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Half day programmes
Track of the Tiger presents an array of half day tours and activities that can be completed in a morning or an afternoon, although specific pick up and drop off times will be provided.
On all tours, guests are transported by air conditioned vehicle and accompanied by an English speaking guide. Half day tours can also be combined to create a full day tour. Prices provided are per person.
City temples and Wat Doi Suthep (CNX 001)
Visit 3 of the city’s most well known temples, including the stunning and famous Wat Doi Suthep overlooking Chiang Mai. Firstly Wat Phra Singh, home to the very beautiful Lae Kham chapel, the site of the famous Phra Singh Buddha. You will also see excellent Buddhist history murals, and a library of folklore writings recorded on Saa paper (mulberry leaf parchment).
Then, Wat Suan Dok, which was originally a flower garden for the La Na Royal family. The gardens are still beautifully kept and the complex houses a Sri Lankan style chedi built in the 14th century. Now, the temple houses the School of Traditional Massage, considered the best of its type.
Finally, the famous Wat Doi Suthep: extremely popular amongst the Thais and the North’s best known temple, this magnificent temple is perched high above the city on the side of Doi Suthep mountain affording panoramic views. The temple is reached by a scenic mountain road and then a series of steps (an elevator is available also).
| # persons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| price (in THB) | 8,418 | 4,292 | 2,918 | 2,230 | 1,789 | 1,542 | 1,346 | 1,200 |
| for more information go to our pricing policy page / prices valid until oct. 31st 2009 | ||||||||
Local cottage industries and handicraft tour (CNX 002)
Chiang Mai is home to an abundance of locally crafted goods, from silver, ceramics and celadon to wooden handicrafts, handmade Saa paper and silk. This tour will take you to visit a selection of these special areas and show you how different crafts are made. Additionally you will enjoy an opportunity to purchase items if you want to*.
For more information on shopping in Chiang Mai, please see our publication Chiang Mai’s Shopping Secrets: CLICK HERE.
NOTE* Track of the Tiger operates a strict policy of NOT accepting or requesting commissions from shops and vendors for bringing tourists. Our goal is to provide an experience for our clients, which means taking you to the best places, not the most profitable ones for us!
| # persons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| price (in THB) | 8,307 | 4,181 | 2,803 | 2,119 | 1,703 | 1,431 | 1,234 | 1,089 |
| for more information go to our pricing policy page / prices valid until oct. 31st 2009 | ||||||||
Just Khao Soy Cooking School (CNX 006)
The new Just Khao Soy Cooking School is a small, intimate facility located adjacent to the famous Just Khao Soy Restaurant and Gallery, just 200m from the night bazaar. Guests can select half day or full day cooking school programmes and learn to cook 3 traditional Thai dishes, under the guidance and supervision of a friendly and knowledgeable team.
| # persons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| price (in THB) | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | N/A | N/A |
| for more information go to our pricing policy page / prices valid until oct. 31st 2009 | ||||||||
Elephant trekking and bamboo rafting tour (CNX 003)
One of the most popular tours offered by Track of the Tiger as it allows guests the once in a lifetime opportunity to ride an elephant in a natural jungle environment. You will be collected from your hotel by airconditioned minibus and travel approximately 60 minutes to one of the several elephant camps we share a partnership with North of Chiang Mai. The journey itself will pass through the city and then through several small and medium sized towns before finally reaching the countryside.
Upon arriving, you will enjoy a one hour elephant ride through jungle, rivers and local villages, followed by a relaxing and secure bamboo rafting ride and a short journey on a traditional ox-cart. These three experiences are then followed by lunch at a local restaurant where you will enjoy a Thai-cuisine buffet.
| # persons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| price (in THB) | 7,174 | 4,234 | 3,450 | 3,016 | 2,722 | 2,498 | 2,314 | 2,155 |
| for more information go to our pricing policy page / prices valid until oct. 31st 2009 | ||||||||
Scorpion-tail boat river cruise and museum tour (CNX 004)
You will board a Scorpion-tail boat and enjoy a river cruise along the Ping River that takes in some of the city’s most interesting landmarks and related stories. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you will see historic photos of the river and enjoy a one hour tour up and down the Ping River. Following the journey you will visit the boatman’s property where he and his wife grow Thai herbs and fruits.
