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xperience full day or half day trips in Chiang Mai or Northern Thailand with your uent English speaking guide Ne e. Originally from Phayao, Ne e now resides in Chiang Mai with her three children, so you can be sure she can handle your kids equally as well as she can handle you.
So never fear, Ne e can help you enjoy the greatest sites, explain the culture, and inform you of the most delicious Thai and Western food restaurants both on your trips or if you just need somewhere by yourselves in the evenings. Your trip is guaranteed to be comfortable in her modern Chevrolet (pictured above), and she even promises to stop for bathroom breaks! Contact her now for a memorable northern Thai experience! 088 338 1009, 087 069 3246 livefor3m@hotmail.com h ps://www.facebook.com/ne e.ne ee
Photo: Chiang Mai city from Doi Suthep
Old City Tour … Visit Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Pra Sing, 3 Kings Monument, drive around the perimeter of the old city passing the remain of the old city wall.
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njoy your trip to know while learning Chiang Mai History back to 1296 A.D. This tour around Chiang Mai old town square surrounded by the moat, will begin with a visit to the Three Kings Monument, a memorial statue to commemorate the construc on of the ancient city of Chiang Mai. Following, we’ll visit the Chiang Mai Art & Culture Museum which is to journey back into the history of Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand. Next, a visit to Wat Phra Sing and Chedi Luang Temples, which the later was to remain the tallest structure in Chiang Mai for over 500 years un l being destroyed in an earthquake in 1845. Finally, we’ll trip around the Chiang Mai City to see the beauty of the Chiang Mai city moat and wall that we used to protect Chiang Mai from their enemies in the past. Dura on : 08:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 -16:00 Price : 1,500 Baht (Private Car + Guide) Not including Fuel.
Photo: Thapae Gate, Chiang Mai City
Elephant Camp (Maesa) - Cobra Show Monkey School
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xperience something new at the Maesa Elephant Camp. Watch the elephants displaying their special talents in various ways and how they are trained to help working in the jungles in the past followed an exhilara ng elephant ride through the jungle. A er that we’ll visit the Cobra Show to see various species of live poisonous snakes na ve in Thailand and their trainers perform. The snake farm not only holds great shows, but is also used for the studying and breeding of snakes as well. Finally, at the Monkey School, enjoy impressive demonstra ons of talents such as coconutpicking, bike-riding, basketball and arithme c. Audience members, especially the youngsters, are encouraged to join in the fun - a good example of this being where people are asked to challenge our clever friends’ number skills. Dura on : 08:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 16:00 Price : 1,500 Baht (Private Car + Guide) Not including Fuel, Elephant
Photo: Maesa, Elephant Camp
Photo: Mon Cham Scenic View
Mon Cham – Tiger Kingdom – Orchid Farm
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drive through the beau ful Mae Sa Valley. Climb up (by car!) a picturesque steep and windy road up to the Royal Project, pass through small local villages, arriving at the peak of the mountain to take in the vista of Chiang Mai’s mountains and valleys below. We’ve arrived at Mon Cham (also spelt Mon Jam) try Hilltribe gokart (Billy Kart) a li le bit dangerous but worth trying. Stop at Tiger Kingdom, the place to cuddle real gers. A er your cuddles we’ll move 500m to visit the Orchid Farm. Dura on : 08:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 16:00 Price : 1,500 Baht (Private Car + Guide) Not including Fuel, Tiger Kingdom entry.
Doi Suthep – Huay tueng Tao Lake
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oi Suthep Temple is one of the most sacred temples in Thailand, and many say “You haven’t been to Chiang Mai unless you’ve paid pilgrimage to Doi Suthep Temple.” The beau ful temple is situated in the Suthep Mountain, 15km from Chiang Mai city. Here, you’ll be able to wander the grounds, see fascina ng buildings and statues, pilgrims pay homage to Buddha images and receive blessings, and if the day is clear, see a wonderful view of the Chiang Mai city. A er this, we’ll travel to Huay tueng Tao Lake, to relax by the lake to enjoy Thai food and swim if you like. For the adventurous, you can zip line across the lake. Dura on : 9:00-14:00 Price : 1,500 Baht (Private Car + Guide) Not including Fuel or Temple entry.
Photo: Steps Leading to Doi Suthep Temple
Umbrella Pain ng – Hot Spring
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stop at the Bo Sang Umbrella Village, gives you a chance to see many beau fully painted Umbrellas and Fans. There is a huge array! This village has for more than 200 years, been earning a living from the umbrella trade, silk and co on umbrellas and paper parasols. A er this experiencing this display, we’ll head to San Kam Pang Hot Spring. A few places in San Kam Pang area on the way to the springs worth taking a look at (just pick and choose) are the Silver Factories, Leather Factories, the Shinnawat Thai Silk Factory and the Gems Gallery (The world’s Biggest Jewelry Store). Dura on : 9:00-14:00 Price : 1,500 Baht (Private Car + Guide) Not incuding Fuel , Hot spring entry.
Photo: Bo Sang Handmade Umbrella
Photo: Phayao Lake
Phayao
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hayao is a worthy des na on for travellers, thanks in part to its scenic lakeside loca on. Believed to have been first built by the king of Chiang Saen around the turn of the 12th century, today Phayao city is just another urban centre, though a very laidback and peaceful spot, thanks to its scenic loca on on the edge of the beau ful Phayao Lake. The lakeside strip of Chai Kwan Road is lined with bars, restaurants and nightclubs, and is set against gardens and parks enjoyed by picnicking Thais. Two small wats of interest lie close to town of which Wat Sri Khom Kham, with its heaven and hell garden, warrants a quick look. While further afield, just under 20 kilometres from Phayao proper, the ridge top Wat Analayo is well worth a visit. Phayao is 165 Km from Chiangmai. There is Mae Ka chan Hotspring along the way that we can stop for coffee and the Hilltribes local Market.
Dura on : 7:30 -18:00 Price : 2,500 Baht (Private Car + Guide) Not including Meals and Fuel.
Photo: Temple by the Phayao Lake