We meet as strangers and part as friends!
8 days / 7 nights
Experience: We aims on making new and exciting tours in areas, there aren’t too many other tourists. You will travel along the Burmese border, where only few tourists get to travel independently, and you will experience some of the most beautiful and untouched nature areas of Thailand. The tour will take you through the stunning nature, and you’ll get in touch with the local people, and visit beautiful temples, well known as well as unknown. You will also get a boat ride on the river dividing Thailand and Burma.
Day 1: Bangkok - Mae Sot (Lunch / Dinner)
Departure from Bangkok at 07.00. We drive to Mae Sot by mini-van with a few stops on the way. In Mae Sot we will visit the border market between Thailand and Burma, you can enjoy the nice atmosphere and afterwards we will take you to a large lying white Buddha.
Day 2: Mae Sot - Mae Sariang (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
We depart from Mae Sot at 08.00 and drive along the Burmese border before we enter the Wat Don Kaew temple, which hosts a large granite Buddha. Next stop is Tham Mae Usu lime stone caves and hot springs near the village Ban Tha Song Yang, which we will explore if the water level in the river allows it. In the afternoon we check in at the hotel at Mae Sariang for the next two nights.
Day 3: Mae Sariang (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
We depart from the hotel at 08.00 and go to the Salawin River; this river is in between Thailand and Burma. You will see green jungle on both sides and steep cliffs rises in the horizon. We will visit a small local village with just 5 bamboo huts, and take a walk in the jungle leading to a small waterfall. Depending on the season it’s possible to take a swim. On the way back we visit a little bigger village where we have lunch. After lunch we drive back to Mae Sariang and visit some of the cities amazing temples. We enjoy dinner back at the hotel.
Day 4: Mae Sariang – Mae Hong Son (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Today’s drive will take you through some of the most beautiful nature in Thailand, and the landscape changes drastically along the way. On the way to Mae Hong Son we will stop to see the mountain village Khun Yuam. After arriving at our hotel in Mae Hong Son we go for the elephant camp for some elephant riding in the area near the river Pai. The dinner will be in a cheerful atmosphere with romantic live music.
Day 5: Mae Hong Son (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Today’s program is sightseeing around the beautiful postcard-like town, Mae Hong Son. We will visit the local Longnecks, where the locals go about their everyday life and are unaffected by the tourists. We continue to Mae Aw which is located on a mountain top near the Burmese border. Old Chinese freedom fighters live here. Next stop is a Coffee plantation and after a short walk you will reach a huge lake. This is the area called ‘Switzerland of Thailand’ where you can enjoy the tranquil area with green mountains.
Day 6: Mae Hong Son – Chiang Mai (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Early breakfast will be served, before heading out to Chiang Mai at 07.00. We’ll reach Pai for lunch, which is situated in a beautiful green valley surrounded by hot springs, rice fields and a quiet river. Pai is a cozy backpacker place with a lot of yoga, meditation etc. After visiting Pai, we are heading to Chiang Mai. After dinner we recommend to visit the well known night bazaar in Chiang Mai.
Day 7: Chiang Mai (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After breakfast we’ll drive to Doi Inthanon, which is the highest mountain in Thailand (2.565 meters), the scenery once again is stunning. We also visit the waterfall – Siriphoom, which lies on the route. On the way to Doi Inthanon we stop at 2 temples dedicated to the living king and queen. The temples are built in Burmese style and are respectively 60 meters and 55 meters high.. Back in Chiang Mai, we’ll eat dinner at the hotel, and after that the evening are all yours. We recommended that you walk around the city and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
Day 8: Chiang Mai – Sukhothai – Bangkok (Breakfast / Lunch)
After having breakfast we visit Maesa Elephant Centre, where it’s possible to see the elephants play football, paint paintings and perform tricks. After the show we depart from Chiang Mai towards Bangkok. It’s also possible to end the tour in Chaing Mai. On the way towards Bangkok it’s possible to stop in Lamphang, where you have the possibility to sign up for a 3 days’ Mahout training course. It’s also possible to stop in Sukhothai, if you chose to end the trip in Bangkok the expected arrival time is approx. 17.00 at New Road Guest house.
| Pension | Price based on join tour |
| Please see program | Adult 28.500 Baht per person |
| Child 20.000 Baht per person |
Departure from Bangkok
* every Tuesday *
- Start from New Road Guest House
- Round trip transfer in car or minibus with A/C
- English Speaking Guide
- Entrance fee according to program
- 1 night at a Guesthouse in Mae Sot
- 2 nights at a Guesthouse in Mae Sariang
- 2 nights at a Guesthouse in Mae Hong Son
- 2 nights at a Guesthouse in Chiang Mai
- Sandals, comfortable shoes
- Pocket money, personal travel insurance, thin long-sleeved jumper
- It’s important that you bring your passport, because we are traveling near Myanmar
- Swimwear and a hat/cap, small towel, umbrella or rain cover, sun glasses
- Flashlight and batteries, toiletries and waterproof sun screen
- Camera and spare film/memory card
- Warm sweater/fleece for the ride in the mountains and during the nights
- Long sleeve shirts and pants for the night time (mosquitoes)
- Mosquito repellent and personal medication
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