Ancient City Tour from Chiang Rai with Golden Triangle and Royal Villa

Ancient City Tour from Chiang Rai with Golden Triangle and Royal Villa

Visit the Ancient City of Chiang Saen on a full-day tour from Chiang Rai City. Enjoy the flexibility of a profesionall guide throughout the day as you visit the Botanical Gardens and Royal Villa of the Queen mother, Golden Triangle, Mae Sai and more, with a break for lunch in a local restaurant. This 8 hours tour from Chiang Rai includes pickup and drop-off at city hotels, lunch, and entrance fees, and it’s a fun, personal way to explore the sites of northern Thailand.
• Exploration of Chiang Rai's must-see sights in 1 day
• Cultural heritage in the ancient ruins of Chiang Saen
• Panoramic landscapes over magnificent Mekong River
• Pivotal Golden Triangle bordering Thailand, Myanmar & Laos
• Informative, friendly and professional guide

Itinerary
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Stop At: Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Province

Pick up from hotel or starting point then start your journey to Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Doi Tung, Mae Fa Luang Thailand

Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains. Amid the mountain air, take in a remarkable, panoramic view of Thailand and Myanmar.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: House of Opium, Wiang, Chiang Saen 57150 Thailand

Continue your journey with a visit to a hill-tribe village, once a site of opium cultivation.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mae Fah Luang Garden, Doi Tung Development Project, Mae Fa Luang 57240 Thailand

Next, visit the Mae Fah Luang Garden and enjoy the beautiful, elegant, and well-manicured garden of colorful flowers

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Doi Tung Royal Villa, Mae Fa Luang Thailand

Continue 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Wat Phrathat Doi Tong, Doi Tung, Chiang Rai Thailand

Complete 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Golden Triangle, Sob Ruak Village, Chiang Saen 57150 Thailand

After that we will go the Golden Triangle (This is the frontier between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand and is separated by the Mekong Rivers).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sop Ruak - the center of the Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai Thailand

There 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 .

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Thai - Burmese Border Gate, Mae Sai Thailand

After lunch visit Mae Sai is located at the border between Thailand and Myanmar. This border town has a big market for shopping .

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai Thailand

At 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.

Duration: 1 hour