Itinerary
- Day 1
Chiang Rai
After your airport pickup, you'll head straight into exploring Chiang Rai's temples. First stop is Wat Phra That Chedi Luang with its distinctive bell shape, then you'll make your way to Wat Phra That Chom Kitti on the hilltop (there are 350 steps to climb, so pace yourself). From there, head to the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar's borders meet. A boat trip takes you to Don Sao Island in Laos for some time to walk around. Back on the Thai side, you'll grab lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Opium Museum. Later you'll check into your hotel and settle in for the night.
- Start point
- Chiang Rai, Thailand (Arrivals Gate at Chiang Rai Airport, 09:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phra That Chedi Luang
- Visit Wat Phra That Chom Kitti temple
- Explore the Golden Triangle
- Boat trip around the Golden Triangle with stop at Don Sao Island
- Visit the Opium Museum
Landmarks Wat Phra That Chedi Luang Wat Phra That Chom Kitti Golden Triangle Don Sao Island Opium Museum - Day 2
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
Starting at 07:30 after breakfast, your guide meets you for the drive to Chiang Mai. You'll begin with a short boat ride on the Kok River, then visit a Karen tribe village where you can see elephants up close. Next comes the White Temple, which is quite striking, and then a stop at the thermal springs to relax for a bit. Lunch happens at a local restaurant around midday. Afterward, you head up to Doi Suthep Temple perched on a hillside near the city. You'll return to your hotel to check in, and then the evening is yours to spend however you'd like, though dinner is on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Boat navigation on the Kok River
- Visit Karen tribe village
- Visit White Temple
- Visit thermal springs
- Visit Doi Suthep Temple
Landmarks Kok River Karen Tribe Village White Temple Doi Suthep Temple 
- Day 3
Elephant Sanctuary
You'll meet the park ranger at 06:45 and start the roughly ninety-minute drive through the Thai jungle to reach the Elephant Sanctuary near Chiang Mai. Once there, you'll change into traditional northern Thai clothing. The Mahouts (elephant caretakers) will teach you about the animals and how to prepare their food and medicinal remedies. After that comes the hands-on part: you'll bathe the elephants, enjoy some fruit, and then walk with them into the forest down to the river where you can play and bathe alongside them in the mud. You'll be back in the city around 12:30, leaving your afternoon and evening open to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Snack (Small snack based on fresh fruit)
Included Activities
- Visit Elephant Sanctuary of Chiang Mai
- Prepare food for elephants
- Prepare medicinal concoctions for elephants
- Wash elephants
- Walk in the forest with elephants
- Bathe with elephants in the river
Landmarks Elephant Sanctuary of Chiang Mai - Day 4
Chiang Mai Departure
After finishing breakfast, check out of your room by noon. Your driver will be waiting at the hotel reception at the scheduled departure time to take you to the airport. Make sure to arrange your transfer for about 3 hours before your actual flight departure so you have enough time for check-in and security.
- End point
- Chiang Mai, Thailand (Departure Gate at Chiang Mai Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
