Golden Triangle and Mekong River

3 days -- from USD 430 per person

Cruise the mighty Mekong River from the golden Triangle and explore the way of life of hill tribe people of northern Thailand. The tour also includes a bamboo rafting and an elephant back riding.

Note : Require minimum 2 persons travelling together.

Day 1 - Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Lisu Lodge (Lunch, Dinner)

Meet with your guide at Chiang Mai International Airport and drive to the mountain temple of Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the most famous landmark of Chiang Mai. Then drive down to visit "Hill Tribe Museum" (closed on Sat, Sun and Public Holiday) and learn on about the different mountain people who live in Thailand.

Continue by a mini van for a visit to an Orchid Farm. Then continue to Lisu Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, admire the impressive Lisu Lodge, starting from Ton Lung Temple tour and a visit at the herbal garden. Then, visit the Lisu families and have a tea at the shaman's house, including traditional medicine introduction.

Return to Lisu Lodge, enjoy Lisu's activities such as embroidering and organic gardening. Dinner and overnight at Lisu Lodge.

Day 2 Lisu Lodge - Golden Triangle (Breakfast, Lunch)

After a hearty breakfast, leave Lisu Lodge for Chiang Dao Elephant Camp. Upon arrival, experience elephant riding and bamboo rafting. Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, drive up to Doi Mae Salong to visit Akha, Chinese Kuomintang and Yao hilltribe villages. Then, drive to the Golden Triangle via Mae Chan. Check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 3 Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai - Bangkok (Breakfast, Lunch)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. After that, we drive to the Golden Triangle and the Opium House before taking a boat trip along the mighty Mekong River, the longest river in South-East Asia, which separates Thailand and Laos. Then, drive to Mae Sai for lunch at a local restaurant. Leave Mae Sai for Doi Tung Royal Project. Upon arrival visit Doi Tung Royal Palace and Mae Fah Luang Garden. Continue driving to Chiang Rai Airport for your departure flight.