TOUR NO.1 City & Temple Tour

        Description : Your private guide can give you a greater insight into today's touring. The city of Chiang Mai has a wealth of beautiful and historic Buddhist Wats (temples), 36 Wats within the old city walls and many more in the surrounding countryside, and on this private tour a visit to the most fascinating Wats is made. Near the summit of Doi Suthep, a 5300 feet peak named after the hermit Sudeva who lived on the mountain's slopes for many years, is the 600 year old temple of WAT PHRATHAT DOI SUTHEP. After a drive up the mountain's winding road, the final climb to the site is via an enormous mythological Nagas (Dragon-headed serpent) staircase of 306 steps. On a clear day, there are incomparable views over the city of Chiang Mai from the temple grounds. WAT CHEDI LUANG consist of an impressive chedi, originally built in 1411. It reached a height of over 278 feet before it was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. It now reaches a height of 196 feet. The temple also contains the city pillar. Statue in small shelters surrounding this building are the home of guardian spirits.

Itinerary : Pick up from major hotels in Chiang Mai. Visit the most five revered temples in Chiang Mai. - Wat Chedi Luang, this temple is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 280 feet high, and which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. At one time, Wat Chedi Luang housed the revered Emerlad Buddha image now enshrined in Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaew. One of Wat Chedi Luang's most striking architectural features is a magnificent Naga staircase adorns the chapel's front porch. - Wat Phra Singh, this temple dates from 1345 and is one of the focal point of Songkran festivities each April 13-15 when people bathe the revered Phra Phutthasihing Buddha image. The temple compound includes the lovely Lai Kham chapel with its exquisite woodcarving and northern-style murals, and a magnificent scriptural repository with striking bas relief. - Wat Suan Dok, this temple was built in 14th century Lanna Thai monarch's pleasure garden and is a favourite spot for photographers. Several of the white chedis contain ashes of Chaing Mai's former royal family. - Wat Chiang Mun, the oldest temple and was the residence of King Mengrai who founded Chaing Mai , and is noteworthy for a chedi supported by rows of elephantine buttresses, and a small ancient Buddha image, Phra Kaeo Khao. - Wat Ched Yod, this temple dates from 1458. The seven-spired square chedi was inspired by designs at Bodhagaya, the site of Buddha's Enlightenment in north India over 2,500 years ago, and was built by Lanna Thai architects after visiting the holy site.

Inclusions :

• Tours by air-conditioned vehicles with English-speaking guide.

• All admission fees as mentioned in the program.

• Transfer from / to hotel.

Exclusions :

• Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, laundry, insurance, etc.

• All Optional Tour.

• Other services not mentioned in the program.
   

TOUR NO.2 LOCAL COTTAGE INDUSTRIES

        Visit the famous silk and cotton cottage industries at sankampheng disctrict Borsang umbrella village teakwood carving lacqerware silverware bronzeware and celaton pottery.Borsang is known throughout Thailand as the ?Umbrella Village?. The village is situated north of Chiang Mai along the Sankhampaeng Road where it meets the Doi Saket Road about 10kms out of town.Borsang is famed for handmade parasols made from bamboo and rice paper. The village has made umbrellas for generations and the art has been handed down through a small number of families that live here and is said to have originated from a Thai Buddhist monk who learned the practice on a pilgrimage to Burma.The true beauty of the umbrellas is in the exquisite pictures and designs that decorate them. Delicately hand painted, some are works of art and they make wonderful keepsakes and gifts.
 

TOUR NO.3 WAT PRATHARD DOISUTHEP-PHUPING PALACE & MEO HILLTRIBE VILLAGE

        Visit wat prathad doi suthep built by king kuena of the mengrai dynasty in a.d.1386(the most our standing landmanrk of chiangmai 3,500 feet above sea level) and the meo hill tribe village on doi pui .A stop is also made to stroll the trounds of their Majesties ? winter palace (weekends and Public holidays only) Doi Suthep is a mountain located in?Chiangmai Province,Thailand?. It is 1,676 m tall and is one of the twin peaks of a granite mountain located west of Chiang Mai. The other peak is known as?Doi Pui?and is slightly taller (1,685 m). Doi Suthep is located 15?km away from?Chiang Mai?city centre. Most of the bedrock of the mountain isgranite. The vegetation below c. 1,000 m is mostly?deciduous forest and evergreen above this height. The Doi Suthep - Doi Pui hill is part of the ?Thanon Thong Chai Range, the southernmost subrange of the?Shan Hightland system.Other high peaks of the same range are Doi Luang Chiang Dao (2,175 m), Doi Pui (1,685 m), and Doi Inthanon,the highest point in Thailand, reaching 2,565 m. The? Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep temple is on top of the hill. This Buddhist place of worship dates back to the year 1383 when the first chedi was built. It is an important pilgrimage spot for the devout and a legend featuring a?white elepphant is connecteed to this revered site. There are spectacular views of Chiang Mai city and its surroundings from the top of this mountain.This mountain is part of the?Doi Suthep -Pui National Park.The park was established in 1981 and has an area of 261?km2?that includes the Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep temple as well as Bhubing palace, placed among flower gardens. Doi Pui, the other peak of the massif, is located close by along a surfaced road as well as through forest paths.?Hmong hill tribe peoplelive in the surrounding area.
 

TOUR NO 4 ELEPHANT AT WORK , ORCHID FARM AND BUTTER FLY FARM

        Meet your English-speaking guide in your hotel or guest house's lobby. Visit the magnificent Maesa Elephant Camp 30 minutes to the northwest of Chiang Mai city, which is located on the banks of a small river, where the demonstration of how trained elephants are used as working animals in teak forests is given daily. The show includes elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, dragging and pushing logs, and responding commands. This is your chance to enjoy an elephant ride around the camp (Elephant ride are optional!). Afterwards, visit the Orchid Nursery to see a large collection of more than 50 different species of colorful exotic all year - round -bloom orchids.
 

