Chiang Mai a unique experience

(3days / 2 Nights)

Day 1

Bangkok - Chiang Mai

Pick up after arrival to Chiang Mai airport or from Chiang Mai train station. Transfer to hotel and check in. The the trip starts with a visit to Wat Doi Suthep, one of Chiang Mai's most respected temples that can be seen, from wherever you happen to be in the city, clinging to the mountainside near the summit of Doi Suthep 1,053 meters above sea level. The temple was built in the late 14th century under King Geu Na, and

attracts many Buddhist pilgrims, both local and international, throughout the year.

We then continue to the Baan Tawai Handicraft Village which is located about 12 kms to the east of of Chiang Mai and are home to dozens of wood working shops and other handicraft factories. At the rear of many shops it is possible to watch the craftsmen at work. This fascinating art has been practiced by generation after generation. Lunch we will take at a local restaurant and then sightseeing around Chiang Mai by tuk tuk to visit Wat Chedi Luang and Warorot fresh food market.

In the evening, experience the genuine Northern-Thai culture, enjoying the traditional Khantoke-dinner to the tunes of a magnificent Thai classical dance show in a majestic Lanna-style mansion.

*Meals : Lunch, Dinner

*Hotel : Chiang Mai Gate (Standard room)

Day 2

Chiang Mai

After breakfast we start the day by driving north of Chiang Mai to The Chiang-Dao Elephant Training Center which has one of the most beautiful natural settings in Chiang Mai surrounded by small hills and the Ping River running through it year round. The Elephant Training Center is today home to 32 elephants.

You will learn all about elephants – their nature, their individual traits, their lifestyles, their talents and their charms. You will also get a glimpse at the unique and very real relationships between elephants and their mahouts. You will also experience the exciting elephant ride through the jungle and after the ride enjoy the exciting and scenic bamboo rafting down the Ping river through the beautiful natural forest.

We will have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch we make a visit to one of the beautiful Orchid farms in the area and then return to the hotel late afternoon. In the evening, enjoy shopping at the Chiang Mai night market on your own.

*Meals:Breakfast,Lunch

*Hotel : Chiang Gate (Standard room)

Day 3

Chiang Mai

Free day in Chiang Mai for own Leisure. We can recommend The Ultimate Spa experience where treatments are created combining ancient secrets and advanced discoveries in beauty and wellness.

*Meal : Breakfast

Check out time is at 12 noon.

Hotel website: http://chiangmaigatehotel.com

Price on request