This 5-day Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival is designed for families to create unforgettable family moments.
Witness the stunning views of the lantern releases and appreciate the meticulously decorated Old City of Chiang Mai, as well as its temples. Watch the traditional Lanna dance and performances to get a flavor of the unique charm of the Lanna culture.
For more personal experiences, you will encounter elephants in nature and take part in a cooking class.
Highlights
Visit the elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai and have close contact with the elephants.
Capture the breathtaking sky lanterns with the backdrop of historic temples.
Explore the ancient temples and Buddhist culture at Chiang Mai Old City.
Experience the culinary culture of Thailand by cooking authentic northern Thai dishes.
Itinerary
On the first day of your Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival tour, your family will arrive in Chiang Mai and be warmly welcomed by your private guide at the airport. You will be transferred to your hotel and check in. For the rest of the day, you can have a rest or explore the surroundings by yourself.
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Chiang Mai
After breakfast, embark on a one-hour drive to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, where you can get close to elephants and interact with them. You can learn more fun facts about elephants when you feed them, bathe them, and walk with them in the forest. Take some photos with these gentle giants!
Next, enjoy lunch at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and then transfer back to your hotel. You can explore for the rest of the day.
Meals: B
Accommodation: Chiang Mai
In the morning, you will head to the Old City of Chiang Mai. Explore two of the famous temples in the Old City: Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh. Visit the massage spots and relax in a cafe to enjoy local coffee.
Later on, gather with the locals to release lanterns into the sky. Thousands of lanterns look like countless stars in the sky, truly astonishing.
Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Chiang Mai
This morning, you can enjoy a laid-back morning. In the afternoon, participate in a cooking class. This Thai cooking experience will take you deep into the essence of the local culinary culture.
You can pick fresh spices and ingredients at the local organic farm or visit a local market to buy them. The professional chef will teach you cooking techniques and guide you in completing your Thai cuisine. After finishing, taste the dishes you prepared as your dinner.
Meals: B, D
Accommodation: Chiang Mai
Today is the end of your Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival family tour. You will be transferred to the Chiang Mai Airport and board the flight home. Safe travels!
Meals: B
Accommodation: N/A
Include/ Exclude
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Private local English-speaking tour guide and driver service
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Private air-conditioned car with ample space
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Private transfers from hotel to attractions, airport or train station
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All admission fees and expenses mentioned in the itinerary
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Hotel accommodation with breakfast
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Meals mentioned in the itinerary. Meals specified in itinerary as B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner.
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Our 1-on-1 travel consultation and tailor-made service
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International flights not included in the itinerary
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Visa fees, if required
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Meals not included in the itinerary
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Optional excursions and activities not included in the itinerary
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Personal expenses
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Gratuities for guides and drivers
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Customs taxes, overweight baggage fees, baggage storage fees
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