You will be collected from here and go on to visit the charming and quiet Wat Gate museum, located in the grounds of a temple, to view interesting items and artifacts from Chiang Mai and Northern Thai history. The owner / caretaker of the museum is a very interesting man with a fascinating family history.
Pricing is subject to joining a tour.
Golf options (CNX 008)
Track of the Tiger can arrange golf at any of the major golf courses in and around Chiang Mai, including Chiang Mai Lanna, Chiang Mai Highlands, Royal Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Green Valley, Mae Jo Golf Club, Chiang Mai Lamphun and the several ‘Gassan’ Clubs. Golf in other parts of Northern Thailand, including Chiang Rai, can also be organised.
All additional services can be arranged, including transfers, golf club hire, shoe hire, purchase of golf balls and tees etc. Please note that it is customary to tip your caddy in Thailand, with THB 200-300 generally being generous enough.
Mae On Cave and San Kamphaeng Hot Springs (CNX 005)
You will travel approximately 40 minutes east of Chiang Mai to Mae On Cave, where your guide will provide a short tour of the area. You will climb 300+steps and descend through some small gaps, but the cavernous interior is worth the effort. Following this you will travel to the landscaped hot springs, situated in a large area with gardens, seating areas and plumes of water that rise 20m in to the air. Highlights include buying fresh eggs and boiling them in the water to eat and also sitting by the man made stream and warming your feet in the running water, directed from the natural springs nearby. The closer you are to the source, the hotter it is, so please be careful! This tour is great all year round, but is highly recommended in the cooler season (Nov-Jan).
| # persons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| price (in THB) | 6,082 | 3,562 | 3,058 | 2,806 | 2,638 | 2,386 | 2,134 | 1,966 |
| for more information go to our pricing policy page / prices valid until oct. 31st 2009 | ||||||||
Spa and massage (CNX 007)
Track of the Tiger has formed partnerships with spa facilities all over the city and can recommend options to heal tired legs, relax aching backs and to rejuvenate your body, ready for the next day’s tour! Our partners are located in the city centre, outside the city and everywhere in between, so simply let us know your location and desired treatment and we will recommend the appropriate venue. Treatments include aromatherapy, traditional Thai massages, oil massages, reflexology, multi-treatment packages and more.
Wien Khum Kum Ancient City (CNX 009)
A hidden gem in Chiang Mai, Wien Khum Kum was ‘unearthed’ in 1984. It is a series of ancient temples and ruins that were the basis of the original Chiang Mai town, built by King Mengrai, before being flooded. Visitors can tour the area by a charming horse and carriage or bicycle, providing a truly unique cultural and historical experience. Many of the 15+ templates that have been excavated are in excellent condition and provide a glimpse into the amazing history of this area. Additionally, the ancient site is located just 10 minutes from the Chiang Mai city centre providing unparalleled accessibility.
| # persons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| price (in THB) | 6,082 | 3,562 | 3,058 | 2,806 | 2,638 | 2,386 | 2,134 | 1,966 |
| for more information go to our pricing policy page / prices valid until oct. 31st 2009 | ||||||||
Chiang Mai’s Shopping Secrets (CNX 010)
A “Design it yourself” shopping programme.
Using your copy of Chiang Mai’s Shopping Secrets determine exactly which shops / outlets you wish to visit, and in which order of priority you wish to visit them, and the driver follows you instruction to the letter. Shopkeepers seeing your book, will know that you are our programme and will expect you to ask for a discount on any purchase.
Half Day programme – Baht 3,000.-
Full Day programme – Baht 4,000.-
(per vehicle 1-9 people)
Price includes: Guide/driver plus vehicle for up to 9 people (with a good enough understanding of English to follow your instructions)
We believe you that by using this book you will recover its cost in savings made – within your first hour of shopping.
TIP: restrict your group size when shopping, the more people in the group,
the more compromises you’ll have to make.
Price does not include: The book purchase price @ Baht 595.- (app. US$ 17.-).
Meals or refreshment, Fuel charged at Baht 3,0 – per kilometer and insurance.
Note* It would be unlikely that you exceed 100kms in a full day of shopping.
Optional Extra – A Shopping Assistant
We have a limited number of staff who have been or are in training as shopping assistants, which provides them with a working knowledge of the Chiang Mai product, and who have been trained by DHL to provide on the air freight quotations and time estimates for getting your goods back to your home country.
Price: Baht 1,500.- per half or full day.
Just Khao Soy Restaurant, Gallery and Cooking School
Chiang Mai Map