Northern Thailand Grand Loop Journey: Chiang Rai – Thaton – Pai – Chiang Mai-7 Days 6 Nights Private Tour

Tour Code: CMTP-031

Package Overview

This 7 Days 6 Nights private journey is a complete Northern Thailand loop, starting in Chiang Rai and ending in Chiang Mai. The itinerary combines iconic landmarks, ethnic cultures, soft adventure, waterfalls, caves, hill tribe villages, and national parks, all carefully paced for a relaxed and immersive travel experience.

You will explore sacred royal sites, border towns, river journeys, limestone caves, elephant sanctuaries, charming Pai, Thailand’s highest peak, and Chiang Mai’s most important temple—making this one of the most comprehensive Northern Thailand routes available.

Tour Highlights

• Airport arrival in Chiang Rai

• World-famous White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)

• Royal heritage at Doi Tung Royal Villa

• Golden Triangle & optional Mekong River boat ride

• Blue Temple & Black House Museum

• Riverside Long Neck (Padong Karen) Village

• Scenic views over Mae Kok River at Thaton Temple

• Chiang Dao Cave exploration

• Ethical Elephant Sanctuary experience

• Mok Fah Waterfall & forest walk

• Historic Pai WWII Iron Bridge & Pai Canyon

• Yun Lai Viewpoint & Santichon Chinese Village

• Bamboo rafting inside Tham Lod Cave

• Tha Pai Hot Spring

• Buathong Sticky Waterfall

• Optional visit to Tiger Kingdom

• Doi Inthanon National Park – Thailand’s highest peak

• Soft trek to Pha Dok Siew Waterfall

• Sacred Doi Suthep Temple, Chiang Mai

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 | Chiang Rai Airport – White Temple – Doi Tung – Golden Triangle

Arrival at Chiang Rai Airport and meet your private guide. Visit the iconic White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) before continuing to Doi Tung Royal Villa, former residence of the Princess Mother, set in a beautiful mountain valley with landscaped gardens.

Continue to the Golden Triangle, once famous for opium trading. Optional long-tail boat ride on the Mekong River to view Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar from the water.

Overnight: Chiang Rai

Meals: Lunch

Day 2 | Blue Temple – Black House – Long Neck Village – Thaton – Chiang Dao

Visit Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), followed by Baan Dam Museum (Black House). After lunch, visit a Long Neck (Padong Karen) Village, learning about their traditions.

Continue to Thaton Temple, enjoying panoramic views over the Mae Kok River stretching toward Myanmar. End the day at Chiang Dao Cave, famous for its dramatic stalactites and stalagmites.

Overnight: Chiang Dao

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 | Elephant Sanctuary – Mok Fah Waterfall – Pai

Travel to an ethical Elephant Sanctuary to learn, feed, and interact with elephants in a natural setting. After lunch, visit Mok Fah Waterfall, a year-round waterfall hidden in lush forest.

Continue to Pai, stopping at the historic WWII Iron Bridge, then enjoy sunset views at Pai Canyon.

Overnight: Pai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 | Yun Lai Viewpoint – Santichon – Tham Lod Cave

Early morning visit to Yun Lai Viewpoint overlooking Pai valley. Continue to Santichon Chinese Village, preserving Yunnanese traditions.

Explore Tham Lod Cave by bamboo raft and lantern, discovering its three chambers: Pillar Cave, Doll Cave, and Coffin Cave.

Overnight: Pai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 | Pai Hot Spring – Sticky Waterfall – Chiang Mai

Relax at Tha Pai Hot Spring, swimming in natural mineral pools. After lunch, visit Buathong Sticky Waterfall, where limestone allows you to climb barefoot.

Optional stop at Tiger Kingdom (entrance fee not included). Continue to Chiang Mai.

Overnight: Chiang Mai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 | Doi Inthanon – Pha Dok Siew Trek

Full-day visit to Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand’s highest peak at 2,565 meters. Visit the Twin Royal Pagodas, Hmong hill tribe market, and enjoy lunch.

Meet a local Karen (Pa Ka Yor) guide for a soft trek to Pha Dok Siew Waterfall, passing rice terraces and coffee plantations. End the day at Wachirathan Waterfall.

Overnight: Chiang Mai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7 | Doi Suthep – Departure

Visit Doi Suthep Temple, Chiang Mai’s most sacred site. Climb the 306 steps or take the funicular to admire the golden pagoda and panoramic city views.

Transfer to Chiang Mai International Airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Price

29,900 THB per person

Private tour onlyMinimum 2 persons

Tour Information

• Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

• Tour Type: Private, Fully Escorted

• Start: Chiang Rai Airport

• End: Chiang Mai

Included

• Private air-conditioned transportation

• Professional English-speaking guide

• All entrance fees stated

• 6 nights accommodation

• 6 breakfasts & 5 lunches

• Drinking water & refreshing towels

• Accident insurance

Not Included

• Dinners

• Alcohol & soft drinks

• Optional Tiger Kingdom entrance

• Personal expenses & tips

• Flights

What to Bring

• Camera, sunscreen, hat

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Swimwear & towel

• Light jacket (mountain areas)

Why Choose Chiang Mai Tour Center

• Over 20 years of Northern Thailand expertise

• Carefully designed multi-region routes

• Ethical community-based tourism

• Excellent value for long private journeys

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