Experience Northern Thai culture – Golden Triangle – Maesai (Border town to Myanmar)

Tour code : CRBT– 4DANT

Itinerary
Day 1 White temple -Art and Cultural Park(45 – 55 km) (L)
    A covered pick-up truck will transfer you to a place where we start our cycling outside the city; it takes about 15 minutes. After a short safety briefing and personalized bicycle fitting, we begin our cycling through villages and rice fields, follow the Lao River upstream. The bicycle ride is pleasant with much greenery due to the proximity of the river. While you are cycling you will discover the real rural Thailand and see the local lifestyle on the outskirts of Chiang Rai. We will cycle past various fruit orchards, rice fields, rubber plantations, and see many teak trees. We will stop and visit the amazing white temple (Wat Rong Khun) and then have lunch in a local restaurant near the temple.
      In the afternoon we will visit the Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park. It is the region’s largest center and displays a huge collection of art items of Lanna culture or Tai culture. Then we will continue cycling through the gently rolling hills with scenic views along the Mae Kok River. The overnight stop is at a beautiful guesthouse nestled on the banks of Mae Kok River (fan room).

Remark: Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park close every Monday

Day 2  Mountain scenic view – Waterfall (43-47 km)(B,L)
     After breakfast we will cycle downstream to Karen Ruammit village, on the way we can can stop to visit some tribal villages. Next we will cycle downstream and then take another dirt track going over hills for 6 km (Includes the highest hill of the trip, 700 m. long, 10% up). After that we will stop and visit Huay Mae Sai waterfall. where you can enjoy swimming in a natural pool. After enjoy playing water at the waterfall we will cycle to the hotel at Pong Phra Bat village. The second night is spend at a beautiful resort with a nice swimming pool (Monfahsai resort).

Day 3 Chiang Saen and Golden Triangle(50-67 km)(B,L)
     After breakfast we will start cycling pass Chiang Rai Ratjabhat University and then cycling through many rice fields. The bicycle ride is pleasant with much greenery due to the proximity of Maekok river. While you are cycling through this beautiful countryside you will discover the real rural Thailand and see the local lifestyle on the outskirts of Chiang Rai.  Along the way we will visit the Chinese Buddhist Temple, where you can see many young Chinese monks in their unique dress and the largest “Happy Buddha” in Thailand. After visit the temple we will cycle past various fruit orchards, rice fields and rubber plantations. We will have lunch at a local restaurant on the way to Chiang Saen the ancient city.  The third night is spend at a hotel with a swimming pool that is located close to the ancient city. 
      In the afternoon we will go by car to the Golden Triangle area and spend time visiting the many sights. It is the location where the three countries of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar come together along the Mekong River. We will visit House of Opium (Opium museum) and learn about the history of opium trade that led to the area being called the Golden Triangle. We will take speed boat around the Mekong River to see beautiful view around Golden Triangle area. We can stop for dinner on the way back to the hotel.** If there is not enough time we will do this activityin the next day**

Day 4 Chiang Saen – Mae Sai (Burmese Border)(43 – 52 km) (B,L)
     After breakfast we will cycle along Chiang Saen city walls and moat to visit the ruins of Wat Phra That Chedi Lunag. It is one of the most beautifull ruins in this ancient city. After that we will continue cycling through some small gently rolling hills of the countryside and pass many of pineapple plantations. After that we will continue cycle along the countryside where you can see a beautiful mountain rage that separates Thailand and Myanmar up to the town of Mae Sai; the Northern most point in Thailand. We will have a nice lunch in Mae Sai, and spend time looking at all of the goods imported from Burma and China (including jade and other gemstones). Those interested in purchasing goods will enjoy the opportunity to bargain with the local merchants. Anyone interested can cross the border into Burma for a small fee to extend their Thai visa. After spending time in Mae Sai we will drive back to your hotel in Chiang Rai.

FACTS
Duration : 4 days, 3 nights
Distance : Total cycling distance is about 191 – 210 km
Group size : 2-12 people

Included
– English speaking cycling guide
– Mountain bike  with front suspension
– Helmet (mandatory)
– Accommodation for 3 nights (Twin share)
– 7 Meals; 3 breakfasts and 4 lunches(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch)
– All activities and admission fee for entrance as mentioned in this   program
– Snacks and drinking water during riding
– Local accident insurance
– English speaking cycling guide
– Support car

Excluded
– Personal drink and alcohol
– Fee to cross the border into Burma
– Dinner
– Tip

Things to be prepare
Small backpack , Sunglasses, sun block, insect repellent, flip-flops,
a small camera, Shoes and Shorts for cycling and personal medicines.

Departure date : Upon request

Price : THB 14,500/person (Minimum 2 people)
Single Room Supplement: THB2,300

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