Chiang Rai Private Mountain Tour Doi Mae Salong and Doi Tung

9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Chiang Rai Private Mountain Tour Doi Mae Salong and Doi Tung, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

How did Chiang Rai’s highlands become meaningful places of culture, tea, and purpose? Find the answer on a private Doi Mae Salong and Doi Tung tour for your group only, with hotel pickup, comfortable transport, and a guide sharing stories behind each stop. Visit Santikhiri Village on Doi Mae Salong, where roads open to tea-covered hills and a village shaped by Yunnan Chinese and hill tribe lifestyles. Taste local tea, walk among terraced plantations, and enjoy viewpoints across Chiang Rai’s highlands. Continue to the Doi Tung Development Project, where royal vision helped improve hill tribe livelihoods and transform the area. Explore the Royal Villa, flower gardens, and Hall of Inspiration before returning to your hotel. Book now and let each stop reveal a deeper side of Chiang Rai.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: Thai, English
Operated by: Siam Scape Journeys

Ages: Adults (3–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Drinking water
Included: Accident insurance
Included: English-speaking guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off within 10–12 km of Chiang Rai city
Included: Private air-conditioned car

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Personal expenses and tips
Not included: Entrance fees: 220 THB for the Royal Villa, Mae Fah Luang Garden, and Hall of Inspiration

Itinerary

Doi Mae Salong

30 min Admission included

Stop at a mountain viewpoint in Doi Mae Salong to admire sweeping views of valleys, villages, forested ridges, and tea-covered hills. Breathe in the cool highland air and capture panoramic photos of Chiang Rai’s countryside.
Stop 2

45 min

Walk through Santikhiri Village, a former Yunnan Chinese settlement on Doi Mae Salong. See local homes, shops, and community life while learning how Chinese traditions and nearby hill tribe cultures have shaped the area.
Stop 3

45 min Admission included

Visit Doi Mae Salong’s terraced tea plantations, walk among rows of tea bushes, learn about local tea growing, and sample freshly brewed tea. Take photos across the green hills that make this area one of Thailand’s best-known tea regions.
Doi Tung Royal Villa

45 min Admission included

Visit the former mountain residence of the Princess Mother and admire its blend of Lanna and Swiss-inspired architecture. Learn about her vision for improving education, healthcare, and opportunities for highland communities.
Hall of Inspiration

45 min Admission included

Learn how sustainable agriculture, environmental restoration, and community development helped transform the area into a model for sustainable living.
Mae Fah Luang Garden

one hour Admission included

Stroll through Mae Fah Luang Garden among seasonal flowers, landscaped lawns, fountains, and shaded paths. Enjoy the cool mountain setting, admire the colorful displays, and take photos from scenic corners throughout the garden.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Phu Inn Hotel Chiang Rai
Ruentip Hotel
Diamond Park Inn Chiangrai Resort
Nak Nakara
The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa
Pimann Place Hotel
Moon and Sun Hotel
Park Inn Chiangrai
Cabbages & Condoms Inn
Le Patta Hotel
Maleena Villa Guest House
The North Hotel

and 4 more pickup points

Hotel pickup is available within 10–12 km of Chiang Rai city between 8:30 and 9:00 AM. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. Please meet your driver in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Late arrival may reduce the time available at scheduled stops. Route changes and additional stops are not available.

Using your ticket

This e-ticket is non-transferable and valid only on the selected date. No physical ticket is required—just show it on your mobile device. Please meet your guide at the hotel lobby at least 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private tour for your group only, with a maximum of 9 participants.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as some areas involve walking, stairs, or uneven paths.
Please wear modest, comfortable clothing when visiting royal or cultural sites.
Some sites on this tour may require admission fees. Doi Tung’s Royal Villa, Mae Fah Luang Garden, and Hall of Inspiration have paid tickets collected on site.
Lunch is not included. A lunch stop may be arranged at a local restaurant along the route, depending on timing, availability, and local conditions.
The tour is expected to finish around 6:00 PM, but the exact return time may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions.
The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather or local conditions to ensure the best possible experience.
As this is a private tour, the pace at each scheduled stop may be adjusted slightly within the planned itinerary. Route changes and additional stops are not available.
In the rare event we need to cancel a tour, we will notify you in advance and offer an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.