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Half Day Chiang Rai : Doi Tung Royal Projects & Ethnic Minorities

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews4 hFree cancellationBy Asian Trails LTD
Princess Mother's mansion

About this activity

Explore one of Thailand's most uplifting royal legacies on this half-day private tour to Doi Tung. Journey begins with visit to Doi Tung Development Project, initiated by Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother transforming deforested hills into model of sustainable living.

At its heart lies Royal Villa, inspired by Swiss architecture and built as Princess Mother's mountain retreat. She was personally involved in development concept, inspired by her Lausanne residence. Guided visit through rooms gives impression of simple lifestyle.

Continue to Wat Phra That Doi Tung, sacred temple at summit of Chiang Rai's highest mountain around 2000 meters above sea level. Twin Lanna-style stupas crown this peaceful site, believed to enshrine Buddha relic. On clear days, views reach Laos and Myanmar.

Before returning, explore hill tribe villages where around 20 different tribes live along Myanmar border, encountering rich cultures and traditional ways of life.

What's included

  • ✓A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
  • ✓Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
  • ✓All applicable taxes and service charges
  • ✓All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description.

Not included

  • ✕Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
  • ✕Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
  • ✕Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • ✕Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • ✕Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • ✕Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply.
  • This excursion includes obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users. The obstacles comprise of unpaved roads, small boats and cruise embarkation and disembarkation and insufficient facilities to provide a comfortable sightseeing tour.
  • Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
  • It is of the greatest importance to follow the guide’s instructions during this event in paying respect to the local customs.
  • We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
  • Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 48 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 48 hours may be on request.
  • This includes approaching the monks, taking photographs and obeying the unwritten rules and regulations of this deeply-spiritual encounter.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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