Self Drive Package: Circle of The North - 7 Days / 6 Nights
Chiang Rai - Doi Tung - Mae Sai - Golden Triangle - Mae Salong - Pai - Tham Lod - Mae Hong Son - Nam Piang Din - Khun Yuam - Mae Chaem - Doi Inthanon - Chiang Mai
Our 7-day Self Drive Package Circle of the North Thailand tour offers you an unmatched opportunity to explore northern Thailand's remarkable blend of rolling mountains, lush landscapes and unique cultures. They provide automobile rental, hotel bookings, a detailed road map as well as a book of suggested excursions to ensure a hassle-free holiday. All you must do is to pick up the automobile and start your journey.
Your Thailand tour begins in Chiang Rai, the northernmost province in the country. Follow the scenic roads up to Doi Tung, a picturesque mountain known for its royal agricultural project and splendid panoramas. Head to Mae Sai, a bustling border town, and drive along the Mekong River to the infamous Golden Triangle confluence and ancient town of Chiang Saen. Near Chiang Rai town, they recommend a stop at Wat Rong Khun, an unconventional Buddhist temple adorned entirely in white. At Mae Salong, learn about its chequered history and sample tea or other locally-grown products at this frontier town founded by former Kuomintang soldiers.
The last province in your self-drive northern Thailand tour is Chiang Mai, also known as 'Rose of the North'. A must-visit is Doi Inthanon, the highest peak in Thailand famous for its diverse bird life and lush forests. Other attractions include the iconic Doi Suthep hillside temple, the handicraft villages specializing in Lanna crafts making, the Elephant Hospital in Lampang and Mae Sa Elephant Camp for its elephant demonstrations.
A breathtaking drive by Thaton and Chiang Dao leads to Mae Hong Son, a mountainous province with significant Burmese cultural influences. A night's stay at Pai gives you a glimpse in to a picturesque riverside town with a laidback vibe. Explore the plethora of limestone caves in this province, including the large caverns of Tham Lod and the fish-filled creeks of Tham Pla. A visit to the lakeside Wat Chong Klang and Wat Chong Kham affords insights in to the unique Shan style architecture of Mae Hong Son. They recommend visits to long-necked Karen villages, as well as Mae U Khor for its large fields of blooming sunflowers during the winter months and Surin National Park for its impressive waterfalls.
Driving at your own pace, a fascinating array of sights and activities await your discovery in this northern Thailand package tour. Although this self-drive journey entails negotiating lots of hairpin bends, you will be rewarded with a quantity of the most dramatic vistas in the Kingdom.
To complete a perfect Thai holiday, spend a few days on the idyllic beaches in southern Thailand or explore the pulsating capital of Bangkok.
