SHORE EXCURSION from Bang Kok

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Departure from Bang Kok

Golden Triangle & the mountainous Northern Thailand

D1: Transfer to Bang Kok Airport and take flight to Chieng Mai. Voted 3rd in the Travel + Leisure Best Destinations Poll. History, laid-back charm and cooler weather make Chiang Mai an ideal tourist base for mountainous Northern Thailand. Visit Wat Chiang Man, the city’s oldest temple; Wat Phrasing with its exquisite woodcarving and northern style murals; Wat Jedihuang and its enormous Pagoda (which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545); Wat Suan Dok, as the pleasure gardens to the Thai monarchy.

Scenic drive through the most historic areas of Chiang Mai to the acclaimed temple Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep, home to a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. Built in A.D. 384 and situated 3,500 feet above sea level. Once on top, visitors will be treated to a panoramic view of the city. Proceeding to the primitive Meo Hill Tribe village, known for its unique culture and colorful costumes. Stop for shopping in San Kampaeng, the local cottage industry and handicrafts, including authentic Thai silk and cotton weaving. Enjoy Kantoke show dinner in The Old Chiangmai Cultural Center; there are performances of dance and music by ethnic hill tribe group such as Karen, Hmong, Lahu, Akha, Mien and Lisu. O/N in Chieng Mai

D2: Straight up to Chiang Rai - Kingdom of a Million Rice fields. North Chiang Rai and falls within the region known as the Golden Triangle, the area where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos converge. Short break in ‘Wiang Pa Pao’, an area known for its hot springs, fresh produce, flower market and a bazaar selling items made by the hill tribes and lowland Thais. Enjoy a soft-adventure trip as its roads cross over mountains and wind through picturesque valleys to the infamous ‘Golden Triangle’ in Sop Ruak- a small tourist village, the area where the borders of Thailand, yanmar and aos meet also the confluence of the Mekong & Nam Ruak rivers, visit the nearby Opium Museum with some interesting displays depicting opium dens of old. There are plenty of stalls and shops along the sloping main road. Short visits to primitive villages before preceding to aesai a typical frontier trading town with a hilltop temple between Thailand & yanmar where you can shop for many interesting items from both countries. Stop-over on the way back in Mae Chan, visit the villages of the Yao and Akha hill tribes, also photo to the wonderful view of the valley "Doi Nang Non" (The Sleeping Lady). O/N in Chieng Rai

D3: Transfer to the boat-pier, take the long tail boat along Mae Kok river to Karen village, This tribe includes the famous long neck women who start wearing heavy brass necklaces at very young age (a large number of rings around the neck signifies a woman of great beauty), visit their village and watch the women are weaving clothes, and skills by which they are well-known for. Stop-over in the Lisu hill tribe village, known as the most elaborate dressers and during festive occasions the women are endowed with massive amounts of jewelry. Transfer back to Chieng Rai, visit the Hill tribe Museum and a pause for shopping awhile in local market, then transfer to the Chieng Rai airport for a flight back BangKok. Returning the pier. 

BangKok Port (Klongtoey)

Leam

Chabang Port

BangKok Port (Klongtoey)

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Chabang Port

3 days

2 nights

Moderate

With fullboard, Stay in the Deluxe hotels