Private Doi Mae Salong and Doi Tung Guided Tour from Chiang Rai
Description
Two Mountains, One Beautiful Day—experience the greener side of Chiang Rai on a private guided tour to Doi Mae Salong and Doi Tung. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your hotel in the Chiang Rai city area, following scenic highland roads through tea hills and mountain villages. Enjoy local tea tasting, Yunnanese village charm, hill tribe culture, and panoramic viewpoints of Doi Mae Salong before continuing to Doi Tung, home to royal gardens, the Royal Villa, and the inspiring Doi Tung Development Project. This tour is made for travelers who want a meaningful Chiang Rai experience beyond the city—where every stop offers scenery, culture, flavor, and local stories. Secure your private tour today and enjoy a journey from tea-covered hills to blooming royal gardens.
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Itinerary
Arrive at Doi Mae Salong and visit a scenic viewpoint overlooking mountain ridges, valleys, villages, and tea-covered hills. Enjoy the cool highland air and panoramic views across Chiang Rai's mountains.
Explore a mountain community shaped by Yunnan Chinese heritage and nearby hill tribe lifestyles. Walk around the village and learn how its culture became part of Doi Mae Salong’s identity.
Visit Tea Plantation 101, a scenic terraced tea fields across the hills, taste locally grown tea, and take photos among the green plantation scenery that makes Doi Mae Salong famous.
Visit the former mountain residence of the Princess Mother and admire its distinctive blend of Lanna and Swiss-inspired architecture. Explore the peaceful interiors and learn about her personal connection to Doi Tung.
Explore an engaging exhibition tracing the Doi Tung Development Project. Discover how sustainable livelihoods, environmental restoration, and long-term community support transformed the surrounding highlands.
Walk through one of Chiang Rai’s most beautiful flower gardens, filled with colorful seasonal blooms, landscaped paths, and peaceful corners. Enjoy the cool mountain air and take memorable photos among vibrant flowers and scenic garden views.
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.
