Chiang Rai is a small, relaxed town, close to the borders with Myanmar and Laos, known as the Golden Triangle. It makes an excellent starting point for elephant trekking, seeing rural hill tribe villages and scenic paddy fields.
Itineraries featuring Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle
Hike, Bike & Kayak the Golden Triangle
Get active in one of Asia's most colourful and diverse regions. Trek through Myanmar's rugged Shan Hills, then explore the stunning scenery of Northern Thailand by bike and on foot, including challenging asents to remote hill-tribe communities and easy cycles by the mighty Mekong River. Continue into Laos and glide through lush riverine scenery on a private boat; then kayak to the World Heritage city of Luang Prabang, an explorer’s trip of a lifetime.
