Day 1: Chiang Dao cave & Thaton temple
First day trip to Thaton, we will stop at the famous Chiang Dao cave and before we explore the cave, we will get a Buddhist ceremony from the Monk for luck and for mental protection. Inside the Chiang Dao Cave, you can see very beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and beautiful sculptures of Burmese style Buddha statue on the rock. For local Buddhists, the cave is popular for a meditation retreat therefore inside the cave there is a famous Buddhist Monk Statue in a meditation position and another holy reclining Burmese Buddha image. Exploring the cave, we have to go with an expert local guide from the village and he or she is proud to present every detail inside the cave. After lunch drive to Thaton city, along the way, we will visit the biggest orange plantation in Thailand, enjoy tasting different kinds of orange and have farm experience. We will finish our long day journey by watching the beautiful sunset from the temple on the mountain. Stay overnight in a lovely Bungalow and have dinner near the Mae Kok River.
Day 2: Thaton – Boat trip– visit hill tribe village
After breakfast, we will start our wonderful morning by cruising down along the Mae Kok River through Chiang Rai province, it approximately takes 2 hours. On the cruising way to Chiang Rai, we will stop and see the traditional hill-tribe village “Lahu hill-tribe” and seeing how the tribe people are living there with no electricity access and learn about their daily life. After hill-tribe village, we will go on to My Dream Guesthouse, where we are going to stay overnight and have local lunch there. Late afternoon, we will walk through the Bamboo forest to visit a beautiful waterfall, swimming, relaxing, and boiling eggs at the local hot spring.
Day 3: Bamboo rafting and Famous art temple “White temple”
After breakfast, we will enjoy a bamboo rafting along the Mae Kok River, it takes around 2 hours. We will sit and chat on the local bamboo hut, enjoy watching beautiful scenery and life of hill-tribe people along the Mae Kok River. Swimming or relaxing at the natural hot spring. Afternoon, we will go to a famous art temple in Thailand, “White Temple”. After lunch, we will go on to a beautiful village in the mountain “Mae Salong” and watch wonderful sunset from the mountain which is high 1,500 from the sea level. We will have dinner at a typical restaurant and sleep in a nice bungalow with a marvellous view above the wide valley.
Day 4: Beautiful Mountain, tea farm, Hill tribe market, Chiang Rai
Early in the morning, you can see the beautiful sunrise through the layer of the mountain from your balcony. On this day, you will see very beautiful and the biggest tea plantation in Thailand. Enjoy testing various kinds of tea and walk through the beautiful valley, enjoy the nature around. Afternoon, we will visit monkey temple, fish cave and shopping to the big market at Mae Sai, the border between Thai and Burma. For an overnight stay, we will stay at Gin's Mekhong View resort next to Mekhong river and have local style dinner in the typical restaurant.
Day 5: Opium Hall and Cruise to Laos Market
Next day after breakfast, you have a chance to visit the impressive Opium museum. Learn all the history of the opium wars and illegal drugs in Thailand and we will cruise Mekhong River to Laos Market and view how the three countries are co-operating together and became the well-known name "Golden Triangle". After Lunch, we will drive back to Joy’s House Chiang Mai and have dinner together with our family.
Day 6: Relax Day; treatment Massage and Cooking course
3 hours treatment massage in the afternoon, relax by the swimming pool. In evening starts at 4.30p.m. cooking course, Thai cooking belongs to everyday life in Thailand including the life of our family at Joy's House. Our students will bring you to the village where you will experience the local market, buying herbs, vegetables and other ingredients for three dishes. We will come back to Joy's House and learn how to cook real Thai food and enjoy a nice evening with your dinner.
Day 7: Say Goodbye
After breakfast, you have your free time to relax at the pool or you can walk through the village. Say goodbye, we will drive you to Chiang Mai airport.
Prices for Journeys and Packages
Children up to 3 years are free in the booked room category.
Family Prices are offered for 2 adults with children 4-11 years.
Prices per person in Thai Baht.
Incl. Guide, 6 nights accommodation, meals, transport, activities and tax.
2 Adult Price per person
Single person
Family
1 Child
Family
2-3
children
1 week Journey North Thailand Round trip
22,000 Baht
30,000 Baht
48,000 Baht
54,000 Baht
58,000 Baht
Preparing:
long trouser for trekking, jacket; the temperature up in the mountain will be around 15-25 C.
Wear Sneakers and Flip-flop for changing
Passport
Also you can prepare swimming cloth with
prepare PORTABLE BATTERY CHARGERS for mobile and charge your camera's battery for full.
Prepare some Snack or food for your children, we prepare meal for you already but sometime the children don't like. On the way we will stop at convenience shop, you can buy on that day.
Please remember to bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent
On July - October, the program depend on the forecast.
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