Half Day Chiang Mai City and Cultural by TukTuk, Samlor & Red car (Private Tour)

5.0 (6 reviews) Chiang Mai, Thailand
Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

You will be introduced to the culture and history of the city on this tour. We go to Waroros Market by TukTuk. This market is the biggest local market in Chiang Mai where lots of Thai locals do their shopping. After that, we hop on a pedal-powered trishaw (Samlor) head to explore the centre of old town and visit Tapae Gate, the main entrance to the old walled city. Then, we visit the Three Kings Monument and walk to Pantao Temple which is the teak Lanna viharn. It is constructed of moulded teak panels and supported by giant teak pillars. Inside the temple contains temple bells, ceramics, wooden Buddha & manuscripts. Following this, we continue to Chedi Luang Temple (The temple of the Great Stupa) which is an impressive monument that once housed the country’s famed Emerald Buddha. Also on the temple grounds is the city pillar (Lak Mueang) of Chiang Mai. We return back to Hotel by a Red Car, a local transportation in Chiang Mai.

What's included

  • All activities as mentioned in the program
  • English speaking tour guide with TAT license
  • Private Transport by TukTuk, a pedal-powered trishaw (Samlor) and red car
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off inside city area
  • Bottled water
  • Travel accident insurance
  • Your personal expenses
  • All kind of alcohols & soft drinks
  • Other optional tours
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off outside city area

What to expect

  1. Warorot Market (Kad Luang)
    30m
    The biggest local market in Chiang Mai where lots of Thai locals do their shopping
  2. Tha Phae Gateve
    15m · Admission ticket included
    The main entrance to the old walled city
  3. Three Kings Monument
    15m · Admission ticket included
    The three Kings that the monument honors are: King Mengrai, King Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai, and King Ngam Muang of Payao.

    When these kings ruled, there was a harsh way of living in the region which now is Northern Thailand. In order to safeguard their territories, these three Kings had sworn an oath of eternal friendship and alliance resembling in the Chiang Mai Three Kings monument.
  4. Wat Phan Tao
    20m
    The teak Lanna viharn is constructed of moulded teak panels and supported by giant teak pillars. Inside the temple contains temple bells, ceramics, wooden Buddha & manuscripts.
  5. Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
    40m · Admission ticket included
    The temple of the Great Stupa is an impressive monument that once housed the country’s famed Emerald Buddha. Also on the temple grounds is the city pillar (Lak Mueang) of Chiang Mai.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

AP Good @ Travel office or hotel in Chiang Mai City area only. 

Additional charges will apply for locations outside Chiang Mai city.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • You should dress appropriately, T - shirt with short sleeves and long trousers is perfect for Temple tour

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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