Magic of the Orient

The holidays in our Orient section were previously operated by Magic of the Orient, which has now joined with its sister company Trips Worldwide.

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LISU LODGE AND GOLDEN TRIANGLE

Featuring: Chiang Mai - Lisu Lodge, Lisu Lodge - Tha Ton, Tha Ton - Golden Triangle, Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai

Visit the scenic and mountainous north of Thailand with unspoiled hill tribe villages and beautiful waterfalls.

Day 1 - Chiang Mai - Lisu Lodge

Drive to the mountain temple of Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, outside Chiang Mai. Visit the White Hmong village of Ban Khun Chang Kien. After lunch, continue on to Aummarin Jungle Raft Elephant camp to enjoy such activities as elephant and ox-cart riding and river bamboo rafting. Enjoy dinner at the Lodge.

Accommodation options: Lisu Lodge

Day 2 - Lisu Lodge - Tha Ton

After breakfast, leave Lisu Lodge north to Chiang Dao via Mae Malai. Arrive Chiang Dao caves, then continue to local restaurant for lunch. Next proceed over spectacular mountain roads to Doi Ang Khang, a large botanical research station. Continue to a traditional high altitude Palong village (Nor Lae). Visit these friendly people with their colorful costumes and then drive to Mae Kok River Village for dinner.

Accommodation options: Mae Kok River Village

Day 3 - Tha Ton - Golden Triangle

Depart from the hotel after breakfast for Doi Mae Salong and visit the hill tribes and Chinese market. Visit the Akha Lorcha and the Yao village of Lao Sip. Continue to Mae Chan on to Mae Sai, a border town to Myanmar and have lunch at a local restaurant in Mae Sai. Proceed to the Golden Triangle for check-in at your chosen hotel.

Accommodation options: Imperial Golden Triangle Hotel

Day 4 - Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai

After breakfast, leave your hotel and travel to the Golden Triangle. Take a long-tail boat trip to Chiang Khong. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive to Chiang Rai to visit PDA Hill Tribe museum. Transfer to Chiang Rai airport for departure.

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