Package Includes:

• Return Economy Class ticket on Silk Air
  • Group Seat departure on 25Aug'10 only
• 4 nights accommodation at your choice of hotel in Chiang Mai.
• All transfer, meals and sightseeing as per tour itinerary.

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES 

• SGD138 - Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge and Other Applicable Surcharges Which Are Correct At The Time Of Print And Subject To Changes Due To Currency Fluctuations. Terms And Conditions Apply.
• Tipping for driver / tour guide. Recommended minimum SGD3 per pax per day.

Itinerary:

DAY 01 SINGAPORE / CHIANG MAI - CITY TOUR - WAT PHRATHAT DOI SUTHEP - ROYAL FLORA RATCHAPHRUEK ( Khantoke Dinner)

• Meet on arrival and commence on City Tour - drive pass the City's Moat, Chiang Mai is one of the few cities in the world which has a well preserved moat and make a stop at The Three Kings Monument, impressive statues of King Mangrai, King Ramkhamhaeng and King Ngammuang. Next stop at the Chedi Luang Temple, built by King Saen Muan Ma in 1391,the original height of the chedi was 90 meter tall but was partly destroyed by an earthquake in 1545 and it now stand at 60 meter tall. Drive uphill to visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, a sacred temple popular to the Thai people and tourist. From the temple ground you can have a panoramic view of Chiang Mai city. You may choose to climb the more than 200-step naga stairway or take the tram service to the temple. Thereafter, visit the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek (Royal Flora Garden), this beautiful garden was to commemorate the 60th anniversary of H.M King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne. View the majestic Royal Pavilion, which is the symbol of Ratchaphruek Garden. Tonight Khantoke dinner will be at the Chiang Mai Cultural Center. Sit back , relax, enjoy your dinner and watch a colourful cultural performance. After dinner, experience the lighting of beautiful fireworks.

DAY 02 CHIANG MAI - MAE TAMAN ELEPHANT CAMP SAFARI - BAAN YAPA HILL-TRIBES VILLAGE -
MAE SALONG (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Spend a memorable day at the Mae Taman Elephant Camp. Watch trained elephants at work, play football, dancing and even do painting all under the command of the mahout. Take an exciting half hour elephant ride across the shallow Mae Taeng River through jungle path and lush landscape. Enjoy an ox cart ride back to the camp lobby - truly a life time experience. After buffet lunch in the camp, take a thrilling bamboo raft down the Mae Taeng River, passing through beautiful river banks scenery. Disembark at the pick-up point where your transportation awaits you for transfer to up the mountain to visit the Baan Yapa Hill-Tribes Village. Four indigenous tribes lives in this village, namely the Long-necked Karen Tribe, the golden rings on their women necks are symbol of this hill-tribe ; the Lahu Tribe, the females wear very large earring ; Pa Long Hill-Tribe, the women wears very colorful sarong, a wide silver waistband and black rattan amulets for protection from evil spirits and the Akha Tribe, the women wear intriate head-dress of shinning silver coins, colourful bead and shells. Then drive on to Mae Salong, a small community of former Kuomintang Army from Yunan and this mountain settlement is best known for its tea plantation. Overnight at Mae Salong Mountain Villa or similar class

DAY 03 MAE SALONG - MAE SAI - OPIUM HOUSE - GOLDEN TRIANGLE - BOAT RIDE TO LAOS DONSAO ISLAND -
CHIANG RAI (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Take-in the cool refreshing mountain air and enjoy beautiful unspoilt lush mountain scenery from the villa. After a hearty breakfast, stop at the town for you to buy the local products and also sample the delicious local snacks. Photo stop at the impressive mausoleum of General Tuan before we descend from the mountain to Mae Sai, Thailand's nothernmost town for a sumptuous Thai buffet lunch at the popular Wang Tong Restaurant. After lunch, take a stroll along the main street shops and stalls which usually precious such as jade, rubbies and attractive local handicrafts. You may also wish to take an optional tour across the border to the Burmese town of Tachilik which is at the other end of a small short bridge. Proceed to visit the Opium House where you can view interesting displays depiciting opium dens of the old days. Take a short walk to the majestic giant statue of the Golden Buddha and nearby are beautiful Thai Buddhist structures for photo taking before proceed to the Golden Triangle, which sits at the meeting point of the three countries, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Then, take a boat ride to Laos Donsao Island, visit the local market which sell inexpensive handicrafts and clothing. Checkin at Chiang Rai Rimkok Resort or similar class

DAY 04 CHIANG RAI - WAT RONG KHUN - MAE KA CHANG HOTSPRING - SAN KAMPHAENG HOME INDUSTRIES -
CHIANG MAI (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• After an early breakfast, take a leisurely scenic drive to Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), this beautiful ornate and delicate white stuccowork temple is made and designed by the famous Thai artist, Chalermchai Kositpipat. Drive on to Mae Ka Chan, a hot spring town, soak your weary legs in concrete trenches fill with hotsprng waters or buy a basket of egges and boit it yourself in the bubbling hotspring pools. Thereafter, visit San Kamphaeng Home Industries, make stops at Bosang, a rustic village famous for making of colourful umbrella, the cotton & silk home industries, Gems Gallery and Highland Bee Farm. Tonight dinner at local restaurant and after dinner visit the night market or the sat/sun market.

DAY 05 CHIANG MAI / SINGAPORE (Breakfast)

• Bid farewell to Chiang Mai as you will be transfer to the airport for your flight back to Singapore

REMARKS

• Tour is conducted in English unless otherwise specified.
• Tour groups may be merged and sequence of itinerary is subjected to change without prior notice.
• Any deviation after the tour is subjected to airlines approval.
• Any extension of stay after the tour on own arrangement, return airport transfer will not be provided.
• Tour fare quoted excludes all taxes, subject to change without prior notice