🏨 The Highlights of Chiang Rai and the Akha Experience Activity

The Highlights of Chiang Rai and the Akha Experience

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From $150.06

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 9 hours

Departs: Thailand, Thailand

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

You will see some of the highlights of Chiang Rai, such as Wat Rong Khun and Wat Huay Pla Kang. In the afternoon you will an Akha village, one of the most interesting tribal groups in Thailand. You will see them in their beautiful traditional dress and you will help them prepare one of their traditional dishes. Finally you will visit a nice waterfall, not far from the village.

What's Included

English Speaking Guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Limited Medical Insurance

Lunch

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 2 - 99

Additional Info

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout this tour; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Wat Rong Khun

Your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel . Drive to Wat Rong Khun, the "White Temple". This is the creation of Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mae Fah Luang Art and Culture Park

Mae Fah Luang Art and Culture Park is a park featuring stunning landscaped gardens, museums & a traditional Lanna pavilion.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Wat Huay Pla Kang

Continue to Wat Huay Pla Kang, a temple complex that was constructed recently. A giant statue of Kuan Im, the goddess of Mercy, can be seen from afar. We will spend some time at this fantastic complex and will take the elevator to the top floor of the statue. From here you will have a great view of the surroundings. Return to the hotel.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch we will drive to Ban Apha, an Akha village not far from Chiang Rai. The Akha are the most numerous tribal group in Chiang Rai province. Their traditional dress is absolutely stunning. Especially the headdress of the women is exquisite and very recognizable. Their embroidery though is also of great beauty. If you want to dress up as an Akha.
You will help the Akha people prepare a typical Akha delicacy. It is a fun activity. You will also hear the story of the recent history of the village. After we have consumed our Akha delicacy we drive to a pretty, nearby waterfall.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)

Then it is time to return to Chiang Rai. Before we drop you off at the hotel we will stop at Wat Rong Suea Ten (Temple of the dancing tiger, literally), also known as the Blue Temple. It is of stunning beauty.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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