North - Package 6A. The Wonderful North 6 Days 5 Nights - Chiang Mai (1) - Mae Sariang (1) - Mae Hong Son (1) - Pai (1) - Chiang Rai (1)
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Acha Village
Chiang Rai City
Emerald Budda Chiang Rai
Golden Triangle Map
Loas Island on the Maekong River
Tuk Tuk
DESCRIPTION
Giorno 1 Chiang Mai. Arrivo (Mattina). Pranzo. Trasferimento all’albergo prescelto. Visita del Doi Suthep e al centro artigianale di Sankamphaeng. Nel pomeriggio, Khantoke dinner.
Giorno 2 : Chiang Mai / Mae Sariang.Pranzo. Visita del Parco Nazionale di Doi Inthanon,Centro del progetto reale,Villaggio della tribù dei Karen, Templi e villaggi di Nong Ap Chang, famosi per i tessuti locali e museo del cotone.
Giorno 3: Mae Sariang/ Mae Hong Son. Pranzo. Visita di locali etnie minori e di alcuni piccoli villaggi. Tour della città di Mae Hong Son.
Giorno 4: Mae Hong Son / Pai. Pranzo. Visita del Mercato locale. Continuo del viaggio passando attraverso il villaggio di Padong, dove troveremo la tribù dei Karen tribes oppure quella delle donne dal collo lungo. Visita alla caverna dei pesci e a quella di Lod con una zattera in bambù. Arrivo a Pai.
Giorno 5: Pai / Tathon/ Chiang Rai
Colazione.Viaggio per Mae Tang.Visita al campo degli elefanti,spettacolo, giro sugli elefanti, rafting su una zattera di bambù e giro su un carro trainato da buoi in un campo di riso.Si procede per Tathon con barca sul Fiume Mae Kok per approssimativamente 45 minuti. Poi con minivan fino a Chiang Rai con sosta per visitare alcune etnie minori.
Giorno 6: Chiang Rai / Triangolo d’oro.
Visita al famoso Triangolo d’oro. Mae Sai, il punto più a nord della Tailandia.Nel pomeriggio trasferimento all’aeroporto di Chiang Rai.
Include:
- Ricevimento all’arrivo ed escursione con Guida Locale Autorizzata.
- Trasferimento all’albergo selezionato con veicolo dotato di aria condizionata.
- Escursione come da programma.
- Biglietti di ingresso per le escursioni in programma.
DAYTRIP
Day 1 : Chiang Mai. Arrival (Morning). Lunch. Doi Suthep, Home Indutries. Kantoke Dinner
Arrival in Chiang Mai, receiving in Airport and transfer to the selected hotel. Then visit Doi Suthep temple and the craft center of Sankamphaeng. In the evening, Typical Khantoke Dinner with traditional Musique and Dance.
Wat Phratat Doi Suthep
Locals would say, You havent really gone to Chiang Mai unless youve been to Wat Phratat Doi Suthep. Truly, the place is the most important and famous Chiang Mai landmark. Built in 1383, this mountaintop temple has a chedi (pagoda) that houses holy Buddha relics. The gold-plated chedi lies in the middle of a square marble-tiled courtyard. The four corners of the chedi are adorned with parasols which represent royal regalia. The temples courtyard is lined by a cloister, which contains images and murals depicting Buddhas life. There are also two viharns situated in the middle of the east and west sides of the cloister.
This temple is 15 kilometers from town and is 3,520 feet above sea level. It is the perfect place to get a birds eye view of the city. The temple can be reached via a steep Naga staircase comprised of 290 steps or railcars.
San Kamphaeng
The village is located 13 kilometers the east of Chiang Mai town in a district that is famous for silk and a cotton weaving. The silk and cotton souvenirs produced in this village are high quality. Factories and souvenir shops selling woodcarving, silverware, earth ware, lacquer ware and cotton fabrics are located along the way from Chiang Mai to San Kamphaeng.
Located in San Kamphaeng is Bo Sang a village that produces handmade umbrellas. In addition to umbrellas, visitors will also be able to find various woodcarving and Thai silk products here.
Back to the hotel around 16:00 - 16:30.
In the evening, welcome dinner of Khantoke (typical dinner of the North accompanied with music and traditional dances).
Khantoke Dinner
Most of the northern dishes can be sampled at a "Khantoke Dinner" in Chiang Mai.
Most of the northern dishes can be sampled at a "Khantoke Dinner" in Chiang Mai. It is a perfect event where you can learn more about traditional northern cuisine while enjoying traditional music and dance. Khantok in the Northern dialect means a wooden tray used for carrying dishes. Round in shape, it is made of wood, varnished or lacquered with 5 or 6 short supporting legs.
Guests are invited to sit on the floor around a Khantok, a circular tray with Northern dishes on it. They can enjoy watching traditional northern dances as well as hilltribe culture shows while their meal is being served.
The main dishes on the Khantok usually are steamed sticky rice, kaeng hang-le (northern-style pork curry), kaeng ho (spicy curry of bean vermicelli), kaeng om (spicy curry of entrails), sai ua (Chiang Mai sausage), lap (minced meat, half cooked and highly seasoned), nam phrik ong (chili paste with minced pork and tomatoes), which usually goes with khaep mu (crispy pork rinds) and khao soi (chicken/ pork /beef curry soup with noodles. Guests are encouraged to eat with their hands, as the locals do. The eating procedure is easy: take a handful of steamed sticky rice from the bamboo basket, roll, and dip it into the curry or chili paste and then taste it.
