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7 Days Thailand Golden Triangle Exploration Tour Package
Tour Route:Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon National Park - Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai
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Celebrate the beauty of northern Thailand in just one week. Start in Chiang Mai with a Thai cooking class and nature exploration. Continue to Chiang Rai for the Golden Triangle experience, and then return to Chiang Mai for an unforgettable elephant encounter!
Tour Code: INT-T-ID7
Tour Type: Escorted Tour with Private Guide and Driver
DAY 1-3
Chiang Mai nature and culture tour (3 nights)
DAY 4-5
Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle discovery (2 nights)
DAY 6-7
Chiang Mai elephants wellness and skywalk (1 night)
Highlights of This Trip
Discover the best parts of the journey - the highlights that will make your trip truly memorable.
Close Encounter with Elephants!
Get ready for an amazing adventure with Close Encounters with Elephants at Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai! We're going to meet some incredible elephants up close and learn all about them. It's going to be a fun and educational journey!
Delve into the Mysterious Golden Triangle!
Let's explore the mysterious Golden Triangle! This is a place with lots of secrets and interesting things. We'll go on a journey to discover and learn about its special stories and Long Neck Karen village. Join us for an exciting adventure!
Enjoy Traditional Thai-Massage!
Experience the soothing art of Traditional Thai Massage, a cherished practice from Thailand. This ancient therapy combines gentle stretching and pressure techniques to promote relaxation and well-being. Enjoy the tranquility and rejuvenation it brings to your body and mind.
Relax in Doi Inthanon National Park!
Escape to tranquility in Doi Inthanon National Park. Nestled in northern Thailand, this natural haven offers serene landscapes, lush forests, and breathtaking waterfalls. Explore the park's beauty and unwind in the heart of nature.
Best Thai Food Cooking Class!
Go to the organic farm in the early morning to pick up your ingredients from the menu. We’re going to take you through the best Thai food cooking class at this time. You can learn much more about food culture and farm strategies here!
Tour Map & Day by Day Itinerary
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Day 1
Chiang Mai Arrival
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Welcome to Chiang Mai, a delightful city in northern Thailand, celebrated for its rich culture and stunning natural beauty. Upon arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel and check-in.
Note: if your arrival time is early, and you prefer to explore the city instead of taking a nap, please kindly tell our travel consultant, and we’ll recommend one of our suggested activities like joining a Thai cooking class, a half-day city highlights tour, or night market & food tour, etc.
Accommodation: Overnight in Chiang Mai
Meals: NA
Day 2
Chiang Mai Thai Cooking Class & Farm Visit (B, L)
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Enjoy your breakfast in Chiang Mai and prepare to learn how to make authentic Thai dishes using local ingredients bought from the market.
Around 8:00-8:30 am, your tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to the organic farm. You can choose what you want to cook from the menu and then go to the local market to buy ingredients. While visiting the organic farm, you could:
1. Pick fresh vegetables & collect eggs.
2. Get to know Thai herbs and vegetables.
3. Feed the chicken.
After visiting the farm, you’re going to cook a variety of authentic Thai dishes on your own two hands and enjoy the fruits.
When the tour ends, you will be escorted to a spa center to enjoy one-hour traditional Thailand massage to relax your senses. Then go back to your hotel to have a good rest.
Accommodation: Overnight in Chiang Mai Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3
Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon National Park (B, L)
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Today, after breakfast, your tour guide will meet you from 8:00 am to 8:30 am and take you to Doi Inthanon National Park, which is one of the most popular national parks in Thailand, famous for its beautiful waterfalls, picturesque landscape, and Thailand culture.
Upon arrival in the park, it’s time to have a local Thai lunch, after a short rest, you’ll visit:
1. Wachirathan Waterfall: one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand
2. Sirithan Waterfall: a centrally-located falls in Doi Inthanon National Park, dropping a total of 40 meters into the river.
3. Grand Pagoda Nabhapolbhumisiri: the great holy relics pagoda.
4. Ang Ka Nature Trail: 2500 meters above sea level and surrounded by hi evergreen forest.
5. Ban Mae Klang Luang: a S’gaw Karen village in Doi Inthanon National Park.
After the end of the tour, you’ll be driven back to Chiang Mai for about 1.5 hours. You could have a rest in your hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight in Chiang Mai Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4
Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai (B, L)
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Today you will be leaving for Chiang Rai. After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am. During the drive to Chiang Rai, you’ll visit:
1. Mae Kachan Hot Spring: hot water geysers; bathe feet in thermal water; boil quail eggs.
2. Meow Hill Tribe Village: located on the Mountain Doi Pui and once famous for opium cultivation.
3. Wat Rong Khun (White Temple): it's all white and has shiny pieces of glass that glimmer in the sunlight.
After lunch at a local restaurant, your Chiang Rai tour continues. In the afternoon, you’ll visit:
1. Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple): recognizable for its brilliant shade of rich sapphire.
