Sightseeing

City and Temples : (H/D) ATVT-S1

Drive through different parts of the city, passing old City walls, gates and city moat, markets,

residential areas, foreign Consulates, Government buildings and Tapae, Chiang Mai’s main street.

Drive up Doi Suthep to visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep(A.D.1384) 3500 feet above sea-level,

the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha,

with a challenging flight of over 300 steps, flanked by enormous mythological Nagas.

A panoramic view of the city can be seen from here at 3,500 feet above sea-level.

Other temples visited on this tour include WAT SUAN DOK,

whose large central stupa contains Buddha relic which supposedly self-multiplied,

and WAT CHEDI LUANG consist of an impressive chedi, originally built in 1411.

It reached a height of over 85 meters before it was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545.

It now reaches a height of only 60 meters. The temple also contains the city pillar.

Pick-up time :

a.m.  08:00-08:30

p.m.  01:00-01:30

Tour Price :

Adult  800  Baht per person

Child   400  Baht per person

 

 

Chiang Mai Lifestyle : (H/D) ATVT-S2

Leave hotel to visit a local farmhouse in Mae Rim, the outskirts of Chiang Mai.

Take a leisurely stroll around the grounds. Then start cruising through rural Mae Ping River

by long-tail boat for 30 minutes. Softly moving along the river, you will see wooden houses

and modern residences with colourful scenery and lifestyle of the local people.

Arrive at a boat landing, 10 minutes walk from the landing to Waroros

fresh food Market for a visit, experiencing the Northern Thai way of life.

From the market take a trishaw ride along Tapae Road down through City Walls

and along Rajdamnern Road to Wat Phra Singh (A.D.1345),

housing a very old and sacred Buddha image, Phra Singh, for a visit.

 

Pick-up time :

a.m.  08:00-08:30

p.m.  01:00-01:30

Tour Price :

Adult  1,300  Baht per person

Child     700  Baht per person

 

 

Local Handicrafts : (H/D)        ATVT-S3

Visit Sankampaeng, with its Thai Silk and cotton looms;

Bo Sarng, the paper and umbrella-making village;

the Celadon kilns, with its exquisite, traditional high-fired stoneware;

lacquerware, teak-wood carving, jewelry, and silverware factories.

This tour shows you how Chiang Mai craftsmen produce their crafts

by hand from the first stage until the finish,

and gives you an idea of what there is to buy and take home as souvenirs from Chiang Mai.

 

Pick-up time :

a.m.  08:00-08:30

p.m.  01:00-01:30

Tour Price :

Adult    500  Baht per person

Child     250  Baht per person

 

 

Wat Doi Suthep & White Hmong Hilltribe : (H/D)           ATVT-S4

Drive uphill to visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep(A.D.1384) 3,500 feet above sea-level,

containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha, with a challenging flight of over 300 steps,

flanked by enormous mythological Nagas. The temple compound offers a panoramic view

of the City and surrounding countryside. There visit the quaint and relatively unspoiled

White Hmong hilltribe village at Doi Pui in their everyday surroundings.

 

Pick-up time :

a.m.  08:00

p.m.  01:00

Tour Price :

Adult    1,400  Baht per person

Child       700  Baht per person

 

Elephant at Work (Half Day) ATVT-S5

Visit the wooded area north of the City to see Elephants at work

at Mae Sa Elephant Camp, watch the elephants taking their morning bath

in the running streams before starting their day’s training and work.

See the demonstration of elephants at work. Then visit an Orchid Nursery and Butterfly Farm.

 

Pick-up time : a.m. 08:00-08:30

Tour Price :

Adult    950 Baht per person

Child     500 Baht per person

 

 

Wiang Kum Kam – The Vanished City (Half Day) ATVT-S6

The recent discovery of the lost city of Wiang Kum Kam -

The Underground Empire, is of great cultural and historical significance. Following a massive flood,

the city of Wiang Kum Kam vanished without a trace.

For over 200 years, Wiang Kum Kam became a lost civilisation buried under layers of earth.

By bicycle (Or by horse-drawn carriage),

we explore the main ancient ruined temples of Wiang Kum Kam:

Wat Chedi Liam, Wat Phraya Meng Rai, Wat Kan Thom, and Koo Paa Dom.

Afterward visit Wat Chiang Mun, the first temple built in Chiang Mai

and contains several very old artifacts.

Continue to the Three Kings Monument, and The Chiang Mai Art and Culture Hall

offers a good collection of chronicle history of Chiang Mai.

Note: Chiang Mai Art and Cultural Hall is closed on Mondays.

