Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai Tour 8 days / 7 nights. An 8-day, 7-night itinerary through Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai is the ultimate way to experience the misty mountains, striking modern and ancient temples, and rich cultural heritage of Northern Thailand. Starting in Chiang Rai and moving south to Chiang Mai maximizes your time and minimizes backtracking.
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Day 1 |
Arrival in Chiang Rai (-) |
Arriving in Chiang Rai, having free time to stroll around in the city. Stay overnight in Chiang Rai.
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Day 2 |
Chiang Rai & Mae Kok river (B) |
Morning after breakfast, we will visit the local market to discover the local products. After that we visit the world famous Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined. Move on to Wat Phra Singh where one of Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha images is now enshrined. Then a short drive from Chiang Rai City to Black House. Baan Dam (Black House) is the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs. In the afternoon we will take on our boat cruise on Mae Kok river from Chiang Rai to Karen village. Transfer back to Chiang Rai. Stay overnight in Chiang Rai.
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Day 3 |
Chiang Rai – Mae Salong – Chiang Saen (B) |
Breakfast, we depart for northern Thailand, a wooded, mountainous and beautiful area. This morning, you will explore the surroundings and the first road you will take is the one that leads to Mae Salong. Climb up and down the green hills, covered with tea plantations. You will taste the delicious tea produced by one of the many plantations of the region, bef. From Doi Mae Salong, you will visit a village of ethnic minorities: the village Akah of Loyo. Afterwards continue to visit the Mae Fah Luang botanical garden.
On arrival in the Golden Triangle, take a boat trip on the Mekong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos triangle. Overnight in Chiang Saen.
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Day 4 |
Chiang Saen – Thaton – Chiang Mai (B) |
After breakfast, you will leave the hotel for Thaton. You will make a stop on the way to the village of Patai to meet the tribe of Padong Karen, famous for its women "giraffes" who wear copper rings around their neck to lengthen it. You will then discover a traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy where an expert will explain the use of herbs, roots, plants and ointments. In the afternoon, take the road to Chiang Mai, the capital of the North, and stop for a walk in the maze of underground galleries in Chiang Dao. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
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Day 5 |
Chiang Mai city & Doi Suthep (B) |
Breakfast served at the hotel. The morning will be mainly devoted to the walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple, Wat Chedi Luang temple. Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take a rickshaw tour.
After that, you will take a walk through the central market of Warorot. In the afternoon you will visit the Doi Suthep hill. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night Market for yourself. Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.
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Day 6 |
Chiang Mai – Cooking class at Thai Farm Cooking (join-in) & Mae Ping river cruise (B, L) |
Breakfast is at the hotel.
8:30 am - 2:00 pm (Join group) : You will be picked up by the school team and join the Thai Farm Cooking for Thai cooking classes in English. It will be a great experience for you to learn the recipes and tips of this succulent Thai cuisine.
- Visit a local market
- Explaining and learning about herbs and ingredients at our organic farm
- Cooking jasmine rice and sticky rice
- Pound and make a curry paste from scratch
- Choose and make one curry paste, one curry and one soup
- Cook a noodle dish and sweet dessert according to the day
In the afternoon, taking a two hour boat trip along the Mae Ping River is an excellent way to spend an afternoon, you get to watch as the scenery along the river changes, you will also get to see many beautiful traditional teak houses as well as a lot of rural greenery along the way. Transfer back to the hotel for your free time. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
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Day 7 |
Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon – Chiang Mai (B, L) |
Our tour today starts with a transfer to Doi Inthanon National Park. It will take approximately 2 hours to the highest peak of Thailand – Doi Inthanon National Park. On arrival, we will spend 2-3 hours trekking through the jungle following a narrow mountain trail which leads us to a stunning hidden waterfall in the middle of lush jungle. Along the way before reaching the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village, we will pass through the farmland where you will see the coffee plantation, flowers farm and the beautiful rice terraces. Discover the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village and taste a cup of locally grown coffee then move on to Vachiratharn Waterfall, a 70 meters high thunderous waterfall. Enjoy the cool fresh air at the waterfall before we continue back to the ground. Afterwards you will visit the beautiful architecture of Napamaytanidol Chidi and Phra Mahathat Napaphon Bhumisiri which were built to honor the 60th birthday of King Bhumipol and Queen Sirikit. Then transfer back to Chiang Mai.
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Day 8 |
Chiang Mai – Departure (B) |
Free time until transfer to Airport for your return flight.
End of service.
