Ancient City Tour from Chiang Rai with Golden Triangle and Royal Villa

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Visit the Ancient City of Chiang Saen on a full-day tour from Chiang Rai City. Enjoy the flexibility of a profesionall guide throughout the day as you visit the Botanical Gardens and Royal Villa of the Queen mother, Golden Triangle, Mae Sai and more, with a break for lunch in a local restaurant. This 8 hours tour from Chiang Rai includes pickup and drop-off at city hotels, lunch, and entrance fees, and it’s a fun, personal way to explore the sites of northern Thailand. • Exploration of Chiang Rai's must-see sights in 1 day • Cultural heritage in the ancient ruins of Chiang Saen • Panoramic landscapes over magnificent Mekong River • Pivotal Golden Triangle bordering Thailand, Myanmar & Laos • Informative, friendly and professional guide

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
  • Thai lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring along a valid passport in the day of travel

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Chiang Rai

Pick up from hotel or starting point then start your journey to Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains.

Doi Tung

Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains. Amid the mountain air, take in a remarkable, panoramic view of Thailand and Myanmar.

House of Opium (Pass-by Only)

Continue your journey with a visit to a hill-tribe village, once a site of opium cultivation.

Mae Fah Luang Garden

Next, visit the Mae Fah Luang Garden and enjoy the beautiful, elegant, and well-manicured garden of colorful flowers

Doi Tung Royal Villa

Continue your trip to the Royal Villa, the former home of Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother. This elegant villa is constructed from recycled pine wood and discarded teak trees.

Wat Phrathat Doi Tong

Complete your trip farther up the mountain with a visit to the Wat Phra That Doi Tung. Built in the year 911 AD, this temple was erected from Buddha’s left collarbone and is regarded as the oldest and holiest sanctuary in the region.

Golden Triangle

After that we will go the Golden Triangle (This is the frontier between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand and is separated by the Mekong Rivers).

Sop Ruak - the center of the Golden Triangle

There are magnificent views over the Mae Khong River to the physical triangle made by Burma, Laos and Thailand at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong River. For a small fee (have to pay extra 300THB), you can also enjoy the boat ride to view the splendor of mighty Mae Khong River. Then we will have a buffet lunch .

The Thai - Burmese Border Gate

After lunch visit Mae Sai is located at the border between Thailand and Myanmar. This border town has a big market for shopping .

Chiang Saen

At the end of this program we will visit the ancient city of Chiang Saen, a city abandoned for more than 100 years and recently revived. See the grand double city walls and antiquities from the city's history. Then, you'll begin the return trip to Chiang Rai where this tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chiang Rai District area (3 KM radius) An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Meeting / End Points

  • Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chiang Rai District area (3 KM radius) An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.6
Based on 7 reviews

What do other 7 guests say about Ancient City Tour from Chiang Rai with Golden Triangle and Royal Villa

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susanpP8939SZ
5
Dec 2023
Our tour was with Bank..Extremely knowledgeable and easy to understand. Had information on sites we visited also on royal family, current government structure , economy, former opium trade and business, healthcare system, and alot of good knowledge. All the sites and where we went very inter...
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870sianh
5
May 2023
If you have a whole free day to spare in Chiang rai I would absolutely do this tour I had the best day ever!!! I have been in Thailand many times and done many tours but this was my favourite! Gap my tour guide was the best!! He speaks great English and has so much knowledge to share. I learnt so...
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Ryan_W
4
Apr 2023
Very proficient guide, excellent service. Photo’s, lunch was super good. Do it again with same tour group

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
  • Thai lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
Not Included
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring along a valid passport in the day of travel