Chiang Mai Holiday Package

What's Included?

• Accommodation with daily breakfast
• All transfers air-conditioned vehicles within the journey, including pick-up at airport
• A local English-speaking guide (other languages available upon request)
• All admission fees as mentioned in the itinerary
• All meal as mentioned in the itinerary

Chiang Mai is the hub of Northern Thailand and the Capital City of the Province of this name. Located on a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital, and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expat population, factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "Rose of the North".

Day 1: Chiang Mai City Temple & Doi Suthep / Khantoke Dinner

Arrive to Chiang Mai airport, meet and greet with local guide. Then transfer to the hotel for check in and give some more information about your trip in Chiang Mai.

13:00 Hrs Visit Chiang Mai most sacred temples, drive around the Old City to see city's moats and ruined city's walls. Start the temples tours with Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple and probably dates from 1296. The temple was residence of King Mengrai, who founded Chiang Mai. Continue this tour with visit Wat Phra Singh; the temple contains marvelous examples of Lanna art including a Lanna style viharn. Then drive on to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, This temple was built in 1383. It is located 15 kms from the city and 3,500 feet above sea level. See the marvelous golden pagoda, which is containing the holy relics of Lord Buddha. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Chiang Mai City and Ping valley from the summit of Doi Suthep.

19:30 Hrs Enjoy Welcome Khantoke Dinner, which is the traditional northern Thai (Lanna) form of dining. The food is served on a wooden pedestal tray, called Khantoke. The diners sit on the floor around the Khantoke, supported by triangular cushions. The dishes are all northern Thai delicacies. While guest enjoy the meal there are usually performances of traditional northern Thai (Lanna dances and music). Additionally there are also hill tribe shows.

Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meal: Dinner

Day 2: Elephant Safari

08:30 Hrs Travel north of Chiang Mai route to Mae Taman Elephant Camp, which is 56 km northwards of Chiang Mai. Enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way. The idea of this trip is to see the demonstration of how trained elephants are used as working animals in teak forests includes elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, dragging and pushing logs, and responding commands. Then take a special time to riding on elephant for 1 hour through the jungle, made a stop at Lisu Hill tribe Village. For the truly adventurous! Continue an ox-cart riding back to the camp. Lunch served at the Camp.

13:00 Hrs An experience trip by taking Bamboo Raft along Mae Taeng River for 45 minutes. Then, visit Orchid Nursery to see a large collection of more than 50 different types of colorful exotic year-round-bloom orchids. After taking great pleasure at the Orchid Nursery, return to the hotel.

Overnight: Chiang Mai Meal: Breakfast (Hotel) / Lunch

Day 3: Handicrafts Village / Next Destinations

08:30 Hrs Visit is made to the handicraft center at San Kampaeng district. The highlight is to see the local people making the handicraft including Silverware, Hand-woven Textiles by silk and hand-painted cotton, fine Teak Wood Carving, and Umbrellas or paper parasols which are hand-painted in a variety designs. This tour shows you how Chiang Mai craftsmen produce their crafts by hand from the first stage until the finish.

Free time until your private transfer to the Chiang Mai airport or extend your relaxing stay in Chiang Rai, Pai, Mae Hong Son, Bangkok, Pattaya, or Phuket.

Meal: Breakfast (Hotel)

Exclusions

• Items of a personal nature
• Any Air ticket & Airport Tax
• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Soft drinks or other refreshments during local tours
• Tips or Gratuities to guide & driver
• Any services non-mentioned in the itinerary