• Price Includes :
  - Transfer and tours as mentioned by by private  air-conditioned car / minivan, open-air boat.
  - Local English / French / German speaking guide
  - Join-in 2 days /1 night The Lisu Lodge Experience package with English / French / German guide assistant (activities at Lisu Lodge when arriving)
  - Admission fees as mentioned in program
  - Accommodation in air-conditioned room based on sharing twin-bedded room with daily breakfast as mentioned EXCEPT at Lisu Lodge where non air-conditioned room with fan is provided.
  - Meal plan as mentioned.
  - Baggage handling

  Price Excludes:
  - Personal Expenses
  - Airfare and airport tax
  - Hotel's early check-in, late check-out and compulsory dinner
  - Other services not mentioned in program

About Chiang Mai
Originally settled by the Mons, King Mengrai founded Chiang Mai as a Thai kingdom in 1296. Centuries later it was absorbed into the Lanna Thai kingdom and became a major center for religion and culture. The Burmese controlled the city from 1556 until King Taksin redeemed it in 1775, placing it permanently under Thai sovereignty. With all this history, there is plenty to hold your attention in Chiang Mai: walk around the old walled city, see traditional temples, trek through rural mountain villages, visit cultural centers and go shopping for exquisite handicrafts. 

These days, Chiang Mai is Thailand's northern capital. Various countries have consulates here, and visitors have an excellent choice of accommodation. The climate is pleasantly cooler than Bangkok's, even cold at night around New Year. Still, the days are hot, and along with the city’s public pools, big hotels open theirs to non-guests. The nightlife here is good and varied, as is the array of international restaurants. There are plenty of Muay Thai, meditation, yoga and massage centers for anyone seeking something unusual.  

Lisu Lodge
Named after the hill tribe village called ‘Lisu’, settling nearby the lodge, Lisu Lodge is part of a project to conserve the natural heritage of hill tribes of northern Thailand. The lodge won awards and international acclaims. 

The Lisu Lodge, located at the outskirts of a Lisu hill tribe village, is based on a traditional Lisu house design. The lodge, made from wood, woven bamboo and thatch, features basic but comfortable rooms surrounding a central “family” area where you and the other guests eat, socialize, and are entertained in the evenings by local musicians and dancers. Set among fields and mountains, this charming cottage is enclosed by a lovely lotus pond, fruit trees and a small kitchen garden whose outputs are used for cooking delicious Thai dishes for visitors.  

Lanna Kingdom
Bordering Myanmar (Burma) to the north and Lao PDR to the east, Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, and one of the nation's oldest cities. Here, the ancient Lanna Kingdom flourished in the 14th century under the reign of King Mengrai. The present-day district of Chiang Saen was the first capital, later moved to Chiang Mai. King Mengrai's ashes are entombed in Chiang Rai and a monument to the king stands at the city's main intersection.

Return to Nature
Shielded from the blight of urbanization, Chiang Rai boasts unspoiled, natural scenery with tall mountain ranges and dense forests inhabited by more than a dozen hill tribe communities. Over the years, the province has proved a haven for nature lovers who enjoy drifting down rivers and wandering the mountains to visit various ethnic hill tribes.

Border Crossing
The northernmost point in Thailand, Mai Sai is located on the banks of the Mai Sai River, 60 kilometers north of Chiang Rai on the Thai-Myanmar border. A small, concrete bridge links the town to Tachilek in Myanmar. The border, which is open to visitors of all nationalities bearing a valid passport, may be subject to rapid closure during times of strained diplomatic relationships between the two countries.

Border Bargains
Brisk trading - and not all of it legitimate - takes place between the border towns of Mai Sai and Tachilek. There are bargains to be had in Burmese rubies, jade, scented wood, antiques, jungle products, clothes, traditional slippers and more. Visitors should make sure to take a trip to the Myanmar side, whenever the border is open, for good deals, including embroidery, jewelry and other consumer durable goods. (Be cautious with buying gems though - if it seems too good to be true, it isn't.)

Golden Triangle
Further north is the town of Sop Ruak, also known as the Golden Triangle. This is where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos share borders straddling the Mekong River - Southeast Asia's longest waterway. Once notorious for widespread opium production (now much in decline), the region remains a top attraction for those visiting northern Provinces.

There are many stalls neatly lined along the roadside. Local products that are sold include hill tribe clothes, hats, souvenirs, and a wide variety of Chinese mushrooms.