Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle

Introduction

Over 650 km of Northern Thailand scenery, mostly digested sitting in the vehicle.
Chiang-Rai city, scenic countryside, Thai and hill-tribe villages, and the mighty Mekong river are part of this program.
Tour in a comfortable private car or van, with our experienced driver.
The itinerary is pre-set but flexible. We provide the transportation only, and you can program your own timing, and chose what you prefer to see or not. We provide the clients with a list of the possible attractions, travel distance and travel time, and a GT-Rider map of the North. Visits are on your own, while your driver waits in the vehicle.

Trip Highlights

Outline Itinerary

Meeting at your hotel at 7am with your driver.
Depart on the road to Chiang-Rai, for a 3 hour’s drive. Eventual stop at a local coffee shop.
Brief visit of Chiang Rai city. Continue to Chiang Saen and the Golden Triangle.
Drive to Mae Sai, and burmese border. (Optional border crossing into Myanmar. Visa fee not included).
Depart to Mae Chan and visit the great road up Doi Mae Salong, a Chinese refugee community.
Down to Ban Thaton, and a short break on the river bank.
Drive down to Chiangmai.
Drop off at your city hotel, about 8pm.
End of the tour

Pricing

Remarks

This tour is run with a driver only. Not a guide.
This is an exhausting day trip that we would recommend to be done over a two days guided tour program, or to be started from Chiang-Rai. It is however offered here as it is a popular trip, for persons short in time.