIEWDoi Inthanon and Chiang Rai province are definitely the North of Thailand's most visited centers. See both on this 2 day package of tours from Chiang Mai. |
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TOUR DESCRIPTIONDay 1 - Doi Suthep Temple and Hmong village On pick up from your Chiang Mai hotel we will make our way to the base of Doi Pui Mountain where the road starts to wind its way up towards the temple. You will be dropped at the base of the temple then you will need to make your own way up to the temple under your own steam, most will take the famous naga staircase featuring 306 steps! well worth the effort if you are energetic enough. For those who feel they can not tackle the stairs then there is a lift option which will get you there for a small extra charge. The main feature of this temple is the large central golden chedi which sits in the middle of the main compound as well as it's elevated mountain top location. Walking around to the east side of the temple outside the main compound there is a platform which allows stunning views across the whole city and beyond. Following the temple we will continue further up the mountain to a Hmong village, although well visited by foreign tourists you will still get to see a glimpse of Hmong hill tribe life. Day 2 - Chiang Rai with Karen long Neck Be prepared for an early start as there will be a lot of ground to cover on this one day Chiang Rai tour from Chiang Mai! At 07:30am we will depart Chiang Mai and make our way north out of Chiang Mai to the province of Chiang Rai. Our first stop of the day will be at Mae Kha Jan hot springs this is a stop to break up the longish journey and here you can see the natural hot springs which surface in this area. Feel free to boil an egg in the hot spring water or dip your feet before we board the bus to continue the journey to the second stop of the day at Wat Rong Khun (White Temple). Wat Rong Khun was recently damaged by an earthquake but is still worth the stop and restoration work is well underway! We will then make the drive to Thailand's top north and the to the famous Golden Triangle here you will be able to stand at the view point over the Mekong River and see both Myanmar (Burma) and Laos while standing in Thailand. At the golden Triangle you can take the option of taking a long tail boat over to the Laos side where you will be able to visit a small tourist market. For those who do not take the boat ride option then they can visit a small museum detailing the opium poppy drug trade which once flourished in the golden triangle area. Following The Golden Triangle we will take a stop in Mae Sai which is the main border town between Myanmar, here you can visit the border market. On the return back to Chiang Mai we will stop to see the Karen Long Neck and Akha hill tribe. |
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ITINERARYDay 1 - Doi Suthep Temple and Hmong village • Pickup from your hotel in Chiang Mai. 1:00pm • Drive 45 minutes up the mountain. • Stop at viewpoint • Visit Doi Suthep Temple. • Visit Hmong hill tribe village • Return to your hotel in Chiang Mai 5:00pm Day 2- Chiang Rai with Karen long Neck • 07:30 Pickup from your Chiang Mai Hotel • Drive towards Chiang Rai • Visit Mae Kha Jan Hot Springs • Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) • Drive to Golden Triangle • Golden Triangle View point (Laos, Myanmar and Thailand). • Option - Boat trip on Mekong to Laos OR Opium Museum • Lunch • Visit Mae Sai border market • Visit Karen Long Neck • Visit Hill tribes • Transfer to your Chiang Mai hotel 21:00 |
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PRICES
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Chiang Mai Package:
Group Join In Tour |
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Adult (Thai Baht) |
1700 |
Child - under 123cm tall (Thai Baht) |
850 |
| Infant 0-24 months (no allocated seat) | free |
This tour includes:
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TOUR DETAILS & FACTS
Groups
This tour is conducted as a group tour to depart we need a minimum of 2 persons booked on the tour. On a group tour you will join a group of up to 14 persons.Transport
Group tours - transport will be a modern comfortable air-conditioned minibusTransfer
This tour includes transfer to and from your Chiang Mai hotel. Please be ready and waiting in the lobby of your hotel before the pick up time specified on your booking confirmation.
Please specify your hotel and its address on the booking form. If you do not have a hotel booked we can still process your booking but please inform us of your hotel at least 3 days prior to departure. Please note that this tour can pick up from city hotels only and can not pick up from resorts outside the city.
Accommodation
No accommodation is included in the above package tour. we will assume that you will make your own arrangements. If you require Blugecko to arrange your hotel please let us know and we can provide a full quote. Guides
This tour is conducted with an English speaking guide. The guides will be TAT licensed (Tourist Authority of Thailand) Insurance
A limited amount of accident insurance is provided to cover some medical bills in case of an injury but it is advised that you have your own comprehensive accident insurance.Dress Codes and what to wear
• The Northern Thailand climate is hot all year round. Wear light, cool clothes: Shorts (or long pants if you prefer), T shirt and a sun hat are ideal attire.
• On this tour you will be visiting Buddhist temples, respectful and neat dress is always appreciated at temples, please wear knee length shorts and a shirt which covers your shoulders
• Please be prepared for the occasional shower, luckily in Chiang Mai rainfall is mostly confined to short showers rather than prolonged rainfall. A lightweight easily packable raincoat is an ideal precaution
• No swim wear is required on this tour
Fitness
Exertion levels are light on this tour with a few short walks between attractions. There are steps and slopes Meals
Lunches are provided as follows:Day 1 - no meal
Day 2 - lunch
Tipping
There is no compulsory tipping. Tipping is at your own discretion and choice, but if you felt that you were served by the guide and driver well during your trip any extra income is gratefully received.