North Thailand Trekking Tour 4 days: Chiang Mai - Doi Khuntan National Park

Explore rarely visited Doi Khuntan National Park on this North Thailand Trekking Tour 4 days: Chiang Mai - Doi Khuntan National Park! This hidden gem boasts beautiful forests and breathtaking views. Hike to the mountain's peak and be rewarded with stunning scenery. Lampang, the "chariot city," awaits next. Immerse yourself in Lanna-style temples, vibrant markets, and historic houses. Throughout the tour, visit ancient temples for a deeper understanding of Thai culture. This adventure is perfect

4 days 3 nights

Thailand

Trekking Tours

Attractions

Chiang Mai - Lampang

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Code

TTT05

Type of tour

Private tour

Overview

Trekking to the off the beaten track area is one of the most amazing way to discover a country. In this North Thailand Trekking Tour 4 days: Chiang Mai - Doi Khuntan National Park, you will be taken to the rarely visited Doi Khuntan National Park and the city of Lampang, the "chariot city". Doi Khuntan is a beautiful national park with lots of forests and magnificent views. It is the only national park in Thailand that has a train station. In the early next morning we walk to the top of Doi Khuntan Mountain. After that, we will continue to Lampang, an interesting city with fantastic Lanna-style temples, colorful markets and historic houses. On the way back to Chiang Mai, we will visit the ancient temples to get a deep insight into Thai culture.

HIGHLIGHTS

Discovery of Doi Khuntan National Park with lots of forests and magnificent views
Visit beautiful temples
Walk in the a streets of Lampang an interesting city with fantastic Lanna-style temples, colorful markets and historic houses

Itinerary

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Welcome you on arrival at Chiang Mai. Today is scheduled for you to relax to be ready for starting the trekking tour on the next day.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai
Meal: Not available

At 8:00AM, the tour guide picks you up to buy something you may need within some next days in Sam Pakoy local market.
We transfer to Chiang Mai train station, take a local train to Doi Khuntan station, arriving at Doi Khuntan National Park at 11:00AM. We have a lunch at a local restaurant, then checking-in the bungalow in the park.
In the afternoon, we take a short walk to the nearby waterfall to relax. You will have an opportunity to enjoy the sunset in such a beautiful national park.

Accommodation: At the bungalow in Doi Khuntan National Park
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Today morning, after having breakfast with coffee, tea and fruits, we leave to climb up the Khuntan Hill. We walk through the pretty forest with huge pine trees in the beautiful scenery. We come to visit the favorite weekend place of Chiang Mai evangelists, then continue to the Khuntan hill – 1337m above sea level. From there, we can have a panoramic sight to the forest and low lands.
We back to the bungalow, checking-out then transfer to Lampang. En route, we pay a visit to Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, one of the most highly revered temples in Thailand. According to legend the Buddha once visited the site some 2,500 years ago and donated a hair, which is now enshrined in the temple’s large chedi.

Have a lunch at a local restaurant nearby the temple, then we reach Lampang – the center of Lanna culture. In the 19th century, Lampang was the exploiting teak center with at least 4000 elephants working.

Cheking-in the guesthouse in Lampang, then we have a trekking tour in Talat Gao road with many historic sites.

Accommodation: At the guesthouse in Lampang
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, we ride a horse through streets in Lampang. We visit Wat Si Rong Muang, which is the most beautiful teak wood monastery in Lampang. Built in 1904 by the Burmese from Mandalay, the monastery is famous for its building’s architecture and the variously decorated interior with Burmese art.

The next destination is Wat Prakaeo Don Tao. Built in the 14th or 15th century, this is an important temple since it houses the Emerald Buddha statue, the Thailand’s most sacred Buddha statue during the 15th century for a period of 34 years.

We continue to visit Ban Sao Nak, the wooden teak house with art mixture of Burmese and Lanna styles as its roof is in the Lanna style, whereas the verandahs around the house are the Burmese reflection.

We have lunch then heading back to Chiang Mai. En route, we pay a visit at Wat Pra That Haripunchai. The temple has been considered as a significant pilgrimage place for Buddhists. It is also famous for the very attractive architecture in pyramid-shape. From its commencement till now, the temple is over 900 years old.
We reach Chiang Mai at about 5-6:00PM, where our trekking tour ends.

Accommodation: Not available
Meal: Breakfast

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Trip notes

Tour includes:

Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
Meal as specified in the itinerary
Ferry, boat, cruise in the itinerary (if any)
Water & cool towels
Government taxes & service charge

Tour excludes:

Thailand Visa stamp fee
International airfare and departure taxes
Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
Early check in/ late check out
Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
Surcharged for Public holidays
Drinks and meal not mentioned
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
Gratuities/ Tipping
All other services not specified in the itinerary