Chieng Mai hospitality

DAY 1: BANGKOK – CHIANG MAI (Meals: None)
The journey begins with a visit to a Meo Hill tribe village. Since they originally migrated from South China, the physical features of the tribe are similar to Chinese. They prefer large families and average about 8 in a family. They practice shifting agriculture. Mostly planting upland rice, corn and soybeans. Generally you will find that the womenfolk’s works harder than the men. A traits similar with most hill tribes. Their houses are not built on stilt rather directly on the ground. Due to its proximity to Doi Suthep this particular village is slightly more commercial and less traditional. Doi Pui was once famous for opium cultivation. It’s 1500 metre above the sea level. Trip continues on to Wat Doi Suthep Temple. Driving up offers a panoramic view of Chiang Mai city. Lunch at a local restaurant.
 
Afternoon, tour to San Kamphaeng district, heart of the silk and cotton home industries, to witness the fascinating process of making and weaving these popular fabrics. Continue on the Bor Sang, the umbrella village, where the delicate Thai paper umbrellas are produced and hand-painted. From here, onwards to Thai Celadon, about 6kms north of Chiang Mai, where exquisite ceramics are produced. These are modeled on the Sawankhalok pottery that used to be made hundreds of years ago at Sukhothai and exported all over the region. With its deep, cracked glazed finish the style is very distinctive and some pieces are exceptionally beautiful. Last but not least, are stops to observe the intricacies of both lacquerware and silverware craftsmen. O/N in Chiang Mai
 
DAY 2: CHIANG MAI (Meals: B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel and then we visit the Elephant Camp at Mae Taman Camp, to see the 'Elephants at Works. You have a chance to ride the elephants crossing the river and into the forest. This lasts about 1 hour. Then return by oxcart to the elephant village followed by lunch. After lunch, enjoy a bamboo rafting adventure along the river, for around 45 minutes. Then, onwards to an orchid farm, where there are many beautiful species of orchid. O/N inChiang Mai
  
DAY 3: CHIANG MAI – CHIANG RAI (Meals: B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to Chiang Rai, visit to the infamous Golden Triangle renowned for centuries as the centre of the opium trade. From a hill top viewpoint, marvel at the splendor of the mighty Mekong joining with the Ruak and forming the actual “Triangle” with Laos Burma and Thailand. O/N in Chiang Rai
   
DAY 4: CHIANG RAI – DEPARTURE (Meals: B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure until the time transfer to the Airport/Bus Terminal.

INCLUSIVE:
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver 
Accommodation: twin sharing room at mentioned hotel or similar one
Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner
Entrance fee to indicated sights
English speaking guide
 
EXCLUSIVE:
Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in/ out Thailand, any optional additional tours or activities during free time.