Chiang Mai 4 Days Tour : Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Chiang Mai and Temple tour (-/-/-)

Chiang Mai (New City) was founded in 1296 by King Mengrai as the capital of the first independent Thai state, Lanna Thai (Kingdom of One Million Rice Fields). It became the cultural and religious center of the northern Tai, those who had migrated from southern China to dwell in Thailand, and remained so throughout the turbulent period of recurring Burmese attacks.

The Burmese finally captured Chiang Mai in 1556 and occupied it until King Taksin retook the city in 1775, driving the Burmese forces back to near the present border. Burmese influence on religion, architecture, language, cuisine, and culture, however, remains strong. The city stands on the Ping River, a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River.

Be greeted by a local representative, our tour guide. Start with driving through different parts of the city, passing old City walls, gates and city moat, markets, residential areas, foreign Consulates, Government buildings and Tapae, Chiang Mai’s main street. Drive upDoi (Mount) Suthep to visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep (A. D. 1384) 3500 feet above sea – level, the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha, with a challenging flight of over 300 steps, flanked by enormous mythological Nagas . A panoramic view of the city can be seen from here at 3,500 feet above sea – level. Then visit Wat Jed Yod(A. D. 1455) with its seven – spire stupa; and Wat Suan Dok where the ashes of Chiang Mai’s royal family are interred.

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Day 2: Cooking class– Join Tour (B/L/-)

Today, you will escape from the bustling of the city to the relaxing countryside and enjoy a cooking class with a local family in a farm surrounding the mountains.

At 8:30AM, be picked up at your hotel and go to Ruamchook Market with your chef. She will explain about rice, how to make fresh coconut milk and how to choose seasonings. Then spend some time walking around to take pictures and watch vendors selling their products. Upon arrival at the farm, take a walk around the farm with the explanation of the chef about the herbs growing and ingredients. Then learn to cook the first three courses you choose and have lunch with what you have prepared on the terrace overlooking the fishpond where you will have a splendid view of the entire farm as well as the lush nearby mountains.

After lunch, free at leisure to take a walk and admire the beautiful landscape, rice fields around the farm. This will be a wonderful memory and experience to discover a different Thailand. Afterwards, continue learning how to cook some other courses and the chef will give banana leaf cups to pack your ‘afternoon’ take-away-meal.

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Day 3: Chiang mai Elephant Camp (B/L/-) Private Tour

Leave Hotel by air – conditioned vehicle for Chiang Dao Or Mea Taman (75 Kms. away) passing Mae Rim, Mae Taeng. VisitElephant camp. Observe the natural by take a scenic tour on bamboo ride. Return to elephant camp to spend your time for observe their daily bath and see elephants at work demonstration for 45 minutes. Next, start elephant trekking for 1/2 hour into the forest.Directly departure back to your hotel.

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Day 4: Departure Chiang Mai (B/-/-)

The rest of the day is free and easy at leisure on your own until time to transfer to the airport for departure flight.

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