What is a TripGuru Signature Experience? Unique itineraries crafted alongside famous travel bloggers and local guides Small groups only: no buses, no crowds, 9 travelers maximum Solo travelers don’t pay more – flat rates per person Quirky, charming, and creative are the words used to describe Chiang Rai by travelers and locals alike. The sights to be found here are by no means anything like the ones you’ll see in Chiang Mai, the city’s more popular sister. Before we begin temple sightseeing, we’ll break up the long three-hour drive at the Mae Khachan Hot Spring to relax, dip our feet in the steaming mineral water, maybe eat a snack, or walk around the surrounding gardens. We’ll then move on to the main attraction: the White Temple. If you’re looking for ancient ruins, you might be surprised to find a modern architectural masterpiece designed and built by local artist Chaloemchai Khositphiphat. He was rumored to have spent over THB 40 million of his own money to create this unconventional art exhibit to gain immortal life! After exploring this local wonder, we’ll have a quick lunch before heading to our next stop... The Blue Temple or Wat Rong Seua Ten literally translates to ‘temple of the dancing tiger.’ It was built on a site where tigers were said to have jumped over the river. If the White Temple was meant to be a stairway to heaven, the Black House has been called a “dark, mysterious, and almost sadistic” representation of hell, complete with preserved animals and a collection of bones. Built by Thailand national artist Thawan Duchanee (who incidentally was the mentor of Chaloemchai, the White Temple guy), the Baan Dam Museum (Black House) is a cluster of nearly 40 small shadowy structures exhibiting art dating back to the Ayutthaya period. This is truly something the likes of which we’ll never see anywhere else! Looking to make your road trip to Chiang Rai even more comfortable? You can choose to upgrade your transportation to a premium and more spacious Alphard. This ensures bigger and more comfortable seats, less people in one van (maximum of 6 people), and free snacks, cool towels, and soft drinks. You can opt for a private tour option to visit the White Temple and Golden Triangle (instead of the Blue Temple and Black House). The Golden Triangle is a triangular piece of land in which the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar all meet. The nickname was coined by the CIA in reference to this region, whose trading posts’ top product was opium. Dive deep into the wild history of this area and learn how it became one of the most notorious narcotrafficking spots in the world. This itinerary option also includes a cruise down the Mekong River. (The distance from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is approximately 172 km one-way. Kindly be prepared for a long drive (roughly 3 hours one-way).)

Begin your private experience with pickup from your hotel in Chiang Mai. From there, take a scenic journey to a private elephant estate where you will be their caretaker for half a day. Upon arrival, walk to the main base camp to get changed into an elephant caretaker outfit and prepare yourself for a day of fun. Hear about Asian elephants' long and fascinating history as you learn to cook healthy herbal treats for them to eat for a snack. Afterward, feed the handmade treats to them and walk along their side through the beautiful lush forest. Following that, your tour continues with elephant bathing in the river before you say farewell to your new friends and set off on the next part of your tour. Following the sanctuary, take some time out of your day to enjoy a delicious Thai lunch. Savor local dishes accompanied by rice, and finish off your meal with a selection of fresh tropical fruit. After lunch, continue to the Buatong Sticky Waterfall. Whilst there, enjoy some walking and climbing from down below the falls to all the way up to the very top. As the waterfall is constructed from natural limestone, you can walk and climb easily to the top, enjoying the clear water to cool down. As your tour concludes, depart from the waterfall to return back to Chiang Mai.

Begin your morning tour by climbing the 309 steps up to Doi Suthep Temple with your local guide. Bask in the golden rays of sunrise after conquering the staircase and take photos of the unrivaled view of the city of Chiang Mai.  Then, stand in the shadow of the golden Kruba Srivichai Monument, and head to Wat Pha Lat, a hidden temple in the lush jungle. Admire the serene statues, shrines, and surrounding nature.  Wrap up your half-day tour with a stop at Wat Umong, a 700-year-old temple built back in 1297. Explore the forest and underground tunnels. Marvel at the architecture of the chedi.

- Pick up at the hotel at 8.00 am-8.30 am - Travel from the accommodation to the destination (about 1 hour) - Arrive at the elephant camp, then prepare yourself and change clothes - Learn about the history of elephants and basic information about elephants before meeting them - Meet, feed, and walk with the elephants to get familiar with them - Take a break before heading to the mud spa and swimming with the elephants - Take photos with elephants and say goodbye to them - Lunch Break - Whitewater rafting at Mae Taeng River - Leave the elephant camp and return to Chiang Mai City

Lahu Village – Karen Village – Lisu Village – Akha Village 08h00 am Chiang Dao - Phrow Start Mae Malai market the journey to the Lahu hill tribe village. traditional hill tribe villages Lahu hill. Continue your journey to Karen village. for 2-3 hrs Experience the cool atmosphere, pure nature in the middle of the green forest at Baan Phalai. Lisu hill tribe village shady tourism village. Travel time 20 minutes. Walk to Akha Village 15 minute walk away, the village that has preserved embroidery and basketry. And the last place is Palong hill tribe village, Ban Pang Daeng, traveling for 1 hour. The village has women's clothing and souvenirs. Able to take pictures with the product and around the village. ***You may encounter villagers, or you may not be able to find them because we do not have a set up. Villagers will go out and work according to their normal way of life.

