Chiangmai, the second largest city of Thailand, founded in 1296 and the peoples are proud of their city's distinctive culture. Originally, a walled city surrounded by a moat, Chiangmai is dotted with temples and palace displaying the unique architectural style known as
"Lanna Thai". Today, Chiangmai is attracting by the lovely Lanna Thai temples, elephant at works, artisans and the trekking trip.

HALFDAY TOURS

CITY & TEMPLES (daily, 0830-1200 & 1330-1700)
Booking Code: CNX001

Visit the most interesting temples in Chiang Mai such as; Wat Suan Dok Temple, which was built by King Kuna, see the several of white stupa contain the ashes of Lanna King and Chiang Mai Royal family. And not far from Suan Dok Gate Wat Pra Singh, one of the most important temple in Chiang Mai , it has a biggest Chedi at Chedi Laung temple. Chiang Man temple, the oldest temple in Chiang Mai, built by the King Meng Rai compound includes the Lai Kam Chapel. Drive around the Old City, you can see the City Moat and the Ruin City Gate. Continue to visit Wororot Market, the largest central market in Chiang Mai.

CITY & TEMPLES INCL. DOI SUTHEP (daily, 0830-1200 & 1300-1700)
Booking Code: CNX 002
Visit the most interesting temples in Chiang Mai such as Wat Phra Singh with its famous Buddha image, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in Chiang Mai built by King Mangrai, Wat Suan Dok which houses the remains of many generations of the old Chiang Mai Royal Family and Wat Jet Yot. Also visit to Wat Doi Suthep, tucked away in the mountains at 1,056 meters above sea level.

ELEPHANTS AT WORK & QUEEN SIRIKIT BOTANIC GARDEN (daily, 0830-1200)
Booking Code: CNX003
Excursion to the north of Chiang Mai, visit an elephants working site. Watch the elephants taking their daily bath in the stream before beginning to haul timber in the forest. You will be amazed by their strength and clever teamwork. On the way back visit to the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and orchid farm.

LOCAL LIFE TOUR (daily, 0830-1200 & 1330-1730)
Booking Code : CNX004
Take an hour boat ride and enjoying the scenery along the riverbank of Ping River. After boat trip continue to “Sam Lor” or tricycle to Waroros Market, the first and famous market of Chiang Mai. Visit the market of flowers, local food, local produces etc. Before going back to the hotel by private car.

HANDICRAFT VILLAGES (daily, 0830-1200 & 1330-1700)
Booking Code : CNX005
Tour of the Handicraft villages taking you to see the manufacturing of lacquerware, the spinning and weaving of Thai Silk and how paper umbrellas are made. Also visit a famous Thai woodcarving factory with possibility to buy Burmese antiques.

KANTOKE DINNER (daily, 1915-2215)
Booking Code : CNX006
Typical Thai Dinner with presentation of dances from northern Thailand, followed by a performance of dance and songs of various hilltribes.

LAMPOON & HARIPOONCHAI (daily, 0900-1200 & 1400-1700)
Booking Code : CNX007
Visit to the famous Wat Haripoonchai in Lampoon, which was built in 1157. It is one of the most sacred monuments in the north, with fine lacquered doors, one of the largest bronze gongs in the world and two fine Buddha images in bronze. Also visit to the village of Pasang, noted for its high quality silk and cotton weaving.

WHITE MEO & DOI SUTHEP (daily, 0800-1200 & 1330-1730) BookingCode:CNX008
Visit the Meo Hilltribes and Doi Suthep, a beautiful drive takes you uphill to a visit of the Meo Hilltribes, speaking their own language. Also visit Wat Doi Suthep, tucked away in the mountains at 3,520 feet (1,056 meters) above sea level.

HMONG NONG HOI VILLAGE AND BOTANIC GARDEN (daily, 0830-1200 & 1330-1730)
Booking Code: CNX009
A beautiful drive north to Baan Hmong Nong Hoi Mai, visit the Hmong Hilltribes Village whose ancestors migrated from China and The Royal Project. On the way back visit to the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and orchid farm.

