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Trip Information
SELF DRIVE CIRCLE OF THE NORTH
Trip code : THF00223
Destination : Thailand (Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai)
Price : Upon Request
Duration : 5 Days
SELF DRIVE CIRCLE OF THE NORTH
 
Trip Description

Spend 5 days driving the routes on northern Thailand's top destinations including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chiang Dao and Mae Hong Son. Try the route from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son which is well known from its mountanous curves.

 
Itinerary
Day 1

CHIANG RAI - GOLDEN TRIANGLE
Start the journey with a visit to Wat Phra Sing in the city centre, then drive northwards along route No. 110 and turn left to route No. 1149 heading for Doi Tung. Visit Doi Tung Royal Palace and the Royal Project. Afterwards, drive back to route No. 110 and turn left driving northwards to Mae Sai via Mae Chan. Lunch at local restaurant is suggested. Continue on route No. 1290 to Golden Triangle. Back for overnight at the hotel in the evening.

Overnight : at Wiang Inn Hotel or similar

Day 2

CHIANG RAI - DOI MAE SALONG - CHIANG MAI
Drive along route No. 1016 to Doi Mae Salong. Continue on route No. 1089 to Tha Ton where you can enjoy rafting down the river. Suggested lunch at a local restaurant. Continue on route No. 1089 connecting to route No. 107 to Chiang Dao. Visit Chiang Dao Elephant Training Center and Chiang Dao Cave, then proceed southwards on route No. 107 to overnight at the hotel.

Overnight : at Empress Hotel,The or similar
Meal : B

Day 3

CHIANG MAI
Drive southwards on route No. 108 and turn right to route No. 1009 at Chom Thong to Doi Inthanon - Thailand's highest mountain at 2565 m (8415 ft). Lunch at local restaurant is suggested. Afternoon drive back to Chiang Mai to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep or the Home Industry, where umbrella paper and other local handicrafts are made.

Overnight : at Empress Hotel,The or similar
Meal : B

Day 4

CHIANG MAI - MAE SA VALLEY - MAE HONG SON
Head for Mae Sa Valley on route No. 107 to visit the Orchid Farms and the Mae Sa Elephant Camp. Continue on route No. 107 and turn left at Mae Taeng to route No. 1095 for the Huay Nam Daeng National Park, then proceed to Pai. En route visit to hilltribe villages of Karen, Lahu, and Lisu people is suggested. Lunch at local restaurant in Pai. Afterwards, drive on route No. 1095 to Soppong, a small but prosperous market village, and then turn right to route No. 1226 to Lod Cave (Tham Lod National Park). A local guide will hold a lamp showing around in the cave. Continue on route No. 1095 and arrive Mae Hong Son in the late afternoon.

Overnight : at Imperial Tara Mae Hong Son,The or similar
Meal : B

Day 5

MAE HONG SON
Boat trip along Pai River to Padong Village of Ban Nam Phiang Din, home of the long necked Padong Tribe (where the women wear brass rings around their necks). Come back from Padong and lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, appreciate the beautiful city of Mae Hong Son from the viewpoint of Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu. Followed by exploring the unique architecture of Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang.

Meal : B

Meals : B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner
 
Departure Date
Daily
 
Trip Price
  • Upon Request


  • Inclusion
    - Car rental includes following details:
    - Unlimited kilometres
    - Loss damage waiver (an excess of Baht 5,000 applies in the event of non recoverable damage or loss)
    - Third party liability insurance
    - Additional driver surcharge
    - Free delivery and pickup within 30 kilometers of all locations
    - Accommodations with daily breakfast as mentioned in the program
    - VAT 7%
    - Mobile phone for domestic calls
    - Road map and driving instructions
     
    Exclusion
    - Fuel, Parking & Toll fees
    - Personal insurance and baby seats
    - Personal expenses
    - Lunch and dinner
    - Other services not mentioned in the program
     
    Season Surcharge
    Imperial Golden Triangle:
    - 1 Nov.'01 - 28 Feb.'02: charge THB 610
    - 1 Apr.'02 - 15 Apr.'02: charge THB 610
    Imperial Tara Mae Hong Son:
    - 1 Nov.'01 - 28 Feb.'02: charge THB 610
    - 1 Apr.'02 - 15 Apr.'02: charge THB 610

    Gala Dinner
    Imperial Golden Triangle:
    - 24 Dec.'01: THB 1,100/ adult and THB 550/ child
    - 31 Dec.'01: THB 1,650/ adult and THB 825/ child
    The Empress Chiang Mai:
    - 24 Dec.'01: THB 1,100/ adult and THB 770/ child
    - 31 Dec.'01: THB 1,430/ adult and THB 990/ child
    Imperial Tara Mae Hong Son
    - 24 Dec.'01: THB 1,100/ adult and THB 550/ child
    - 31 Dec.'01: THB 1,650/ adult and THB 825/ child
     
     
     
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