You will be at leisure until it is time to leave for Chiang Rai Airport for your flight.aThis tour highlights the best secrets in two of the most visited cities in the wonderful land of smiles, the amazing Big Mango "Bangkok" and the rose of the north "Chiang Mai". Start your memorable journey with a comprehensive tour in the hustle and bustle that is capital city. Bangkok's oldest temple Wat Pho and the glittering Grand Palace, where the revered Emerald Buddha resides will certainly not be missed. You will also experience the Bangkok not many know of as you cruise along the Chao Phraya River and its many networks of canals.
Continue the stylish Thailand tour in the North. A luxurious dinner at an atmospheric restaurant awaits, with an opportunity for you to let a kom loy (floating ballon) take flight into the night sky. Continue with a journey through the North's soothing outdoor environment as you cruise the Mae Ping River. Then, explore Chiang Mai via trishaw and visit the old city and its temples. Included is an evening time spent at the region' most revered temple at Wat Doi Suthep, where you will receive a private blessing.
Enjoy a helicopter ride and savor the exhilarating journey to the Golden Triangle. You will camp out in the wild in style via a posh tented accommodation. Spend time exploring the pristine environment and learning about the mighty elephant from a trained mahout. A spa session and scenic dinners are also included in your Golden Triangle stay.
Duration: 7 days/6 nights
Tour Code: MTLT05
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle
Day 1 - Bangkok Arrival
Place Transport: Airplane->Car
Meals: DinnerOn arrival in Bangkok, our tour guide will welcome you at the airport and take you to your hotel by a limousine. You will have some time to relax and enjoy your elegant guest room at the world's leading Bangkok riverside hotel, the Oriental.
In the evening, start your orientation in a city of angel with a dinner cruise on Manohra, a magnificent rice barge that has been converted into one of Bangkok's finest dining venues. Enjoy a sumptuous five-course dinner while cruising along the Chao Phraya River.
Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.Day 2 - Bangkok: City tour
Place Transport: Car->Boat
Meals: Breakfast - LunchOur guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Wat Po in time to experience the monks early morning chanting ritual (chanting starts at 9am). One of the oldest temples in Bangkok, Wat Po is home of the famous 45 metre reclining Buddha as well as being the original school of traditional Thai massage. Continue to The Grand Palace, the most important and impressive royal palace in Thailand. Your guide will show you the palaces used for different occasions – the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and of course the mysterious Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. Appropriate dress is required (or can be rented on site).
Lunch at Supatra River House Restaurant.
Afternoon, board a private long tail boat taking guests onto the peaceful Klong Bang Luang. Pass by shop houses, local temples and vendors on this waterway which was once a major trading route and lined with impressive homes of aristocrats. The guide will point out local landmarks and cultural idiosyncrasies of the area. After observing this lively area the boat stops at Baan Silapin, a 100 year old renovated house now home to an art gallery. Here stop for up to two hours to enjoy the gallery, take part in an art workshop or explore the local community, before experiencing a unique puppet show performed by puppeteers trained under the Joe Louis School of puppetry. Enroute back to the city stop to visit the Temple of Dawn – Wat Arun, arriving back early afternoon.Day 3 - Bangkok - Chiang Mai
Place Transport: Airplane->Car
Meals: Breakfast - LunchBangkok - Chiang Mai (B,D)
After breakfast, our guide will transfer you to Bangkok Airport for flight to the north of Thailand.
Upon arrival, meet up with our guide at the Airport and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the beautiful ambience of your hotel and optional activities such as spa are available.
On this Chiang Mai Night Discovery tour you will see exactly why Thailand's second city is a place that comes to life by night. Our evening tour commences at Wat Ket temple where we will join monks in their evening chanting of prayer, a magical, moving and incredibly atmospheric experience. From here it’s time to indulge in some sumptuous Thai cuisine when we move onto an old Teak House, Pillars 137. After dinner you will have the opportunity to light a paper lantern and release it into the jet black night’s sky and enjoy the superb visual spectacle this creates. Continue onto the bustling Waroros Night Market, a must have experience for all visitors to Chiang Mai. The market is the hub of local life and bursting with fresh flowers and local street food stalls, and the perfect way to cap of your evening. Your guide will explore the market with you and sample some local Thai sweets to finish off your wonderful evening of discovery in Chiang Mai.
Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi.Day 4 - Chiang Mai
Place Transport: Car->Boat
Meals: Breakfast - LunchTravel to a local farmhouse in Mae Rim, on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, where you will take a leisurely stroll around the grounds. Then board a long-tail boat and enjoy a 30 minute cruise on the rural Mae Ping River. Along the river banks you will see traditional wooden houses and luxury modern residences. Arrive at the boat landing and take a trishaw ride along Tapae road, past the city walls and along Rajdamnern Road to Wat Phra Singh, in the middle of the old city.
In the late afternoon, explore ancient Chiang Mai, including its old city walls, gates, moat and markets. After visiting Wat Suan Dok, where the ashes of Chiang Mai’s royal family are interred, and the historic Jed Yot temple, you continue to Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the temple on the mountain, and the most sacred in North Thailand. Your experienced guide will explain the story of the temple, the white elephant and lead you around its impressive chedi and show its beautiful murals. In the late afternoon, the tourist masses have already left the temple grounds and dusk will give a very special atmosphere. After your private blessing ceremony, witness the magical evening chanting of the monks. The tour ends with the spectacularly romantic evening view over Chiang Mai with its millions of glittering lights.
Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi.Day 5 - Chiang Mai - Golden Triangle
Place Transport: Car->Airplane
Meals: Breakfast - DinnerBreakfast and depart to the base in Chiang Mai. Take the private transfer flight by helicopter to Golden Triangle; the view over the mountains of Northern Thailand is spectacular.
Upon arrival at Chiang Rai airport, local representative will assist to transfer to your Luxury Camp in Golden
Afternoon tea, then head out to explore the camp or watch wildlife with a tented camp naturalist.
In the evening enjoy ‘Sundowners’, in true camp tradition, all activities recess to savor the magnificent sunset of another day in the Golden Triangle. Wherever the adventure – elephant trekking, river excursion or at the Camp – the next 30 minutes are spent with a casual drink and relaxation while watching the sky turn golden. Beverages of choice are served, accompanied by local and western snack items.
Dinner served at Nong Yao Restaurant, an open-air thatched-roof pavilion by the riverbank, with rustic hardwood floors, Nong Yao Restaurant offers Thai, Laotian, Burmese and western cuisine. In keeping with the Camp's atmosphere, guests have the option to dine together at a long family-style table, seated in suede chairs, or privately, at separate tables. A bar area, complete with a double-sided fireplace in the middle, is perfect for pre-dinner drinks.
Overnight at the Four Seasons tented camp.Day 6 - Golden Triangle
Place Transport: Car
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - DinnerWake-up call and then meet with the professional mahouts who will provide training in how to care for and “drive” an elephant.
Breakfast, enjoy a relaxing massage at the Spa, wonder-working treatments rejuvenate your body and bathe your spirit in perfect serenity. Traditional Thai massages and innovative rituals assisted by the healing power of mountain botanicals and warming spices guide you on a restorative journey.
In the afternoon, depart to explore the golden triangle area, local village and their famous temple.
Dinner served at the resort and overnight at the Four Seasons tented camp.Day 7 - Golden Triangle Departure
Place Transport: Car->Airplane
Meals: BreakfastYou will be at leisure until it is time to leave for Chiang Rai Airport for your flight.The Tour Inclusion:
- 06 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.- Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
- Boat as indicated in the itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets as indicated in the itinerary.- The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.- Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.- Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.The Tour Exclusion:
- Visas on arrival- International flight tickets and airport tax.- Dinners, except as specified above.- Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Travel insurance- Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.Additional Information
Importance note
- The itinerary is just a sample of our Thailand tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
What to bring?
- Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...
How to start?
- MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
- If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Thailand Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).
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