Golden Triangle 5D/4N
Golden Triangle 5D/4N
$748
Golden Triangle 5D/4N
5 Days Starting and ending in Chiang Mai
Visiting: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai
Tour operator:
Tour code:
58050
Group Type:
Independent
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Age range:
18-90
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Explore Northern Thailand's cultural and culinary delights in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, from temple visits and village hikes to cooking classes and historic site tours, all culminating in a nature walk and bamboo-cooked lunch at a waterfall before your return flight from Chiang Mai.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Location: Chiang Mai
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Chiang Mai - Northern Thailand’s most important cultural hub offers a huge variety of antique temples from colorful structures that sparkle in the sunlight to more understated beauties that exhibit the earthy tones of brick and wood.Â
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by driver and transfer to your hotel.
Explore Chiang Mai's cultural treasures with a visit to Doi Suthep Temple and Doi Pui Village, followed by a scenic hike led by local Hmong guides. After immersing in nature and learning about mountain life, unwind with a Khantoke dinner showcasing Northern Thai cuisine and traditional dances, a quintessential experience in Chiang Mai.
Meal included: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Distance and duration: 11,4 kilometers, approximately 3h 30min - 4 hours hiking
Level: 1
Different in elevation: 400 meters elevation gain, 500 meters descent
Terrain: dirt track roads and forest trails, some parts on stairs passing rocky terrain
Day 2: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Location: Chiang Mai
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch
Half day cooking class at Baan Hongnual cookery school (join in excursion including transfer, guide, lunch)Â
Duration: from 09:00 to 13:00
Start your half-day cooking class at Nong Hoi local market where you will purchase fresh ingredients for the class under the guidance of your instructor. Next, you will head to Baan Hongnual where your instructor will demonstrate how to prepare and cook the ingredients used for your first dish. You will be provided with step-by-step guidance along the way. After you prepare each dish (3 meals and 1 dessert), taste your creations! At the end of the class, you will receive a recipe booklet as a souvenir.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang MaiÂ
Day 3: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Location: Chiang Mai
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch
Nature, waterfalls and hill tribes - a day at Doi Inthanon
Duration: 8:00 - 18:00
Today you will spend a day in Doi Inthanon National Park, famous for the cool climate, lush nature, numerous waterfalls, various hill tribe villages and last but not least being home to Thailand’s highest point (2,565 meters)! With a moist natural environment and manicured gardens, Doi Inthanon is a paradise for nature lovers and perfect for strolling with stunning views of misty mountains. The temperature is almost always pleasant, sometimes even a little cold, which can be a welcome relief after the steamy lowlands. So, be sure to pack clothes that keep you warm! Epic waterfalls are an added highlight to the National Park, as well as peaceful and scenic temples that are nestled up high in the mountainous landscape. The vegetation is breathtaking, and you may even spot a few colorful butterflies and songbirds along the way. The park is located only about an hour’s drive away from the city but the surroundings are completely different. Prepare to see some amazing vistas, beautiful waterfalls, green nature trails, tasting locally grown coffee and meeting some of the Karen hill tribes that live on the mountain slopes.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Level: 1
Distance and duration of the hike: 3 kilometers – approx. 1h30min including breaks – Easy hike, mostly descending. Some steep parts but basic stairs/ladders are made
Total Gain elevation: – 250m descent
Day 4: Chiang Mai, Thailand - Chiang Rai
Location: Chiang Rai
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the early morning, you will be picked up and transfer to Chiang Rai, enroute visit Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple and is one the unique highlights for a temple visit in the north of Thailand. The jagged spikes of this gleaming White Temple emerge from a grassy garden like a white fire, and the whole structure is elegantly reflected in the adjacent pond. This magnificent and intricate work of art is a combination of ancient art and contemporary architecture which was undertaken by a local artist, Chalermchai Kositpipat.
