Chiang Mai Hospitality

chiang Mai Hospitality (4D 3N)

Bangkok – Chiang Mai

Day 1

Arrival at Chiang Mai airport, you are met and transferred to hotel, and after take a short rest, sightseeing to Meow Hill tribe village. Since they originally migrated from South China , the physical features of the tribe are similar to Chinese. They prefer large families and average about 8 in a family. They practice shifting agriculture. Mostly plant upland rice, corn and soybeans. Generally you will find that the womenfolk's works harder than the men. Their traits similar with most hill tribes. Their houses are not built on stilt rather directly on the ground. Doi Pui was once famous for opium cultivation. It is 1500 meter above the sea level.

Trip continues on to Wat Doi Suthep Temple and then driving up offers a panoramic view of Chiang Mai city and then visit to San Kamphaeng district, heart of the silk and cotton home industries, to witness the fascinating process of making and weaving these popular fabrics. Continue on the Bor Sang, the umbrella village, where the delicate Thai paper umbrellas are produced and hand-painted. From here, onwards to Thai Celadon, about 6kms north of Chiang Mai where exquisite ceramics is are produced. These are modeled on the Sawankhalok pottery that used to be made hundreds of years ago at Sukhothai and exported all over the region. With its deep, cracked glazed finish the style is very distinctive and some pieces are exceptionally beautiful. Last but not least are stops to observe the intricacies of both lacquer ware and silverware craftsmen.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

Day 02

Chiang Mai Elephant Safari. (B, L)

Breakfast at the hotel and then we visit the Elephant Camp at Mae Taman Camp, to see the 'Elephants at Works. You have a chance to ride the elephants crossing the river and into the forest. This lasts about 1 hour. Then return by oxcart to the elephant village followed by lunch. After lunch, enjoy a bamboo rafting adventure along the river, for around 45 minutes. Then, onwards to an orchid farm, where there are many beautiful species of orchid.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

Day 03

Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai Golden Triangle. (B, L)

Breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to Chiang Rai, visit to the infamous Golden Triangle renowned for centuries as the centre of the opium trade. From a hill top viewpoint, marvel at the splendor of the mighty Mekong joining with the Ruak and forming the actual “Triangle” with Laos Burma and Thailand .

Overnight in Chiang Rai

Day 04

Chiang Rai – Bangkok . (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure until time transfer to the Airport for flight departure to Bangkok

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Prices included:

· Air ticket from Bangkok – Chiang Mai // Chiang Rai - Bangkok

· Accommodations as mentioned based on twin sharing

· Tour and transfer as private air-con vehicle

· Meals as indicated in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

· Entry fee

· Local English Speaking Guide

· Service charge & Government tax

Price excluded:

· Other meals, tip, drinks, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in/out Bangkok, any optional additional tours or activities during free time.

Remarks:

· Confirmation of room & price are subject to space availability at the time of booking only.

· All rates are subject to change without prior notices.

All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival or departure flights of passengers