Included/Excluded
Included
- stay in Chiang Rai at Garden bungalow in hotel 3 stars at Laluna Hotel & Resort 3* or similar (subject to availability)
- **Peak season surcharge:
- + Surcharge during X’mas & New Year 24 Dec 2025 - 2 Jan 2026, 19 USD per room per night
- stay in Thaton at Deluxe in hotel 3 stars at Saranya River House 3* or similar (subject to availability)
- **High season surcharge:
- on New Year, Festival (Peak Season 24 Dec 2025 - 03 Jan 2026) and 1-20 April 2026: $US 11/room/night
- stay in Pai at Deluxe in hotel 3 stars at Belle Villa Resort Pai 3* or similar (subject to availability)
- **Peak season surcharge:
- + 28 Dec 2025 to 03 Jan 2026: 12 USD per room per night
- stay in Mae Hong Son at Deluxe Garden view in hotel 3 stars at Fern Resort 3* or similar (subject to availability)
- stay in Chiang Mai at Superior in hotel 3 stars at Hotel M Chiang Mai 3 or similar (subject to availability)
- **Peak season surcharge:
- 10 USD/room/night
- + From 24 Dec, 2025 to 07 Jan, 2026
- + From 12 to 15 Apr, 2026
- stay in Chiang Rai at Superior Studio in hotel 4 stars at The Legend Chiang Rai 4* or similar (subject to availability)
- **High season surcharge:
- + 26 Dec 2025 – 05 Jan 2026 (New Year): 7 USD/Room/Night
- + 15 USD from 1 Jul - 31 Aug 2026
- stay in Thaton at Twin/Double in hotel 4 stars at Maekok River Village Resort 4* or similar (subject to availability)
- stay in Pai at Deluxe room in hotel 4 stars at Ai Pai Boutique hotel 4 or similar (subject to availability)
- **Peak season surcharge :
- + 1 Nov - 19 Dec 2025: 5 USD/R/N
- + 20 Dec 2025 to 10 Jan 2026: 96 USD per room per night
- stay in Mae Hong Son at Deluxe in hotel 4 stars at Imperial Mae Hong Son Resort 4* or similar (subject to availability)
- stay in Chiang Mai at Deluxe Room in hotel 4 stars at Bohdi Serene 4* or similar (subject to availability)
- **Peak season surcharge:
- + Surcharge 05 Nov, 2025 (Loy Krathong): 19 USD/room/night
- + 13 - 15 Apr 2026: 7 USD/room/night
- + Minimum 2 nights stay if bookings coincide within the period of Christmas Eve until New Year (23 Dec, 2025 – 5 Jan, 2026)
- stay in Chiang Rai at Deluxe Garden in hotel 5 stars at The Riverie Chiang Rai 5* or similar (subject to availability)
- **High season surcharge:
- + 01 Jul – 31 Oct 2026: 8 USD/Room/Night
- + Mar 2026: 20 USD/Room/Night
- + Compulsory New Year Cocktail (31 Dec, 2025): 48 USD/ adult
- stay in Thaton at Family room in hotel 4 stars at Maekok River Village Resort 4* or similar (subject to availability)
- stay in Pai at Deluxe in hotel 4 stars at Ai Pai Boutique hotel 4* or similar (subject to availability)
- **Peak season surcharge :
- + 1 Nov - 19 Dec 2025: 5 USD/R/N
- + 20 Dec 2025 to 10 Jan 2026: 96 USD per room per night
- stay in Mae Hong Son at Deluxe in hotel 4 stars at Imperial Mae Hong Son Resort 4* or similar (subject to availability)
- stay in Chiang Mai at Melia Room in hotel 5 stars at Mélia Chiang Mai 5* or similar (subject to availability)
- Mélia Chiang Mai 5*
- **High season surcharge:
- + 24 Dec 2025 – 3 Jan 2026; 3 - 7 Nov 25 (Loy Kratong); 14 - 22 Feb 26 (Chinese New Year); 10 - 13 Sep 26 (City Conference); 1 - 6 Oct 26 (Chinese Golden Week): 56 USD/Room/Night
- + Compulsory dinner on 24 Dec 2025:
- 100 USD/pax; on 31 Dec 2025: 108 USD/pax
- + The booking is not allowed to check out on 31 Dec 25
- The English speaking guide as guided time
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- All transfers with the air-conditioned private car (Except join in tour by sharing transfer)
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
- All entrance fees/boat/rickshaw
- Mineral water
- Government taxes & service charge
Excluded
- Flight tickets are not included in the tour price. However, we would be happy to provide you with a flight offer upon request.
- Travel insurance is not included in our program. However, we highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance from your home country to ensure you’re covered during your trip
- International/Domestic Airfares.
- Early check in/ late check out
- Meals not indicated
- Drinks & beverage...
- Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
- Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills.
- Tips and gratuities
- Surcharge for festivals (Loy Krathong 14-16 Nov, Sonkran 12-15 Apr…), X-Mas & New Year Eve.
- Compulsory Gala Diner on 24 & 31 Dec 2024 (if any).
Trip info
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Accommodation in the hotels mentioned or similar.
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English-speaking tour guide will accompany your day tours.
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Meals mentioned. (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
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Overview
Discover the untouched beauty and rich cultural heritage of Northern Thailand on this 10-day journey through lush mountains, ancient cities, and traditional hill tribe villages. Beginning in the tranquil town of Chiang Rai and ending in the vibrant heart of Chiang Mai, this immersive itinerary takes you deep into the soul of the region.
From the majestic peaks of Doi Tung to the historic Golden Triangle in Chiang Saen, each day brings new experiences—colorful local markets, serene temples, scenic drives, and authentic encounters with local communities. Explore the charming riverside town of Thaton, unwind in the mountain haven of Pai, and witness the cultural depth of Mae Hong Son, surrounded by forested hills and Burmese-style temples.
Cap off your adventure with a memorable visit to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, where ethical interaction and conservation take center stage.
This is not just a trip—it’s a journey into the heart of Northern Thailand, where nature, culture, and hospitality blend into an unforgettable travel experience. (Partially Guided)
Highlights
- Visit iconic sites like the White Temple, Doi Tung Royal Villa, and explore the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar.
- Travel through charming towns like Thaton, Chiang Dao, Pai, and Mae Hong Son—each offering unique landscapes and hill tribe cultures.
- Discover remote temples, visit ethnic minority villages, and enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere.
- Journey through Mae Chaem’s lush countryside and traditional communities on your way to northern Thailand’s cultural capital.
- Spend a day at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, interacting with rescued elephants in a responsible, eco-friendly environment.
- Explore ancient temples, local markets, and the rich Lanna culture that defines this historic city.