On this private, customizable tour of Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai, you call all the shots and create your own itinerary. Enjoy a private driver that will bring you wherever you want to go in an air-conditioned vehicle and learn about the sights you see with a local guide. Following hotel pickup, head to Chiang Rai to start your personalized itinerary with your driver and guide. Throughout your trip, your personal guide will share their local know-how to help you learn historical details, cultural insight, and other stories about the attractions you visit. While often overlooked, the northern city of Chiang Rai is another cultural gem you should add to your Thailand bucket list. With historic temples, bustling street markets, outdoor parks, and indigenous villages on its resume, there are plenty of activities and things to do in Chiang Rai. At checkout, simply indicate the three to four attractions you want to see, with a few additional sights so that your guide has several options to craft the best schedule for you based on geography and diversity. Choose from the following sights to see on your tour: • White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)• Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)• Black House (Baan Dam Museum)• Golden Triangle• Mae Khachan Hot Spring• Wat Phra That Pukhao Temple• Mae Sai border• Hilltribe Museum and Education Center• Khun Korn Waterfall• Pu Kaeng Waterfall

This private tour is for those looking to travel in comfort and peace to one of the must visit destinations in Chiang Mai. After being picked up at 8am we will drive south for 2 hours to Doi Inthanon National Park and begin with a visit to the highest spot in Thailand and a short walk on the Ang Ka nature trail, a fascinating area with flora and fauna found nowhere else. From here we drive to the twin pagodas - another must see part of Doi Inthanon and a beautiful attraction with gardens, viewpoints and unique architecture. The Doi Inthanon trekking tour begins with the help of a local Karen guide to explain the flora and fauna in the area as we walk the 5km trail through the jungle valley before descending into the village. The valley is dotted with beautiful waterfalls and is shaded by the forest canopy keeping you cool throughout the journey and you may hear one of the resident gibbons if you're very lucky. At certain times of year the rice paddies may be a verdant green, or shimmering gold and is a sight to behold. When we reach the Karen village we'll enjoy some local coffee and a tasty lunch and if you like, walk around the various handicraft homes in the village. From here we begin our journey back to the city but one last waterfall awaits, we'll let you choose to see Wachirathan waterfall, or Mae Ya waterfall - both breathtakingly beautiful and the perfect way to end the tour. From here we drive the 1.5 hours back to Chiang Mai to conclude the Doi Inthanon trekking tour. As the tour is private, the guide will do their best to avoid the crowds for a more intimate and memorable experience, if there is a particular attraction you want to spend more time at then just let the guide know!

Have your very own private driver for the day. Ensure a smooth trip in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver to take you around Chiang Mai. Enjoy the full flexibility of how you would like to explore places in fascinating Chiang Mai city or the provinces nearby. Whether it's for sightseeing, a day trip, shopping or business, the driver will accommodate your requirements and make sure you have a great experience.

Kingkong Smile Zipline Pick up from your hotel and 1 hour drive in the area deep jungle mountain. King Kong offers a unique canopy experience with different activities, It has an impressive view and is the most extreme and longest Zip line in Thailand! with fully trained staff to provide the most thrilling and safe experience. the canopy consists of 36 platforms and 14 double cables. We have cables from 2,210 feet long and 380 feet high, to cables 110 feet long and 40 feet high, with speeds of 70 miles per hour. when you finish it. Then time to have lunch together. Next in afternoon visit Hidden village(Mae Kam Pong village). The most popular for both Thai & foreigner choose to visit. I trust that you will fall in love this Hidden gem. Next we will visit San kamphaeng Hot Spring. This hot spring is very popular for Thai local people for a quick and easy few hours’ soak. Here you can take a dip in a private tub, swim in the mineral swimming pool or just soak your feet in a hot part of the flowing stream. 3 hours • Admission Ticket Included Mae Kampong Village Ban Mae Kampong is located in Mae On sub-district, adjacent to San Kamphaeng. This village is a popular natural tourist attraction and also hosts an interesting Community Learning Center. Just an hour’s drive from the city, Mae Kampong village is abundant in natural resources; it has a stream running through it, and a tea-tree forest surrounding it. 2 hours • Admission Ticket Free San Kamphaeng Hot Springs San Kamphaeng Hot Springs was named after its location which formally belonged to San Kamphaeng district, Chiang Mai. But later on, there was a change in administrative district and the area then belonged to Mae On district. The water from the hot spring is very hot that you can boil an egg. Try boiling eggs, wait until they are done at your favorite level and try eating them with the soy sauce. You should never miss to experience hot springs mineral bath here. The place offers facilities for foot soaking, traditional mineral bath and a mineral swimming pool. Visitors can relax while enjoying the beautiful scenes of nicely-decorated flower gardens and the surrounding green mountains. Tourists can find a cluster of shops at the entrance gate that sell a lot of local souvenirs such as local hand-woven textiles, Bo Sang umbrellas and a wide selection of handicrafts.

Join a short walking tour around Chiang Mai to visit some of the city’s most famous temples in just two hours. You'll see Wat Chedi Luang with its large stupa, the humble Wat Phan Lao and stunning Wat Phra Singh. The first stop on your walking tour will be Wat Chedi Luang. Built between the 14th and 15th centuries, this impressive temple has the largest stupa in Chiang Mai. Walking around the sprawling compound you have the chance to see striking Lanna-style design up close. Compared to Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao will seem quite humble in size. However, don’t let its size fool you, this small temple features intricately carved teak wood facades. It was once a throne hall for King Mahotara Prateth before becoming a dedicated house of prayer.  Lavish Wat Phra Singh is the final stop on your tour. This stunning building built in the 14th century is one of Chiang Mai’s finest temples. With amazing grounds, mosaic-inlaid sanctuary, large Lion Buddha statue and gilded pagodas, there’s a photo opportunity waiting around every corner.