Lanna Teak · Pai Mountain Roads · Ban Rak Thai Tea Mist · Yun Lai Dawn

5D4N Chiang Mai · Pai · Ban Rak Thai

From Chiang Mai's Lanna cityscape into Pai valleys, with an overnight stay by Ban Rak Thai's tea lake

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WHY THIS JOURNEY

Four Northern Thailand Layers from Chiang Mai Canals to Pai Bamboo and Tea-Lake Mist

A tea-gold mountain route leaves Chiang Mai's Lanna textures and Mae Kha Canal, crosses Pai's bamboo bridge and valley landmarks, pauses overnight beside Ban Rak Thai's misty tea lake, then rises into sunrise at Yun Lai Viewpoint.

THE NORTHERN THAILAND MOUNTAIN & TEA EDIT

Chiang Mai Canal & Lanna Cityscape

Begin with a hot drink at Chom Cafe, then move past the Three Kings Monument and Tha Phae Gate to Mueang Fruit Market and the Mae Kha Canal walking street.

THE NORTHERN THAILAND MOUNTAIN & TEA EDIT

Pai Bamboo Bridge & Valley Landmarks

Connect Pai's World War II Memorial Bridge, Love of Pai Cafe and Yellow House with Su Tong Pae Bridge and a hilltop temple.

THE NORTHERN THAILAND MOUNTAIN & TEA EDIT

An Overnight Tea-Lake Stay in Ban Rak Thai

Stay overnight in Ban Rak Thai near Thailand's northern border with Myanmar, take a four-to-six-person lake boat with hot tea, and explore the tea farm and walking street.

THE NORTHERN THAILAND MOUNTAIN & TEA EDIT

Yun Lai Sunrise & Dantewada Waterfall Garden

Watch sunrise and the sea of clouds at Yun Lai Viewpoint with a hot drink and bun, then visit Santichon Village and Dantewada Land of Angels Cafe on the return to Chiang Mai.

DAY BY DAY

Chiang Mai · Pai · Ban Rak Thai — the full journey

DAY 01

KUALA LUMPUR ✈ CHIANG MAI

  • Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai on the flight we arrange for your selected departure.
  • Visit Chom Cafe after arrival, including one hot drink.
  • Pass the Three Kings Monument and Tha Phae Gate, then visit Mueang Fruit Market, Chiang Mai's largest fruit market.
  • Walk through the Mae Kha Canal Village.
  • Continue to One Nimman and MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center.
Meal on board / Own arrangement / Dinner
DAY 02

CHIANG MAI → PAI → BAN RAK THAI

  • Visit the Long Neck Karen Village in Chiang Mai.
  • Stop for photographs at Pai World War II Memorial Bridge.
  • Visit Love of Pai Cafe, including one banana coffee.
  • Take photographs at the Yellow House and I am PAI landmark.
  • Visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu.
  • Walk across Su Tong Pae Bridge.
  • Visit Ban Rak Thai Walking Street in the evening.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 03

BAN RAK THAI → PAI

  • Take a Ban Rak Thai lake boat shared by four to six guests, with hot tea provided.
  • Visit the Ban Rak Thai tea farm.
  • Enjoy the paddy-field setting at Chang Thai Coffee Shop, including one hot drink.
  • Stop for photographs at Doi Kiew Lom Viewpoint.
  • Enjoy one local noodle dish at Ja Bo Village.
  • Visit the White Buddha at Wat Phra That Mae Yen.
  • Walk through Pai Walking Street or Night Market in the evening.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 04

PAI → CHIANG MAI

  • Watch sunrise and the sea of clouds at Yun Lai Viewpoint, including a hot drink and bun.
  • Return to the hotel for breakfast and check-out.
  • Visit Santichon Village.
  • Continue to Dantewada Land of Angels Cafe, including a drink and Thai dessert.
  • Stop for photographs and dinner at Hidden Village Dinosaur Park.
  • Visit Chiang Mai Night Market in the evening.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 05

CHIANG MAI ✈ DEPARTURE

  • After breakfast, we arrange the transfer to Chiang Mai Airport.
  • Take the return flight to Kuala Lumpur.
Breakfast / Own arrangement / Own arrangement

Flight details

OUTBOUND

Malaysia Airlines MH 792

Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 12:00
✈
Chiang Mai (CNX)Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 13:50
RETURN

Malaysia Airlines MH 773

Chiang Mai (CNX)Mon, 09 Nov 2026, 12:25
✈
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Mon, 09 Nov 2026, 16:35

The MH792 and MH773 flights above apply only to the 5 Nov 2026 departure. For other departures, we will provide the operating flights and timings at booking and before travel.

Where you stay

1N
Chiang Mai

Amora Tha Phae Hotel or similar

1N
Ban Rak Thai

Chenfong Rak Thai Resort or similar

1N
Pai

Belle Villa Resort or similar

1N
Chiang Mai

Mövenpick Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai or similar

What the package covers

Included

  • We arrange group return flights for the selected departure
  • We arrange four hotel nights or similar, twin sharing
  • We arrange four breakfasts, three lunches, four dinners and one meal on board
  • We arrange group transport and sightseeing

Not included

  • Tham Lod Cave bamboo-rafting and mud facial-mask experiences

PLEASE NOTE

Optional Experiences

The following two experiences are not included in the base tour fare. During booking, we explain availability, prices and inclusions, and coordinate the arrangements around local operations.

  • Tham Lod Cave bamboo-rafting experience · THB 600 per person
  • Mud facial-mask experience · THB 300 per person

TASTE

Flavours on the journey

We arrange four breakfasts, three lunches, four dinners and one meal on board, including Thai cuisine, Thai mookata, Chinese cuisine and a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant.

Thai CuisineThai MookataChinese Set Menu

ROUTE

Route at a glance

✈Kuala Lumpur · Chiang Mai
1Chiang Mai · Pai · Ban Rak Thai
2Ban Rak Thai · Pai
3Pai · Chiang Mai
✈Chiang Mai · Kuala Lumpur

Seasonal weather & packing

Year-round temperature guideApprox. 18–35°C

We provide guests with weather and clothing guidance for Chiang Mai, Pai and Ban Rak Thai before the selected departure.

Yun Lai sunriseDeparture forecast provided before travel

The mountain dawn may feel cooler than the city; bring a light layer and shoes with good grip.

Mountain roads & outdoor touringSun and rain protection

Bring sun protection, water, light rain gear and any personal motion-sickness supplies you may need.

Temple & village visitsLight, respectful clothing

Dress respectfully for temple visits and follow on-site rules for photography and village visits.

CurrencyThai Baht (THB)
Time1 hour behind Malaysia
Power220V · Type A
Baggage20kg checked baggage; one cabin bag up to 7kg and 56 × 36 × 23cm, plus one laptop bag or handbag

DEPARTURES

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Date / OriginFareStatusEnquire
From Kuala LumpurRM 3,988Guaranteed DepartureEnquire for this date
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From Kuala LumpurRM 3,888Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 3,888Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 4,038Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 4,088Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 3,288Guaranteed DepartureEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 3,288Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 4,388Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 4,288Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 3,288Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 3,288Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 3,888Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 3,888Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 3,788Available to enquireEnquire for this date

BEYOND TRAVEL

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