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Package Tour

CNX-01: Mae Sa Elephant Camp and Orchid Farm:

Half Day Tour: (08:30 h. - 12:30 h.)

The Mae Sa Elephant Camp is located about 27 kms north of Chiang Mai and is a wonderful place to see these amazing mammals receive their daily training, perform traditional duties amidst the trees of the forest and take baths in the cool, nearby streams. This tour also includes a peaceful visit to a large orchid nursery and a butterfly farm.

CNX-02: Doi Suthep and Meo Doi Pui:

Half Day Morning (08:30 h. - 13:30 h.) or Afternoon (12:30 h. - 17:30 h.)

This tour features a scenic drive through the most historic areas of Chiang Mai, including a pass through the old city walls, city gates and moat. The drive continues into Chiang Mai’s tourist area, the local market, foreign consulates, government buildings and ‘Tapae’ before continuing to the acclaimed temple Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep, home to a holy relic of the Lord Buddha and considered by many to be the most sacred wat in northern Thailand. Built in A.D. 384 and situated 3,500 feet above sea level, this temple offers an interesting challenge as it contains a flight of over 300 steps to reach its top level. Once on top of the summit, visitors will be treated to a panoramic view of the city before leaving to visit the primitive Meo Hill Tribe village a community known for its unique culture and colorful costumes. The trip to the village will be made by local truck.

CNX-03: Lampoon and Pa-Sang:

Half Day Morning (08:30 h. - 13:30 h.) or Afternoon (12:30 h. - 17:00 h.)

Located south of Chiang Mai, the ancient town of Lampoon has managed to retain its traditional charms over the years. It is home to many ancient temples, including Wat Phrathad Haripoonchai, which boasts a Pagoda housing a relic of the Lord Buddha. Wat Jamathevi is situated just outside the western gate of Lampoon and it too has an interesting Pagoda, this one showing a Mon tribal influence. Both temples are over 1000 years old and a visiting them is like taking a step through time. This tour concludes with a visit to Pa-Sang, a village famed for it’s local industries including Thai cotton weaving.

CNX-04: Home Industries:

Half Day Morning (08:30 h. - 13:30 h.) or Afternoon (12:30 h. - 17:00 h.)

A popular shopping destination, San Kampaeng is also famous for its range of local cottage industries and handicrafts, including authentic Thai silk and cotton weaving. The nearby Bo-Sang village is also a recommended destination for would be shoppers and has many interesting items on display including decorative paper umbrellas; the Celadon kilns, with their traditional stoneware; lacquer ware; carved teakwood and jewelry and silverware factories. Guests will be able to witness firsthand the skill of these local craftsmen as they consider which products to buy as souvenirs.

CNX-05: Chiang Mai City and Temples Tour:

Half Day Morning (09:00 h. - 13:30 h.) or Afternoon (12:30 h. - 17:00 h.)

This amazing sightseeing tour takes guests around the famous city for an up-close and personal look at some of its most notable temples, as well as stops at its old city walls, gates and moat, and the local market and Tapae Gate. Highlight of this trip include Wat Chiang Man, the city’s oldest temple and famed for a Chedi supported by rows of elephantine buttresses; Wat Phrasing home of the beautiful Lai Kham chapel with its exquisite woodcarving and northern style murals; Wat Jedihuang and its enormous Pagoda (which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545); and Wat Suan Dok, which dates back to the 14th century when it served as the pleasure gardens to the Thai monarchy. Nowadays it houses several white Chedis, containing the ashes of Chiang Mai’s former Royal family.

CNX-06: Khantoke Dinner:

Evening (19:00 h. - 22:00 h.)

One of Chiang Mai’s most popular tours, this outing offers guests a chance to enjoy a traditional meal prepared in the Khantoke (northern Thailand) style. While guests are seated on floor cushions with an array of classical dishes arranged before them, exciting and stimulating performances will unfold before their very eyes. Entertainment for this evening will include the traditional Finger, Sword and Candle dances as well as the Ramwong, for which all quests will be invited and encouraged to participate. The evening concludes with performances from the Akha, Yao, Lahu, Meo and Karen Hill Tribes.

