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Natural and Cultural North Thailand

4 Days / 3 Nights

Discover the cultural and natural treasures of northern Thailand of which the other name is ‘Rose of the North’. Experience with a real touch of northern Thai culture with natural surrounding. The only way to be as part of the community, the only way to get in touch with northern Thai life and the only way to spend your time with the various of native people with Thai smile. Spend once in your life to see the real Thai culture, tradition, custom, way of life and a real native Thais.

DAY 01: Chiang Mai – Doi Angkhang (L)

Departure from hotel in Chiang Mai and proceed to Doi Angkhang National Park where is famous for its cool climate all year round. You can explore the Royal Angkhang Station Project and visit hill tribe villages to learn more about their daily life. To get there, take Highway No. 107 (Chiang Mai-Fang), turn left at an intersection around Km. 137 (Mae Kha Market) and proceed for another 25 kilometers to Doi Ang Khang. As the route is filled with steep s-curves, an experienced driver and vehicles in good condition are required. The local truck (Song Taew) from Mae Kha Market offers chartered service to the mountain. Royal Angkhang Agriculture Station Project is located in the valley of Doi Ang Khang, the station is designated for conducting experiments on possible temperate plants to be grown in Thailand. The experiment is aimed to promote the cultivation of cash crops to replace hill tribes' opium plantations. Inside the station, there are beautifully landscaped flower gardens, a restaurant and plantations. Lunch is included

Overnight at Angkhang Nature Resort (Superior room)

DAY 02: Doi Angkhang – Mae Kham (B, L)

After breakfast, check out and visit Kob Dong village (Muser ethnic village) then proceed to Nor Lae village (Palong ethnic village) on the border between Thailand & Burma. You can walk a bit in the forest or climb the hill for breathtaking view points over mountains and valleys and see rhododendron trees (the blossom period is between November & February). Drive down via Fang to Thaton and lunch is served. Then drive via Mae Chan continue to visit Mae Fah Luang & Doi Tung: visit the beautiful garden of Mae Fah Luang & Royal chalet, continue to Doi Thung where you have a panoramic view over Burma during clear weather, down by a small road along the Burmese border and continue to Mae Kham district for overnight.

Overnight at Phu Chaisai Mountain Resort & Spa (Deluxe Cottage)

DAY 03: Mae Kham – Chiang Rai – Mae Suay (B, L)

Leave early morning and drive to Tham Pa Asha Thong temple surrounded by hills. Because of its isolated situation the monks go begging alms in morning by horse. Continue to Chiang Rai and enjoy a pleasant tour including the Trishaw ride, the favorite local mode of transportation, through Chiang Rai’s residential area and market place and visit Wat Phra Keow which once, during the 13^th century, housed the Emerald Buddha now in Bangkok. Lunch at local restaurant

Continue to Mae Suay District and drop off at Suanthip Vana Resort

Overnight at Suanthip Vana Resort & Spa (Deluxe room)

DAY 04: Mae Suay – Doi Wawi – Chiang Mai (B)

Drive to Doi Wavi, on the way beautiful view on the lake, this area is inhabited by many hill tribe, Akha, Lisu, Lahu, Yunnanese, during this day on the way up and down you will make stop to visit villages. Visit a tea plantation in Doi Wavi, tea tasting & demonstration, lunch at Laulee Resort in Wavi. Afternoon on the way back you can stop in some villages, back to Mae Suai and continue to Chiang Mai, on arrival in CNX, transfer to hotel or airport.

Notes: second additional 1 hour activity can be booed at a nominal charge but as a free activity you are welcome to go cycling by yourself. We will give you a road map of recommended itineraries.

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Land tour cost per person (in USD):

Size of Group	2 pax	3 - 4 pax	5 - 6 pax	7 - 9 pax	10 - 14 pax	Single Supp.
01 Apr 2011 - 31 Dec 2011
Mid-range
Superior
Deluxe
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