Escape the city and discover the soul of northern Thailand on peaceful river journey. Start with short transfer to Chaimongkol docking area for exhilarating 45-mns cruise over Mae Ping River. Glide along watching scenery change from urban charm to green countryside dotted with teak houses and banana trees.
The Rose of the North's Mae Ping River splits modern part with local side where temples, old wooden houses and communities still thrive. With colorful scenery witness lifestyle of local people retained over time.
Disembark at local farmhouse with herbs, vegetables and fruit gardens to learn how jasmine rice is cultivated and variety of herbs are used in Thai cooking and natural medicine. Guided by local family, truly get feel and taste of how former generations infused their knowledge.
Enjoy refreshing herbal drink, lemongrass juices and seasonal fruits straight from garden. Highlight is comforting bowl of Chiang Mai's signature Khao Soi, smooth spicy noodle curry soup.
What's included
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver (one-way only)
- A half day tour with English-speaking assistance.
- One bowl of Khao Soy at the farm included (food only)
- All taxes and service fees included
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees.
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement
- Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
- Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable
- Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is operated on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis only with English-speaking assistance (no guide).
Transfers are only operated within the downtown Chiang Mai areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Mae Rim, Hang Dong, Doi Saket, Mae Taeng and Chiang Mai International Airport are excluded and supplementary charges apply.
We regret that are unable to provide pick-up and drop-off transfer services from and to apartment complexes, local guest houses or private apartments.