About this tour
A three-day private tour covering the highlights of northern Thailand's two major cities. You'll visit Chiang Mai's sticky waterfall, elephant sanctuary, and cave systems, then head to Chiang Rai for its famous temples, the Golden Triangle border region, and tea plantations. Guided throughout by an experienced English speaker, with hotel pick-up, lunch, and air-conditioned transport included. Covers the essential sights most visitors want to tick off.
Highlights
- Sticky waterfall and cave exploration in Chiang Mai
- Elephant sanctuary encounter and interactions
- Long Neck Karen village cultural visit
- White Temple and Blue Temple architectural contrasts
- Golden Triangle and Mae Sai border crossing
- Doi Tung royal palace and tea plantation
- Thaton temple hilltop vistas
What to expect
Three solid days of sightseeing covering both cities methodically. You'll start with Chiang Mai's natural attractions—waterfall and cave—then move to cultural sites and villages. The second and third days shift focus to Chiang Rai's famous temples and the border region. Expect regular stops, plenty of photos, and a packed itinerary. Your guide handles logistics and provides context at each site. Lunch is included daily. The van is comfortable with air-con, though some driving days are long.
Good to know
Minimum two people required to start. Wheelchair accessible throughout, including transport and all venues. Suitable for most fitness levels, though not recommended if you have significant heart concerns. Drinks and personal expenses aren't covered. Infant seats available on request.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.