CNX-07 Elephant Safari and Rafting Trip:

Full Day (08:30 h. - 16:00 h., includes Lunch)

This full day of fun and excitement begins at the Chiang Dao young elephant training camp, located 56 kms, from Chiang Mai. Guests leave in the morning and observe the elephants taking their morning baths in a stream before commencing their daily work routines such as pulling and pilling logs and performing many other interesting activities. Guests will then get the experience of a lifetime by riding the elephants into the jungle for one hour before enjoying a delicious, local lunch. The next part of the adventure starts soon afterwards with a bamboo rafting trip down a stretch of the Ping River. The last stop is a visit to the Orchid Farm before arriving back at the hotel in the late afternoon.

CNX-08 Doi Inthanond National Park:

Full Day (09:00 h. - 17:00 h., includes Lunch)

This tour starts with a scenic drive through the mountainous countryside to the Doi Inthanon National Park, home to a preserved forest and Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand (standing at 8,514 feet above sea level). Upon arrival at the peak of the mountain, one can have many unique photo opportunities before taking time for a walk on a beautiful trail. The tour continues with a visit Phra Mahathat Napha Methanidon and Phra Mahathat Naphaphon Phumisiri, twin pagodas which were built to commemorate the fifth cycle birthdays of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. Both pagodas share similar bases as well as a two-level walking path that surrounds them. The pagodas enshrine Lord Buddha’s ashes and Buddha images, and overlook the magnificent scenery of Doi Inthanon. The tour continues with a visit to the Karen Hill Tribe Village and the Royal Project, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Upon descending, guests will stop at the beautiful Vachiratharn waterfalls then drive to Baan Ta-Wai’ (Hang Dong District) a new cottage industries village that produces everything from woodcarving and pottery to classical Thai artworks.

CNX-10 Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle:

Full Day (07:00 h. - 19:00 h., includes Lunch)

This Chiang Rai tour takes travelers around Northern Thailand by means of roads that cross over mountains and wind through picturesque valleys. The first stop on this adventure is ‘Wiang Pa Pao’, an area known for its hot springs, followed by a trip to Mae Chan where the villages of the Yao and Akha hill tribes are located. We will then proceed to Chiang Saen, an ancient city (A.D. 1260) situated opposite Laos on the steep banks of the Mekong River. Next is a trip to the infamous ‘Golden Triangle’, the area where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet, followed by a local lunch.  After everyone has eaten, we will make several short visits to primitive villages in the area before proceeding to Mae Sai. This is the northern-most border trading town between Thailand and Myanmar and a place where you can shop for many interesting items from both countries. The trip concludes with a return trip to Chiang Mai.

CNX-12 Lampang Elephant School and Lampoon:

Full Day (08:30 h. - 17:30 h., includes Lunch)

The starting point for this trip is 93 km trek from Chiang Mai along a mountainous highway to Lampang. On the way, guests will stop at the Lampang Elephant Conservation Center to witness fascinating demonstrations and experience a one-hour jungle ride atop one of these majestic beasts. After a delicious local lunch, the tour heads back towards Chiang Mai, stopping at Lampoon. Steeped in a history that dates back to A.D. 700, Lampoon is famous for several ancient and revered temples. Among them is Wat Prathad Hariphunchai, built in A.D. 1044 at the site of the ruins of the Royal Palace, and Wat Jamathevi, named after a 7^th century queen and founder of Lampoon. Her ashes are interred in the main stupa of the Wat. The trip concludes with a fascinating 26 km ride along the old Lampoon-Chiang Mai Road.

CNX-13 Elephant Safari & OX-Cart Ride:

Full Day (08:00 h. - 16:30 h., includes Lunch)

Visitors on this tour are sure to enjoy the drive through the hilly, wooden area on their way to see elephants at work at Mae Taman Camp. This experience is followed by a half-hour of elephant trekking through a jungle and across a river before setting off to a nearby village. Once there, another half-hour ride - this time by Ox-Cart - will take place, giving guests an insight into the daily life of the villagers. After lunch, the adventure continues with a bamboo rafting trip down a 5 km stretch of the Mae Taeng River before finishing at the beautiful Orchid Nursery and Butterfly Farm.

CNX-14 Arts & Crafts Tour:

Half Day Morning (08:30 h. - 12:30 h.) or Afternoon (13:30 h. - 17:30 h.)

This fascinating half-day tour first takes visitors to the ruins of Waing Kumkam, which was once the old capital of the Lanna Kingdom at the end of 13^th Century before continuing to Baantawai. Here, you will see a wide range of teakwood handicraft products and wood carvings as well as many old-style Lanna style houses decorated with antique furniture. The day concludes with a visit to Muang Klung, a small village where clay pots are made in the traditional style.

