DAY (1): Bangkok– Chiang Rai

• Transfer from Bangkok hotel to bus terminal.
• Evening departure from Bangkok for Chiang Rai by air-conditioned coach.
• Overnight on coach. (If by air, begin with Day 2)

DAY (2): Chiang Rai – Chiang Saen – Golden Triangle (L-D)

Welcome at Chiang Rai Airport and transfer to hotel.
Visit Chiangsaen, the ancient capital of Lanna Kingdom.
Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet, before returning to hotel.

DAY (3): ELEPHANT SAFARI (B-L-D)

One hour of Mae Kok River boat trip  — from Chiang Rai to Karen Ruam Mitr Village.
• Start 8 kms. Elephant Safari. From village, cross rice paddies and climb a ridge from which one enjoys spectacular view of the mountains around Chiang Rai.

Once across the ridge, decend to Yao hilltribe village . Lunch at the Reforestation Office and visit a waterfall.
• Afternoon return to hotel, rest of day free.

DAY (4): PHRATHAT DOI TUNG – HILLTRIBE VILLAGE – MAE SAI – BANGKOK (B-L)

Pra Tat Doi Tung, Akha village, and Lahu village.  Lunch in a local restaurant in Mae Sai
Visit Thailand and Myanmar border and return to Chiang Rai.
• Transfer to airport for flight TG 133 or air-conditioned coach at 19.30 hrs.
** No transfer service included upon arrival at Bangkok.