WKT 017A - Chiang Mai / Starter package with Sightseeing - 3 days / 2 nights

WKT 017A - Chiang Mai / Starter package with Sightseeing - 3 days / 2 nights.

B= Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner

Following a request - change of the handpicked hotel to one of your own choice is posible.

DAY 1 - / / Pickup at Chiang Mai airport or railway station - Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel

DAY 1 - / / Pickup at airport or railway station in Chiang Mai.

Transfer to Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel, Check in Deluxe room.

This hotel is centrally located - only 3 minutes walk from the famous Night Bazaar.

The remain day to your own choice.

By the Night Bazaar - and a short walk from the hotel you'll find Galare Food Centre. Delicious

specialties that will comfort your taste buds is sold from food stalls.

20:30 starts a free of charge event with local folklore dances performed young students.

Night at the Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel.

DAY 2 - / B, L, D / Doi Suthep temple + Home industries + Thai massage + Kantoke dinner

09:00 Private Tour in air-conditioned minibus . We visit the holy mountain of Doi Suthep, with its

magnificent temple buildings, which offers a spectacular panorama view of Chiang Mai city.

The Buddhist faith has many rituals and we will see locals lightning incense, donating gifts and

sacrifices lotus flowers to the temple icons. The monks will recite sacred chants while they

sprinkle holy water upon the believers.

Siddhartha Gauthama , better known as The Buddha, was a Northern Indian prince , who lived

between the years 560 and 480 before our era. The official year in Thailand is therefore 2557.

According to the legend the temple on Doi Suthep was landscaped to this place because a white

elephant carrying the relics of the Buddha, suddenly ran away from a parade through Chiang Mai.

The elephant headed towards the mountain, which was covered by forest and began the climb

followed by monks. After a while the elephant reached heights of the mountain - but were now

totally exhausted.Three trumpet sounds through the trunk was expelled and then it laid down and

died. This, the monks assumed, was a signal and therefore the temple was erected here.

A brilliant international buffet lunch en route.

In the afternoon we will visit the Home Industrie district, where silk production from cocoon to

weaving is taking place together with traditional umbrella making.

After an eventful day, we earned  ourselves a 1 hour relaxing traditional Thai massage.

In a special massage outfit it's time to enjoy the sore muscle groups being worked. Thai Massage

is a centuries old art form and all staff are trained in the best schools in Chiang Mai.

We return to the hotel approx. 16:30.

19:15 Pickup to an evening devoted

to Northern Thai traditions called

Lanna and culinary specialties

called Khantoke. The dinner is

accompanied by folk dances of the

North.

Seven specialties adapted to the

foreigners taste buds are served.

Curry Goulash, vegetables,

chicken, pork, noodle soup, fried

pumpkin, tea/coffee, hot snacks

Nageled (rice crackers) and

seasonal fresh fruit. Return the

hotel 21:00.

Night Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel.

DAY 3 - / B / Check out before 12:00

The morning for own leisure or connecting to another event.

Wild Kingdom Tours can arrange hotel stay throughout Northern Thailand and flights.

WKT 017A - Chiang Mai / Starter package with Sightseeing - 3 days / 2 nights.
Adults	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9-10
Per person THB	9.500	5.900	5.100	4.200	3.900	3.500	3.300	3.100	2.900
Children 4-10 years sharing room with parents -50% / Infants 0-3 free of charge / 1 child per adult. Surcharge New Year's Eve - adult +THB 1,800 / Child 2-11 years +THB 800. In case, the chosen hotel doesn't harmonize with your personal style, location or category it will be changed in accordance with the customer instruction. Additional nights and late checkout can be added. The hotel can store luggage while on overnight tours.

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WKT 017B - Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle, Elephants, Waterways and Long Neck - 2 days / 1 night

WKT 017B - Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle, Elephants, Waterways & Long Neck - 2 days / 1 night
Start Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai

B= Breakfast / L= Lunch / D= Dinner
Wild Kingdom Tours can arrange connecting hotel stay in Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai.

