Private · English Guide · 5 Nights · Reverse

Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai
The 6-Day Grand North

The same Grand North journey, reversed — begin in Chiang Mai, cross the mountains, and finish among the icons of Chiang Rai. Ideal if you arrive into Chiang Mai (CNX).

6 days / 5 nights
👥 2–6 travellers
🏨 3 nights Chiang Mai + 2 nights Chiang Rai
🐘 Elephants + Doi Inthanon incl.
฿19,900/ person (5–6 pax)
6-Day Grand North · from ฿19,900/person · weekly departures
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The itinerary

Northern Thailand, end to end

Privately guided by JTTT. Same guide & vehicle the whole trip, including the inter-city crossing. Prefer to start in Chiang Rai? See the standard direction.

Day 1 · Chiang Mai

Doi Suthep & the Old City

Airport pickup (CNX) · mountain temple + Old City
  • PMWat Phra That Doi SuthepSacred mountaintop temple, city views. ฿30+30 incl.
  • 15:30Wat Phra Singh & Wat Chedi LuangThe Old City's two grandest temples. ฿90 incl.
  • eveNight Bazaar / Walking StreetAn easy first taste of Chiang Mai. Free
Day 2 · Chiang Mai

Doi Inthanon — Roof of Thailand

Full day · highest peak, waterfalls
  • 08:00Doi Inthanon summit (2,565 m)The highest point in Thailand. ฿300 incl.
  • 10:30Twin Royal PagodasKing & Queen pagodas, flower gardens. incl.
  • 12:30Karen rice terraces + lunchMae Klang Luang area.
  • 14:30Wachirathan WaterfallA thundering 50-metre falls. incl.
Day 3 · Chiang Mai

Elephants & At Leisure

Ethical sanctuary morning · relaxed afternoon
  • 08:00Ethical Elephant SanctuaryNo-riding morning — feed, walk & bathe the elephants. incl.
  • 14:00Nimman & free timeCafé district, boutiques, or rest.
Day 4 · CM → CR

The Mountain Crossing

~190 km · 3–4 hrs with scenic stops
  • 09:00Depart north on Highway 118Forested mountains — we stop as we go.
  • 11:00Mae Kachan Hot SpringGeothermal rest stop at the midpoint. Free
  • 14:00Black House + Big BuddhaEase into Chiang Rai. ฿80 incl.
Day 5 · Chiang Rai

The Golden Triangle North

Full day · gardens, tea, hill tribes & the Mekong
  • 08:00Doi Tung Royal Villa & GardenTerraced flower gardens above the clouds. ฿180 incl.
  • 10:30Choui Fong Tea & Karen VillageTea terraces, then hill-tribe communities. ฿300 incl.
  • 13:00Golden Triangle + Opium MuseumLunch, then the Mekong meeting point. ฿50 incl.
  • 15:30Mae Sai SkywalkThailand's northernmost point. ฿50 incl.
Day 6 · Chiang Rai

The Icons & Farewell

Half day · then depart Chiang Rai (CEI)
  • 08:30White Temple — Wat Rong KhunThailand's most photographed temple, early. ฿200 incl.
  • 10:00Blue Temple — Wat Rong Suea TenA sapphire finale. Free
  • 11:30Farewell transferChiang Rai airport / bus — or transfer back to Chiang Mai.
What's included

One guide, one vehicle, the whole trip

Included

  • Private A/C vehicle, fuel & driver — all 6 days
  • Licensed English-speaking guide throughout
  • 5 nights hotel (3 Chiang Mai + 2 Chiang Rai), twin-share, breakfast
  • Daily lunch (6 lunches)
  • All entrance fees in the itinerary
  • Ethical elephant sanctuary program
  • All inter-city transfers + bottled water

Not included

  • International / domestic flights
  • Dinners & personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guide & driver (optional)
  • Single-room supplement (+฿6,000)
  • Optional activities not listed
Price & departures

Private — shared across your group

Per person, twin-share, in Thai Baht. See weekly departure dates →

2 travellers
฿31,900
per person
3–4 travellers
฿23,900
per person
5–6 travellers
฿19,900
per person

Want 4–5★ hotels, a single room, or an extra night in Chiang Mai? We'll tailor it. Deposit secures your dates; balance on arrival.

Plan your Grand North trip

Send us your dates and group size — we'll confirm within 24 hours and place you on the next guaranteed departure.

A taste of the journey

From the temples of Chiang Rai to the peaks and elephants of Chiang Mai — your own guide, no crowds

White Temple, Chiang Rai — JTTT 6-Day Grand North tour
White Temple, Chiang Rai
Golden Triangle and the Mekong — JTTT 6-Day Grand North tour
Golden Triangle & the Mekong
Choui Fong Tea Plantation — JTTT 6-Day Grand North tour
Choui Fong Tea Plantation
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai — JTTT 6-Day Grand North tour
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
Doi Inthanon — Royal Pagoda — JTTT 6-Day Grand North tour
Doi Inthanon — Royal Pagoda
Ethical elephant sanctuary, Chiang Mai — JTTT 6-Day Grand North tour
Ethical elephant sanctuary, Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai photos via Wikimedia Commons: Doi Suthep © Sakchai Ruankam (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Doi Inthanon Royal Pagoda © Vyacheslav Argenberg / vargenberg.com (CC BY 4.0) · Elephant Nature Park © Adbar (CC BY-SA 3.0).

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What travellers say

Real reviews from guests who explored the North with JTTT

★★★★★

"Absolutely the best tour experience in Chiang Rai! Small group meant we got personal attention at every stop. The White Temple was breathtaking."

Sarah M.
United States · Google review
★★★★★

"Incredible value and perfectly organised. Hotel pickup was so convenient and our guide spoke excellent English. No rushing at all."

James K.
United Kingdom · Google review
★★★★★

"JTTT customised everything for us. The Golden Triangle was unforgettable and Stone was always available for questions. Best in Chiang Rai!"

Anna & Tom
Germany · Google review

Frequently asked questions

How do I pay — is a deposit required?

No payment is needed to enquire. Send your dates and group size and we confirm availability within 24 hours. A deposit then secures your dates, and the balance is paid on arrival. Booked and operated directly by JTTT — a local Chiang Rai team, not a reseller.

What hotels are included, and can I get a single room?

Prices include comfortable 3–4★ twin-share hotels with breakfast (3 nights Chiang Mai + 2 nights Chiang Rai). Prefer 4–5★ or a private room? We will quote it — the single-room supplement is +฿6,000 for the 5 nights.

Is it really private? Can we customise it?

Yes — your group only, your own guide and vehicle the whole way, including the inter-city crossing. The pace and stops are flexible, you can swap the Chiang Rai mountain day for a full-day jungle trek at no extra cost, or add an extra night.

Why start in Chiang Mai (reverse)?

If you arrive into Chiang Mai it saves a transfer — you begin right away and finish in Chiang Rai. Same tour, same price; we run both directions with weekly departures and can also arrange private dates.

Is the elephant experience ethical?

Yes. The tour includes a morning at a no-riding sanctuary where you feed, walk with and bathe the elephants alongside their keepers. We only work with parks that put animal welfare first.

What is your cancellation policy?

Plans change — cancellations 24 hours or more before the tour are fully refunded. Within 24 hours, contact us directly and we will always try to find a solution that works.

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