Chiang Mai Dagsutflykter

The van ride was surprisingly comfortable. I expected a bumpy ride but we arrived smoothly. I was the second to board and the last to get off. There was a separate driver. The trip took about 1 hour and 20-30 minutes, with a short stop at a rest area. I didn't need to use the restroom, but a stranger from Thailand opened the van door, which startled me. The driver immediately came over and stopped him. There was also a child from another tourist group in the van, and they were scared too. It's probably better to travel with a group. Upon arriving at New Elephant Home, we were provided with a blue top, optional blue bottoms (no extra cost), a hat, and flip-flops. There were about 20 elephants, and they explained about African and Asian elephants, and things to be cautious of. There were also baby elephants and pregnant elephants. We fed them chopped sugarcane and pumpkin, as well as tamarind, rice, and bananas. We received a cross-body bag for food and then took a raft across to see the elephants. We spent a long time feeding them, and it was fun getting kisses from the elephants. The guide took great pictures. We returned by raft. I think it was a canal connected to the Mekong River. The elephants were splashing around in the water, and we helped wash them. After returning, we quickly washed up. There was a faucet at a good height to wash our legs and hands, and liquid soap was nearby. The restrooms weren't bad; they had toilet paper and were free. Towels were also provided. When bathing the elephants, you'll get splashed, so it's a good idea to bring extra pants and underwear. Wearing flip-flops is also recommended. Meals were included in the tour. It was a buffet with water, pad thai, fried food, rice, soup, watermelon, and what seemed like traditional Thai jelly. Other food items seemed to be ordered separately, and coffee or Coca-Cola were extra. Since you'll be touching and feeding elephants, you should expect to get dirty. Elephants are vegan, so their droppings don't smell bad; it's more like the smell of a rural area without fertilizer, which was interesting. I was the only Korean person. I heard that many Koreans go to Rang Khong. I actually felt more comfortable being with people from other countries, and everyone was very polite, which made it even better. Group size: Approximately 4+2+3+1+1 = 11 people today. Guide: Achin was playful and kind. He will send the photos later. Breaks: There were more breaks than expected, including rest stop time, waiting for the raft, and after bathing the elephants, before changing clothes and having lunch. I recommend the tour. It was fun.

Vi hade en fantastisk tid på vår dagsutflykt till Chiang Rai! 🩵 Resan var välorganiserad, trevlig och mycket informativ. Vår guide (Raine) var vänlig och kunnig, och vi lärde oss mycket om historien och kulturen på varje plats vi besökte. Templen var vackra, och allt förklarades tydligt utan att det kändes stressigt. Sammantaget var det en minnesvärd upplevelse och definitivt värt det. Rekommenderas varmt! ✨

Föraren var mycket trevlig och hela resan var pålitlig. Bua Tong-vattenfallet ligger i en skogspark i norra Thailand, och klipporna vid vattenfallet är gråvita med en blåaktig ton, vilket är helt fantastiskt! Vattnet är svalt, och när man klättrar upp kan man interagera nära med naturen!

En så fantastisk tur med en fantastisk guide, hans namn är James. Mycket informativ, öppen för många frågor, såg till att vi var bekväma och föreslog fler platser att besöka för att fullt ut njuta av Chiang Mai. James är en starkt rekommenderad guide. Han är lugn och har alltid ett stort leende på läpparna. Kommer definitivt att boka denna tur igen om jag besöker med min familj igen.