DAY 1 - / L / Long Neck Tribe - Kok River - Elephant Trekking - The White Temple - Chiang Rai

07:00 Pick up at your hotel by English speaking guide

and private transport. We drive through scenic mountain

landscapes towards the idyllic town of Thaton by the

Kok River. The area has many ethnic minority groups

who wear colorful costumes. Most hill tribes, have

immigrated from Burma and China more than hundred

years ago. In 1960's the authorities began to integrate

them into Thai society and today education, is

compulsory to all. Each tribe continue to speak its own

language. After another 15 minutes, where coffee

plantations is passed, we arrive at NanaPho - The

village inhabited by the "Long Neck People".

The name arose because the women adorn themselves with brass rings around the neck ,

pushing the shoulders downwards. The origin of this neck ring tradition is unknown and have lead

to many explanations. According to a Kayan legend, the stem mother of the tribe was a dragon

with a long beautiful neck and the tradition is an imitation of her. Others believe the tradition is a

result of  protecting women from tiger attacks.

Note: To some people this visit, can be experienced as a visit to a human zoo. Kayan tribe

originates from the mountains of Myanmar. Unlike their place of origin, there stay in Thailand

gives them the opportunity to earn money by displaying themselves to foreigners.

Lunch before we continue to the Kok River banks.

On the Nam Mae Kok River, we board a longtailboat. Scenic views of teakwood plantations on

the hillsides and fishermen with nets making a living from the river. We go ashore at the Karen

village, Baan Ruammit - and learn that this tribe for centuries have had elephant training as

their trademark.

We place ourselves in elephant chair on its back and ride off into the surrounding countryside

under the Mahut's (elephant driver) control . Previously the village was functioning as a

logging station for timber to be floated on to Chiang Rai. These times drew to an end, when the

Thai government in the 1980s banned all logging in state forests. Baan Raummit acts as a

central hub that connects the various minority hill tribes such as the Akha , Karen, Lahu and

Lisu.

After this "Elephantine" experience our driver will continue towards Chiang Rai, where we visit

the beautiful Wat Rong Khun - also known as The White Temple. Wat Rong Khun is different

from other temples in Thailand , as its "Ubosot" (consecrated assembly hall) is designed in white

with a partial use of white glass. The white color stands for Buddha's purity, the white glass

stands for Buddha's wisdom. Visitors will find it quite bizarre that there are modern pictures of

Hollywood symbols in the temple such as Spiderman, Batman & the Canadian actor Keanu

Reeves - best known from the role of the Matrix.

The tour continues onto Chiang Rai Old Town. We will check in at the central Wang Come

Hotel. The hotel is only a few minutes' walk from the night market and it is recommended to go

there for dinner. Besides being one of the best night markets in Thailand, you will also find

numerous food stalls with goodies that will evoke a mouth-watering situation.

Night Wangcome Hotel / Deluxe room.

DAY 2 - / B, L / Golden Triangle - Mekong Cruise - Mae Sai border.

07:30 After breakfast we proceed to the northernmost point in The Kingdom - the town of Mae

Sai. The counterpart border town in Myanmar is called Tachilek. Vigorous trade in precious

stones, cheap Chinese electronics and tobacco are among the most common merchandise.

From here we follow the border line until Sop Ruak, where overlooking Laos and Burma from the

banks of the Mekong River is possible. We eat lunch and visit the museum, which tells the

story of the opium trade before this area came under the authorities' control.

We board a riverboat and enjoy the breeze and the scenery along the Mekong river banks of

the respective countries. Mekong River is also a busy passenger boats waterway bringing in

passengers from China further up north.

Activities has come to the end and via Chiang Rai we return to Chaing Mai about 21:00.

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Drop off at the following locations / please inform where:

A / Chiang Rai airport / Flights direct to Bangkok / departing after 19:45 ok.