HOT AIR BALLON FLIGHTS IN CHIANG MAI (daily, 0530 – 1000)
Booking Code : CNX010
Riding in a hot air balloon is an once-in-a-lifetime experience that you should do at least once. You will be amazed at how quiet and peaceful it is as you float gently on the breeze, without a care in the world. There is no better way to see the beauty of Chiang Mai than by a gentle free-floating balloon flight over the mysterious countryside.(operate only from November 01, 03 – March 14, 04)

FULLDAY TOURS

ELEPHANT SAFARI & HMONG NONG HOI MAI INCL. BOTANIC GARDEN (daily, 0830-1630)
Booking Code : CNX011
Drive from Chiang Mai City to Mae Rim. Starting with a visit to an elephant camp and seeing the admirable and intelligent animals bathing and working, you take an hour ride through the forest on elephant back. Proceed to Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to visit Hmong Nong Hoi Mai hilltribe village and The Royal Project. On the way back visit Queen Sirikit Botanic garden and orchid farm.

ELEPHANT RIDE AND RAFT TRIP INCL LUNCH Booking Code :CNX012
(daily, 0830-1630)
Drive to the north of Chiang Mai to visit the Mae Ping Elephant Camp. Watch the elephants taking their daily bath in the stream before beginning to haul timber in the forest. You will be amazed by their strength and clever teamwork. Afterwards, ride on elephant back for one hour through the forest and continue by 30 min. of rafting along the Ping River. Lunch will be provided at the Royal Ping Garden Resort. Also visit Meo village on the way back to Chiang Mai.

ONE DAY ECO SOFT ADVENTURE Booking Code: CNX 013
(daily, 0830-1630)
Drive from Chiang Mai by 4-WD Land Rover or similar to hilltribe museum at Mae Rim. Then continue to Mae Tang for elephant safari through the forest for 1 hr. includes ox-cart riding. Picnic Lunch. After lunch, embark on the inflatable raft down the rapids in the white and scenic Mae Tang River for about 45 minutes. Continue to Baan Huai Rai, passing several villages. Return to Chiang Mai.

DOI INTHANON INCL. LUNCH Booking Code : CNX014
(daily, 0830-1700)
Depart to Doi Inthanon, the country highest mountain peak (8,514 ft) along 47 km. windy and scenic road to the top. Views depend on atmospherics but interesting places, remarkable flowering rhododendrons, rare birds and butterflies. Lunch at local restaurant. On the way back, visit waterfalls, hill tribe village and the temple for the holy relics in Chomthong.

HALF DAY ELEPHANT AT WORK, ORCHID NURSERY FARM. Booking Code: CNX0015
Daily: 08:30 – 12:00 (Morning Only)
Take the morning excursion to he famous Maesa, 30 kms. from the city. This tour you will know everything about Elephant. See nice show of elephant bathing, mahouts teach elephants to drag logs, responds to commands and work in the jungle. Excursion will continue to visit the beautiful orchid Nursery, containing more than 50 different types of colorful orchids which are exotic year round blooms and the Butterfly farm.

DOI INTHANON NATIONAL PARK, WATERFALL & HILLTRIBE VILLAGE.
Daily: 08:00 – 17:00
Booking Code: CNX016
Visit Doi Inthanon National park, the highest mountain of Thailand (8,500 feet above sea level). Beautiful Maeklang Waterfall and Vachiratharn Waterfall, then visit the great pagodas, which were built for the highness Majesties King, and Queen. Then trip also can visit Meo hilltribe village, which is living by the Royal project, and the poor Karen hilltribe villages. Lunch is included.

