What to see:

JYSK travel aims on making new and exciting tours in areas, there aren't too many other tourists. You will travel along the Burmese border, where only few tourists get to travel independently, and you will experience some of the most beautiful and untouched nature areas of Thailand. The tour will take you through the stunning nature, and you’ll get in touch with the local people, and visit beautiful temples, well known as well as unknown. You will also get a boat ride on the river dividing Thailand and Burma.

Departure: Tuesday and Friday.

Target group: The tour is suitable for people who want to experience local culture and places of natural beauty.

Day 1 Bangkok-Mae Sot

Departure from Bangkok at 7:00 a.m. We drive to Mae Sot by mini-van with a few stops on the way. In Mae Sot we will visit the border market between Thailand and Burma, you can enjoy the nice atmosphere and afterwards we will take you to a large lying white Buddha. (L, D).

Day 2 Mae Sot-Mae Sariang
We depart from Mae Sot at 8 a.m. and drive along the Burmese border before we enter the Wat Don Kaew temple, which hosts a large granite Buddha. After the temple we’re going to the Nam Tok Mae Kase Waterfall. Next stop is Tham Mae Usu lime stone caves, which we will explore if the water level in the river allows it. In the afternoon we check in at the hotel for the next two nights, before we go to Mae Um Lung to swim and relax in the hot springs. (B, L, D)

Day 3 Mae Sariang

We depart from the hotel at 8 a.m. and go to the Salawin River; this river is in between Thailand and Burma. You will see green jungle on both sides and steep cliffs rises in the horizon. We will visit a small local village with just 5 bamboo huts, and take a walk in the jungle leading to a small waterfall. Depending on the season it’s possible to take a swim. On the way back we visit a little bigger village where we have lunch. After lunch we visit 4 local temples, visiting all 4 means good luck. We enjoy dinner back at the hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 4 Mae Sariang-Mae Hong Son

Today’s drive will take you through some of the most beautiful nature in Thailand, and the landscape changes drastically along the way. On the way to Mae Hong Son we will stop to see the mountain village Khun Yuam. After arriving at our hotel in Mae Hong Son we go for the elephant camp for some elephant riding in the area near the river Pai. The dinner will be in a cheerful atmosphere with romantic live music.

Day 7 Chiang Mai
After breakfast we’ll drive to Doi Inthanon, which is the highest mountain in Thailand (2.565 meters), the scenery once again is stunning. On the way to Doi Inthanon we stop at 2 temples dedicated to the living king and queen. The temples are built in Burmese style and are respectively 60 meters and 55 meters high.. Back in Chiang Mai, we’ll eat dinner at the hotel, and after that the evening are all yours.  We recommended that you walk around the city and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
(B, L, D)

Day 8 Chiang Mai-Sukhothai - Bangkok
After having breakfast we visit Maesa Elephant Centre, where it's possible to see the elephants play football, paint paintings and perform tricks. After the show we depart from Chiang Mai towards Bangkok. It’s also possible to end the tour in Chaing Mai. On the way towards Bangkok it’s possible to stop in Lamphang, where you have the possibility to sign up for a 3 days' Mahout training course. It’s also possible to stop in Sukhothai, if you chose to end the trip in Bangkok the expected arrival time is approx. 17:00 at New Road Guest house.
(B, L)

(B, L, D)

Remember to bring:

Clothes to change swim suit, towel, mosquito repellent, camera equipment, trekking shoes or trainers, personal travel insurance.

General word explanation: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner

We reserve the rights to make changes without prior notice.