B / Your hotel in Chiang Mai.

C / Chiang Mai Airport / flights to Bangkok or direct to Phuket / departing after 22:15 ok.

Connecting hotel stay in Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai and flights bookings - Contact us.

WKT 017B - Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle, Elephants, Waterways & Long Neck - 2 days / 1 night
Adults	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9-10
Per person THB	25.300	14.800	11.500	9.100	8.100	7.400	6.900	6.300	6.000
Children 5-12 years sharing room with parents -50% / Infants 0-4 free / 1 child per adult. Possible to start or finish in Chiang Rai / Prices is subject to change without prior notice. If you return to the same hotel unnecessary luggage can be stored why'll away. Prices mentioned could be changes without warning but was in use 26SEP15

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WKT 017C - Pai and Mae Hong Son - Health and scenic activities - 3 days / 2 nights

WKT 017C - Pai and Mae Hong Son - Health, Nature and Activities - 3 days / 2 nights.
Starting Chiang Mai hotel or airport.

B= Breakfast / L= Lunch / D= Dinner
Wild Kingdom Tours can arrange connecting hotel stay in Chiang Mai.

DAY 1 - / L / Waterfalls, Geyser  - Bamboo rafting or Elephant trekking towards Pai.

DAY 2 - / B, L / Cave exploring - Mud Spa Treatment - Mae Hong Son.

08:30 Pick up at your hotel by English speaking guide

and private transport or in Chiang Mai airport before

10:30. After 1 hour's drive on the winding main road to

Pai we arrive at Doi Suthep Pui National Park. We

walk about 20 minutes to the beautiful Mork Fa

waterfall 40-50m (130-160 ft.) high. Bring your

swimwear and take a dip in under the big shower.

After another 30-40 minutes drive we arrive to Pa Pae

Hot Springs, also called Pong Duead Geyser in Huai

Nam Dang National Park. Occasionally the geyser

erupts up to 2 meters. The surface temperature of 

the geyser is between 90-99 degrees Celsius (194-210F), while the underground water will be

between 170-203 degrees Celsius (338-397F). The place was first known to the public in 1957.

The mountainous route continues and 7 km before we reach Pai we stop at the old bridge. At the

final stage of the 2nd World War the Japanese destroyed the important bridge that they had built.

As war compensation, a iron bride no longer in use was bought in the United States -

disassembled and shipped all the way. Activity: Choose Bamboo Rafting or Elephant trekking 1

hour. From here check in at Muang Pai Resort or similar. Evening visit to the Pai night market.

Night at Muang Pai Resort.

Today's first goal is Lod Cave - Tham Lod in Thai

language. This large spectacular limestone cave has

a system of rivers that wind their way through the

interior of the cave. From our raft and in the glow of

the kerosene lamp we discover most beautiful

stalagmites and stalactites and find that the cave

also got a large colony of both bats and swifts.

Furthermore remains of prehistory in the form of cave

drawings and reasonably well preserved burial coffins

are found. On route lunch break at a local restaurant.

Today's highlight is the famous Phu Klon Mud Spa.

We included a wellness treatment consisting of

Facial Scrub, Facial massage and Phu Clone Facial Mud Mask. Phu Klon's hot springs and

mineral water flows to the surface from the deep underground. The mud and clay carried is rich

in minerals. The substances have positive effect on human health, skin and circulatory system.

The Natural clay is black and fastidiously clean and uncontaminated by sulfur.

Phu Klon was discovered by a group of French and Thai researchers who send samples of clay

and mineral water to Thermalium Luxeuil laboratory in France for further analysis. Four years of

extensive research has determined that the clay from Phu Clone meet international standard

requirements for microbiological properties.

Reportedly, there are only three other places in the world that can provide the same conditions

for a mud spa.