EXPERIENCE ELEPHANT RIDING AND BAMBOO RAFTING. Booking Code : CNX017
Daily: 08:30 – 17:00
This trip is good for the one who does not have enough time to touch the really vast and dense jungle atmosphere which is 56 KM. Northwards of Chiangmai, see elephant shows, take a time for riding on elephant for 1 hour through the jungle. Take the oxcart for 15 mins. Back to the camp lunch is provided. After lunch, continue the trip by Bamboo Rafting along Mae Taeng River for 1 hour. Visit Orchid Nursery and Butterfly Farm. Return to Chiangmai.

LISU LODGE ADVENTURE (JION –IN) One-Day Tour Booking Code: CNX018
This unique tour offers an exploration of Lisu and Akha villages, an elephant ride in the jungle, mountain biking and white water rafting in the scenic Mae Tang Valley.
Daily departure from Chiang Mai
Early in the morning, pick you up from your hotel in Chiang Mai by a local truck (songtaew) to the Lisu village, you will reach after 50 minutes. Upon arrival at the Lisu village, a traditional welcome drink is served. Start your adventure with cycling about 13 km. to the Mae Tang Elephant Camp; enjoy an hour’s elephant ride through the beautiful mountainous jungle to end up by the river. Have a picnic lunch by the riverbank. After lunch, you have a chance to do 45 minutes white water rafting on an inflatable raft followed by a short drive to an Akha village for a visit. Then you have the choice either to go back to the Lisu Lodge by bike or by the local truck. Refreshment is served at the lodge, time at leisure to enjoy such hill tribe Lisu activities as embroidering and organic gardening. Then transfer back to Chiang Mai.

Package Include : Picnic lunch
Tours and transfers by local truck (songtaew)
English-speaking guide
All equipments for elephant riding, rafting and biking
Minimum 2 persons traveling together
Exclude: Personal expenses
Other services not mentioned in the program

PACKAGE TOUR IN CHIANG MAI

The Hill tribe Experience Booking Code : CNX 2/1 Lisu lodge
2 Days /1 Night Lisu Lodge Adventure (Daily )

Hills and mountains covered in tropical jungle are home to the Lisu hill tribe and their very own way of life. Experience the tradition of the Lisu during your stay at the award-winning Lisu Lodge and enjoy exciting outdoor activities in the beautiful Mae Taeng Valley.

Day 1 CHIANG MAI - LISU LODGE (L, D) – Join tour
Early morning, pick you up at the hotel in Chiang Mai and enjoy a 50 minutes drive on a local “songtaew” truck to the Lisu Village. Upon arrival at the Lisu Lodge, a traditional welcome drink is served. Then cycle (mainly down hill) for about 13 km to the Mae Taeng Elephant Camp and from there, enjoy a 1-hour elephant ride through the beautiful mountain scenery. After a nice picnic lunch by the river experience an exciting adventure of 45 minutes white water rafting on an inflatable raft along Mae Taeng River. Continue with a short drive to an Akha village for a visit. Then you have the choice to either go back to the Lisu Lodge by bike or on a local truck. Arrive at the Lodge and relax on the terrace of your house after refreshment or experience Lisu hill tribe activities such as embroidering and organic gardening. Dinner and overnight at the Lisu Lodge.

Day 2 LISU LODGE - CHIANG MAI (B, L)
After breakfast at the lodge, your “Lisu Lodge Experience” starts, guided by a Lisu villager. Walk from Ton Lung temple to visit the herbal garden. Then continue through the village with a stop for a cup of tea at the shaman’s house where you can see traditional medicine. An EWS guide will be a translator, accompanying the group through all activities. Return for lunch to the Lisu Lodge. In the afternoon enjoy an ox-cart ride through farmlands and orchards to the Thai village of Baan Pang Mai Daeng (about 1 hr) and continue on a “songtaew” to Chiang Mai.

