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

4.6
(9 reviews) Chiang Rai, Thailand

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
Thai lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Additional food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chiang Rai District area (3 KM radius) An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

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Meeting point

Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chiang Rai District area (3 KM radius) An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Chiang Rai

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

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

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

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • House of Opium (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

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

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Wat Phrathat Doi Tong

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Golden Triangle

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

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7

    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 .

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

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

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 9

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring along a valid passport in the day of travel
Supplied by Sunleisure World

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.6 Based on 9 9 reviews
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