Experience Northern Thai culture – Golden Triangle – Chiang Khong

Tour code : CRBT – 5DUNT

Itinerary

Day 1 White temple -Art and Cultural Park(45 – 55 km) (L)
A covered pick-up truck will transfer you to Chiang Rai Bicycle Tour office.  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 a lot of 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 cycle to Singha Park to see the beauty of tea plantation. And then cycling to 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. After that, we will check in a nice hotel.

Hotel : M Boutique Resort

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

Day 2  Mountain scenic view – Waterfall (47-54 km)(B,L)
     After breakfast we will cycle upstream along Kok river. You will enjoy seeing the view along the river. After that, we will cycle on a dirt track going over hills about 6 km. This part is one of the highlights of the trip. It includes the highest hill of the trip, 800 m. long, 10% up. After that we will stop and visit Huay Mae Sai waterfall. where you can enjoy swimming in a natural pool.  Then, we will cycle to have lunch at a local restaurant. Ater lunch will cycle to the hotel. We will stop to soak our feet in the hot spa at Pong Phra Bat Hot spring  before arrive the hotel. The second night is at a beautiful resort with a nice swimming pool.

Hotel  : 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 at a hotel with a swimming pool on the Mae Khong riverbank.

Hotel : Siam Triangle Hotel

      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 – Chiang Khong (52 – 72 km) (B,L)
     After breakfast you will be transferred by car to the starting point. It takes about 20 minutes. Then,  we will cycle along the Mekong River and experience how farmers growing corn, cabbage, garlic and so on.  The countryside will consist of rolling hills, some steep hills. The last 13 kilometers are more challenging with some steep but short ascents. The longest hill is 1.2 km long, about 14% up. The road joins the main road just before the entry to Chiang Khong. The fourth night is spend at a hotel that is located on the Mekong River bank.  

Day 5 Chiang Khong – Chiang Rai (70-87 km) (B,L)

      After breakfast we will cycle from the hotel along Mae Khong River. Then, we will cycle pass various fruit orchards and rice fields. The cycling tour will be finished outside Chaing Rai city. Finally, we will transfer you to your hotel in Chiang Rai city by car.

FACTS
Duration : 5 days, 4 nights
Distance : Total cycling distance is about 263 – 326 km
Group size : 2-14 people

Included
– English speaking cycling guide
– Mountain bike  with front suspension
– Helmet (mandatory)
– Accommodation for 4 nights (Double room or twin share)
– 9 Meals; 4 breakfasts and 5 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
– 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 18,400/person (Minimum 2 people)
Single Room Supplement: THB3,000

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