Package Include:
1 night accommodation with fan at Lisu Lodge
Transfers and tours as mentioned in the program
All meals as mentioned in the program
English Speaking guide
All sport equipments; helmets for biking and life jackets for rafting
Exclude : Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the program
Remark: For F.I.T, 1-14 persons, supplement surcharge for French or German speaking
guide is 720 Baht per guide per package
For G.I.T, 15-20 persons, no supplement surcharge on French or German
speaking guide.Maximum group size 20 persons.
VALIDITY: From 01 November 2003 to 31 October 2004

Close Encounter with the Tribes Booking Code : CNX3/2
3Days / 2 Nights Lisu Lodge Adventure
The Lisu Lodge near Chiang Mai is your base for visiting ethnic tribes and for exciting outdoor activities. The lure of nature is strong and you can enjoy an elephant ride through the jungle, ride on mountain bikes and learn about hill tribe villages on easy treks in this beautiful mountainous region.

PROGRAM:
Day 1 CHIANG MAI - LISU LODGE (L, D)
Join a morning transfer on a local “songtaew” truck to the mountain temple of Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the most famous landmark of Chiang Mai. Its exquisite golden pagoda with 6 kg of pure gold at its peak and the rest plated with gold shines high over the city. The sound of temple bells fills the air, and the view down over the city makes an irresistible photo opportunity. Afterwards drive up the mountain, passing the King’s winter palace of Phuping and turn onto a rough dirt road to the Chiang Khien Coffee Research Project where you can enjoy a cup of the local ‘arabica’ surrounded by fabulous gardens of flowers. Continue to the white Hmong village of Chiang Khien where the 800 inhabitants still retain their traditional hill tribe clothes and culture that dates back 500 years. The modern city of Chiang Mai can be viewed down below 10 km away. Upon arrival enjoy a quick cup of steaming mountain tea with a village family and then take an hour and 15 min. drive down a mountain ridge to visit an Orchid Farm. From there it’s just a 30 min. drive to the Lisu Lodge. Enjoy a relaxing ox-cart ride through fields, orchards and teak plantations before you start on a village tour guided by one of the family heads to see a bit of Lisu customs and culture. Dinner and overnight at the Lisu Lodge.

Day 2 LISU LODGE (B, L, D) – Join tour
After breakfast, set off for a biking tour (13 km, mainly down hill) to the Mae Taeng Elephant Camp. From there enjoy one-hour elephant ride through the beautiful mountains and jungle to the river. Enjoy a hearty picnic lunch by the river at the elephant camp. Afterwards embark on an inflatable rubber boat for an exciting 45 minutes white water rafting on the Mae Taeng River. After this exciting adventure take a short drive to visit an Akha Village. Then it’s your choice; either cycle back to the Lisu Lodge or use the transfer by a “songthaew” (30 minutes drive). Upon arrival enjoy the refreshments at the lodge and the free time to enjoy Lisu activities such as embroidering and organic gardening. Dinner and overnight at the Lisu Lodge.

Day 3 LISU LODGE - CHIANG MAI (B, L)
After breakfast, depart by local truck from the Lisu Lodge to the Pong Duad Hot Spring. Upon arrival enjoy walking around the beautiful National Park and take the opportunity for an energizing bath in hot mineral water. Continue on road to the Mork Fah Waterfall and stop en-route to visit the Karen tribe in Ban Huai Phra Chao. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the large natural pool at the waterfall. Afterwards, swim in the pool or go for a stroll in the narrow valley of lush tropical plants. Then transfer to Chiang Mai. Car and guide will be at your disposal until 5 p.m.

Package Include:
Accommodation with fan at Lisu Lodge with breakfast as mentioned
Transfer and tours as mentioned
English speaking guide
All meals as mentioned
Mountain biking, Elephant riding, white water rafting
Equipment: helmets for biking, life jackets for rafting

EXCLUDES: Personal expenses
Other services not mentioned in the program
REMARKS: For F.I.T, 1-14 persons, supplement surcharge for French or German speaking
guide is 720 Baht per guide per package
For G.I.T, 15-20 persons, no supplement surcharge on French or German speaking guide.
Maximum group size 20 persons.
VALIDITY: From 01 November 2003 to 31 October 2004

