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From the hotel take a 30 minute private transfer to Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center. Get a taste of what makes northern Thai food distinctive and famous even among Thailand’s iconic cuisine. Tonight’s outing is your chance to experience a unique and rather delicious Thai custom, the ‘Khantoke’ dinner. Served on large platters on low tables, enjoy a selection of iconic Northern-style dishes, including spicy chili dip with steamed vegetables, crispy pork skin, fried chicken wings, spicy sausage and the classic Burmese-inspired pork curry. During your meal, enjoy a line-up of live dance and music performances by members of surrounding ethnic hill tribes, including Karen, Hmong, Lahu, Akha, Mien and Lisu. To cap off a memorable night, you’re invited to join in with the final act called ‘Ramwong’, where you can dance alongside the local performers.

Welcome dinner as a part of the Khantoke Dinner & Traditional Lanna Performances included. Your meal is typically a set menu Khantoke dinner of Northern-style Thai dishes served family style with water included. Additional drinks and food are at your own expense. Restaurant is subject to change based on availability.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort offers a vegan buffet breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Take a private transfer from the hotel to Lanna Countryside.

Once you are fitted for your bike and helmet, you’ll continue to the ancient town of Wiang Kum Kam in Chiang Mai. Here you will start your cycling adventure as you explore the ruins of ancient temples, including Wat Pu Pia and Wat E-Gang, once part of King Mengrai's imperial capital in the 13th century. Later occupied by the Burmese and then flooded, this area was restored as a Historical Park by the Thai government during the 1980’s. Today, it is surrounded by a gorgeous patchwork of villages, rice fields and rural settlements. You will be biking around 1.8 - 2.0 miles on flat road terrain along the village. The total bike time is about an hour. After exploring this majestic ancient city, continue to Wat Chai Mongkol to begin your boat trip down the grand Ping River. From here, take in the gorgeous scenery as you sail past old teak wood houses, riverside farms and lush jungles intertwined along the riverbank. Around noon, make a pit stop at a typical Thai farmhouse for a traditional lunch of “khao soi”, a spicy curry noodle soup considered a specialty of northern Thailand before transferring back to your hotel.

Lunch at a Thai Farmhouse is included. You will be trying a traditional lunch of “khao soi”, a spicy curry noodle soup with water included.

Take a private transfer from lunch at a Thai Farmhouse back to the hotel.

You’ll be picked up at the hotel in the early evening for a 30 minute private transfer to the market. You will stop at local markets, Wat Chedi Luang, and a local bar. Tonight you’ll be trying a variety of Northern Thai street food such as: sai oua (Northern Thai sausage), moo ping (marinated pork skewers with sticky rice), and Gaeng Hang Lay (a Burmese-inspired pork curry). Types of street food you will be trying are subject to change. Take a 30 minute private transfer back to your hotel after the tour.

Trying a variety of street foods is included as a part of the Night Market Street Eats Tour with water included. Be sure to pack extra cash with you to buy any additional food or beverages at your own expense, most vendors are cash only.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort offers a vegan buffet breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

You’ll be picked up for a private transfer from the hotel to Chiang Dao Mountain. There will be bathroom breaks along the way or upon request.

Chiang Dao is a district located in the Chiang Mai Province of Northern Thailand, known for its picturesque landscapes, including the prominent Chiang Dao Mountain. The area is home to various hill tribes, each with its own distinct culture and traditions. The hill tribes in the Chiang Dao region include the Karen, Hmong, Lisu, Akha, and Palong, among others. Your guide will walk you through hilltribe village and teach you all about the tribes that live here. Wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking around 3.2 miles on mostly flat terrain with some slope. You’ll be walking for about an hour and a half.

Take a private transfer from Chiang Dao to Bua Tong Waterfall.

