4 Days 3 Nights Chiang Mai Highlights.
Highlights of the trip.
Once in your life time to get so close to the big and lovely elephant, enjoy learning the elephant language to command them and riding bareback + Soft trek in Doi Inthanont National Park Area with lovely nature and fresh air + try the local transportation using by the locals + shop in the local market and try the local food + Visit Chiang Dao Area and explore the cave.
Itinerary.
Day 1 : Doi Inthanont National Park + Soft Trek at Pha Dork Siew Waterfall.
Depart from the hotel and heading southside of Chang Mai to Doi Inthanont National Park, the highest peak of Thailand with 2,565 meters above the sea level. See the beautiful scenic view and lush green nature forest area. See the highest peak of Thailand with the stupa of King Inthawitchayanon, the last King of Lanna Kingdom before we became Siam and Thailand later on. Visit the stupa of King Inthawichayanont, enjoy 30 minutes walk in the Angka nature trail. See the lush green forest area and feel fresh with the cool breath against your face. Then continue to the Twin Pagodas for King Bhumiphol and Queen Sirikit of Thailand as the 60th years birthday anniversary, built by Thai Lada Air Force and locals. Inside the pagodas, see the beautiful art about the Lords Buddha. Then visit Hmong hill tribe market where they sell their vegetables and fruits product instead of opium and lunch in the local restaurant. Then meet our new friend from Karen man from “ Pa Ka Yor ” hill tribe who going to lead us the walk through the forest area to his village.
Start your walk into the pine forest area, follow the small pathway to Pha Dork Siew Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfall in this area. See the beautiful scenery and lush green forest and different bio diversities.The walk way has both easy walk and part of the exciting one. The stop will be made close by the waterfall for you to swim and relax in the fresh cooling water. Enjoy with the nice view of the waterfall before continue the walk through the terrace rice fields and coffee plantation that belong to the Karen Hill tribe who work for the King's Royal project before reaching the village. After resting have some Arabica fresh coffee which comes from the village before continue to Wachiratharn Waterfall one of the waterfall with 750 meters high strong powerful current of the water and the fresh spray against your face. Take an easy short walk around to take photos before the returning to Chiang Mai City.
Overnight in Chiang Mai : De Lanna Or Villla Sirilanna
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch /--
Day 2 : Elephant Sanctuary + Long Neck Village + Free transfer to Tiger kingdom.
Pick up from the hotel in Chiang Mai At 8:00 am to Maetang area to meet your big and gentle friend. After the arrival, Change your clothes to be the mahout uniform and now you are ready to be a Mahout!
You will learn how to command and take care your elephant. Then walk along side by side to on your elephant in the shady. On the way you will enjoy with the lovely scenery of the lush green jungle and more over you would have and authentic mahout lunch in the mountains. Then visit the famous black mud spa where you and your elephant can enjoy, have fun and get dirty while playing with your elephant. After the Black mud spa, you are going to finish your day with the elephant bathing and swim in Maetang River to refresh yourself and your elephant. Then returning to the camp, clean up and get ready to return to Chiang Mai City with your unforgettable memory of your new big and gentle friend. Then visit the Long Neck Village, see the incredible length of the ladie's neck with maximum of 25-26 rings around their necks to present as the most beautiful lady in the village after that transfer to the Tiger Kingdom *** for you to play with the tigers. You will get back to Chiang Mai around 5:30 pm.
Remark*** : On the way back, you could be transferred to the Tiger Kingdom if you wish to play with the Tigers’ cubs or the big tigers. Our guide and driver could wait for you however the entrance fee ticket would be your own expenses. These depending on the sizes of the tigers you pick
Overnight at Chiang Mai : De Lanna Or Villla Sirilanna
Meal : Breakfast / Lunch / --
Pick up from the hotel to the Doi Suthep - Pui National Park to the mountain with curvy road to see Doi Suthep Temple, the most important temple in Chiang Mai. Exercising time by walking up 306 steps to the temples or taking the funicular to the temple with the atitude at 1,100 ms above the sea level.
See the Northern Thai dented corner golden pagoda which contain the relic of the Lord Buddha. Surrounding with the mural painting hall which telling about the Lord Buddha story. Here you can also get a chance to get a holy blessing and wrist tiding ceremony from the Buddhist monk. From the balcony, enjoy with the panorama view of Chiang Mai City. Birds fly up in the sky and cool breath against your face.
Come back to the city to see Suan Dork Royal Temple where the northern royal family tombs are located and the standing Buddha Image, the only one in holding the blessing stick position in Chiang Mai. Visit Wat Chedi Luang or The Grand Pagoda Temple where you can see the biggest pagoda in Chiang Mai which broke down by the earthquake in 1454, but still can see the giantic pagoda stands gracefully in the middle of the temple ground. Before the returning back to the hotel see Wat Chiang Maan, the first temple as the royal resident of King Mengrai of Mengrai dynasty. See 2 precious Buddha images " Phra Satangkamanee " and " Phra Buddha Sila " which are important for Chiang Mai people.
Overnight at Chiang Mai : ---------
Meal : Breakfast / Lunch / --
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The price : 17,900 THB / Person. (Private tour only. Minimum 2 person.)
Pick up time : 8.30 am. At your hotel lobby.
Time duration : 4 Days 3 nights.
Type of the trip : Private tour only. Minimum 2 persons.
Service provided by : Chiang Mai Tour Center only.
Tour includes.
- Private transportation. (Toyota Commuter Van or similar with a/c )
- An English speaking guide.
- All entrance fees as mentioned in the program.
- Drinking water and refreshing towel in the van.
- Hotel accommodation for 3 nights and meals as mentioned in the program.
Tour does not include.
- Other expenses during the trip.
- Tickets for entering the Tiger Kingdom cages, Monkey center, Snake farm and Crocodile farm.
- Tipping.
- Airline ticket
- Accommodation on last night.
What should you bring on this trip?
- A camera.
- A hat or a cap.
- Your own medication
- Raingear
- Sunscreen
- Swimming suit
What should you wear on the trip?
- T-shirt and shorts on the day to the elephant farm and soft trek. ( If you prefer pants, it's ok.)
- Sandals or flip-flops for the easy program.
- Walking / Trekking shoes
- Appropriate dress for the temples. (Pants or skirts below the knees. No tank top or spaghetti straps.)
Weather tips!
November - February.
During the winter in Thailand, the temperature is between 5 - 12 degrees Celsius / 41 - 54 degrees Fahrenheit. You should come prepared with appropriate clothing. This is the best time for traveling in Thailand, due to the nice and cool weather. The landscape is covered with blooming flowers and lush vegetation which makes the bio diversity of birds and wildlife plentiful.
March - May.
This is summer time, the temperature is between 28 - 33 degree Celsius / 82 - 91 degrees Fahrenheit. The hottest time of the year is April, when temperatures can reach as high as 43 degree Celsius / 109 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring something light and thin to wear. Hat, Sun glasses and sunscreen is recommended.
June - October.
This is the rainy season, the temperature is between 18 - 25 degree Celsius / 64 -77 degrees Fahrenheit. An umbrella or rain coat are recommended. Flip flops or thongs are the best shoes to wear during these months.
Why should you select Chiang Mai Tour Center as your service provider?
1. Our staff works with responsibility from their hearts. They are punctual, sincere, friendly and fun.
2. We have been serving tourists for the past twenty years with utmost dedication.
3. We treat you as our family member with love and care.
4. We have child friendly staff members working in our company.
5. Our pricing is reasonable and provides good value for your cost.
6. We are spontaneous and flexible in our programming.
7. We are promt in attending to the needs of our clients.
