Private · English Guide · 5 Nights

Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai
The 6-Day Grand North

Two cities, one seamless private journey — the icons of Chiang Rai, a scenic mountain crossing, then the temples, peak and elephants of Chiang Mai.

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 Mai? See the reverse direction.

Day 1 · Chiang Rai

The 7 Highlights

Hotel/airport pickup · full day
  • 08:30White & Blue TempleThailand's most photographed temple, then sapphire Wat Rong Suea Ten. ฿200 incl.
  • 11:15Black House (Baan Dam) + lunchSurreal art complex, then northern lunch. ฿80 incl.
  • 13:45Karen Village & Choui Fong TeaHill-tribe culture, then rolling tea terraces. ฿300 incl.
  • 16:30Golden Triangle + Opium MuseumThe Mekong meeting point of three countries. ฿50 incl.
Day 2 · Chiang Rai

North & the Mountains

Full day · cooler highlands · trek swap available
  • 08:30Wat Huay Pla Kang — Big Buddha69-metre white Guanyin with valley views. Free
  • 10:30Doi Tung Royal Villa & GardenTerraced gardens above the clouds. ฿180 incl.
  • 12:30Mae Sai Skywalk + lunchThailand's northernmost point, over Myanmar. ฿50 incl.
  • 15:30Wat Phra That Doi TungRevered twin-stupa ridge temple. Free
Day 3 · CR → CM

The Mountain Crossing

~190 km · 3–4 hrs with scenic stops
  • 09:00Depart on Highway 118Forested mountains — we stop as we go.
  • 11:00Mae Kachan Hot SpringGeothermal rest stop at the midpoint. Free
  • 12:30Lunch + arrive Chiang MaiCheck in by mid-afternoon.
  • 17:00Old City & night marketAn easy first taste of Chiang Mai. Free
Day 4 · Chiang Mai

Doi Suthep & the Old City

Full day · mountain temple + historic centre
  • 08:30Wat Phra That Doi SuthepSacred mountaintop temple, city views. ฿30+30 incl.
  • 11:00Wat Phra Singh & Wat Chedi LuangThe Old City's two grandest temples. ฿90 incl.
  • 12:45Lunch + Nimman districtCafé & design quarter.
  • 15:30Wat Umong or craft villageForest tunnel-temple, or silk & umbrellas. Free
Day 5 · Chiang Mai

Doi Inthanon — Roof of Thailand

Full day · highest peak, waterfalls, terraces
  • 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 6 · Chiang Mai

Elephants & Farewell

Half day · ethical sanctuary, then departure
  • 08:00Ethical Elephant SanctuaryNo-riding morning — feed, walk with & bathe the elephants. incl.
  • 12:30Farewell transferLunch, then drop-off at Chiang Mai airport. Lunch incl.
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 (2 nights Chiang Rai + 3 nights Chiang Mai). 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 Day 2 for a full-day jungle trek at no extra cost, or add an extra night in Chiang Mai.

Which direction does it run, and how often?

It runs both ways — Chiang Rai → Chiang Mai or the reverse — with weekly departures, and we can also arrange private dates that suit you. Tell us your plan and we will place you on the next departure.

Is the elephant experience ethical?

Yes. The final morning is 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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