About this Thailand Tour
Mountains, temples and hill culture
A deeper dive into Thailand's north. Seven days take you from Chiang Mai's temples and an elephant sanctuary up to Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak, and on to Chiang Rai for the White Temple, the Golden Triangle and hill-tribe culture.
With two nights in Chiang Rai you go beyond the day-trip circuit - waterfalls, mountain viewpoints and quieter corners of the Lanna heartland.
Trip Highlights
Peaks, temples and northern culture
Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak
An ethical elephant sanctuary
The White & Blue temples of Chiang Rai
The Golden Triangle & Mekong
Doi Suthep & Chiang Mai old city
Hill-tribe villages & waterfalls
Trip Gallery
A taste of the trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Seven days exploring the Thai north
- Arrive at Chiang Mai Airport; transfer to your old-city hotel.
- Evening at the Night Bazaar.
- Doi Suthep golden mountain temple.
- Old-city temples and the historic moat and gates.
- Morning at an ethical elephant sanctuary.
- Afternoon hands-on Thai cooking class.
- Full-day trip to Doi Inthanon.
- The twin royal pagodas, Wachirathan waterfall and the summit trail.
- Optional Karen hill-tribe village and rice terraces.
- Drive to Chiang Rai, stopping at the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun).
- The Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) and the night bazaar.
- The Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet.
- Opium museum and Mekong viewpoints.
- Optional hill-tribe village visit.
- Transfer to Chiang Rai Airport for your flight home (via Bangkok).
- A rich, unhurried tour of the Thai north.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- Return airport transfers in Thailand
- 6 nights hotel stay (Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai)
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
- Private/shared AC transfers as specified
- Thailand visa guidance & 24x7 on-trip support
- International airfare (can be added on request)
- Thailand tourist entry fee & visa costs
- Lunches, dinners & personal expenses
- Optional tours, entry tickets & water sports
- GST & TCS as applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to Carry
Tropical holiday essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Visa: Entry rules for Indian travellers change from time to time (visa-free/visa-on-arrival windows do apply). We always share the exact, latest requirement and paperwork before you fly.
Flights: The price is a land package. We can add the best-value return flights from your city on request.
Best Time: November–February is cool, dry and ideal; March–May is hot; the June–October green season brings short showers and lower prices.
Money: The currency is the Thai Baht (THB). Cards work in malls and hotels; carry cash for markets, street food and longtail boats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
This 7-day explorer adds Doi Inthanon national park and two nights in Chiang Rai (rather than a day trip), so you go deeper - waterfalls, the highest peak, the Golden Triangle and hill culture, at a more relaxed pace.
Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest mountain, a national park with cloud forests, the Wachirathan waterfall, twin royal pagodas and cool weather - a beautiful contrast to the temples and cities.
No special fitness is needed - there is some walking at temples and viewpoints, and short optional trails at Doi Inthanon, but transport covers the distances. It suits most travellers.
Four nights in Chiang Mai and two in Chiang Rai, so both cities get proper time and you are not rushing back the same day from far-flung sights.
There are optional, respectful visits to hill-tribe villages around Chiang Rai. We work with communities where visits are welcomed and benefit locals.
Yes - only ethical, no-riding sanctuaries are used, where you feed and bathe rescued elephants and learn about their welfare.
November to February is cool, clear and ideal, especially for Doi Inthanon. We avoid the hazy March-April burning season.
Chiang Rai has its own airport with domestic flights, usually connecting via Bangkok for international departures. We arrange the routing and transfers.