2. Baan Dam (Black House): a special art museum with both old-style Thai buildings and new, unusual designs.
After the tour, your tour guide will escort you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours.
Accommodation: Overnight in Chiang Rai Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5
Golden Triangle (B, L)
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The Golden Triangle is a mysterious region for most of Indochina tourists. Today you will enjoy a full-day excursion to the heart of the Golden Triangle region.
After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you around 8:00 am and take you to the Long Neck Karen village. The Long Neck Hill tribe people are relocated from the Thai and Myanmar border.
And then, you will go to Mt. Doi Mae Salong to visit the Chinese village on the top of the mountain.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant. After a short break, you will continue the trip to the highest peak on the Thai-Myanmar border in the afternoon:
1. Doi Tung: provides an opportunity to view many different Lahu and Akha villages as well as terraced farming areas and see from a distance the Princess Mother's frigid flower Garden.
2. Doi Tung Temple: built in A.D.1493, located at the peak. Its scenery reminds one of Switzerland, and features many unique images and temple architecture overlooking the entire northern rice field plain.
3. Opium Museum: learn more about the region’s opium trade.
After the tour, return to the hotel and rest of the day free at leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight in Chiang Rai Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6
Chiang Mai – Skywalk & Elephant Wellness (B, L)
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Today, you will be picked up by our guide at 7:30 am – 8:00 am, and drive back to Chiang Mai. After enjoying a local traditional Thai lunch, you’ll start a half-day visit to Elephant Nature Park, which is a natural home and sanctuary for elephants, buffalos, and other rescued animals.
Watch the saved elephants in two different places where they live together with their friends. You can learn about their stories. Besides, you could get a cool view of the small groups of elephants from SkyWalk.
1. 'Hands Off' Project: This is where elephants freely roam together, and you can see them from the SkyWalk, which is a special viewing spot.
2. Watch the Herd: Take a walk in the park to see the elephants in their groups. You'll also learn their stories and what they need.
3. See Them Socialize: Watch the elephants hang out together, play in the mud, or roll in the sand after they've had a bath in the river.
4. Visit Rescued Animals: You can visit the Dog Project and Cat Kingdom to learn about the saved dogs and cats. Besides, you can meet other saved animals in the park.
At 5:30 pm, it's time to say bye to the elephants. Then, we'll drive you back to your hotel or guesthouse in Chiang Mai.
Accommodation: Overnight in Chiang Mai Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7
Chiang Mai Departure (B)
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Enjoy your breakfast and free time in the morning until your tour guide picks you up to the Airport. Tour service ends here.
Hope you enjoyed a great trip with us and we look forward to seeing you next time.
Note: If you’re planning to continue exploring Indochina regions, like Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar, please never hesitate to tell us, we’re tour experts for all of these destinations.
Accommodation: NA Meals: Breakfast
Service Inclusions & Exclusions
SERVICE INCLUSIONS
✓Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
✓Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
✓Private English speaking tour guide service.
✓Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
✓Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner).
SERVICE EXCLUSIONS
-International air tickets.
-Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
-Meals are not listed in itinerary.
-Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
-Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
-Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
-Services not stated in the itinerary.
Why Choose Us
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7/24 1 to 1 Consultant
Our dedicated 7/24 1 to 1 consultant service is available around the clock, providing you with expert guidance and support tailored to your specific needs and questions.
Private Van & Experienced Drivers
Enjoy the comfort and convenience of our private van service with skilled drivers. Relax as we take you to the destination safely and hassle-free.
Expert Local Tour Guide
Discover the best of your destination with our expert local tour guide. They'll show you the hidden gems and share fascinating insights to make your trip unforgettable.
Local Special & Unique Activities
Experience the heart of our community with local special activities. Join us for unique adventures and cultural experiences that will leave you with cherished memories.
High-Quality Accommodations
Indulge in the finest accommodation for a luxurious stay. Our high-quality rooms offer comfort, style, and relaxation, ensuring a memorable and restful experience during your stay.
Suggest Local Flavor Meals
Let us recommend delightful local flavor meals. Experience the authentic tastes of our region with our handpicked dishes that showcase the best of our local cuisine.
What Our Customers Saying...
Hands down the best trip ever!
My mother and I went on a 4 star, 12 day tour of Thailand and Vietnam and it was hands down the best trip we have ever taken.
From the very beginning, they helped us make our itinerary exactly as we wanted it, including everything we wanted and omitting those that weren't all that interesting to us.
The whole Indochina Tour Staff was extremely kind and accommodating, the hotels were were nicely located and really comfortable.
Our tour guides were always on time both at the airport and to pick us up in the hotel every morning. The restaurants that they took us to were very tasty, had varied meal options and always kept in mind our dietary restrictions. All of our guides were very knowledgable, kind and made our whole experience memorable and very special.
