Planning for Chiang Rai
The following are some sample itineraries which might be used as guideline.
One-Day Trip
Boat trip, Elephant riding, Hilltribe Villages, City Tour
Boat trip to the elephant camp ( Karen Village ) Elephant riding around the village or the hilltirbe villages nearby
After lunch, Boat trip back to Chiang Rai City tour, visit King Meng Rai's Monument, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Phra Singha, Wat Phra That Doi Thong.Overnight at Chiang Rai City
Two-Day Trip
Doi Tung, Shopping at Mae Sai, Golden Triangle, Chiang Saen
First Day - To Doi Tung. Visit Doi Tung Royal Villa and Mae Fa Luang Garden. Shopping at hilltribes market at Ban Pa Kluai. Visit Phra That Doi Tung.
After lunch, depart for Mae Sai. Shopping at the border market. Overnight at Mae Sai.
Second Day - To the Golden Triangle. A cruise to the Three-Corner Point. Visit Ban Fin Museum and Phra That Doi Phu Khao.
After Lunch, depart for Chiang Saen. Visit Chiang Saen National Museum, Wat Pa Sak,Wet Phra-Chao Lan Thong and Chiang Saen Lake. Back to Chiang Rai City.
Three-Day Trip
Chiang Khong, Hilltribe Villages, Chiang Saen, Golden Triangle, Doi Mae Salong, City tour
First Day - Depart for Chiang Khong. Visit Yao and Mong Villages and the scenic Mekong River
After lunch, depart for Chiang Saen. Visit some magnificent ruins and ancient temples (Museum, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Pasak, Wat Phra That Chom kiti). Then visit the Golden Triangle Viewpoint of the Golden Triangle Overnight at Golden Triangle
Second Day - Depart for Doi Mae Salong. Visit Phra That Chedi Si Nakharin
After lunch, visit General Tuan Memorial and Chinese Village, Tea-Tasting and Chinese gourmetdisnes. Overnight at Mae Chan.
Third Day - Back to Chiang Rai to visit King Meng Rai's Monument. Visit Phra That Doi Thong. To Up Kham Museum and some ancient temples in the area. Shopping at the city markets.
