(3 Days Golden Triangle Experience)

Itinerary

Day 1: (D)

Arrive at Lanjia in the late afternoon. Herbal juice will be served while you are checking in at the lodge. Then, watch a presentation about the Hmong and Lahu tribes, the Golden triangle area and the giant catfish (locally known as Pla Buek) – the world’s biggest fresh water fish found in the Mekong River. Learn about activities that affect the Mekong River and people whose lives depend on the river.

Dinner and watch traditional Hmong performances. Overnight at Lanjia Lodge.

Day 2: (B, L, D)

After breakfast, depart for the Thailand-Burma border at Mae Sai District for a visit (on your own expense, you can cross the border to Burma to visit Takhilek Market). Then drive along the border via Baan Pha Mee to visit Wat Prathat Doi Tung, Doi Chang Mub arboretum garden and Doi Tung Palace. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, drive to the Golden Triangle to visit the Hall of Opium. Board a long-tail boat for a cruise on the Mekong River down to a fisherman village of Baan Had Bai. Then return to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Lanjia lodge.

Day 3: (B)

After breakfast, end of service.

Price per person in Thai Baht (Min. 2 pax)
 

Price includes:

• Assistance of English-speaking Lanjia guide during the tour.

• Accommodation in a non air-conditioned room with a view of Laos and the Mekong River. The twin bedded room is equipped with an electric fan and a private bathroom.

• Power Point Presentation about Hmong & Lahu Tribe, Golden Triangle, Pla Buek (Giant Catfish) in Mekong River.

• Activities: tour the Thailand-Burma border at Mae Sai District (optional: cross the border to visit Takhilek Market in Myanmar by your own expense ). Visit Prathat Doi Tung temple, Doi Chang Mub Arboretum garden and Doi Tung Palace.

• A Long-tail boat ride on the Mekong River to visit Baan Had Bai “Fishermen village”.

• Traditional Hmong and Lahu performances.

• Meal as specified.

Price Excludes:

• Transfer to / from Lanjia Lodge.

• Airfares and airport taxes.

• Other meals and services than those mentioned in the program.

• Personal expenses