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Trip Valid:1 Sep 2009 to 31 Dec 2011
Duration:4-5 hours
Pickup location:
Centrally located hotels in Chiang Mai (within a 5 kms radius of Tapae Gate)
Pickup time:9.30 AM-10.00 AM
Drop-off location:
Flower market. You are free to continue your own personal exploration at the end of the trip.
Drop-off time:2.00 PM-2.30 PM
Highlights:
Start the day by offering alms to monk at Wat Chai Monkol, board a longtail boat to explore Mae Ping River to experience another side of Chiang Mai life, observe life on the riverbank. Enjoy “Khao Soy” a northern Thai cuisine. Finish by exploring the vibrant flower market of Chiang Mai.
Trip Code:TUX Group size:Minimum 1, Maximum 12 Price:USD 38.65 Style:Local Life & Culture, Heritage & HistoryGive alms to monks at Wat Chai Mongkol, Take a longtail boat down Mae Ping River, Enjoy a Khao Soi lunch, Explore the Warorot Market, Visit the vibrant Flower Market.
Itinerary
Begin by exploring Wat Chai Mongkol, a magnificent temple that was built on the banks of the Mae Ping River. Then follow the Buddhists’ ways by offering alms to monks and learning about other interesting religious practices.
The Mae Ping River is the one of the main rivers in northern Thailand and the lifeline of Chiang Mai. Take a cruise along its waters to see villages and rural life played out on its shores. Your English speaking guide will give you insight into the Thai’s livelihoods and a history of the area along the way.
Enjoy a sumptuous Khao Soi lunch at a farmer’s house. This noodle dish is often made with chicken or beef, served over Chinese egg noodle, and garnished with shallots, cilantro, pickled mustard greens, fried whole chillies and a squeeze of lime juice. Delicious!
After lunch, visit a garden to learn about local vegetables, herbs and the medicinal properties of plants.
Return to Chiang Mai by Songthaew, stopping along the way at the Warorot Market, one of the largest in Chiang Mai. Almost everything is for sale here from food to clothing and hilltribe crafts. There is plenty of time to taste some more local specialties. The adventure comes to an end at Ton Lam Yai Flower Market. Explore stalls filled with colourful, fresh cut flowers.
Inclusion
English speaking guide, entrance fees as indicated, transport as indicated, local lunch, Monk offering to make merit, Pick up at your accommodation in town.
Exclusion
Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.
Voucher Exchange details
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
Confirmation of booking
Please contact the local supplier to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.
Your trip
This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.
Dress Standard
Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. This trip visits religious sites, please ensure your knees and shoulders are covered.
Tipping
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip.
Child policy
Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively.
Language
English- Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
- Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.
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