BIKING
Golden Triangle
Sop Ruak
DAYS 1–2 Bike to the Golden Triangle alongside the Mekong River • Picturesque tobacco fields and rice paddies set the scene for a spin to Chiang Saen • Cycle to the spectacular Chom Kitti temple • Learn about the area’s history of the lucrative opium trade • Browse Sop Ruak’s market for a refreshing Thai iced tea and one-of-a-kind handicrafts. » Anantara Golden Triangle Resort - Premiere DAYS 3–4 Pedal through pineapple plantations • Hop in a traditional longtail boat and travel the steady Maekok River • Learn about a local hill tribe’s history and their experience living in Thailand • Delight in the comfort of a home-cooked meal prepared by a local friend • Retreat to your bungalow for the evening and listen to the tranquil river as your head hits the pillow. » Maekok River Village Resort - Casual DAYS 5–6 Beneath the white Buddha, offer alms to monks at sunrise • Bike scenic rural roads to the 1,000-year-old trading center of Fang • Take part in a chef-led Thai cooking experience • Relish lunch among rice paddies at a noodle soup eatery • Spend the afternoon exploring fascinating Chiang Mai or Forested valleys and ornate Buddhist temples. Oxcart paths and rice paddies. Longtail boats on the Maekok River. Welcome to Thailand— be awed by the beauty of it all. Chiang Mai & the Golden Triangle to Tropical Beaches THAILAND
MYANMAR
Chiang Saen
Ban Thaton
LAOS
Maekok River
Fang
Chiang Rai
Mekong River
THAILAND
BANGKOK
Mae Rim
Chiang Mai
Phuket
To Phuket
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kick back at our luxurious jungle retreat. » Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai - Premiere
DAYS 7–9 In Chiang Mai Old City, discover the temples and markets along its historic streets • Fly south to the dreamy island of Phuket • Boat and kayak among the limestone karsts that dot the turquoise waters of Phang Nga Bay. » Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas - Premiere
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