 

Pick-up time : a.m. 08:00-08:30/ p.m. 01:00-01:30

Tour Price :

Adult    1,100 Baht per person

Child        600 Baht per person

 

 

Lamphun Haripunchai (Half Day) ATVT-S7

Take a fascinating drive along the old road to Lampoon (26 Kms. away)

with its history dating back to A.D. 700, and visit its ancient Wat Phrathad Haripoonchai,

one of the most revered and ancient temples, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha

and Wat Jamathewi, containing the ashes of Queen Jamathewi, Lampoon’s first ruler.

Before returning to Chiang Mai, visit to local market in Lamphun.

 

Pick-up time : a.m. 08:00-08:30/ p.m. 01:00-01:30

Tour Price :

Adult    900 Baht per person

Child     500 Baht per person

 

 

Chiang Mai Zoo (Half Day) ATVT-S8

Chiang Mai Zoo is the first and only zoo in Northern Thailand where visitors can experience

the excitement and intimacy of various species of animals in their natural habitat.

China had lent Chiang Mai Zoo 2 giant Pandas as friendship ambassadors

between Thailand and China which only 6 countries in the world got this privilege.

 

Pick-up time : a.m. 08:00-08:30/ p.m. 01:00-01:30

Tour Price :

Adult    1,100 Baht per person

Child        600 Baht per person

 

 

Tiger Kingdom & Padong Long-Necked Hilltribe (Half Day) ATVT-S9

Enjoy a real hand’s-on experience with the big cats.

Drive approximately 30 minutes from Chiang Mai to the Tiger Kingdom

where you can touch, play, and take photos with the tigers.

Then leave to visit to a nearby Padong Long-necked hilltribe at Baan Thong Luang

where you will see the long-necked hilltribe people in their normal simple life.

The Padong people (also known as the Longneck people) prefer to be called Ka-Yan,

having originated from Myanmar’s northern, highland state of Ka-Ya.

There are now thought to only number about 7,000.

Of these, only about 300 have fled to Thailand and live along the Thai/ Myanmar border.

Price include:

Entrance fees to visit to baby tiger area (one 15-minutes session only)

Entrance fees to visit to Padong Long-necked hilltribe village

 

Pick-up time : a.m. 08:00-08:30/ p.m. 01:00-01:30

Tour Price :

Adult    1,800 Baht per person

Child     1,200 Baht per person

 

 

Khantoke Dinner (Night Activities) ATVT-S10

Enjoy an evening out by having Khantoke Dinner, the customary northern Thai style

of eating with food being served in large platters at low tables while you sit on mats on the floor.

As you enjoy your meal, let yourself be entertained by a selection of northern cultural performances.

 

Pick-up time : p.m. 06:45-07:00

Tour Price :

Adult    450 Baht per person

Child     450 Baht per person

 

 

Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle (Full day) ATVT-S11

Leave for Chiang Rai by road (200 Kms. away) across mountains,

valleys and picturesque landscapes. Visit Mae Chan with its Yao and Akha hilltribes.

Contimue on to Mae Sai, the farther-most northern trading border

between Thailand and Burma. Local lunch is provided.

Drive on to the Golden Triangle area, where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet.

Then visit Chiang Saen (A.D.1260) on the steep banks of Maekhong river, opposite to Laos.

Witness some magnificent, ancient ruins and temples.

Return to Chiang Mai, across the same mountainous route, arriving back at your Hotel at about 7:30 p.m.

 

Pick-up time : a.m. 07:00-07:15

Tour Price :

Adult    2,500 Baht per person

Child     1,400 Baht per person

 

 

Chiang Mai Safari (Full Day) ATVT-S12

Leave for the hilly, wooded area north of the City to visit an orchid Nursery & Butterfly Farm.

At Mae Sa Elephant Camp. watch the elephants taking their morning bath

in the streams before commencing their day’s work: pulling logs, piling up logs, etc.

Then comes the time for elephant riding for about 50 minutes into the woods -

a real adventure and wonderful experience.

Transfer to Mae Sa Valley Resort, where lunch will be served.

After lunch & a short rest, drive to Hmong hilltribe village to see the Hmong in their simple way of life.

On the way back, stop at the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden

Arrive back at your hotel.

 

Pick-up time : a.m. 08:00-08:30

Tour Price :

Adult    2,000 Baht per person

Child     1,200 Baht per person

 

 

Chiang Mai Safari & Padong Long-Necked Hilltribe ATVT-S13

An adventure trek through some of north’s picturesque countryside.

Approximately 25 Kms. northwest of Chiang Mai is Mae Sa Elephant Camp

and it is here we head to watch the demonstration of elephants at work,

moving logs and generally showing off their various skills.

After the display, there is an exciting elephant trek through the woods for approximately 1 hour,

over hilly trails, to a Padong Long-necked hilltribe village.

