Chiang Rai Private Mountain Tour Doi Mae Salong and Doi Tung
Description
How did Chiang Rai’s highlands become meaningful places of culture, tea, and purpose? Find the answer on a private Doi Mae Salong and Doi Tung tour for your group only, with hotel pickup, comfortable transport, and a guide sharing stories behind each stop. Visit Santikhiri Village on Doi Mae Salong, where roads open to tea-covered hills and a village shaped by Yunnan Chinese and hill tribe lifestyles. Taste local tea, walk among terraced plantations, and enjoy viewpoints across Chiang Rai’s highlands. Continue to the Doi Tung Development Project, where royal vision helped improve hill tribe livelihoods and transform the area. Explore the Royal Villa, flower gardens, and Hall of Inspiration before returning to your hotel. Book now and let each stop reveal a deeper side of Chiang Rai.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Stop at a mountain viewpoint in Doi Mae Salong to admire sweeping views of valleys, villages, forested ridges, and tea-covered hills. Breathe in the cool highland air and capture panoramic photos of Chiang Rai’s countryside.
Walk through Santikhiri Village, a former Yunnan Chinese settlement on Doi Mae Salong. See local homes, shops, and community life while learning how Chinese traditions and nearby hill tribe cultures have shaped the area.
Visit Doi Mae Salong’s terraced tea plantations, walk among rows of tea bushes, learn about local tea growing, and sample freshly brewed tea. Take photos across the green hills that make this area one of Thailand’s best-known tea regions.
Visit the former mountain residence of the Princess Mother and admire its blend of Lanna and Swiss-inspired architecture. Learn about her vision for improving education, healthcare, and opportunities for highland communities.
Learn how sustainable agriculture, environmental restoration, and community development helped transform the area into a model for sustainable living.
Stroll through Mae Fah Luang Garden among seasonal flowers, landscaped lawns, fountains, and shaded paths. Enjoy the cool mountain setting, admire the colorful displays, and take photos from scenic corners throughout the garden.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup is available within 10–12 km of Chiang Rai city between 8:30 and 9:00 AM. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. Please meet your driver in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Late arrival may reduce the time available at scheduled stops. Route changes and additional stops are not available.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private tour for your group only, with a maximum of 9 participants.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as some areas involve walking, stairs, or uneven paths.
- Please wear modest, comfortable clothing when visiting royal or cultural sites.
- Some sites on this tour may require admission fees. Doi Tung’s Royal Villa, Mae Fah Luang Garden, and Hall of Inspiration have paid tickets collected on site.
- Lunch is not included. A lunch stop may be arranged at a local restaurant along the route, depending on timing, availability, and local conditions.
- The tour is expected to finish around 6:00 PM, but the exact return time may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions.
- The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather or local conditions to ensure the best possible experience.
- As this is a private tour, the pace at each scheduled stop may be adjusted slightly within the planned itinerary. Route changes and additional stops are not available.
- In the rare event we need to cancel a tour, we will notify you in advance and offer an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.
