Itinerary
- Day 1
Chiang Rai
You'll arrive in Chiang Rai and head to your accommodation. After checking in from 2:00 PM, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the city and get oriented at whatever pace feels right.
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Chiang Rai city
- Day 2
Chiang Rai
Following breakfast, you'll head out to Doi Tung Palace where the King's Mother Garden has extensive flower displays and mountain views that stretch across the landscape. Then it's on to Mae Sai at Thailand's northern border to see the trading post at Tha Khee Lek. By afternoon, you're exploring the Golden Triangle and taking a boat ride on the Mae Khong River to see where Thailand, Laos, and Burma meet.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Doi Tung Palace and King's Mother Garden
- Visit Mae Sai trading post at Tha Khee Lek
- Explore Golden Triangle area
- Mae Khong River boat ride
Landmarks Doi Tung Palace Golden Triangle Mae Khong River - Day 3
Chiang Rai to Thaton
After breakfast, you'll check out the local market in Chiang Rai this morning. From there, Wat Phra Kaew temple and the Mae Fah Luang museum are next, followed by the white Wat Rong Khun temple with its distinctive artistic decorations. In the afternoon, head to Thaton Area and visit Thaton temple which sits high in the mountains overlooking the Kok River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of local market in Chiang Rai
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew temple
- Visit Mae Fah Luang museum
- Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
- Visit Thaton temple
Landmarks Wat Phra Kaew Mae Fah Luang Museum Wat Rong Khun Thaton temple Kok River - Day 4
Thaton to Pai
You'll check out and travel to Chiang Dao Area to explore Chiang Dao Temple Cave with impressive stalactites and stalagmites throughout. Continue toward Pai with a stop at Mae Malai village market, then see Mork Fah Waterfall as it drops 60 meters through forest trails. Before reaching Pai for the evening, you'll relax at the natural hot springs of Pong Deuid.
Included Activities
- Visit Chiang Dao Temple cave
- Stop at Mae Malai village market
- Visit Mork Fah Waterfall
- Visit Pong Deuid hot springs
Landmarks Chiang Dao Temple cave Mork Fah Waterfall Pong Deuid hot springs 
- Day 5
Pai to Mae Hong Son
Start this morning with a cruise along the Pai River to take in the scenery and watch local life happen along the banks. You'll visit the Long-Necked Karen village to see their unique culture and traditions firsthand. Later, travel to Mae Hong Son and visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu temple on Kong Mu Hill for panoramic views, then explore Jong Kham and Jong Klang temples with their Burmese architectural styles.
Included Activities
- Pai River cruise and sightseeing
- Visit Long-Necked Karen village
- Visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
- Visit Jong Kham and Jong Klang temples
Landmarks Pai River Long-Necked Karen village Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu Jong Kham temple Jong Klang temple 
- Day 6
Mae Hong Son
After breakfast, you'll explore Tham Lod Cave by bamboo raft where bats and swifts live among the impressive stalactites and stalagmites. In the afternoon, visit a Lahu Hill Tribe village to see their agricultural lifestyle and traditional practices, then move on to the Lisu Hill Tribe village known for their colorful traditional dress and work in embroidery and silverware.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tham Lod Cave bamboo raft exploration
- Visit Lahu Hill Tribe village
- Visit Lisu Hill Tribe village
Landmarks Tham Lod Cave Lahu Hill Tribe village Lisu Hill Tribe village - Day 7
Mae Hong Son to Chiang Mai
After breakfast around 7:00 AM, you'll hit the local market then depart for Chiang Mai via Mae Chaem. You'll pass through Doi Inthanon National Park which has diverse plant and animal species and is home to ethnic minorities. Stop to see some of the province's nicest waterfalls before you arrive in Chiang Mai by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit local market
- Pass through Doi Inthanon National Park
- Visit waterfalls in Chiang Mai province
Landmarks Doi Inthanon National Park 
- Day 8
Chiang Mai
After breakfast, take a walking tour through Chiang Mai's old town visiting sacred temples including Wat Phra Singh (The Temple of the Lion Buddha), Wat Phan Tao with its beautiful gardens, and Wat Chedi Luang with one of the tallest structures in the area. You'll explore traditional streets by rickshaw and check out Warorot central market. Later, head up to Doi Suthep hill and climb over 300 stairs to the historically significant temple where you can see panoramic views of Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of old town temples
- Visit Wat Phra Singh
- Visit Wat Phan Tao
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang
- Rickshaw tour through traditional streets
- Visit Warorot central market
- Visit Doi Suthep temple on mountain
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to night market
Landmarks Wat Phra Singh Wat Phan Tao Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep temple 
- Day 9
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Pickup happens at 8:00 AM and then you'll drive about 1.5 hours south through rolling hills and farming areas to reach Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. You'll change into Karen clothing, learn about elephant anatomy and behavior, then meet the elephants and spend time feeding and playing with them. After traditional Thai lunch, you'll learn herbal medicine making, walk with elephants to the river for bathing and brushing, do a mud spa, and swim with the elephants before returning to Chiang Mai by 5:00-5:30 PM.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Thai food and fresh fruit)
Included Activities
- Elephant Jungle Sanctuary visit
- Meet, feed, and interact with elephants
- Introductory lesson on elephant anatomy and behavior
- Learn herbal medicine ball making
- Walk with elephants to river
- Bathe and brush elephants
- Elephant mud spa experience
- Swim in river with elephants
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 10
Chiang Mai
Your final day is open for exploring on your own terms. Check out before noon and then head to the airport for your departure flight.