Continue on to a nearby orchid farm where lunch is served.

After lunch there is time to explore the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden

and learn about the tropical plant and flowers. Afterwards, return to your hotel.

Price include:

Entrance fees to visit to Padong Long-necked hilltribe village

 

Pick-up time : a.m. 08:00-08:30

Tour Price :

Adult    2,600 Baht per person

Child 1,500 Baht per person

 

 

Elephant Jungle Trek & Rafting (Full Day) ATVT-S14

An approximately 60 Kms. north of Chiang Mai, situated on the banks of the Ping River,

is Chiang Dao Elephant Camp. In an unspoiled setting, marvel at these colossal beasts

of burden performing amazing feats of strength and skill, at the command of their ‘mahouts’.

Then follows an exhilarating elephant trek through the neighboring jungle,

past bamboo trees and hanging creepers, upwards towards a remote Lisu hilltribe village.

The Lisu hilltribe people originated in Tibet and their villages are usually located in

the mountains around 1000 metres.

Local lunch is provided. Then comes the time for your relaxing bamboo raft trip along the Ping River.

On return to Chiang Mai, the journey continues by road to an Orchid Farm at Mae Sa.

 

Pick-up time : a.m. 08:00-08:30

Tour Price :

Adult    2,300 Baht per person

Child     1,300 Baht per person

 

 

Intanon National Park (Full Day) ATVT-S15

Located south from Chiang Mai is one of the most fertile troves of natural treasure in Chiang Mai,

Doi Intanon National Park. The invigorating mountain air, the fresh, cool climate,

makes it a rejuvenating break from the city.

Doi Intanon, 8,514 feet above sea level - the highest peak in Thailand,

is probably the most preserved in Thailand.

It is extremely popular among bird watchers, with more than 383 species have been reported.

On this tours stops are made at Wat Phrathad Chom Thong with its holy relic and ancient treasures,

Wachiratharn Waterfall, the twin chedi – Noppamethanedol & Noppapol Phumsiri -

built by Thai Air force to honour King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit,

and the summit – containing the shrine of Chao Inthawitchayanon, the former prince of Chiang Mai.

A short trek along Michael’s Trail offers a beautiful and unforgettable experience.

Lunch on this tour is served picnic style.

 

Pick-up time : a.m. 08:00-08:30

Tour Price :

Adult    2,300 Baht per person

Child     1,300 Baht per person

 

 

White Water Rafting (Full Day) ATVT-S16

Let’s go for an exciting, fun-filled rafting! Join our exhilarating whitewater rafting trip down

all the best rapids on the beautiful Mae Taeng River. We blast our way through over 20 rapids

class 3 and class 4 in a setting of high mountains and green jungle from Sob Kai to Muang Kut village.

Absolutely world-class whitewater rafting that we promise will be one of the most memorable

experiences of your holiday. Fun for everyone from the beginner to experienced from 8 to 65 years of age.

We start from your hotel by open pick-up truck, drive partly through dirt track to Baan Sob Kai,

where you will have local lunch. Then comes the time for your exhilarating white water rafting trip down

the rapids of Mae Taeng River for approximately 2 hours. Return to hotel around 4 p.m.

Note: White water rafting is not suitable for child under 8 years of age, elderly people,

or people who have health problem. Please prepare 1 extra clothes for changing after tour.

 

Pick-up time : a.m. 09:00-10:00/ p.m. 01:00-01:30

Tour Price :

Adult    1,600 Baht per person

Child     1,600 Baht per person

 

 

Mae Kampong Village (Full Day) ATVT-S17

Leave for Mae Kampong village, a perfect destination to experience the unspoiled beauty of nature,

through Chiang Mai picturesque countryside, stop will be made at a local market.

You will have a chance to buy ingredients for self-cooked dinner at the village in the afternoon.

You will be welcomed by local villager and can take a glimpse at their unique while taking in beautiful scenery.

The village is 1,300 meters above sea level with an average temperature of 10-18 ºC throughout the year.

Upon arrival you will walk through the community forest, where the villagers grow tea and coffee,

to see how they preserve their forest and how they live in harmony with nature.

It is a good example for our King’s self sufficient economy theory. Picnic lunch will be provided at a waterfall.

After lunch you will return to the village to relax with 1-hour Thai traditional massage.

Then walk around the village to witness fermented tea leaves process, hand made products.

Then it is time to enjoy preparing and cooking your dinner with local people in their house.

Return to Chiang Mai, arriving back at your hotel at about 7.30 p.m.

Pick-up time : a.m. 09:00-09:30

Tour Price :

Adult    3,900 Baht per person

Child     2,800 Baht per person