Thirty years younger, we continue the last bit to Mae Hong Son and Fern Resort, who take pride

in protecting nature and the environment at the most responsible way. It's expected that guests

will help contributing to this attitude while staying here. If this resort was good enough for Brad

Pitt and Angelina Jolie, - hopefully it will be good enough 4U2.

In the evening we visit the old town and there will be time on your own to find a restaurant and

look around.

Night at Fern Resort.

DAY 3 - / B, L / Kayan (Long Neck Tribe), Temple landmark & return to Chiang Mai.

On this last day we head for Huay Pu Keng village,

which can be reached in 30 minutes by boat from Mae

Hong Son. We will visit Kayan (long neck) tribe.

This tribe came to Thailand as refugees from Burma.

Without citizenship and rights to move freely - one of

their few resources of income is to sell handicrafts to

tourists. The rings that are said to be beauty-enhancing

for women are not really rings, but one piece of winded

brass.

The neck is not stretched, but it's the shoulders that are

pressed downwards. 4 years of age a girl will gets the

first set of neck rings. Adult women carry a

weigh of about five kilograms around the neck.

After this remarkable excursion we visit the temple landmark Phratahart Doi Kong Moo at the top

of the hill - overlooking Mae Hong Son town, airport and mountains. It's said that you haven't

really been to Mae Hong Son if you haven't visited this sight. Finally we will begin the 5 hour drive

back to Chiang Mai. Lunch will be taken on the way at a local restaurant. Expected arrival 19:00.

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Drop off at the following locations / please inform where:

A / Mae Hong Son Airport / Flights to Chiang Mai departing after 14:00 ok.

B / Chiang Mai Airport / flights to Bangkok or Phuket / departing after 20:30 ok.

C / At your hotel in Chiang Mai. (Possible to extend the stay in Pai and Mae Hong Son).

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Baan Krating Pai Resort / Valid until 31OCT14

Deluxe Pavilion THB 1.250 incl. ABF and tax

Deluxe room THB 1.050 incl ABF and tax

Booking - 30 days prior to start.

WKT 017C - Pai and Mae Hong Son - Health, Nature and Activities - 3 days / 2 nights.
Adults	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9-10
Per person THB	36.000	21.000	16.300	13.500	12.100	10.400	10.200	9.300	8.800
Children 5-12 years sharing room with parents -50% / Infants 0-4 free / 1 child per adult. Pick up/Drop off Chiang Mai Airport possible / Prices are subject to change without further notice. If you return to the same hotel unnecessary luggage can be stored why'll away. Prices mentioned could be changes without warning but was in use 26SEP15

WKT 017D - The Golden Triangle - Mae Sai - Doi Mae Salong tea traders - 3 days / 2 nights

08:00 Pick up at your hotel by English speaking guide

and private transport bound for Chiang Rai. We do a

halfway stop at Mae Khachan's hot springs. Boiling eggs

in the hottest pools are popular and in others you can dip

your feet. 5 km south of Chiang Rai we find the beautiful

Wat Rong Khun also called the White Temple. Wat

Rong Khun is different from other temples in Thailand ,

as its "Ubosot" (consecrated assembly hall) is designed

in white with a partial use of white glass. The white color

stands for Buddha's purity, the white glass stands for

Buddha's wisdom. Visitors will find it quite bizarre that

there are modern pictures of Hollywood symbols in the

temple such as Spiderman, Batman & the Canadian actor Keanu Reeves - best known from the

role of the Matrix.

We will take lunch near Chiang Rai and continue to the Golden Triangle, where Myanmar,

Laos and Thailand shares borders to the Mekong River.

We board a riverboat and enjoy the breeze and the scenery along the Mekong river banks of the

respective countries. Mekong River is also a busy passenger boats waterway bringing in

passengers from China further up north. Then we check in at Baan Thai Resort.

In the evening we walk to the view point where the three countries Thailand, Laos and Burma /

Myanmar shares a common border facing the Mekong River.

Night at Baan Thai Resort or similar.

