4 days

About this activity

Known as the gateway to the Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai was founded in 1262 by King Mengrai as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom. Wat Pra Keow in Chiang Rai was once home to the famed 'Emerald Buddha' now residing at Wat Pra Keow in the Grand Palace. Chiang Rai itself is situated in a valley and the mountains in the surrounding area are home to many people of the various ethnic minority hill tribe groups. But it is not only the famous sights, the stunning scenery and drenched in keeping traditions alive; it is the crisp mountain air and the gentle, cool and calm approach of its people that suits any honeymoon wish with a slice of authentic Thailand.

A recommended early arrival at Chiang Rai’s International Airport on day one will be the start of a romantically-tinted journey along the province’s most famous sites and intimate corners. We stipulate a morning arrival as in the afternoon, touring the landmarks of Chiang Rai by tricycle brings you up and close with what draws visitors to this town. Temples such as the Wat Phra Sing and the Wat Phra Keow pass the revue, each with its own story and carved its important role in the country’s history. A candle light Thai set dinner at your riverside resort ends the first day.

Hill tribes have favored the mountainous region of Chiang Rai for their fertile grounds and good living conditions among nature. Our morning is filled with visiting some of the ethnic minorities of the Akha and Yao, with generation roots dating back to China. A small settlement of the famous Long Neck Karen will also be included; originally from Myanmar and from an early age, Karen women add brass coils around their neck and limbs to give them an elongated look – hence the name Long Neck. Time to relax and enjoy each other’s company for an afternoon at our resort of choice: a selection of spa treatments are at your disposal for that moment of pure relaxation before a candlelight dinner brings another day to an end.

A mere boat ride away over the Sai River and you’re in Myanmar. Temples where monks follow the guiding rules to earn their saffron-clad robes and shopping for the latest trinkets at Thakhilek are a few of the highlights you can expect. It is the Golden Triangle that lures thousands of visitors annually for a panoramic view of seeing three countries convene at the confluence of rivers and with its notorious trading history of a bygone era embedded in its history, this morning completes yet another perfect, well-designed morning in the high north of Thailand. With lunch included en route and part of the afternoon at leisure, we will leave you completely free for the evening for dinner and perhaps a night out in the town.

With a private transfer from the resort to connect with your flight to your next destination after breakfast, this wonderful and joyful package for the both of you comes to an end on the fourth day.

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Included

Private tours and transfers with a professional English-speaking guide.
Accommodation in sharing twin/double room during the tour in a 4* resort in Chiang Rai
Transportation by car / mini-van / coach with professional driver.
Myanmar border pass fee.
Spa treatment as mentioned and must be reserved in advance prior to arrival on day 2
All applicable taxes and service charges
Daily breakfast from day 2 until day 4, lunch on day 3 and set dinners on days 1 and 2 only
A 1-hour tricycle sightseeing tour to Wat Pra Singh and Wat Pra Kaew in Chiang Rai
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Not included

Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
Early check-in / late check-out at the booked accommodation
Compulsory Christmas and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
Transfers for customers arriving or departing from/to outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
Minimum age is 18 years
This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide
We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
Due to the nature of this tour, we regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Part of this excursion includes walking over unpaved roads and paths. This may not suit guests with walking issues. Bear in mind that such paths may turn slippery / muddy after a rain shower. We suggest wearing good walking shoes, preferred closed shoes, when booking this tour.
To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.
There will be ample time for customers to spend time on their own to admire the sites at their own pace or browse along the shops for souvenirs. When additional time needs to be allocated for more time at leisure or shopping, this can be discussed with the guide on spot.
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavorable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct flight information, as pick-up and drop-off services are included in the package. Any changes in flights outside 48 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 48 hours may be on request.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate