Departing from Chiang Mai, your first visit will be at a hot springs. Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant. Continue your journey to White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), a dazzling temple built in 1990. Its ornate all-white exterior with embedded pieces of mirror gives it a resplendent appearance which marks it as one of the most beautiful temples. Visit the Black House (Baan Dam), an original contemporary art museum before heading to your hotel in Chiang Rai. Start your second day at Choui Fong Tea Plantation, well-known for its grand view and the highest quality traditional teas cultivated. As the site is located on the hill, you will be able to get great scenery of the land. Continue to Wat Rong Sua Ten (the Blue Temple), which is famous for its magnificent blue interior with a large white Buddha that marks the spirits. The paintings are reminiscent of the style that you can see inside the White Temple. Next, you will visit Doi Tung, the former king mother's botanical garden in the mountain.  Continue to Chiang Sean for a panoramic view of the Golden Triangle, where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet the mighty Mekong River. it will be a good combination tour of the nature, culture and traditions as well as the beautiful landscapes (optional boat ride on the mighty Mae Khong River). Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and continue to explore Chiang Rai history at Opium Museum and head back to Chiang Mai by 6:00 PM. 

Day 1 - Mae Taeng valley and lake kayaking in the National Park Pick-up from your Chiang Mai hotel and transfer to the Mae Taeng valley (approximately one hour's drive). Arrive at the tour base for preparation and activity briefing. Short transfer to the lake to begin our paddling journey, a 1h30 paddling activity through scenic and refreshing wilderness. Follow your guide paddling your sit-on-top kayaks to reach floating restaurants. Lunch at the restaurant and relaxation. You'll have the option to paddle back for the more adventurous, or take a motorboat trip back to the shore. Transfer back to your hotel for overnight. Thai dinner at the hotel. Day 2 - morning cycling and "sticky" waterfalls After a filling breakfast, we start the day with a morning cycling in the valley. Ride through farm land, rice paddies and typical northern Thailand countryside. Ride to a local market and the impressive Wat Ban Den Temple with it's impressive pagodas and sculpted decors. Cycle back to the Resort where we end the cycling adventure. A typical northern Thai lunch is served. Pack the bags and depart by vehicle to the nearby "sticky waterfall" for a short nature hike, or simply relax at the refreshing waterfalls. Transfer (one hour) back to Chiang Mai city and drop off at your hotel where the trip ends.

Volunteering at the Elephant Retirement Park Chiang Mai provides an opportunity to engage with elephants and can be a life-changing experience. Feed and bathe the elephants regularly and learn about their care. Choose from two to seven-day program options. On day one, you’ll get an introduction to the park and the elephants. Enjoy a traditional Thai buffet at lunch, followed by a mud spa and shower with the elephants. On day two, take a trek with the elephants (riding is not permitted). Marvel at beautiful scenery along the way to a waterfall, where lunch will be served.