Vår guide M var mycket vänlig och engagerad, och växlade mellan kinesiska och engelska för att ta hand om hela gruppen. Innan resan är det viktigt att vara uppmärksam på resebyråns meddelanden. Dagen före avresan skickas ett e-postmeddelande med information om samlingstiden, och den tid jag fick var annorlunda än den som angavs vid bokningen. Bussen var punktlig. 8:50 Chiang Rai varma källor Fotbadet var extremt varmt, man kunde bara doppa fötterna snabbt. 9:20 Long Neck Village Det finns ett kafé på en höjd bredvid parkeringen, där man kan njuta av utsikten. Ägaren hade svårt att kommunicera på engelska, så det var bra att dubbelkolla beställningarna. 11:30-12:40 Vita templet (Wat Rong Khun) Otroligt vackert, och rutten är meningsfullt utformad. Det är inte tillåtet att fotografera i huvudhallen. 12:50 Lunch Buffé med nygjorda nudelsoppor, olika thailändska desserter och söta frukter. 13:50-14:30 Blå templet (Wat Rong Seur Ten) Man får ta bilder med den stora Buddha-statyn i Blå templet. Utanför templet finns en rad butiker där man kan köpa souvenirer och snacks. 14:50-15:30 Svarta templet (Baan Dam Museum) Konstnärens privata samling med en unik stil. 16:30-17:40 Gyllene triangeln (Golden Triangle) – valfri båttur 300/person 22:00 Tillbaka till Nimman-området, en timme senare än den planerade tiden 21:00. Tur att vi hade snacks med oss. Vägen hade långa avstånd mellan gatlyktorna, så de som lätt blir åksjuka rekommenderas att ta medicin i förväg, då bergsvägarna inte är särskilt jämna. Trots att det blev sent var guiden energisk och servicen var utmärkt.

Min mamma och jag uppskattade verkligen den heldagsutflykten till Vita och Blå templet. Det var en underbar upplevelse med bra service och guiden förklarade kulturen och historien mycket väl. Vi lärde oss mycket och njöt verkligen av hela resan.

Aside from the slightly older shuttle vehicle, the entire trip was very satisfying. Although the supplier doesn't contact you again before the trip, the driver arrived on time for hotel pickup. We experienced heavy afternoon rain, but still thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had a great time. Remember to advise tourists to wear swimsuits (because you'll be bathing elephants in the river) or shorts and sandals, and to definitely bring rain gear and a change of clothes! Then you can enjoy the whole process! At 1:00 PM, hotel pickups begin. At 1:30 PM, we depart for about an hour's drive. At 2:30 PM, you can store your belongings in lockers (locks provided), followed by an explanation and preparation of food for feeding the elephants. At 3:00 PM, you'll feed the elephants, take photos, walk with the elephants, take photos in the forest, play in the mud with the elephants, and bathe and take photos with the elephants in the river. At 4:15 PM, you'll be shuttled to the restaurant for a buffet meal (fried rice, fried chicken nuggets, fruit, soup). At 5:00 PM, we begin the return journey, arriving at the old city at 6:00 PM for drop-offs back to individual hotels.

Turen startade tyvärr lite utanför, vilket jag tyckte var lite synd. Annars är jag dock helt begeistrad. Tourguiden var otroligt kunnig och kunde förklara mycket. Han svarade också snabbt på frågor. Han ansträngde sig särskilt för att integrera alla i gruppen och gav oss också tips och information. Templen var också hisnande och jag ångrar inte att jag gjorde det. Som avslutning fick vi även miniananas av vår tourguide.

I really loved this tour experience! 🌳🤍 Satin led us to the 'Trees in Water' in Chiang Mai, and along the way, she didn't just take us to the sights. She also thoughtfully introduced us to the history of the area, its surroundings, and many little facts we probably wouldn't have noticed on our own. You could tell Satin is very passionate about this place; she was very serious when sharing information and was happy to answer our questions. During the tour, she even proactively helped us find great photo angles and spots, allowing us to capture many photos we really love 📷. Before we set off, Satin also carefully reminded us of important things to note for the itinerary. The entire trip was meticulously planned, and being with her made us feel very at ease. Moreover, Satin was incredibly friendly. Besides the tour, she shared a lot about local life in Chiang Mai and recommended worthwhile activities. We felt completely comfortable with her, and it felt less like traveling with a tour guide and more like meeting a new friend in Chiang Mai, which made this trip feel very special to us.