Chiang Rai to Ban Thaton (& vice versa)
Ban Thaton is home to the stunning Maekok River Village Resort, a property owned and managed by Track of the Tiger along with our partners. It existed first as the Maekok River Lodge but, as we expanded and business grew, a bigger property was developed on another piece of land 1km downriver. Since then, we have, once again, grown beyond our facilities and are currently building yet another resort another 500m down river from the second resort. This property will open its doors in October 2008.
Track of the Tiger offers a variety of tours that allow guests to travel to and from Chiang Mai and Ban Thaton (173km) or Chiang Rai and Ban Thaton (92km). The journey either way provides fascinating excursions and opportunities for soft adventure.
CODE: CEI-BT 001
Half Day Tour - Chiang Saen, Golden Triangle, Mae Sai, Mae Salong.
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Meal Code: (None)
Essentially a sightseeing transfer that takes a round about route through Chiang Saen, the Golden Triangle, Mae Sai, and Mae Salong then on to Ban Thaton. The itinerary is flexible allowing stops where requested and is dictated mainly by your arrival and/or tour start time in Chiang Rai.
| # persons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| price | 8,484 | 4,277 | 2,869 | 2,164 | 1,743 | 1,458 | 1,258 | 1,117 |
| for more information go to our pricing policy page / prices valid until oct. 31st 2009 | ||||||||
CODE: CEI-BT 002
Full Day Tour - Chiang Saen, Golden Triangle, Opium Museum, Mae Sai, (Cross border visit to Burma) Mae Salong.
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Meal Code: (L)
Depart your hotel in Chiang Rai and drive via Chiang Saen with stops at the Golden Triangle and the Opium Museum to the Thai-Burma border village of Mae Sai. Lunch, then take an (optional) trip into Tachilek, Burma (additional at guest expense of app. $5 per person) for a visit to the local market. Next travel along mountain roads via the ex-Kuomingtong stronghold of Ban Mae Salong with its exotic market. Then down to the Fang valley and Ban Thaton where you check into the Maekok River Village Resort.
Note* Your passport is required but is not stamped on entering or returning from Burma.
| # persons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| price | 10,905 | 6,507 | 5,037 | 4,306 | 3,862 | 3,571 | 3,362 | 3,205 |
| for more information go to our pricing policy page / prices valid until oct. 31st 2009 | ||||||||
CODE: CEI-BT 003
Full Day Tour - Remote Kuomingtong village, The Doi Pa Mi to Doi Toong scenic route, Doi Mae Salong , Hill Tribe stops.
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Meal Code: (L)
Designed primarily for those who have already been to Chiang Rai, or for those who wish to avoid most of the well known tourist attractions. Depart Chiang Rai by vehicle and travel to the Mae Sai area turning off to Doi Pa Mi. Stop in a quaint Kuomingtong village with cobbled streets as you follow the stunningly scenic mountain route to Doi Toong and the Queen Mother’s Royal Garden Project. Stroll the grounds before lunch. Then travel over mountain roads to the ex-Kuomingtong stronghold of Ban Mae Salong for a brief stop at the exotic market. Then descend to the valley floor and Ban Thaton where you check into the Maekok River Village Resort.
Note* You may cross the border into Burma at Mae Sai should you so wish. Your passport is not stamped but you must cover the US$10.- entry fee at your own expense.
| # persons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| price | 9,811 | 5,191 | 3,659 | 2,889 | 2,429 | 2,116 | 1,902 | 1,737 |
| for more information go to our pricing policy page / prices valid until oct. 31st 2009 | ||||||||
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