SIGHTSEEING
Temple tours introduce our guests to the cultural heritage of Northern Thailand. The stunning gilded pinnacles of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in particular will impress like no other. Wander among the guardian figures from the tales of the Ramayana and the protective naga serpents carved into the ancient walls of Chiang Mun, Chedi Luang and Phrasingh temples for insights into court life and worship during the Lanna period, the “kingdom of a million fields.”
Northern Thailand’s elephants live well at Mae Sa Elephant Camp with its baby elephant nursery, Maetaman Elephant Safari and Patara Elephant Farm, all of which are guaranteed to put a lasting smile on every visitor’s face. Local colour is an understatement to describe the spectrum rising up from the verdant gardens at Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden, located near Baan Tong Luang Hill Tribe Village, a collection of 150 Ka Young, White Karen, Lahu, Hmong and Dara Ang villages. Also worth visiting is Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest peak offering a cool mountainous escape with scenic tropical waterfalls.
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For more information or to book, please contact:
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MAE SA ELEPHANT CAMP EXCURSION
Visit these gigantic creatures in action and spend time at the baby elephant nursery as well. Guests may go on a one-hour elephant ride through the tropical rainforest to take in the sights and sounds of North Thailand’s idyllic valleys and streams.
Duration: 4 hours | Price: THB 2,400 per person (minimum 2 persons)
ELEPHANT SAFARI AT MAETAMAN CAMP EXCURSION
We will make our way to a lush green forest on the banks of the Maetang River where a Lisu hill tribe village is located. At Maetaman Camp observe traditional logging, feed bananas and sugar cane to the elephants and take a river ride on a bamboo raft.
Duration: 6.5 hours | Price: THB 3,800 person (minimum 2 persons)
PATARA ELEPHANT FARM
In the verdant mountains of Hang Dong Valley, 30 minutes south of Chiang Mai, this personalised programme allows visitors close access to Thai elephants and training in how to hike, track and approach your elephant in the bush. You will also learn how to unchain the elephant, walk, feed, bathe and brush your elephant in the river. Professional elephant minders will show you how to ride on its neck and use spoken commands on a long bareback adventure ride to a temple, village or waterfall where you can swim with the elephants.
Hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm | Price: THB 5,800 per person
BAAN TONG LUANG HILL TRIBE VILLAGE & QUEEN SIRIKIT BOTANICAL GARDEN TOUR
This humane and insightful experience was established to generate income for hill tribe peoples whilst preserving their ancient culture. You will be introduced to members of five different hill tribes, Ka Young, White Karen, Lahu, Hmong and Dara Ang. This is followed by a visit to the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden.
Duration: 4 hours | Price: THB 3,500 per person (minimum 2 persons)
DOI INTHANON NATIONAL PARK HILL TRIBE VILLAGE TOUR
At 2,565 metres, Doi Inthanon is Thailand’s highest peak and a cool escape from the tropical heat. Most of the mountain is a national wildlife preserve and park (482 square kilometres) except for smaller areas that have been set aside for agricultural and residential use. The park has breathtaking waterfalls, terraced rice fields, picturesque valleys and few small hill tribe villages.
Duration: 8.5 hours | Price: THB 4,700 per person (minimum 2 persons)
GOLDEN TRIANGLE EXCURSION CHIANG RAI MAE SAI BORDER
Chiang Rai sits at the northern tip of Thailand, bordering Myanmar (Burma) on the north and Laos on the east. Your three-hour early morning trek winds through picturesque scenery with a stop at the Mae Kajan hot springs. Continue on to Mae Sai, the northernmost trade border between Thailand and Myanmar then head to the Golden Triangle for the panoramic view of where Thailand, Burma and Laos meet. On the return, visit the ancient city of Chiang Saen, home to distinctive architectural ruins.
Duration: 12 hours | Price: THB 7,000 per person (minimum 2 persons)
MAE SA ELEPHANT CAMP EXCURSION
Visit these gigantic creatures in action and spend time at the baby elephant nursery as well. Guests may go on a one-hour elephant ride through the tropical rainforest to take in the sights and sounds of North Thailand’s idyllic valleys and streams.
Duration: 4 hours | Price: THB 2,400 per person (minimum 2 persons)
ELEPHANT SAFARI AT MAETAMAN CAMP EXCURSION
We will make our way to a lush green forest on the banks of the Maetang River where a Lisu hill tribe village is located. At Maetaman Camp observe traditional logging, feed bananas and sugar cane to the elephants and take a river ride on a bamboo raft.
Duration: 6.5 hours | Price: THB 3,800 person (minimum 2 persons)
PATARA ELEPHANT FARM
In the verdant mountains of Hang Dong Valley, 30 minutes south of Chiang Mai, this personalised programme allows visitors close access to Thai elephants and training in how to hike, track and approach your elephant in the bush. You will also learn how to unchain the elephant, walk, feed, bathe and brush your elephant in the river. Professional elephant minders will show you how to ride on its neck and use spoken commands on a long bareback adventure ride to a temple, village or waterfall where you can swim with the elephants.
Hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm | Price: THB 5,800 per person
BAAN TONG LUANG HILL TRIBE VILLAGE & QUEEN SIRIKIT BOTANICAL GARDEN TOUR
This humane and insightful experience was established to generate income for hill tribe peoples whilst preserving their ancient culture. You will be introduced to members of five different hill tribes, Ka Young, White Karen, Lahu, Hmong and Dara Ang. This is followed by a visit to the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden.
Duration: 4 hours | Price: THB 3,500 per person (minimum 2 persons)
DOI INTHANON NATIONAL PARK HILL TRIBE VILLAGE TOUR
At 2,565 metres, Doi Inthanon is Thailand’s highest peak and a cool escape from the tropical heat. Most of the mountain is a national wildlife preserve and park (482 square kilometres) except for smaller areas that have been set aside for agricultural and residential use. The park has breathtaking waterfalls, terraced rice fields, picturesque valleys and few small hill tribe villages.
Duration: 8.5 hours | Price: THB 4,700 per person (minimum 2 persons)
GOLDEN TRIANGLE EXCURSION CHIANG RAI MAE SAI BORDER
Chiang Rai sits at the northern tip of Thailand, bordering Myanmar (Burma) on the north and Laos on the east. Your three-hour early morning trek winds through picturesque scenery with a stop at the Mae Kajan hot springs. Continue on to Mae Sai, the northernmost trade border between Thailand and Myanmar then head to the Golden Triangle for the panoramic view of where Thailand, Burma and Laos meet. On the return, visit the ancient city of Chiang Saen, home to distinctive architectural ruins.
Duration: 12 hours | Price: THB 7,000 per person (minimum 2 persons)
