Chiang Mai
Overview | Getting to Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai Weather Guide | Chiang Mai Sightseeing  
OVERVIEW

Accessible by train or a short flight from Bangkok, Chiang Mai is the gateway to Thailand’s enchanting North. Whether you wish to shop for local goods in the colourful night bizarre or handicraft factories, or go elephant trekking and River rafting in the mountains – Thailand’s North offers something for everyone.
Choose from a range of exciting overnight Excursions and Day trips to experience all that this exciting region has to offer.

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GETTING TO CHIANG MAI

BY AIR
The quickest and easiest way to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is by Air. The flight time is approximately just 1 hour and 10 minutes. Please ask your Travel Agent for the best available airfare.

BY TRAIN
For Something a little different, why not experience the journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by Rail. We offer both a daytime and night time service. For the overnight service the 1st Class Sleeper comfortably accommodates 2 or 4 passengers to a berth. Be aware though that First class in Thailand does not equate to luxury by New Zealand Standards!! Facilities here are shared - and whilst clean and tidy are still very basic. The Journey time is approx 12 hours.

RAIL SCHEDULE BANGKOK/CHIANG MAI/BANGKOK
From Bangkok to Chiang Mai From Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Sprinter
Dep. 8:25am
Arr. 7:20pm 		Sprinter
Dep. 8:25am
Arr. 7:50pm
Dep. 6pm Arr. 6:50am +1 Dep. 4:25pm Arr. 5:30am +1
Dep. 7:25pm Arr. 6:50am +1 Dep. 6pm Arr. 6:50am +1
Dep. 7:40pm Arr. 8:30am +1 Dep. 8:10pm Arr. 7:45am +1

 
CHIANG MAI WEATHER GUIDE
WEATHER IN CHIANG MAI
Climate in the north of Thailand is split into 3 seasons: The Rainy Season from May to October, the "Cool" Season from November to February and the Hot Season in March and April. During the Hot Season the temperatures in the north can be much higher than those in Bangkok.
 
CHIANG MAI SIGHTSEEING

HALF DAY TOURS
CITY & TEMPLES
This tour takes you on an unforgettable drive through many different parts of the city passing markets, residential areas, Government Buildings and Tai-Pae, Chiang Mai's main street. Visit the 4 most important temples: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chiang Man and Wat Suan Dok.

HANDICRAFT FACTORIES
See the manufacturing of lacquerware, weaving of Thai Silk, woodcarving, silverware and paper umbrellas.

ELEPHANTS AT WORK & MEO HILL TRIBE AT MAE SAA
An excursion to the north of Chiang Mai to visit an elephant working site. Watch the elephants taking their daily bath in the stream before beginning to haul timber in the forests. Afterwards visit the Meo Hilltribe Village of Mae Saa Mai.

FULL DAY TOURS
ELEPHANT SAFARI & NEW MEO MAE SAA INCL LUNCH
Visit an elephant camp north of Chiang Mai and ride an elephant for 90 minutes through the jungle. After Lunch take a visit to the Meo Hilltribe Village.

ELEPHANT RIDE & RAFT TRIP INCL LUNCH
Visit an elephant camp in Chiang Dao and ride an elephant for 90 minutes through the jungle. After lunch enjoy a leisurely raft trip along the Ping River. Also visit Mea Village on the way back to Chiang Mai.