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Chiang Mai 5 Days / 4 Nights

5 days · 4 nightsEC08Private & tailor-made

Tour information

Destinations:Chiang Mai · Doi Suthep · Elephant Jungle Sanctuary · Doi Inthanon
Starts in/Finishes in:Chiang Mai / Chiang Mai
Highlights:Old Town temples · Warorot Market · Rickshaw ride · Ethical elephant experience · Karen village · Mountain waterfalls

Day-by-day journey

Tour itinerary

DAY 1Arrival in Chiang Mai

Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, meet your local representative and transfer to the hotel. After check-in, enjoy free time to relax or take a leisurely stroll through the city. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

DAY 2Chiang Mai Old Town and Doi Suthep

After breakfast, explore Chiang Mai’s historic Old Town on foot, passing the ancient city wall, moat and old gateway. Visit Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao and Wat Chedi Luang, then continue through lanes lined with traditional houses and enjoy a rickshaw ride. Walk through Warorot Market before travelling to Doi Suthep in the afternoon to visit its revered hilltop temple. The evening is free to explore the Night Market. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

DAY 3Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Between 08:00 and 08:30, join the sanctuary transfer and travel through the countryside south of Chiang Mai. After a short jungle walk, change into traditional Karen clothing and learn about elephant anatomy, history and behaviour. Meet and feed the elephants, observe them in a natural setting and enjoy a Thai lunch with fresh fruit. In the afternoon, prepare herbal medicine balls, walk with the elephants to the river, help bathe and brush them, and join their mud-spa routine. Return to Chiang Mai at approximately 17:00–17:30. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

DAY 4Doi Inthanon National Park

Travel to Thailand’s highest mountain for a guided trek through lush forest, farmland, coffee plantations and rice terraces. Visit a Karen village, enjoy locally grown coffee, see Vachiratharn Waterfall and admire the twin royal pagodas before returning to Chiang Mai.

DAY 5Chiang Mai departure

After breakfast, enjoy free time until your transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for the onward journey. End of services.

Tour price

From USD 553

USD 553per person

Starting price based on a private tour for 2 guests sharing a Twin/Double room in the Superior hotel category.

Price may vary by travel season, hotel availability and peak-date surcharges. Contact ECR Travel for a quotation tailored to your exact travel dates.

Meals

4 Breakfasts · 1 Lunch

Transportation

Private vehicle · Join-in sanctuary transfer

Accommodation

4 Nights in Chiang Mai

What is covered

Tour inclusions

Included

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • English-speaking local guides as stated
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing in the programme
  • Meals specifically mentioned

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Peak-season and compulsory dinner surcharges