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Chiang Rai And The Golden Triangle – 3 Days

Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand, reflected in a pond under blue sky
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The Heart of This Journey

Three days in Thailand’s far north, at an easy pace. From the temples and art of Chiang Rai you travel by boat along the Mae Kok River, then up to the old city of Chiang Saen and the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet on the Mekong.

  • Wat Phra KaewThe Chiang Rai temple where the Emerald Buddha was once enshrined.
  • Baan DamThe Black House of national artist Thawan Duchanee, part studio, part museum, part home.
  • Mae Kok RiverA boat cruise from Chiang Rai to a Karen village.
  • Chiang SaenAn ancient city on the banks of the Mekong.
  • House of OpiumThe story of the opium trade that once defined this corner of Asia.
  • The Golden TriangleA boat on the Mekong where three countries meet.

Tour Destinations:

Detailed Itinerary:

A short northern escape with one full day in and around Chiang Rai and a final day at the Golden Triangle, timed to end back in Chiang Rai for your onward flight. Every part of it can be adjusted: add a night, swap a visit or change the hotel class, and we will shape the plan around you.

Day 01:Arrival In Chiang Rai

Arrive in Chiang Rai with the day at leisure.

Arrival

Welcome to Chiang Rai, Thailand’s northernmost province.

At leisure

The rest of the day is at leisure, to relax or stroll around the city.

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai.

Day 02:Chiang Rai City Tour - Mae Kok River

Temples, a local market and a contemporary art house, then an afternoon on the river.

Morning

Start at the local market to discover the produce and crafts of the north. Then visit Wat Phra Kaew, the temple where the Emerald Buddha, now in Bangkok, was once enshrined, and Wat Phra Singh, one of the city’s most important temples.

Midday

A short drive out of the city brings you to Baan Dam, the Black House, created by national artist Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, it mixes traditional northern Thai buildings with some outlandish modern designs. Lunch is yours to choose.

Afternoon

Take a boat cruise along the Mae Kok River from Chiang Rai to a Karen village, then return to the city by road.

Meals: Breakfast. Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai.

Day 03:Chiang Rai - Chiang Saen - Golden Triangle - Departure

An ancient river city and the meeting point of three countries.

Morning

Drive north to Chiang Saen, the ancient city on the banks of the Mekong, then visit the House of Opium, a small museum telling the story of opium in this region.

Midday

Lunch is yours to choose at a local restaurant overlooking the Golden Triangle.

Afternoon

Take a boat trip on the Mekong River to see where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet, before returning to Chiang Rai.

Departure

Your guide and driver take you to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 01:Arrival In Chiang Rai

Arrive in Chiang Rai with the day at leisure.

Arrival

Welcome to Chiang Rai, Thailand’s northernmost province.

At leisure

The rest of the day is at leisure, to relax or stroll around the city.

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai.

Day 02:Chiang Rai City Tour - Mae Kok River

Temples, a local market and a contemporary art house, then an afternoon on the river.

Morning

Start at the local market to discover the produce and crafts of the north. Then visit Wat Phra Kaew, the temple where the Emerald Buddha, now in Bangkok, was once enshrined, and Wat Phra Singh, one of the city’s most important temples.

Midday

A short drive out of the city brings you to Baan Dam, the Black House, created by national artist Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, it mixes traditional northern Thai buildings with some outlandish modern designs. Lunch is yours to choose.

Afternoon

Take a boat cruise along the Mae Kok River from Chiang Rai to a Karen village, then return to the city by road.

Meals: Breakfast. Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai.

Day 03:Chiang Rai - Chiang Saen - Golden Triangle - Departure

An ancient river city and the meeting point of three countries.

Morning

Drive north to Chiang Saen, the ancient city on the banks of the Mekong, then visit the House of Opium, a small museum telling the story of opium in this region.

Midday

Lunch is yours to choose at a local restaurant overlooking the Golden Triangle.

Afternoon

Take a boat trip on the Mekong River to see where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet, before returning to Chiang Rai.

Departure

Your guide and driver take you to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast.

Price Included:

Private English-speaking guide for the touring days

Accommodation in a double, twin or single room with daily breakfast

Meals as shown in the itinerary

Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for all transfers and touring

Bottled water and cool towels

Entrance fees and boat trips as shown in the itinerary

Service charges and government taxes

Price Excluded:

International and domestic flights, with airport taxes

Early check-in and late check-out

Meals and drinks not shown in the itinerary

Visa fees for Thailand, which depend on your nationality

Travel insurance

Tips and personal expenses

Porterage at hotels

Any services not shown in the itinerary

Supplement for airport transfers late at night or very early in the morning

Peak and high season surcharges, and compulsory festive dinners where the hotel requires one

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  • DepartureAny date you choose
  • 3 stopsChiang Rai · Chiang Saen · Golden Triangle
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