Golf & Culture Northern Thailand
Tourcode CEI 501 - 7 days / 6 nights
Chiang Rai - Waterford Golf - Santiburi Golf - Chiang Mai - Chiang Mai Highlands Golf - Mae Jo Golf
Daily departure from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai, minimum 2 persons, private tour
DAY 1 CHIANG RAI
Arrival in Chiang Rai. Our driver will welcome you, followed by transfer to the hotel. Check in at the hotel and time at leisure. In the evening we recommend a visit to Chiang Rai's colorful night- and food market. Overnight in Chiang Ra.
DAY 2 CHIANG RAI B
After breakfast you are picked up by the local tour guide and driver from the hotel. You will be driven to Waterford Valley Golf Club, located approx. 45 km to the northeast of the the city. On route you pass some areas with paddy fields and orchards. Finally it is time to enjoy your first round of golf. Enjoy this golf course surrounded by the mountain wilderness. Afterwards take your time for a drink and snack at the clubhouse. Then it is time for your transfer back to the hotel. A short sightseeing tour in- and around Chiang Rai can be arranged, for example to the famous Wat Rong Khun (white temple) or to Wat Rong Seua Ter (better known as blue temple). Our driver and tour guide are ready to serve you! Overnight in Chiang Rai.
DAY 3 CHIANG RAI B
Early in the morning short transfer to Santiburi Golf Club, which is located just approx. 10 km to the east of Chiang Rai City. This is another top class golf course and definitely the favorite one here in the northernmost province of Thailand. Enjoy another 18 holes of golf. After a short break transfer back to the hotel. In the afternoon you got the choice! Stay at your hotel and relax at the pool or take an excursion to the Golden Triangle, where the three borders if Thailand, Laos and Myanmar do meet. An OPTIONAL short boat trip on the Mekong River with a brief stop at the Laotian river island of Don Sao is possible as well. Return back to the hotel in Chiang Rai and arrive there early evening. Spend another in Chiang Rai.
DAY 4 CHIANG RAI - CHIANG MAI B/L
Today you will not use your golf clubs. Leave the city in the morning. Drive through scenic mountain wilderness, passing hill tribe villages (Akha, Yao, Lisu) and possibility to stop at some of them. On the mountain top you will take a break at the Kuomingtan Chinese Village, surrounded by tea plantations. At the local market hill tribe people sell their fruits, vegetables and self made handicrafts. In Thaton it is time for your lunch at a resort on the banks of the Kok River. Continue to visit Wat Thaton with its giant Buddha images overlooking the Mae Kok Valley and nearby Burmese mountain wilderness. Go on towards Chiang Mai. On route stop at a traditional rice mill near Fang, the mystic cave temple in Chiang Dao, but also at an orchid farm. Early evening arrive at the northern capital of Chiang Mai for overnight.
DAY 5 CHIANG MAI B
After breakfast you are picked up again and drive to Chiang Mai Highlands Golf Club & Resort, located approx. 30 km to the east of the northern capital. Enjoy golfing on this challenging and picturesque course, which has become the favorite one for many golfers here in Chiang Mai. After you did complete the 18 holes take your time for a drink and snack at the clubhouse. Then transfer back to the hotel in Chiang Mai. If you wish to do so, then on route back to the hotel you got the opportunity to visit some of the local handicraft factories in Bosang, such as the well known sa paper umbrella making and painting, lacquer ware, silver ware etc. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
DAY 6 CHIANG MAI B
In the morning pick up from the hotel and play another round of golf. This time we are heading to Mae Jo Golf & Resort, which is located just about 10 km to the north of the city. Another demanding golf course, very much liked by regular golfers here in the north. After the golfing and your break for a drink and snack you will be driven back to the hotel. There is time left to relax or do some sightseeing in- and around Chiang Mai (maybe at Suthep mountain temple, the landmark of Chiang Mai). Our driver and tour guide are ready to serve you!
DAY 7 CHIANG MAI B
Transfer to the airport or railway station, depends on your further schedule.
REMARKS/FLEXIBILITY:
- This tour can be done v. v., start in Chiang Mai and end of the package in Chiang Rai, but also with start and end in Chiang Mai is possible.
- During this package upgrades to 5* hotels are available
- In Chiang Mai there are lots of top golf courses available and we can switch to the ones of your choice during this package, for example Summit Green Valley, Royal Chiang Mai, North Hills Golf, Gassan Legacy, Gassan Panorama and Alpine Golf Chiang Mai
PRICE INCLUDES:
Air-conditioned transportation, all transfers and tours mentioned in the above itinerary, English speaking tour guide, accommodation at a good middle class hotels with daily breakfast, all other meals as per program (L = lunch), entrance fees as per program, 4x green fees + 4 x caddie fees,
NOT INCLUDED:
Drinks, tips and personal expenses.