Northern Thailand: 2 Nights, Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

Day 1

Chiang Rai (Lunch)
Transfer to the hotel. Lunch at the hotel. At Chiang Rai downtown we'll visit one of the most important local temples, Wat Phra Kaew. Here is where Emerald Buddha now visible at same name temple within Bangkpk Royal Palace was found in 1434.

Day 2

Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai (Breakfast, Lunch)
Departure to Chiang Saen for a motorboat cruise on the Mekong River, marking here Thailand and Laos border. Stop at famous Golden Triangle viewpoint, where Burma, Laos and Thailand sides are visible in just one place. Pay a visit to interesting local Opium Museum. Lunch at a typical restaurant. Return to Chiang Rai to visit famous Wat Rong Khun, known as the White Temple. Unique in its kind, this temple was conceived in a dream by a worlwide famed local artist who built it entirely at his expense. Featuring extremely modern and imaginative style this temple looks unlikely any other Buddhist temple. Departure to Chiang Mai via Doi Sakhet, passing by the national park area, through a very lush nature typical of the North of the country. Arrival in town and visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the most revered and famous temple in North Thailand. Transfer to hotel.

Day 3

Chiang Mai (Breakfast)
Early morning departure for the visit of the famous long-necked women of the Padaung ethnic group Transfer to airport or bus/train station.