7 Day/6 Night JourneyChiang Mai - Mae Hong Sorn - Chiang Mai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai

Home to some of Thailand’s oldest civilisations, each with it’s own unique culture, Northern Thailand offers a mystical charm and diverse heritage.

Day 1 Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Sorn
Leave Chiang Mai and head through the verdant, mountainous interior towards the sleepy village of Mae Hong Sorn. Enroute, stop at the Orchid and Butterfly Farm in Mae Rim, enjoy a picnic lunch and visit caves, where it is said a mountain spirit protects the aquatic life. On arrival in Mae Hong Sorn, acquaint yourself with the local hill tribes as you explore the local market.
Overnight Mae Hong Sorn. (L,D)

Day 2 Mae Hong Sorn
This morning explore the jungle by elephant before venturing further to the home of the Long Neck Karens, where the brass coils worn around the women’s necks symbolise wealth. After a visit to their colourful village, enjoy a boat trip along the River Pai before returning to Mae Hong Sorn.
Overnight Mae Hong Sorn. (B,L,D)

Day 3 Mae Hong Sorn - Chiang Mai
Bear witness to the Buddhist tradition of alms giving to the local monks as you visit the early morning market. Travel to the lakeside Burmese temples ofWat Jong Kam and Wat Jon Klang and see stunning views from Wat Phra Dhat Doi Kongmoo, set on a mountain top and considered one of the most important temples. Return to Chiang Mai on an afternoon flight and tonight savour traditional Thai cuisine, folk stories and hill tribe dances as you are treated to a ceremonial Kantoke.
Overnight Chiang Mai. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Chiang Mai
Reward yourself with spectacular views of Chiang Mai as you climb the 290 steps to the hilltop temple ofWat Phrathat Doi Suthep, for the less energetic a cable car offers an easier route to the top! After lunch, discover Sankampaeng, home to Chiang Mai’s famous cottage industries. See the artisans at work as they create an array of intricate and colourful fares offering the perfect souvenir buying opportunity.
Overnight Chiang Mai. (B,L,D)

Day 5 Chiang Mai - GoldenTriangle
Depart Chiang Mai and stop at the hot springs in Mae Ka Chan before continuing through the spectacular mountain scenery and tropical jungle to the ‘Rose of the North’ - Chiang Rai. After lunch, traverse the narrow mountain roads as you visit colourful hill tribe villages and Doi Mae Salong, a Chinese settlement where some interesting herbal medicines are on sale!
Overnight GoldenTriangle. (B,L,D)

Day 6 GoldenTriangle
Mae SaiBrowse the local market for local handicrafts in Mai Sai, on the Burmese border, you may even have the opportunity to cross the border and take a rickshaw ride. After a stop at Chiang Saen head for the heart of the Golden Triangle where the Ruak and Mekong Rivers meet, offering stunning views to Thailand, Laos and Burma. An optional boat trip allows even closer proximity to Burma and Laos.
Overnight GoldenTriangle. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Chiang Rai
Time to say goodbye to this amazing region as your tour comes to an end.