Hilltribe Trex & Culture
4 Days / 3 Nights Booking Code: CNX4/3 Hilltribe Trex & Culture
Explore the natural surrounding while trekking in the jungle, experience the hill tribe culture when staying at the rustic Lahu Outpost and the comfortable Lisu Lodge and enjoy your stay at the Lanna Farm, a beautiful Thai house, built in teak wood and surrounded by rice fields.
Itinerary
Day 1 CHIANG MAI - LAHU VILLAGE (L, D)
Pick up from the hotel in Chiang Mai by a “songthaew” (a local taxi) and 1.5 hours drive to the area of Pha Mieng. Walk through orchards and down a steep jungle path to the waterfall and pool of Pha Mieng. Enjoy a nice swim in a large pool. Then, walk around 15 minutes to the Lahu village and continue along jungle trails to the remote village of Hmong Pha Mieng (1.5 hrs) to meet the inhabitants of this small hill tribe in a jungle. Picnic lunch is served under the trees. In the afternoon, walk to the top of the mountain (1.5 hrs) where the Red Lahu Village of Pha Daeng is located. Enjoy a cup of Chinese tea with a village family and then walk along a mountain ridge to the Lahu village of Kup Kap (1 hr). The view from this village is spectacular when looking southward to the valley below or westward to the mountain peaks stretching towards Burma. Experience the friendly attention of the curious Lahu villagers. Dinner and overnight at the Lahu Outpost.

Day 2 LAHU VILLAGE – LISU LODGE (B, L, D)
After breakfast at Lahu Outpost, walk for 1 hour downhill to Huay Satern Waterfall. Then one-hour walk along the stream and nature trail to Mae Taeng Elephant Camp where you set off for a one hour elephant ride. A picnic lunch will be served by the river. After lunch, enjoy white water rafting down the river for 45 min (grade 1 to 2) to the pretty Thai village of Muang Gurt. Then take a short drive by local truck to the Akha village of Huay Pong where a cup of tea will be served while having a chat with the Shaman (witch doctor). Afterwards continue downhill (mainly) for another 30 minutes to the award winning Lisu Lodge. Arrive at Lisu Lodge in the late afternoon and observe hill tribe activities of Lisu people such as embroidering and organic gardening. A welcome drink, tea or coffee will be provided at the lodge. In the evening, enjoy dinner with Lisu music and dance by Lisu banjo players and village children. Overnight at the Lisu Lodge.

Day 3 LISU LODGE – LANNA FARM (B, L, D)
Enjoy breakfast at the Lodge and take a cultural tour of the village by one of the Lisu elders with the translation of your guide. See the shrine, which guards the village spirit and other aspects of Lisu culture. Then take a 1.5 hr oxcart ride through the farmland and forest to the large country village of Baan Pang Mae Daeng. Return for lunch to the Lisu Lodge.In the afternoon, visit a simple Palong village before you set off for 2-hour trek from a Karen to a Lahu village. From there continue by local truck on road to the Lanna Farm. In the farm you can enjoy your choice of activities such as fruit and vegetable carving or take a short Thai cooking lesson. Dinner and overnight at Lanna Farm.

Day 4 LANNA FARM – CHIANG MAI (B, L)
After breakfast at the Lanna Farm, explore the beautiful rural countryside on an easy biking tour and see the abundant agriculture products such as rice, corn, chili, peanut, soybean, potato, etc with an enjoyable conversation to the farmers. Visit the huge reclining Buddha image at Wat Tham Dork Kum before you return to the Lanna Farm for lunch. After lunch, transfer back to Chiang Mai.
Package Include:
Transportation and tours with admission fees as mentioned
English Speaking guide
Accommodation and meals as mentioned
Exclude :
Personal expenses
Airfare & airport tax
Other services not mentioned in the program
REMARKS:
German speaking guide is upon request with supplement charge at THB 240 per guide per package
French speaking guide is upon request with supplement charge at THB 1,690 per guide per package
**Maximum group size 8 persons (4 rooms).