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Day Tours - Sightseeing3 Sightseeing
Options & Attractions in Chiang Mai and Further North 1-DAY
EXCURSION TOUR FROM CHIANG MAI Meal Code - None Travel by minibus accompanied by an English speaking tour guide to visit 3 of the city’s most well known temples. First, Wat Phra Singh has the very beautiful Lae Kham chapel housing the famous Phra Singh Buddha as well as excellent Buddhist history murals and a library of folklore writings recorded on Saa paper (mulberry leaf parchment.) Then, Wat Suan Dok, which was originally a flower garden for the La Na Royal family - the gardens are still beautifully kept. The complex houses a Sri Lankan style chedi built in the 14th century. Now, the temple houses the School of Traditional Massage, considered the best of its type. Massages are available to visitors. Finally, Wat Doi Suthep: extremely popular amongst the Thais and the North’s best known temple. This magnificent temple is perched high above the city on the side of Doi Suthep mountain affording panoramic views. The temple is reached by a scenic mountain road 1-DAY EXCURSION TOUR FROM CHIANG MAI Tour ref. Chiang Mai 002 Half Day Tour - Local Cottage Industries. Meal Code - None Travel by minibus with an English speaking guide to visit the various handicraft centres displaying silk, silver, ceramic, saa paper, wood carved furniture and other decorative items. 1-DAY EXCURSION TOUR FROM CHIANG MAI Tour ref. Chiang Mai 003 Full Day Tour - Doi Inthanon National Park Meal Code -
Lunch 1-DAY EXCURSION TOUR FROM CHIANG MAI Tour ref. No : Chiang Mai 004 One Day Tour - Chiang Rai, Mae Salong & The Hilltribes Meal Code (Lunch, Tea) Early departure from your hotel for a short 20-minute flight to the northern city of Chiang Rai, arriving there at 0930 hrs. Board an air-conditioned mini bus escorted by an English- speaking tour guide for a short ‘whistle stop’ tour of Chiang Rai city itself, the second largest city in the north. The guide will point out and provide information on attractions as you go. Head north along the Mae Sai road turning off to commence the ascent of Doi Mae Salong. Make a roadside stop to browse around a Yao hill tribe market, then continue up to the crest of the range and the ex-Kuomingtong (Chinese renegade army of 1949) stronghold of Ban Mae Salong. Lunch in a local restaurant then browse the exotic market followed by a visit to the stunningly beautiful modern-style temple (Wat Santikhiri ) with its panoramic views of the valley below. Note: The 3 km access road is extremely steep and the minibus can only ferry 3 or 4 people up to the temple at a time. Guests will therefore be split into two groups during the visit to Ban Mae Salong: group 1 - lunch, market, temple; and group 2 - temple, lunch, market. Reboard the vehicle and descend into the Fang valley stopping at a classic Akha hilltribe village, then the Shan village of Ban Mae Mok Cham, where paa toong - sarong-like garments - are woven for sale by the village women. Continue to Maekok River Village Resort for an afternoon tea or coffee stop before continuing on by road to Chiang Mai. 1-DAY EXCURSION TOUR FROM CHIANG MAI Tour ref. No : Chiang Mai 005 One-Day Tour - The Golden Triangle & The Hilltribes. Meal Code (Lunch, Tea) Early departure from your hotel for a short 20-minute flight to the northern city of Chiang Rai, arriving there at 0930 hrs. Board an air-conditioned mini bus escorted by an English- speaking tour guide for a short ‘whistle stop’ tour of Chiang Rai city itself, the second largest city in the north. Board an air-conditioned mini bus escorted by an English- speaking tour guide for a very scenic drive through Chiang Saen & The Golden Triangle, stopping at the Opium Museum. Then, drive to Mae Sai where you are given the opportunity to browse the market before taking lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, drive to Mae Chan, turning off along the shortcut over the mountains into the Fang valley. Visit the Lisu villlage of Laota where the shaman is normally available to demonstrate his skills on a range of authentic Lisu musical instruments. Sip Chinese tea on the verandah of his house whilst listening to plaintive flute music. Drive the short distance to a delightful Shan village, Ban Mae Mokcham, for a short walk around this neat and well run village where the women weave cloth and make “paa toong” - sarong-like garments. The village also makes "saa" paper from mulberry bushes. Travel on to Maekok River Village Resort for afternoon tea. You then drive direct from the Resort to your hotel in Chiang Mai arriving at approximately 2030 hrs. CLICK HERE FOR INTERNET RATES 2005 CLICK HERE FOR INTERNET RATES 2006
Thai - English translations: Chiang Mai - or new walled city in the northern Thai dialect is often spelt as one word Chiangmai, or Chiengmai, and sometimes as Chieng Mai. Similarly, northern Thailand is often referred to as the north of Thailand or even Thailand North. We are the established adventure tour specialists for northern Thailand Nature trails, Day walks, Cycling, Mountain Biking, 4WD Tours, Canoeing, White water rafting, Elephant safaris, Cultural tours, Rock climbing, Educational tours, Student camps, Hill Tribe tours, Community development programmes, Special Interest tours, Survival challenges, Mekong river trips, Health retreats, Thai Cooking courses, Thai massage courses, Hotel, resort and guesthouse bookings, Diving live-aboards, Adventure racing, Expedition planning,Film project logistics and support. |
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