Chiang Rai Tour 4 days: Lovely Exploration

Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, we will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Cheking-in and then you are free to relax by yourself.

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

Morning after breakfast, we will visit the local market to discover the local products. After that we visit the world famous Wat Phra Kaew, where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined.

We move on to Wat Phra Singh, which was the storage of Phra Buddha Sihingh statue. The main structures of the Lanna style temple are the ubosot, the viharn, a chapel containing a footprint of the Buddha and the Kuti or monks living quarters.

Continue to visit Baan Dam (Black House), an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs.

We have lunch then take a boat to cruise on Mae Kok river from Chiang Rai to Karen village where you can watch elephants or feed them, especially enjoying your 1 hour elephant riding.
Heading back to Chiang Rai to overnight.  
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Rai
Meal:  Breakfast
 

After breakfast, we visit the Mae Fah Luang botanical garden, sited high up on the mountain of Doi Tung. Coming here, visitors are rewarded with a stunning display of plants and flowers.

We continue the trip by heading to the northern Thailand to Doi Mae Salong, which has early history focusing on opium trading. Here, you will get a chance to admire the green hills and taste the delicious tea of the region.

From Doi Mae Salong, we will visit two villages of ethnic minorities: the village Akah of Loyo, and the village Lisu of Ban Hanygo.
Having lunch at the local restaurant at the Golden Triangle, then taking a boat trip along Mekong Kong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos, confluence at the Golden Triangle. It is known for its beautiful scenery including a large golden Buddha image seated in a boat, an ancient temple on a hill and the House of Opium Museum.
Return to the hotel and you are free to relax.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Saen
Meal:  Breakfast
 

Have breakfast and free time until transfer back to Chiang Rai for departure or transfer directly to Chiang Mai. End of your Chiang Rai Tour 4 days 3 nights

Accommodation: Not available
Meal:  Breakfast