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HIGH SEASON (from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027) Cost in USD per person sharing in Twin/Double room - based on private tour |
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Group size |
1 pax |
2 pax |
3 - 4 pax |
5-6 pax |
7 pax |
8-10 pax |
11-12 pax |
13-14 pax |
15-16 pax |
Single Supp |
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3* (superior) |
$2,356 |
$1,252 |
$952 |
$713 |
$626 |
$727 |
$641 |
$604 |
$642 |
+$206 |
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4* (First class) |
$2,902 |
$1,525 |
$1,225 |
$986 |
$899 |
$1,000 |
$915 |
$877 |
$915 |
+$479 |
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5* (Deluxe) |
$3,320 |
$1,734 |
$1,434 |
$1,195 |
$1,108 |
$1,209 |
$1,124 |
$1,086 |
$1,124 |
+$688 |
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LOW SEASON (from 1 April 2027 to 31 October 2027) Cost in USD per person sharing in Twin/Double room - based on private tour |
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Group size |
1 pax |
2 pax |
3 - 4 pax |
5-6 pax |
7 pax |
8-10 pax |
11-12 pax |
13-14 pax |
15-16 pax |
Single Supp |
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3* (superior) |
$2,332 |
$1,242 |
$943 |
$704 |
$619 |
$719 |
$626 |
$590 |
$629 |
+$194 |
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4* (First class) |
$2,777 |
$1,465 |
$1,166 |
$927 |
$841 |
$942 |
$849 |
$813 |
$852 |
+$416 |
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5* (Deluxe) |
$3,107 |
$1,629 |
$1,330 |
$1,091 |
$1,006 |
$1,107 |
$1,013 |
$977 |
$1,017 |
+$581 |
Accommodations
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Superior |
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Location |
Name |
Room type |
Website |
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Chiang Rai |
Laluna Hotel & Resort 3* **Peak season surcharge: + From 24 Dec, 2026 to 2 Jan, 2027: 18 USD/room/night |
Garden bungalow |
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Chiang Saen |
Siam Triangle hotel 3* |
Superior Mountain View |
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Chiang Mai |
Hotel M Chiang Mai 3* **Peak season surcharge: 10 USD/room/night + From 24 Dec, 2026 to 1st Jan, 2027 + From 11 to 15 Apr, 2027 |
Superior |
https://www.hotelmchiangmai.com/
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1st Class |
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Location |
Name |
Room type |
Website |
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Chiang Rai |
The Legend Chiang Rai 4* **High season surcharge: + 26 Dec 2026 – 05 Jan 2027 (New Year): $US 10/Room/Night + $US 15 from 1 Jul - 31 Aug 2027 |
Superior Studio |
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Chiang Saen |
Athita The Hidden Court Chiang Saen Boutique Hotel 4*
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Superior Pagoda View |
https://athitahotel.com/ |
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Chiang Mai |
Bohdi Serene 4* **Peak season surcharge: + Surcharge 25 Nov, 2026 (Loy Krathong): 20 USD/room/night + From 11 to 16 Apr, 2027: 15 USD/room/night * Note: Minimum 2 nights stay if bookings coincide within the period of Christmas Eve until New Year (23 Dec, 2026 – 5 Jan, 2027) |
Deluxe Room
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Deluxe |
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Location |
Name |
Room type |
Website |
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Chiang Rai |
The Riverie Chiang Rai 5* **High season surcharge: + 25 Dec 2026 - 28 Feb 2027: $US 11/Room/Night + 01 Jul 2027 - 31 Oct 2027: $US 07/Room/Night + Compulsory New Year Cocktail (31 Dec, 2026): 45 USD/ adult |
Deluxe Garden |
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Chiang Saen |
Athita The Hidden Court Chiang Saen Boutique Hotel 4*
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Deluxe Private Garden |
https://athitahotel.com/ |
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Chiang Mai |
Mélia Chiang Mai 5* *Period surcharge: USD 35 per room per night - Loy Krathong: 21 - 25 Nov 26- Chinese New Year: 05 - 13 Feb 27 - City Conference: 09 - 11 Sep 27 - Chinese Golden Week: 1 - 6 Oct 26
**Peak season surcharge: USD 66 per room per night Compulsory Stay over on 31 Dec 26 (The booking is not allowed to check out on 31 Dec 26) ***Compulsories Gala Dinners: - X Mas (24 Dec): 90 USD/pax -New Year (31 Dec): 95 USD/pax |
Melia Room |
https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/thailand/chiang-mai/melia-chiang-mai |
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