Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle in a day

5.00(1)

An early morning 3-hour drive through beautiful scenery to Chiang Rai, with a brief stop at the Hot Springs at Maekajan for a stretch and some fresh air. Later in the day are stops at two very famous temples, White Chapel and Black House. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant, before continuing onto the Golden Triangle area. There are magnificent views over the Mekong River where a triangle is made by Burma, Laos and Thailand at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers. For a small fee, you can also enjoy the boat ride to view the splendour of mighty Mae Khong River (Optional) to set foot into Laos (Passport required but no other documents or formalities).

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur.).
Children 1 and younger are complimentary.
Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
For Spanish, French, German, Russian speaking guide you can upgrade to a Private Tour PLUS add Supplement payment Baht 800.00 (whole party)
Optional extra - For just a small fee you will enjoy a boat ride across the mighty Mae Khong River to Don Sao Island. There are no permanent buildings here (just a few stalls selling souveniers, etc), however, you will be able to say that you have set foot in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos).
Optional extra - A roadside stop in Mae Chan District to see some of the famed Padong Long-necked hilltribe people. A subgroup of the Karen tribe, they are refugees from Myanmar who are proud of their traditions, proud of their women's beauty due to the golden rings worn around their necks and proud to be self-sufficient because of tourist revenue and therefore not in need of government financial assistance.