Wat Rong Khun ( White Temple ), Chiang Rai
Karen hill tribe woman and child , Chiang Mai
DAY 9 • A Day in the Life of a Thai village • Grand Circle Foundation school visit
Rise early to give alms to local monks . Then , we depart for A Day in the Life of Ban Na Sraloi village to visit a school supported by Grand Circle Foundation ( when in session ), meet farmers and community leaders , and enjoy a meal with the villagers .
Meals : B , L | Le Charm Sukhothai Resort or similar
DAY 10 • Overland to Chiang Mai • Home-Hosted Dinner
Depart for Chiang Mai — the principal city of the north , a major cultural center , and a favorite with visitors — with lunch at a local restaurant in Lampang along the way . After arriving and checking into our hotel , you ’ ll
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 12 , visit an elephant care center near Chiang Mai , where we ’ ll see how local people help to rehabilitate these friendly creatures , and have a chance to roll up our sleeves and help feed and bathe them have some free time to get settled in before we take an orientation walk around the neighborhood . Tonight enjoy a Home-Hosted Dinner with a local family .
Meals : B , L , D | Amora Hotel Tapae or similar
DAY 11 • Chiang Mai • Optional Doi Inthanon National Park nature walk
Enjoy a free day in Chiang Mai to pursue individual discoveries . Or , you may join an optional tour to Doi Inthanon National Park for a nature walk through this natural reserve , including a visit with a Karen hill tribe village .
Meals : B | Amora Hotel Tapae or similar
DAY 12 • Chiang Mai • Visit Karen hill tribe • Elephant care center
Discover the Karen Long Neck Hill Tribe ’ s age-old traditions during a visit to a local village . Then , we ’ ll visit an elephant care center to learn more about these gentle giants and enjoy a picnic lunch .
Meals : B , L , D | Amora Hotel Tapae or similar
DAY 13 • Overland to Chiang Rai • Wat Suan Dok temple monk visit • Visit Wat Rong Khun White Temple
Today , we ’ ll set off for Chiang Rai , stopping along the way at Wat Suan Dok temple to meet some of its resident Buddhist monks . Then , we ’ ll stop at Wat Rong Khun , commonly referred to as the “ White Temple .” Here , we ’ ll witness the contemporary — and controversial — design of this temple before continuing on to Chiang Rai , where we ’ ll have dinner at our hotel tonight .
Meals : B , L , D | Wiang Inn Hotel or similar
DAY 14 • Chiang Rai • Explore Golden Triangle Set off for the Doi Tung Royal Villa . Upon arrival , we ’ ll board songthaews , or large trucks , and explore this royal residency . Then , we ’ ll travel to what is formerly known as the “ Golden Triangle ” region where opium warlords once held sway . This afternoon , we ’ ll have the opportunity to see where the borders of Thailand , Laos , and Burma meet as we walk along the Mekong River . Enjoy an included Farewell Dinner tonight .
Meals : B , L , D | Wiang Inn Hotel or similar
DAY 15 • Fly to Bangkok This morning , we fly to Bangkok . The balance of the afternoon is yours to roam the bustling Thai capital on your own . This evening , we enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant .
Meals : B | Bizotel Premier Hotel or similar
DAY 16 • Bangkok • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your flight home , or begin your post-trip extension to The Philippines : Exploring Cebu .
Meals : B
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