Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle

Departing from Chiang-Rai
Duration: full day trip, from 8h30 till 18h00
Departures: possible everyday, as a private tour

Introduction

A guided sightseeing tour to the Golden Triangle and beyond.
We will make a loop North of Chiangrai to the border, and then east to the Golden Triangle and Chiangsaen, before returning to Chiangrai on the highway. Tour in a comfortable private car or van, with our experienced tour guide, who will be happy to share his knowledge of the area.

Trip Highlights

  • Mae-Sai and burmese border market
  • The Golden Triangle, where three borders meet
  • The Hall of Opium Museum at the Golden Triangle
  • Boat trip on the mighty mekong river
  • Chiang-Saen and it’s National Museum

Outline Itinerary

08.30 Meeting at your Chiangrai hotel with your tour guide.
Drive North on the highway to Mae Sai, the burmese border and Thailand’s northernmost place.
Visit of the border market. (Optional border crossing into Myanmar; border pass fees not included).
Proceed overland to the Golden Triangle. Time to visit and relax.
Take a boat trip on the mighty Mekong river, between the 3 countries’ borders, eventually making a stop on a small Lao Island in the middle of the Mekong, for a glimpse at Lao life style.
Visit the Hall of Opium museum, where you can learn about the history of the Opium Trade.
Depart to Chiang Saen for a visit of the National Museum.
Around 17:00 start our road return to chiangrai.
18:00 Arrive in Chiangrai and drop off at your hotel.
End of the tour-

Pricing

Rates per person in Thai Baht. Valid from Nov 2009 to 31 Oct 2010

tour CEI22 Rate / person Departure
Join Tours n/a n/a
Private Tour 2 – 3 persons / car on request Every day
4 – 6 persons / van on request
single room supplement n/a -

Remarks

This trip can also start from hotels located outside of Chiangrai town. (Hotels as Phu Chaisai Resort and others).
Price supplement might apply.

Please let us know your hotel information/phone number, as the meeting place, under the comments box of our booking inquiry below. Our reservation officers will reply within 24 hours.

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