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Day Morning Afternoon Evening
Tour of Chiang Mai and the North
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Price £400 per person
Tour Price includes
All Other Costs
Are by '' Pay as you go'' this will be according to your preferences and budget.
Engaging Thailand will assist you with all of this and you can get a guide to prices and
recommendations on our ''pay as you go guide'' page
If you would like Engaging Thailand to assist in arranging your flights we can help you find a
flight at a cost to suit you, we do not charge for this service. Click here
Deposit £100 - 00 secures booking and the balance to be paid on arrival.
See payment terms
Tour of Chiang Mai and the North
A warm welcome to the North of Thailand awaits visitors embarking on this tour. The North of
Thailand has some of the most picturesque and beautiful scenery in the Kingdom of
Thailand.
On this 8 day tour of the region we take in the full culture and history of the region with visits
to National parks, temples, museums, an elephant conservation and historical sites.
We view the customs and culture of the long necked hill tribe people in Mae Hong son and
these are so different from main stream Thai culture.
Our travels continuously take us through a stunning scenery of forests, mountains, rivers
and waterfalls making the region a great place for natural attractions. The area is a paradise
for lovers of Mountain biking, rafting, go karting, kayaking and elephant riding.
We take in a 2 part hands on Thai cookery course and of course taste the delicious cuisine
of the north at a number of great eating places across the region (and we know where they
are)
Not forgetting our health we have arranged for some marvellous spa treatment of your
choice (you choose your treatments) as Chiang Mai is the center for health and well-being.
Shopping is also on the menu and very affordable especially in the Night Bazaar in Chiang
Mai which starts from early evening until late in the night. We suggest you stroll along looking
at exquisite handicraft products and test out your bartering skills.
Most of all this tour is about interaction with everyday ordinary Thai people.
We get up early in the cool, and go to the nearby morning market. The market traders
(maeka) will get up as early as 4am, but don't worry we are not up that early.
Visiting the market is the very best way to see how ordinary Thai people live.
There are so many kinds of local fruits, vegetables and ready made delicious foods and
stores to buy so many different things of interest. And, of course you can sit down and enjoy
the food!
The focus of the tour is definitely on meeting the lovely people of Thailand and delving a bit
deeper in to the delightful customs and culture of the northern region of Thailand.
If this sounds like something you would enjoy, then why not join us.
Day 1
We leave in the morning to visit Krisdadoy beautiful botanical gardens and flower park 700
metres above sea level and then on to the also beautiful Lanna resort.
For the afternoon we visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a wat is the Thai name for temple and
this temple is located on top of a mountain overlooking the city of Chiang Mai. It is a very
important landmark of Chiang Mai and a temple that buddhists from around the world come
to worship at.
In the evening we attend 'Kantoke' in Chiang Mai. Kantoke is the eating of delicious northern
dishes accompanied by a superb Lana style folk performance featuring candle dancers,
finger sword dancers and performances by the various hill tribe groups.
Kantoke is where the food is served to low tables whilst diners sit on the floor supported by
big beautiful cushions.
Day 2
In the morning we travel from Chiang Mai to Lampang to visit a fantastic Elephant
conservation, take a ride on the wonderful creature, see how the mahoots build a
relationship with the elephant and how the elephants are cared for at the conservation.
In the afternoon we take in the first of our two part Thai Cookery Course, with the searching
for ingredients at the market, the preparation, cooking and not forgetting the eating of
delicious Thai dishes all from the efforts of your own hard work.
In the evening you can shop for bargains until your hearts content at the Chiang Mai night
bazaar after a fantastic restaurant which i guarantee does the absolute best curry in town
and also does other fantastic dishes.
Day 3
In the morning we visit Doi Inthanon Thailand's highest mountain. The park is 1,005 square
kilometers and is part of a mountain range that stretches across Neapl, Bhutan, Myanmar
and northern Thailand.
Fantastic waterfalls, dense forest and wild birds and plenty of great picnic areas.
In the afternoon we continue with our second Thai cookery seession, with the preparing,
cooking and eating of more tasty Thai recipes.