After the meal, a dessert called khao taen fried sticky rice covered with caramel is served. Also served are khiyo cigars and fermented tea, which is chewed to help digestion. The khiyo cigar is made of shredded tobacco and ground tamarind bark (khiyo), which can reduce the strong odor of tobacco.
During the Khantok Dinner, several dances and shows are performed. The most popular Northern dance is fon lep or fingernail dance. This show is impressive as female dancers are dressed in Northern Thai style, and wear long pointed brass fingernails.
Day 2: Chiang Mai / Mae Sariang. Lunch
Today departure in direction of Mae Sariang. On the way visit Visit the National Park of Doi Inthanon, Center of Royal Project, Villages of the Karen tribes, Temples and village of Nong Ap Chang, famous of local textiles and cotton museum.
Doi Inthanon National Park
This national park which covers an area of 1,005 square kilometers is located on Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain which is 2,565 meters above sea level. Located between Mae Chaem and Chom Thong, the park is comprised of the largest tract of upper mountain forest which ranges across Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and ends in Northern Thailand. The mountain ranges gave birth to the main tributaries of the Ping river and formed the beautiful waterfalls, namely Siriphum, Wachirathan, Mae Pan, Mae Klang and Mae Ya. The moist and dense evergreen forest is abundant with lichens and wild orchids. The park is also a paradise for bird lovers.
Visiting Doi Inthanon is possible throughout the year however, the best period for viewing the waterfalls is May through November while the best period for viewing wild flowers is December through February and for ornithologists is November through March.
Ang Khang Royal Project
Located in the valley of Doi Ang Khang, the station is designated for conducting experiments on possible temperate plants to be grown in Thailand. The experiment is aimed at promoting the cultivation of cash crops to replace hill tribes opium plantations. Inside the station, there are beautiful landscaped flower gardens, a restaurant and plantations. Advanced contact is recommended for a group visit with lecturers available upon request. Facilities include guesthouses (inside the station), food and beverage, parking space, toilets, etc.
Traditional Cotton Woven Village
The village where the unique northern style Sarong is made is located approximately 3 kilometers from Mae Chaem District Office in Tha Pha Sub-district. The uniquely woven fabric is in great demand because of its striking color and indigenous style.
Day 3: Mae Sariang/ Mae Hong Son. Lunch
Today High Light include the visit of local minority ethnics and the small villages. City Tour in Mae Hong Son.
Day 4: Mae Hong Son / Pai. Lunch
Today we ill visit etnic villages of Karen tribes with long-necked tribes the proceed to visit the fish cave and Lod cave with bamboo raft. Arrive in Pai and check in in hotel.
Rafting along the Pai River
This is an exciting and delightful recreation. The Pai itself is the longest river of Mae Hong Son originating from mountain ranges in Laos which flows through Pai district and eventually joins the Salawin river in Myanmar, a total distance of 180 kilometres. With an average depth of some 7 metres, the riverbed is mainly pebbled. There are several sectors eminently suitable for rafting past rapids and natural scenery including beautiful waterfalls.
Tour operators in Mae Hong Son town or in Pai district can provide the necessary service, some also able to provide elephant rides. The best time for rafting is from October to March.
Day 5: Pai / Tathon/ Chiang Rai. Lunch
After breakfast, leave for Mae Tang. Visit Elephant Camp, show, elephant riding, bamboo rafting and ox cart riding. Proceed to Tathon by boat on Mae Kok river for apporx 45 minutes. Then by minivan to Chiang Rai With stop to visit etnic minorities.
Kok River
The Kok River is one of the most scenic attractions in Chiang Rai. It runs from Thathon in northern Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai City and then flows on to meet the Maekhong River at Chiang Khong. From Baan Thathon boats, rafts and treks leave daily venturing into the surrounding mountains where the jungle dips into the river's cool waters. A long-tailed boat can be hired to ferry visitors up and down the river. Stops can be made at Akha or Iko, Lisu and Karen hill tribe villages. Alternatively stops can be made at the Buddha cave, a temple within a cavern; an elephant camp, for trekking; a hot spring; and a riverside Lahu village
Day 6 : Chiang Rai / Golden Triangle. Lunch
Today we will visit famous Golden Triangle. Mae Sai, the most northern point in Thailand and border town with Burma. In afternoon, transfer to Chiang Rai Airport.
The Golden Triangle
A trip to Chiang Rai province would not be complete without seeing the notorious Golden Triangle first hand! This famed border location where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet on the Mekong River was once supposed to be the center of all the poppy cultivation in Thailand.
Travel approximately 9 kilometers north of old town Chiang Saen, along the road parallel to the Mekong River to the area where the borders of Thailand, Myammar and Laos converge. This area where the Mekong River meets the Ruak River is locally referred to as "Sop Ruak". Within this area are remains of many ancient places and structures attesting to the fact that the area had been settled by people in the past. It is also the area where various legends concerning the Lanna ancestors originate.
Optional (Not Include in quotation):
Boats can be hired in order to view the upstream scenery of the Golden Triangle and to travel downstream to Chiang Khong. The trip to the Golden Triangle and Chiang Khong would take approximately 40 minutes and 1 hour respectively, depending on river currents and water levels.
Today rate, excluding accommodation (choose your Hotel by next step.)
Child
1 Pax
2 Pax
3 Pax
4 Pax
5 Pax
6 Pax
12,375.00
36,035.00
19,260.00
13,665.00
10,870.00
9,195.00
8,075.00
* Price Per Person
REMARK
Include:
- Receiving on Arrival and Excursions with Licensed Local Guide
- Transfer to the selected hotel with Air Condition Van
- Excursion as in program
- Fee Entrance
