Chiang Mai & the Golden Triangle

The adventure

Visit the fascinating city of Chiang Mai, a thriving metropolis with many points of interest to visitors and a less hectic alternative to the capital. Explore ancient temples and delve into Thai culture and traditions in lush, mountainous scenery. Visit indigenous hilltribe communities for a glimpse into traditional life, and then venture by boat to the threshold of three different countries—the Golden Triangle—where the borders of Thailand, Burma (Myanmar) and Laos meet.

At a glance

Where you'll go

Day by day

Your journey through

Thailand

Day 1Arrive in Chiang Mai and transfer to your hotelIf you arrive early, you will have time to relax and explore Chiang Mai. In the evening, enjoy dinner northern Khantok style, a must do when you reach northern Thailand. Khantok in the northern dialect means a wooden tray used for carrying dishes, round in shape and made of teak wood.

Chiang Mai

If you arrive early, you will have time to relax and explore Chiang Mai. In the evening, enjoy dinner northern Khantok style, a must do when you reach northern Thailand. Khantok in the northern dialect means a wooden tray used for carrying dishes, round in shape and made of teak wood.

Day 2Visit Chiang Mai's most famous templeMany visitors come here to attend cooking courses, massage classes, or yoga lessons. It is also a mecca of handicraft production, with a long history of silverwork, woodcarving, pottery-making, and weaving. The fun doesn't end when the sun goes down, as the night bazaar opens. The bazaar is a series of covered markets, shops, and stalls that offer the best selection of handicrafts in Thailand.

Chiang Mai

Many visitors come here to attend cooking courses, massage classes, or yoga lessons. It is also a mecca of handicraft production, with a long history of silverwork, woodcarving, pottery-making, and weaving. The fun doesn't end when the sun goes down, as the night bazaar opens. The bazaar is a series of covered markets, shops, and stalls that offer the best selection of handicrafts in Thailand.

Day 3Travel to Mae Kampong village and experience…

Travel to Mae Kampong village and experience the local way of life. Stop at a local market en route and stroll along the colourful stalls offering a wide range of exotic products. Continue through the mountains to Chiang Rai and stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

Day 4Head north to the border town of Mae…Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Head north to the border town of Mae Sai and the famous Golden Triangle. Stand on the threshold of three countries at the spot where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Burma meet. Opt to visit the Opium Museum.

Day 5Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time. Departure transfer included.

Depart at any time. Departure transfer included.

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