Then, continue to the Akha and Yao hill tribe villages in Mae Chan area where you can witness the imposing views and interact with the local people. Continue to the ancient town of Chiang Saen with a visit to Wat Chedi Luang – a temple ruin which was destroyed and left abandoned. After that, head to The Golden Triangle, famed by its mysterious stories related to the former drug trading and past war. You will have another stopover after driving up to a picturesque point at Wat Pu Kao with a panoramic view over the Mekong River. Then, drive to the Hall of Opium Museum where your questions and curiosity about the opium trade will be answered. Afterwards, continue traveling to Mae Sai and visit the bustling market at the border town with Myanmar and the most northern point of Thailand.
In the evening, you will arrive at your hotel in Chiang Rai, then free at leisure.
Meal included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai
Transfer distance from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai approximately 3,5 hours excluding visits
Day 5: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Location: Chiang Mai
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch
Nature walk with bamboo-cooked lunch at waterfall
In the morning, you will drive to an Akha village just outside of Chiang Rai. After getting to know a little bit more about the culture and customs of this hill tribe minority, you will start your journey through the surrounding forests and plantations. Passing by rice fields, pineapple trees, and rubber plantations, your local hill tribe guides will take you to a special oasis: a local waterfall where you can enjoy a picnic lunch among the beautiful natural surroundings. While you take a dip in the cool, clear waters, your local hosts will prepare a delicious lunch over an open fire using nothing but natural objects like bamboo and banana leaves. You will be amazed to see how versatile nature can be!
Then, you will continue transfer with guide to Chiang Mai airport for return flight.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Level: 1
Distance and duration of the hike : 4 kilometers - approximately 2 hours
Elevation difference: less than 150 meters
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 nights Accommodation
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Transport
As per itinerary
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Meals
4B/3L/1D
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Activities
Hiking in the Footsteps of the Hmong
Half Day Cooking Class
Day at Doi Inthanon
Nature Walk with Bamboo-Cooked Lunch at Waterfall -
Guides
English-speaking Guide for certain activities
What's Not Included
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Flight tickets and airport taxes
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Visa fees
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Tips and personal expenses
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Travelers’ Personal insurance
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Any services not clearly mentioned in the program.
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Local guide during the Beach stay
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Porters at hotel
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes airport transfers, local transfers for excursions, and travel between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, ensuring a smooth and convenient journey throughout the tour.
Accommodation
Enjoy 4 nights of comfortable accommodation in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, staying in well-appointed hotels that offer a relaxing retreat after a day of exploration.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the highlight of the visit to Chiang Rai?
The highlight of the visit to Chiang Rai includes visiting Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple), exploring Akha and Yao hill tribe villages, visiting the ancient town of Chiang Saen, and learning about the opium trade at the Hall of Opium Museum.
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What kind of terrain can I expect during the hikes?
The terrain during the hikes includes dirt track roads, forest trails, some parts on stairs passing rocky terrain, and basic stairs/ladders for steep parts.
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What can I expect during the cooking class at Baan Hongnual cookery school?
During the cooking class, you will start at Nong Hoi local market to purchase fresh ingredients, then head to Baan Hongnual where your instructor will demonstrate how to prepare and cook the ingredients. You will prepare 3 meals and 1 dessert, taste your creations, and receive a recipe booklet as a souvenir.
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Is there a guide provided for the activities?
Yes, an English-speaking guide is provided for certain activities.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 1 dinner.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes activities such as hiking in the footsteps of the Hmong, a half-day cooking class at Baan Hongnual cookery school, exploring Doi Inthanon National Park, visiting Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple), and a nature walk with a bamboo-cooked lunch at a waterfall.
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What type of accommodation is included in the tour?
The tour includes 4 nights of comfortable accommodation in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, staying in well-appointed hotels that offer a relaxing retreat after a day of exploration.
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What should I pack for the visit to Doi Inthanon National Park?
You should pack clothes that keep you warm as the temperature in Doi Inthanon National Park is almost always pleasant, sometimes even a little cold.
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What is the level of difficulty for the hikes?
The hikes are generally easy, with some parts being a bit steep but manageable with basic stairs and ladders.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation includes airport transfers, local transfers for excursions, and travel between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, ensuring a smooth and convenient journey throughout the tour.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Free Date Changes
Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.