You’ll arrive at the parking lot and walk a short distance down a set of stairs to reach the waterfall. Bua Tong Waterfall, renowned as the Sticky Waterfall, is a captivating natural attraction. The waterfall's unique feature lies in its limestone rocks, which, unlike typical waterfalls, possess a naturally grippy surface. This distinctive quality allows visitors to climb the multi-tiered waterfall, creating a thrilling and refreshing adventure. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the Sri Lanna National Park, the site offers not only the excitement of scaling a waterfall but also a picturesque landscape for nature enthusiasts to explore. You’ll want to either wear a swimsuit or bring a space change of clothes as you’ll be getting wet during this activity.

A packed lunch with water is included and will be eaten by Bua Tong Waterfall.

Take a private transfer from Bua Tong Waterfall back to the hotel.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort offers a vegan buffet breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Take a private transfer from the hotel to the Elephant Nature Park.

The Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai is devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of elephants that have faced mistreatment in logging, tourism, and other exploitative industries. The sanctuary provides a safe and humane haven for these majestic creatures. Visitors to the park can partake in observation programs, where they have the opportunity to witness elephants in their natural environment, learn about their individual stories, and contribute to their well-being. Notably, the Elephant Nature Park upholds a strict "no riding" policy, prioritizing responsible and compassionate interactions with the elephants while advocating for broader conservation initiatives and raising awareness about the challenges faced by these incredible animals.

Lunch at the Elephant Nature Park is included. Typically, lunch will be a vegetarian buffet with water included.

Take a private transfer from Chiang Mai to Pai. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

Take a 15 minute transfer from the hotel to Pai Night Market. Pai Walking Street is a large outdoor market, boasting an array of market stalls and shops lining both sides of the street. There are both restaurants as well as delightful options of street food as you stroll along this lively avenue. In addition to the culinary delights, the street is adorned with art, showcasing everything from jewelry to paintings. The Pai Night Market, situated on Pai Walking Street, spans between 500 and 1,000 meters, depending on the season. A leisurely walk, with stops, will take a maximum of half an hour. Note that this is just a walking tour and that food, drinks, and shopping are at their own expense. Be sure to have cash on you as most vendors are cash only. Then take a 15 minute transfer back to the hotel after a long day.

Overnight in Pai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Yoma Hotel Pai offers a buffet with a combination of Thai, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

In the morning, take a 30 minute private transfer to the office for a route and safety briefing of today’s white water rafting adventure on the Pai River. You’ll then take a 1.5 hour private transfer to the Soppong Wildlife Sanctuary raft insertion point. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

In the morning, take a 30 minute private transfer to the office for a route and safety briefing of today’s white water rafting adventure on the Pai River. You’ll then take a 1.5 hour private transfer to the Soppong Wildlife Sanctuary raft insertion point. The entire white water rafting adventure journeys through 28 miles of untouched jungle and winds its way through a wildlife sanctuary. The surrounding lush tropical forests are filled with 300+ bird species, and an abundance of animals such as the white-handed gibbon. The rapids will take you past some beautiful scenery, pristine waterfalls and hidden caves and you’ll have an opportunity to catch your breath when you take a dip in a hot spring along the way. The Pai River will have Class I to Class IV rapids depending on the time of year and water levels. A helmet, paddle, and life jacket are included. You’ll then have lunch along the river before heading back to the Mae Hong Son Forestry Office for a shower and change into dry clothes for your ride back to Pai.

A packed lunch with water is included. You’ll be eating lunch along the river after white water rafting.

Take a private transfer from the Soppong Wildlife Sanctuary back to the hotel in Pai. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

Overnight in Pai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Yoma Hotel Pai offers a buffet with a combination of Thai, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Take a 20 minute private transfer to dinner. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will be a set menu of Thai cuisine shared family style. Additional food and drinks will be at your own expense. Restaurants are subject to change based on availability.

Take a private transfer from Pai back to Chiang Mai. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

Take a 5 minute transfer to a spa near the hotel where you will enjoy a 60 minute Thai massage. It involves a combination of acupressure and stretches. This therapeutic practice is renowned for promoting relaxation, soothing your muscles, and enhancing overall well-being. Note that only 8 people can get a massage at a time. If the group needs to be divided, you will be given an appointment time and can relax at the hotel until pickup.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort offers a vegan buffet breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.