- Chiang Rai - Pick up from hotel or starting point then start your journey to Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains.
- Doi Tung - Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains. Amid the mountain air, take in a remarkable, panoramic view of Thailand and Myanmar.
- House of Opium - Continue your journey with a visit to a hill-tribe village, once a site of opium cultivation.
- Mae Fah Luang Garden - Next, visit the Mae Fah Luang Garden and enjoy the beautiful, elegant, and well-manicured garden of colorful flowers
- Doi Tung Royal Villa - Continue your trip to the Royal Villa, the former home of Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother. This elegant villa is constructed from recycled pine wood and discarded teak trees.
- Wat Phra That Doi Tung - Complete your trip farther up the mountain with a visit to the Wat Phra That Doi Tung. Built in the year 911 AD, this temple was erected from Buddha’s left collarbone and is regarded as the oldest and holiest sanctuary in the region.
- Golden Triangle - After that we will go the Golden Triangle (This is the frontier between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand and is separated by the Mekong Rivers).
- Sop Ruak - the center of the Golden Triangle - There are magnificent views over the Mae Khong River to the physical triangle made by Burma, Laos and Thailand at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong River. For a small fee (have to pay extra 300THB), you can also enjoy the boat ride to view the splendor of mighty Mae Khong River.
Then we will have a buffet lunch .
- The Thai - Burmese Border Gate - After lunch visit Mae Sai is located at the border between Thailand and Myanmar. This border town has a big market for shopping .
- Chiang Saen - At the end of this program we will visit the ancient city of Chiang Saen, a city abandoned for more than 100 years and recently revived. See the grand double city walls and antiquities from the city’s history.
Then, you’ll begin the return trip to Chiang Rai where this tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel.
- Bottled water included
- Guidance from a professional guide
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
- Lunch provided
- Air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities
Visit the Ancient City of Chiang Saen on a full-day tour from Chiang Rai City. Enjoy the flexibility of a profesionall guide throughout the day as you visit the Botanical Gardens and Royal Villa of the Queen mother, Golden Triangle, Mae Sai and more, with a break for lunch in a local restaurant. This 8 hours tour from Chiang Rai includes pickup and drop-off at city hotels, lunch, and entrance fees, and it’s a fun, personal way to explore the sites of northern Thailand.
• Exploration of Chiang Rai’s must-see sights in 1 day
• Cultural heritage in the ancient ruins of Chiang Saen
• Panoramic landscapes over magnificent Mekong River
• Pivotal Golden Triangle bordering Thailand, Myanmar & Laos
• Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Please bring along a valid passport on the day of travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
