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Thailand’s Golden Triangle and Village Life
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Nov 20
Thu
Nov 21
Fri
Nov 22
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Afternoon Tour
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Half Day Golden Triangle and Hill Tribe Villages in the afternoon
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Next availability: Wed, Nov 20
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USD 199.93
Morning Tour
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Half Day Golden Triangle and Hill Tribe Villages in the morning
Pickup included
Pickup included
Next availability: Wed, Nov 20
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USD 199.93
Highlights
The Golden Triangle’s interest may have changed, as visitors now want to explore the convergence of three countries along the Mekong. Combined with Chiang Saen’s historical charm and hill tribe settlements, a beautiful half-day touring is guaranteed.
• Gaze over three countries, making up the Golden Triangle
• Learn about the stories of trade, corruption and opium
• Sail from Chiang Saen to the actual Golden Triangle
• Meet the hospitable ethnic minorities of the north
• Transfers from and to your Chiang Rai hotel are included
Itinerary
Chiang Rai
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYour English-speaking guide and driver will be waiting at your hotel in Chiang Rai City then heading out toward Golden TriangleWat Pra That Pukhao
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedOnce the playing grounds of drug lords and smugglers, nowadays the atmosphere is quite different: from local vendors selling souvenirs and handicraft, visitors will be guided up to the Wat Pra That Phu Kao, the famous viewpoint overlooking the three nations with the Mekong River playing a central role. Ample time will be given to shop around for souvenirs or locally-produced knick-knacks as a reminder to your visit to the Thailand side of the Golden Triangle.Mekong River(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeBoat on Khong from Golden Triangle to Chiang sean, we follow the path along the Mekong River, still favoured by many for its varied scenery and sense of remoteness in making the Golden Triangle and the idyllic towns along the Mekong River an enjoyable destination.Chiang Saen(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeBesides meeting a local hill tribe, you will thoroughly enjoy the scenic countryside that leads to Chiang Saen, formerly known as Wiang Hiran Nakhon Ngoen Yang when it served as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom. It is here where we embark into a long tail boat for an upstream sailing trip towards the actual Golden Triangle area. With Laos on starboard and Thailand on the port side, you will be sailing on the border between both nations! You will disembark right before where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar converge.Chiang Rai
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe end our half-day tour with a short stop at Baan Kiew Karn Hmong hilltribe. Baan Kiew Karn is a small settlement on top of a mountain where generation-long cherished traditions remain a part of life before we reach Chiang Rai.
What's included
INCLUDED
All applicable taxes and service charges
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
One way boat trip from Chiang Saen to the Golden Triangle
A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
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)
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. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply.
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.
Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is 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.
This tour includes driving over uneven paths, surfaces and off-road bumpy roads, unsuitable for pregnant women, people with neck and back problems and those with limited mobility.
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.
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 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
Location
Address
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Provider
Asian Trails LTD