Ancient City Tour from Chiang Rai including Golden Triangle and Royal Villa
Overview
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
• 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
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Thai lunch
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Province
Pick up from hotel or starting point then start your journey to Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Doi Tung, Mae Fa Luang Thailand
Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains. Amid the mountain air, take in a remarkable, panoramic view of Thailand and Myanmar.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: House of Opium, Wiang, Chiang Saen 57150 Thailand
Continue your journey with a visit to a hill-tribe village, once a site of opium cultivation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mae Fah Luang Garden, Doi Tung Development Project, Mae Fa Luang 57240 Thailand
Next, visit the Mae Fah Luang Garden and enjoy the beautiful, elegant, and well-manicured garden of colorful flowers
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Doi Tung Royal Villa, Mae Fa Luang Thailand
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phrathat Doi Tong, Doi Tung, Chiang Rai Thailand
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai Thailand
After that we will go the Golden Triangle (This is the frontier between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand and is separated by the Mekong Rivers).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sop Ruak - the center of the Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai Thailand
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 .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Thai - Burmese Border Gate, Mae Sai Thailand
After lunch visit Mae Sai is located at the border between Thailand and Myanmar. This border town has a big market for shopping .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai Thailand
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.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Province
Pick up from hotel or starting point then start your journey to Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Doi Tung, Mae Fa Luang Thailand
Doi Tung with a scenic drive along the mountains. Amid the mountain air, take in a remarkable, panoramic view of Thailand and Myanmar.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: House of Opium, Wiang, Chiang Saen 57150 Thailand
Continue your journey with a visit to a hill-tribe village, once a site of opium cultivation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mae Fah Luang Garden, Doi Tung Development Project, Mae Fa Luang 57240 Thailand
Next, visit the Mae Fah Luang Garden and enjoy the beautiful, elegant, and well-manicured garden of colorful flowers
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Doi Tung Royal Villa, Mae Fa Luang Thailand
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phrathat Doi Tong, Doi Tung, Chiang Rai Thailand
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai Thailand
After that we will go the Golden Triangle (This is the frontier between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand and is separated by the Mekong Rivers).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sop Ruak - the center of the Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai Thailand
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 .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Thai - Burmese Border Gate, Mae Sai Thailand
After lunch visit Mae Sai is located at the border between Thailand and Myanmar. This border town has a big market for shopping .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai Thailand
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Stroller accessible
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Please bring along a valid passport in the day of travel
- We are committed to ensure the safety of travelers according to the Standard Operating Procedures of the World Health Organization (WHO) Standards
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Jeff_H
March 2023
The visit to the Summer Villa was very special in learning more about Thai history and culture. My tour guide was very knowledgeable and taught me much about the region's history and the special place the summer palace had for the Queen. Visits to local markets was also very interesting and lea...
The visit to the Summer Villa was very special in learning more about Thai history and culture. My tour guide was very knowledgeable and taught me much about the region's history and the special place the summer palace had for the Queen. Visits to local markets was also very interesting and learning more about the geography with the Golden Triangle proved educational, too. Even learned some Thai words and phrases from my very patient tour host. A day well spent.Kathryn_L
February 2023
Our tour guide was amazing! So knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about the history of the area and the culture! We had some great pictures too! Would highly recommend to everyone!
Our tour guide was amazing! So knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about the history of the area and the culture! We had some great pictures too! Would highly recommend to everyone!Christopher_D
December 2022
Full day tour by private car. Our guide Gap spoke good English and provided informed insight at all places we visited. The day was quite busy but the weather cooperated and we enjoyed all stops. These included wonderful gardens around Doi Tung royal villa, breathtaking views in the mountains wher...
Full day tour by private car. Our guide Gap spoke good English and provided informed insight at all places we visited. The day was quite busy but the weather cooperated and we enjoyed all stops. These included wonderful gardens around Doi Tung royal villa, breathtaking views in the mountains where a tasty lunch was served, far flung outposts at the Thai-Myanmar border, shopping at border town of Mae Sai (border crossing is closed), Golden Triangle viewpoint with adjacent opium museum and ancient temples at Chiang Saen. We even had time for watching the sunset at Chiang Saen Lake and a brief visit to one of the local night markets back in Chiang Rai. I would highly recommend this tour.