Full Day Doi Tung and Golden Triangle

General information

Destination	Duration
,	7 hours

Program details

Firstly we ascend Doi Tung Mountain, sharing the border with Burma. Visit the Royal Villa and gardens that were once home to the late mother of the present King, remembered by the local hilltribe people as 'Mae Fa Luang' (princess from the sky). At an elevation of 1800 metres visit the Wat Phra That Doi Tung, a temple constructed around two chedis said to have been erected in the early tenth century. Descend to the busy border market town of Mae Sai, at the northernmost point in Thailand, facing the Burmese town of Tachilek across the Sai river. Continue to Sop Ruak where the borders of three countries (Thailand, Burma and Laos) converge at the point where the Ruak river joins the mighty Mekhong. Then on to Chiang Saen, a small town, which is one of the earlies Thai kingdoms on present day Thai soil. See the remains of its many temples scattered around the town.

Price includes
Pick up at hotel, transportation by air-conditioned van, English speaking guide, entrance to Doi Tung Royal Villa and Gardens, visit to Mae Sai market, the Golden Triangle and Chiang Saen, and lunch.

Additional Info
This tour is operated in air conditioned vehicles.