CNX-15 Lampang Elephant School and Horse:

Full Day (08:30 h. - 17:30 h., includes Lunch)

This trip leaves Chiang Mai along a mountainous highway that takes visitors to the Lampang Elephant Conservation Center. While there, you will be thrilled by their elephant demonstration and fascinated by a visit to a nearby elephant hospital. After a local lunch at Wiang Lakor Restaurant, you will take a sightseeing trip around the city of Lampang in a horse carriage before visiting the famous temples Wat Pra Kaew Don Tao and Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang. On the return trip to Chiang Mai, you will make a side trip to Lampoon with a history dating back to A.D. 700, and home of several ancient and revered temples including Wat Prathad Hariphunchai. The final leg of the trip includes a fascinating 26 km drive along the old Lampoon-Chiang Mai Road.

CNX-16 Buffalo Camp and Hill Tribes:

Full Day (08:30 h. - 17:30 h., includes Lunch)

This tour will take you away from the city to the heart countryside, where you will be introduced to many thrilling adventures and cultural differences along the way. The first highlight will be a demonstration on how buffaloes are taught to work with farmers as a team in the rice fields. The trip continues with a drive to the Chiang Dao area to visit variety of five hill-tribe villages (Karen, Akha, Lisu, Lahu and Palong), each with different costumes, culture and ways of life. A lunch box will be provided en route to the villages.

CNX-17 Long Neck Karen and Boat Trip:

Full Day (08:00 h. - 18:00 h., includes Lunch)

This trip begins with a three-and-a-half hour ride from Chiang Mai north to Thaton, but the long journey promises to be worth every minute. The first stop includes a visit to the Hmong hill-tribe village, followed by lunch at local restaurant. You will then embark on a 30 minute boat trip along the Mae Kok River to Baan Mai before continuing by mini-van to visit three more hill-tribe villages: Akha, Palong and Long Neck Karen. Upon returning to Thaton, you will visit Wat Thaton, which is situated on the top of the hill providing panoramic views of local villages, the Mae Kok River and the many abundant forests on the mountain range. If time permits, a stop at a local market will take place on the return trip to the hotel.

CNX-18 Morning Sunrise Tour:

Half Day Morning (06:00 h. - 08:00 h.)

An introduction to Buddhism is the theme for the first part of this short trip, one that takes visitors to Wat Srisoda, at the foot of Doi Suthep. Once there, you will see Buddhist monks having their morning prayer and making the traditional Buddhist food offering. You will also be able to experience a bit of traditional Thai culture by offering food to the monks. From there, you will go to the morning market and observe how the people of Chiang Mai carry on their daily lives with a rickshaw ride through Chiang Mai Town.

CNX-19 Doi Suthep and Temples:

Half Day Morning (08:30 h. - 12:30 h.) or Afternoon (13:30 h. - 17:30 h.)

This tour features a scenic drive through the most historic areas of Chiang Mai, including a pass through the old city walls and gates. The drive continues into Tapae (Chiang Mai’s tourist attraction area) before continuing to the acclaimed temple Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep, home to a holy relic of the Lord Buddha and considered by many to be the most sacred wat in northern Thailand. Built in A.D. 384 and situated 3,500 feet above sea level, this temple offers an interesting challenge as it contains a flight of over 300 steps to reach its top level. Once on top of the summit, visitors will be treated to a panoramic view of the city before leaving to visit Wat Suan Dok, another sacred temple where the ashes of Chiang Mai’s Royal Families are buried. The trip concludes at Wat Jed Yod, another impressive temple highlighted by seven spires and classical architecture that commemorates the two-thousandth year of the Buddhist era.

CNX-20 River Cruise and Temple:

Half Day Morning (08:30 h. - 12:30 h.) or Afternoon (13:30 h. - 17:30 h.)

Upon leaving your hotel to the Wat Chai Mongkol boat pier, you’ll enjoy the river view from both sides of the Ping River on a two-hour cruise upstream to Chiang Mai town. Next is a quick stop at the Thai Farmer House where fresh fruits and soft drinks will be enjoyed in a lush garden. After the cruise, a vehicle will take visitors to the local flower market as well as Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Sing before returning to the hotel.