2 Days 1 Night - Temples and Tradition and Doi Inthanon National Park Northern Vacation Packages Tour Type : Private Tour Duration : 2 Days

2 Days 1 Night - Temples and Tradition and Doi Inthanon National Park

You will find that this popular package is unique among Chiang Mai tours, is suitable for a wide variety of people and is perfect for an exciting family outing. The program combines tours of ancient city ruins and an 800 year old Buddhist temple. You will visit a village dedicated to Thailand’s home grown handicrafts industries (OTOP program) as well as a cotton weaving village. You will take a beautiful rural drive to overnight at the base of Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest mountain. Then it will be a full day exploring the many magnificent sights within Doi Inthanon National park. This is a trip you will never forget and the same trip which I take my personal guests – every time.

Itinerary:
Day 1: The day will start with an 08:30 am pick-up at your hotel and then we will drive to the ancient city at Wiang Khum Kam. Less than 25 years ago the ruins of this ancient city were uncovered and today you can tour the site and see the remains of one of many fortified cities built by King Mengrai as he consolidated his hold on the north. The site is too large to cover on foot so we will tour the site by pony carriage or electric tram making the trip most worthwhile as you watch the scenery and the history unfold at a gentle pace.

The next stop will be in Baan Tawai, this village is dedicated to Thailand OTOP products OTOP (One Tambon One Product) is a government initiative intended to support local industry and maintain the livelihood of rural Thai people. The village is quaint and charming and well worth exploring as well as for looking for gifts for home.

After lunch in Baan Tawai we will drive to Lamphun and visit the ancient Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai, built during the reign of King Arthitayarat some 800 years ago. A principal landmark is the 46-metre tall golden Chedi whose present appearance was the result of the restoration work in 1443 by the then King of Chiang Mai. This Wat is regarded as a major place of worship and architectural significance. From Lamphun we will continue south stopping at another historic site (Wat KuKut). The last leg of the journey to Doi Inthanon is a scenic and relaxing drive through rural Chiang Mai province.

Dinner will be at your hotel at the base of Doi Inthanon and you will spend an evening visiting with other guests and relaxing.

Accommodations: Touch Star Resort (or equivalent)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: The following morning we will depart for the National Park right after breakfast.
Because you have spent the night at the base of the mountain, your first foray into the park does not take very long. Within 15 minutes you will be enjoying the first of many scenic stops on the way up the mountain.

Doi Inthanon, the southern extreme of the Himilayan Mountain Range, holds many wonders for you to behold. During the day you will be viewing and hiking some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand, you will walk the trail at the highest point of land in all of Thailand, and you will visit the King and Queen temples at the top of the mountain. We will take you through a hill tribe village that is sustained through flower production, you will see a garden that is part of the Royal agricultural projects, and somewhere in there we even manage to find time for lunch.

Bring your camera, bring lots of film and be prepared for a fascinating 2 day tour that you will be talking about for years to come.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Information : English speaking guide, transportation, admission fees, 1 night 3 Star accommodation at Doi Inthanon, breakfast, two lunches and dinner.