In the morning we take a closer look around the area

(this can be done on horseback, if requested and will be

booked separately).

By the zigzag mountain roads we say goodbye to the

descendants of China's Kuomintang fighters and visit

Karen minority tribe called Kayan, - better known as

"The Long Neck Tribe" because the women adorn

themselves with brass rings around the neck pushing the

shoulders downwards. The origin of this neck ring

tradition is unknown and have lead to many explanations.

According to a Kayan legend, the stem mother of the

tribe was a dragon with a long beautiful neck and the

tradition is an imitation of her. Others believe the tradition is a result of  protecting women from

tiger attacks. Note: To some people this visit, can be experienced as a visit to a human zoo.

Kayan tribe originates from the mountains of Myanmar. Unlike their place of origin, there stay in

Thailand gives them the opportunity to earn money by displaying themselves to foreigners.

We continue to the idyllic town of Thaton, where you see several large Buddha images and

temples on the hillside above the town.

Hereafter we drive back to Chiang Mai where we expect to arrival approx. 18:30.

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Drop off at the following locations / please inform where:

A / Your hotel in Chiang Mai.

C / Chiang Mai Airport / flights to Bangkok or Phuket / departing after 20:30 ok.

Connecting hotel stay in Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai and flights bookings - Contact us.

DAY 1 - / L / The road to The Golden Triangle

DAY 2 - / B, L / Maesai border, Doi Tung and Tea growing Doi Mae Salong

08:30 After breakfast we proceed to the northernmost

point in The Kingdom - the town of Mae Sai. The

counterpart border town in Myanmar is called Tachilek.

Vigorous trade in precious stones, cheap Chinese

electronics and tobacco are among the most common

merchandise. Lunch at a local restaurant before we

continue to the Royal Gardens on Doi Tung mountain.

Beautifully landscaped and near the summit the view

over the valley and background mountains is magnificent.

The gardens are administrated by the Royal Forest

Department and also an important training center for

local residents, who want to gain skill in the service

industry. The mountain roads bends and twists as we approach the Tea growing area around

Doi Mae Salong mountain, - sometimes called'' Little Switzerland'' of Thailand.

In this rugged landscape the beaten Chinese army of "KMT" settled down on the run for Mao's

forces. KMT is the short form of the Kuomintang, which refers to the Chinese Nationalist Party,

under Chiang Kai-shek's supervision. The army was forced to flee to Burma, Northern Thailand

and Taiwan in 1949 by Mao Zedong's communist army. Exile soldiers and descendants from this

historic heartbeat, found in the Doi Mae Salong area very suitable for Tea growing and

introduced the Oolong sort from their home of origin. The Thai government program to

integrate these Chinese, mainly from  the Yunnan Province, in to the mainstream Thai society,

has sought to be only a partially success. Despite 60 years of effort, there is still a strong

Chinese heritage in the area and the Chinese is still the mother tongue of most residents. In the

village at the top of the mountain Doi Mae Salong we spend the night at Little Home Guesthouse

or similar.

DAY 3 - / B, L / Sightseeing around Doi Mae Salong, Long Neck Tribe & Thaton

WKT 017D - The Golden Triangle - Mae Sai - Doi Mae Salong tea traders - 3 days / 2 nights
Adults	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9-10
Per person THB	32.700	19.200	14.500	11.500	10.500	8.800	8.200	7.400	7.000
Children 5-12 years sharing room with parents -50% / Infants 0-4 free / 1 child per adult. Possible to start or finish in Chiang Rai / Prices is subject to change without prior notice. If you return to the same hotel unnecessary luggage can be stored why'll away. Prices mentioned could be changes without warning but was in use 26SEP15

WKT 017D - The Golden Triangle - Mae Sai - Doi Mae Salong tea traders - 3 days / 2 nights.
Start Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai

B= Breakfast / L= Lunch / D= Dinner
Wild Kingdom Tours can arrange connecting hotel stay in Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai.

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