Ancient City Tour from Chiang Rai with Golden Triangle and Royal Villa
Overview
Chiang Saen and the Golden Triangle offer a unique glimpse into northern Thailand's rich history and breathtaking landscapes. This full-day tour from Chiang Rai City includes a professional guide to enhance your exploration.
- 🌿 Visit the Botanical Gardens and Royal Villa of the Queen Mother.
- 🏞️ Enjoy panoramic landscapes over the magnificent Mekong River.
- 🕌 Discover cultural heritage in the ancient ruins of Chiang Saen.
- 🌍 Explore the pivotal Golden Triangle bordering Thailand, Myanmar & Laos.
- 🍽️ A break for lunch in a local restaurant is included.
- 🚫 Pickup and drop-off at city hotels, entrance fees, and lunch are all part of this 8-hour tour.
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Additional food and drinks
Meeting point
Return details
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Chiang RaiPick up from hotel or starting point then start your journey to Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains.
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Doi TungDoi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains. Amid the mountain air, take in a remarkable, panoramic view of Thailand and Myanmar.
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House of OpiumContinue your journey with a visit to a hill-tribe village, once a site of opium cultivation.
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Mae Fah Luang GardenNext, visit the Mae Fah Luang Garden and enjoy the beautiful, elegant, and well-manicured garden of colorful flowers
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Doi Tung Royal VillaContinue 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.
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Wat Phra That Doi TungComplete 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.
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Golden TriangleAfter that we will go the Golden Triangle (This is the frontier between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand and is separated by the Mekong Rivers).
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Sop Ruak - the center of the Golden TriangleThere 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 .
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The Thai - Burmese Border GateAfter lunch visit Mae Sai is located at the border between Thailand and Myanmar. This border town has a big market for shopping .
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Chiang SaenAt 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.