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Chiang Saen and the Golden Triangle
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Chiang Saen and the Golden Triangle
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Wed
18 Dec
Thu
19 Dec
Fri
20 Dec
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Morning Tour
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Half Day Golden Triangle and Chiang Saen in the morning
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Next availability: Thu, 19 Dec
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Half Day Golden Triangle and Chiang Saen in the afternoon
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Next availability: Wed, 18 Dec
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Highlights
When talking about Lanna history, Chiang Saen has taken a prominent spot in the history books. Its close proximity near Thailand’s Golden Triangle and charming location along the Mighty Mekong demands a visit, even if it is only for half a day.
• Dazzling Mekong views over the Golden Triangle
• Enjoy a comfortable boat ride downstream to Chiang Saen
• Gaze at the beautiful collection of Buddhist statues
• Climb to the top of a local temple for stunning views
• Return Transfers from and to your hotel are included.
Itinerary
Golden Triangle
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThis half-day exploration of the Golden Triangle highlights starts with receiving a warm welcome from your English-speaking guide at your hotel. Together with your driver, we first drive towards the Golden Triangle. A trip to Chiang Rai would not be complete without seeing the renowned Golden Triangle first hand. This famed border location where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet on the Mekong River was once the centre of all poppy cultivation in the kingdom will mark the departing point for a leisurely downstream boat ride to Chiang Saen. Formerly known as Wiang Hiran Nakhon Ngoen Yang, Chiang Saen once was the administrative centre of the Lanna Thai kingdom until this was moved to Chiang Rai in 1262. Up until today, it still keeps vestiges of its past glory through ruins of double city walls, antiques, and its distinctive Buddhist sculpture style that flourished during the city’s reign.Chiang Saen National Museum
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedYou will visit the Chiang Saen Museum, home of a remarkable collection of Buddha images and antiques that date back all the way when the town prospered from its Royal status.Wat Phra That Chedi Luang
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedWe continue our tour through interesting Chiang Saen with visits to the renowned Wat Chedi Luang, the lesser-known Wat PasakWat Phra That Chom Kitti
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedEnding at built by the former Lanna King Phangkharat as a shrine to contain Lord Buddha’s relics. Once you conquer the flight of stair behind this pagoda, it leads to a great vantage point to enjoy the Mekong vista that even gives the Golden Triangle’s viewing point a run for its money. The last part of this 4-hour excursion is an air-conditioned ride back to Chiang Rai.
What's included
INCLUDED
A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
All applicable taxes and service charges
One way boat trip from Golden Triangle to Chiang Saen
Transportation by car / mini-van / coach with professional driver.
All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
NOT INCLUDED
Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide.
Transfers are only operated within the downtown Chiang Rai areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Fang, Thaton, Chiang Saen, Chiang Khong, Mae Sai, any surrounding mountain resort outside the Chiang Rai city borders and Chiang Rai International Airport are excluded and supplementary charges apply.
This excursion includes obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users. The obstacles comprise of unpaved roads, small boats and cruise embarkation and disembarkation and insufficient facilities to provide a comfortable sightseeing tour.
Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
It is of the greatest importance to follow the guide’s instructions during this event in paying respect to the local customs. This includes approaching the monks, taking photographs and obeying the unwritten rules and regulations of this deeply-spiritual encounter.
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
Sand and water have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 48 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 48 hours may be on request.
This tour is not operational on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thai Public Holidays
Location
Address
Thaphae Road, Chiang Saen, Thailand 57150
Provider
Asian Trails LTD
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