Thailand and Vietnam were both really wonderful places with kind people, tasty food, amazing sights and a very rich culture.
I highly recommend Indochina Tour to make your trip amazing.
Thanks to Ivy and Helen for helping us plan, Mimi in Bangkok, Nat in Chiang Mai, Nam in Saigon, Luat in Hoi An and Nat Pham in Hanoi for making our trip the most wonderful experience.
Kindly,
Camila and Yuri
2025.5.8
Extensive travels through south and north Vietnam seeing the the best cultural and non cultural sights
The tour of Vietnam for 13 days was done by Elena of Indo China Tours. Elena was brilliant and highly recommend her and the company.
Kea was very helpful as well. Thank you Elena, our family of 12 had a fantastic time
2025.5.6
Charming organisation
Helen and Ivy were extremely patient, efficient and speedy with what was a very challenging ask for a busy tour of 3 countries in 24 days. how they managed to orchestrate private cars, taxis, ferry, internal flights and 11 hotels without any hiccups was quite extraordinary.
constantly charming, nothing to much trouble (but quite sure I drove them mad every time we changed our plans!). Personally I would like the two of them to come and organise our lives for ever! Thank you.
2025.5.6 (London, UK)
Amazing trip to Siem Reap organised by IndoChina.
Our trip was amazing!
It was organised by IndoChina by Srevpov and Kea.
They are very helpful, took complete notice of our requirements and ensured all happened as expected.
I also must our guide Chan who was perfect. He knew everything, took our wishes into account and was always on time.
We started in Siem Reap and were taken care of our guide Chan and our driver.
Our hotel, The Aviary was lovely. Spacious and light and there was a swimming and a bar which served food as well.
Our first day we were taken to the Landmine Museum, which was as expected very sad albeit interesting.
We stopped for a lovely lunch and after the went to the Museum of Buddahs.
A very impressing museum with over 1,000 Buddahs on display.
A return to the Aviary for a dip in the bath before we went out on the town, to Pop Street.
Very popular, especially for the food and entertainment.
One our second day we went to Angkor Wat which was amazing and very, very impressive and interesting. Not one to miss!
One our last day there was festivities as it was the first day of New Years Day in Cambodia.
After that we were taken on a boot trip where we stopped for a drink before being taken to the airport to make for our next stop going to Laos. I would definitely recommend IndoChina to organise your trip and absolutely not miss out on a trip to Siem Reap and Cambodia or any of the bordering countries!
2025.4.30 (Fuengirola, Spain)
Family Tour in Thailand
Having visited Vietnam last year, we engaged Srey for the second consecutive year, and our trust was well-placed. This time, we explored Thailand from north to south with daily excursions and a private guide. Overall, the experience was fantastic. The itinerary and attractions were consistently engaging, even for our children (aged 9 and 12), and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Thailand.
We particularly appreciated the elephant experience, our stay at the floating hotel, and our guide Jira, who looked after us in Bangkok with dedication and discretion.
Furthermore, Indochina Tour's ongoing assistance with check-in and accommodation changes has been nothing short of outstanding. If you are a family with diverse needs, seeking an authentic experience, and have limited time due to the school calendar, we highly recommend maximizing your exploration of a large area like Thailand by engaging a serious and local tour operator such as Indochina Tour.
Thank you, Srey, Kea, and the entire team!
2025.4.30
Month-long trip through Thailand Vietnam Cambodia and Laos. It was a very interesting, unique, varied and attractive trip.
Excellent and unique experience in Southeast Asia Happy would hire Indochina Tour again.
Special thanks to Elena and Kea. The itinerary was varied and full of new adventures.
2025.4.28 (Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile)
Wonderful Experience
All was well organized from the booking to the tour organization. We had a great experience exploring the culture, history & foods. All done with great Cambodian hospitality. The hotels were exceptional. We finally ended up in a beautiful seaside resort island. Thanks for the program. We highly recommend this efficient & reliable agency.
2025.4.17 (Lausanne, Switzerland)
Highlights of Vietnam North to South (14 Days)
It's hard to put into words how amazing this trip was. From the accommodations, service, food, and daily activities/excursions, everything was outstanding – not to mention our wonderful guides who were all knowledgeable, authentic and friendly.
Even before we left, the level of professionalism and attention to detail exhibited by our Indochina Tour advisors, Amara and Kea, made me confident that this would be a really good trip.... but even with the bar set high, this trip far exceeded all our expectations still.
I would 100% consider using IndochinaTour.com for planning another trip in the region, and highly recommend them to anyone else who is considering one.
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One Week Thailand Golden Triangle Exploration Tour
- Tour Code:INT-T-ID7
- Length: 7 days & 6 nights Days
- Route: Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon National Park - Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai
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