TOUR NO.5.PADONG LONG NECK AKHA MEO HILL TRIBE

        Visit chiang dao shrine cave national park and visit Hmong (meo) hilltribe village ,visit pang dong long neck and visit elephant at work at chiangdao conservation . visit orchid farmid farm
 

TOUR NO.6.LAMPHUN AND LAMPANG  ELEPHANT CONSERVATION

        Visit wat phrathat hariphoonchai temple a maginificent temple complex at lamphun the ancient Mon capital founded by proncess chama devi probably in the 9 th century visit the thai elephant conservation centre area organization at huay tung ngain .visit wat phrathat lamphang luang one of the outstandingly beautiful tempoles of Thailand where the most exciting building were erected in 1501 .A traditional chinese style klin making blue and white ceramics . The omate Myanmar teemple wat sir long muang and house carting riding around the town.
 

TOUR NO.7 DOI INTHANON NATIONAL PARK

        Visit Doi inthanond national park the highest mountain in Thailand(8,500 feet above sea level) the meo and white karen hll tribe village and Mae klang water fall ? vachirathran waterfalls.The geographical features of the National Park consists of high mountains, including Doi Inthanon, which is the highest mountaintop in Thailand (2,565 meters above the sea level), followed by Doi Huamodluang (2,330 meters above the sea level). Doi Inthanon is the source of many rivers including Mae Klang, Mae Pakong, Mae Pon, Mae Hoi, Mae Ya, Mae Chaem, Mae Khan, and being part of Ping River, where the Bhumipol Dam is situated and generating the electrical power.Since the National Park is located at 2,565 meters above the sea level, it has cold weather and high humidity throughout the year, particularly on the top of the National Park. In winter, the temperature at the National Park is below 0ac. And in summer, despite hot weather in central Chiang Mai and nearby districts, it is still freezing on the top of Doi Inthanon and tourists should be prepared with thick clothes.
 

TOUR NO 8.CHIANGRAI ? MAESAI ? GOLDEN  TRIANGLE-CHIANGSAEN ? LAHU HILL TRIBE VILLSGE

        Visit Wat Rong Khun more well-known among foreigners as the White Temple, is a contemporary unconventional Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand. It was designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat in 1997 Chiang Rai ?Golden Triangle?  a trip right to the three country border where lies the illegal opium plantations. This tour will take you to the ancient capital of Chiang Saen lunch at Mae Sai the northern most point of Thailand and visit to the Black Lahu hilltribe villang also hot sping
 

TOUR NO.9 ELEPHANT  SAFARI,RAFTING,LISU HILL REIBE VILLAGE, ORCHID FARM

        Itinerary This exciting private tour takes you into the lush tropical forests around Chiang Mai. You will spend a captivating day out in the wilds of Thailand. You will get to visit an elephant camp. It is a wonderful experience to see how well trained elephants can be. There will be demonstrations of the various skills that the elephants have been taught. After that is the highlight of the trip when you get to ride the elephants. It is a truly memorable feeling as you travel through the jungle swaying to the gait of this magnificent creature. The next enthralling adventure is a bamboo rafting trip down a stretch of the river. The rafting takes you for about 5 or 6 kilometres along the river. before heading back visit Orchid Farm. The tour includes a stop for lunch. After the trip you will be returned to your hotel or airport (if you prefer) at around 1600h (04:00pm).?
 

 TOUR NO.10 ELEPHANT SAFARE,RAFTING,MEOHILLTRIBE

        08h30 Meeting at your hotel with your guide. Departure by van/car to the Maetaman valley (45 minutes drive). 09h30 Arrive at the?Maetaman elephant camp?located beside the Mae-Tang river. The camp is professionally run and well maintained. The staff take good care of the 30 elephants inhabiting the camp. The show is interesting, especially for children. Elephant?s back riding in the surrounding valley. 12h00 ? 13h00 Buffet lunch at the camp..?
 

 TOUR NO.11 ELEPHANT SAFARI,RAFTING,MEO-KAREN-SHAN HILLTRIBE VILLAGE,WATERFALL

        Visit remote primitive Elephant ride from Mae Wang elephant camp to Nam Rinh Hmong village (30 Min) Trek from Man Rinh back to the main road (30 Min) Tour and Taste Shan ethnic food. Ride to mae Spock Karen village tour karen village tour karen antiques, Mse spock Waterfall (1 Hour) swimming. Bamboo rafting (2 Hours)
 

 TOUR NO.12 ELEPHANT SAFARI-MAE KOK RIVER CHIENG RAI GOLDENTRIANGLE

        1st Leave chiangmai at 07.00 a.m. by micro bus for chiangrai arrive Chiangral at 10.00 a.m. and proceed to boat landing at kok river and take boat ride to Karen village (Lunch) then take elephantride to Yao village (1 Hour) visit Akha Hilltribe Village (terk 15 Min) then take minibus to waterfall and enjoy swimming. Then back to hotel in chiang rai (Wang come Hotel) overmight and dinner

        2nd After breakfast at hotel, leave for Chiang saen and tour the ruins of the oldest city in Northern Thailand. Drivealong the famouse Mae khong Rivet to the exact spot whete Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet (The Golden Triangle) lunch after lunch visit Mae Sai The nouthern most point of Thailand. Drive back to Chiangmai via wieng papao district through scenic mountains and farmland via visit hotspa?