Chiang Rai Trip Overview
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
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Chiang Rai, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, Thailand
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
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Province
Pick up from hotel or starting point then start your journey to Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Doi Tung, Mae Fa Luang Thailand
Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains. Amid the mountain air, take in a remarkable, panoramic view of Thailand and Myanmar.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: House of Opium, Wiang, Chiang Saen 57150 Thailand
Continue your journey with a visit to a hill-tribe village, once a site of opium cultivation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mae Fah Luang Garden, Doi Tung Development Project, Mae Fa Luang 57240 Thailand
Next, visit the Mae Fah Luang Garden and enjoy the beautiful, elegant, and well-manicured garden of colorful flowers
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Doi Tung Royal Villa, Mae Fa Luang Thailand
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phrathat Doi Tong, Doi Tung, Chiang Rai Thailand
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai Thailand
After that we will go the Golden Triangle (This is the frontier between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand and is separated by the Mekong Rivers).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sop Ruak – the center of the Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai Thailand
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 .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Thai – Burmese Border Gate, Mae Sai Thailand
After lunch visit Mae Sai is located at the border between Thailand and Myanmar. This border town has a big market for shopping .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai Thailand
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.
Duration: 1 hour
