Ancient City Tour from Chiang Rai including Golden Triangle and Royal Villa

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About this activity

Visit the Ancient City of Chiang Saen on a full-day tour from Chiang Rai City. Enjoy the flexibility of a profesionall guide throughout the day as you visit the Botanical Gardens and Royal Villa of the Queen mother, Golden Triangle, Mae Sai and more, with a break for lunch in a local restaurant. This 8 hours tour from Chiang Rai includes pickup and drop-off at city hotels, lunch, and entrance fees, and it’s a fun, personal way to explore the sites of northern Thailand.

Exploration of Chiang Rai's must-see sights in 1 day
Cultural heritage in the ancient ruins of Chiang Saen
Panoramic landscapes over magnificent Mekong River
Pivotal Golden Triangle bordering Thailand, Myanmar & Laos
Informative, friendly and professional guide

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Sightseeingbangkok.com

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Professional guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
Included: Thai lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Additional food and drinks
Not included: The listed price does not include a 300THB surcharge for pick up and drop off in hotel outside the city centre
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Chiang Rai

30 min

Pick up from hotel or starting point then start your journey to Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains.
Doi Tung

one hour

Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains. Amid the mountain air, take in a remarkable, panoramic view of Thailand and Myanmar.
House of Opium

30 min

Continue your journey with a visit to a hill-tribe village, once a site of opium cultivation.
Mae Fah Luang Garden

30 min

Next, visit the Mae Fah Luang Garden and enjoy the beautiful, elegant, and well-manicured garden of colorful flowers
Doi Tung Royal Villa

30 min

Continue your trip to the Royal Villa, the former home of Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother. This elegant villa is constructed from recycled pine wood and discarded teak trees.
Wat Phrathat Doi Tong

one hour

Complete your trip farther up the mountain with a visit to the Wat Phra That Doi Tung. Built in the year 911 AD, this temple was erected from Buddha’s left collarbone and is regarded as the oldest and holiest sanctuary in the region.
Golden Triangle

30 min

After that we will go the Golden Triangle (This is the frontier between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand and is separated by the Mekong Rivers).
Sop Ruak - the center of the Golden Triangle

30 min

There are magnificent views over the Mae Khong River to the physical triangle made by Burma, Laos and Thailand at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong River. For a small fee (have to pay extra 300THB), you can also enjoy the boat ride to view the splendor of mighty Mae Khong River.

Then we will have a buffet lunch .
The Thai - Burmese Border Gate

one hour

After lunch visit Mae Sai is located at the border between Thailand and Myanmar. This border town has a big market for shopping .
Chiang Saen

one hour

At the end of this program we will visit the ancient city of Chiang Saen, a city abandoned for more than 100 years and recently revived. See the grand double city walls and antiquities from the city's history.

Then, you'll begin the return trip to Chiang Rai where this tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chiang Rai District area (3 KM radius)

An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

End point

Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chiang Rai District area (3 KM radius)

An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Pickup points

Holiday Park Hotel
Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand
Mala Resort
Krung Thong Hotel
Maison De Chiangrai
B&B Chiangrai
Gratom Rim Kok
Ingdoi Chiang Rai Resort
Mpower Chiangrai
Kham Thana Hotel
Lavanda Hotel Chiang Rai

and 108 more pickup points

Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chiang Rai District area (3 KM radius)

An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Using your ticket

When visiting temples visitors should ensure they are suitably dressed. No short pants or sleeveless tops, as a general rule knees and shoulders should be covered
Please wait at Hotel Lobby 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.

Hotline number : +66 20290800 (Daily : 7:00am - 9:00pm)

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%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Please bring along a valid passport in the day of travel