In the evening it is time to relax with a massage of your choice. You choose whether it be in
the form of Thai style massage, Swedish massage, Stone massage or the full body scrub
and body wrap the world is your oyster here.
Day 4
In the morning we leave Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai and in the afternoon we visit the old city
of Chiang Sean town to see the old ruins. Chiang Sean is estimated to be about 900 - 1400
years old and is situated on the mekhong river. Finally we travel on to the golden triangle
where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand meet.
In the evening we have a nice cool drink and watch the entertainment at the night bazaar in
Chiang Rai.
Day 5
In the morning we visit Phu Chi Fa a mountain in the Chiang Rai province (chi means point in
Thai) this is best viewed very early in the morning to see the sunrise. Below the valley is
covered with a blanket of fog, but as the fog lifts you can see both the Maekhong River and
way in to Laos. We then travel on to Doi Tung National Park a development project in
Chiang rai conceived and started by the Princes Mother in 1987, who began the process of
reforestation of Doi Tung.The Princes Mother passed away in July 1995 at the age of 95, but
her work and the project still successfully continues.
The evening is free.
Day 6
In the morning we leave Chiang Rai for Mae Hong Son and during the day explore the town
of Mae Hong Son. Mae Hong Son is situated in a forested valley and is surrounded by
mountains, you could be forgiven for thinking that you had just arrived in Switzerland if you
did not know differently. In fact Mae Hong Son is known as the Switzerland of Thailand.In the
evening we visit the towns night market and a great place to eat, with something here to suit
all tastes.
Day 7
In the morning we rise bright and early and visit the busy morning market, where we take a
glimpse at the buying and selling of food, flowers and spices between the villagers and local
towns people.
In the afternoon we take a riverboat tour to the karen hill tribe village. These people are a
Burmese people and are better known as the long necked karen as they extend their necks
using brass rings. The scenery en route is absolutely fantastic amongst a mountainous
background and we continue to explore the beautiful province of mae hong son.
Day 8
In the morning we leave Mae Hong Son and make our return to Chiang Mai with stop offs on
the way back. End of Tour
Tour Price includes
- 8 days and 7 nights personally guided service by english speaking guides.
- all planning and organising
All Other Costs
Are by '' Pay as you go'' this will be according to your preferences and budget.
Engaging Thailand will assist you with all of this and you can get a guide to prices and
recommendations on our ''pay as you go guide'' page
If you would like Engaging Thailand to assist in arranging your flights we can help you find a
flight at a cost to suit you, we do not charge for this service. Click here
Deposit £100 - 00 secures booking and the balance to be paid on arrival.
See payment terms
Tour of Chiang Mai and the North
A warm welcome to the North of Thailand awaits visitors embarking on this tour. The North of
Thailand has some of the most picturesque and beautiful scenery in the Kingdom of
Thailand.
On this 8 day tour of the region we take in the full culture and history of the region with visits
to National parks, temples, museums, an elephant conservation and historical sites.
We view the customs and culture of the long necked hill tribe people in Mae Hong son and
these are so different from main stream Thai culture.
Our travels continuously take us through a stunning scenery of forests, mountains, rivers
and waterfalls making the region a great place for natural attractions. The area is a paradise
for lovers of Mountain biking, rafting, go karting, kayaking and elephant riding.
We take in a 2 part hands on Thai cookery course and of course taste the delicious cuisine
of the north at a number of great eating places across the region (and we know where they
are)
Not forgetting our health we have arranged for some marvellous spa treatment of your
choice (you choose your treatments) as Chiang Mai is the center for health and well-being.
Shopping is also on the menu and very affordable especially in the Night Bazaar in Chiang
Mai which starts from early evening until late in the night. We suggest you stroll along looking
at exquisite handicraft products and test out your bartering skills.
Most of all this tour is about interaction with everyday ordinary Thai people.
We get up early in the cool, and go to the nearby morning market. The market traders
(maeka) will get up as early as 4am, but don't worry we are not up that early.
Visiting the market is the very best way to see how ordinary Thai people live.
There are so many kinds of local fruits, vegetables and ready made delicious foods and
stores to buy so many different things of interest. And, of course you can sit down and enjoy
the food!
The focus of the tour is definitely on meeting the lovely people of Thailand and delving a bit
deeper in to the delightful customs and culture of the northern region of Thailand.
If this sounds like something you would enjoy, then why not join us.
Day 1
We leave in the morning to visit Krisdadoy beautiful botanical gardens and flower park 700
metres above sea level and then on to the also beautiful Lanna resort.
For the afternoon we visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a wat is the Thai name for temple and
this temple is located on top of a mountain overlooking the city of Chiang Mai. It is a very
important landmark of Chiang Mai and a temple that buddhists from around the world come
to worship at.
In the evening we attend 'Kantoke' in Chiang Mai. Kantoke is the eating of delicious northern
dishes accompanied by a superb Lana style folk performance featuring candle dancers,
finger sword dancers and performances by the various hill tribe groups.
Kantoke is where the food is served to low tables whilst diners sit on the floor supported by
big beautiful cushions.
Day 2
In the morning we travel from Chiang Mai to Lampang to visit a fantastic Elephant
conservation, take a ride on the wonderful creature, see how the mahoots build a
relationship with the elephant and how the elephants are cared for at the conservation.
In the afternoon we take in the first of our two part Thai Cookery Course, with the searching
for ingredients at the market, the preparation, cooking and not forgetting the eating of
delicious Thai dishes all from the efforts of your own hard work.
In the evening you can shop for bargains until your hearts content at the Chiang Mai night
bazaar after a fantastic restaurant which i guarantee does the absolute best curry in town
and also does other fantastic dishes.
Day 3
In the morning we visit Doi Inthanon Thailand's highest mountain. The park is 1,005 square
kilometers and is part of a mountain range that stretches across Neapl, Bhutan, Myanmar
and northern Thailand.
Fantastic waterfalls, dense forest and wild birds and plenty of great picnic areas.
In the afternoon we continue with our second Thai cookery seession, with the preparing,
cooking and eating of more tasty Thai recipes.
In the evening it is time to relax with a massage of your choice. You choose whether it be in
the form of Thai style massage, Swedish massage, Stone massage or the full body scrub
and body wrap the world is your oyster here.
Day 4
In the morning we leave Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai and in the afternoon we visit the old city
of Chiang Sean town to see the old ruins. Chiang Sean is estimated to be about 900 - 1400
years old and is situated on the mekhong river. Finally we travel on to the golden triangle
where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand meet.
In the evening we have a nice cool drink and watch the entertainment at the night bazaar in
Chiang Rai.
Day 5
In the morning we visit Phu Chi Fa a mountain in the Chiang Rai province (chi means point in
Thai) this is best viewed very early in the morning to see the sunrise. Below the valley is
covered with a blanket of fog, but as the fog lifts you can see both the Maekhong River and
way in to Laos. We then travel on to Doi Tung National Park a development project in
Chiang rai conceived and started by the Princes Mother in 1987, who began the process of
reforestation of Doi Tung.The Princes Mother passed away in July 1995 at the age of 95, but
her work and the project still successfully continues.
The evening is free.
Day 6
In the morning we leave Chiang Rai for Mae Hong Son and during the day explore the town
of Mae Hong Son. Mae Hong Son is situated in a forested valley and is surrounded by
mountains, you could be forgiven for thinking that you had just arrived in Switzerland if you
did not know differently. In fact Mae Hong Son is known as the Switzerland of Thailand.In the
evening we visit the towns night market and a great place to eat, with something here to suit
all tastes.
Day 7
In the morning we rise bright and early and visit the busy morning market, where we take a
glimpse at the buying and selling of food, flowers and spices between the villagers and local
towns people.
In the afternoon we take a riverboat tour to the karen hill tribe village. These people are a
Burmese people and are better known as the long necked karen as they extend their necks
using brass rings. The scenery en route is absolutely fantastic amongst a mountainous
background and we continue to explore the beautiful province of mae hong son.
Day 8
In the morning we leave Mae Hong Son and make our return to Chiang Mai with stop offs on
the way back. End of Tour
