Chiang Rai Private Mountain Tour Doi Mae Salong and Doi Tung

How did Chiang Rai’s highlands become meaningful places of culture, tea, and purpose? Find the answer on a private Doi Mae Salong and Doi Tung tour for your group only, with hotel pickup, comfortable transport, and a guide sharing stories behind each stop. Visit Santikhiri Village on Doi Mae Salong, where roads open to tea-covered hills and a village shaped by Yunnan Chinese and hill tribe lifestyles. Taste local tea, walk among terraced plantations, and enjoy viewpoints across Chiang Rai’s highlands. Continue to the Doi Tung Development Project, where royal vision helped improve hill tribe livelihoods and transform the area. Explore the Royal Villa, flower gardens, and Hall of Inspiration before returning to your hotel. Book now and let each stop reveal a deeper side of Chiang Rai.

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   Doi Mae Salong

   30 min

   Stop at a mountain viewpoint in Doi Mae Salong to admire sweeping views of valleys, villages, forested ridges, and tea-covered hills. Breathe in the cool highland air and capture panoramic photos of Chiang Rai’s countryside.

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   Stop 2

   45 min

   Walk through Santikhiri Village, a former Yunnan Chinese settlement on Doi Mae Salong. See local homes, shops, and community life while learning how Chinese traditions and nearby hill tribe cultures have shaped the area.

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   Stop 3

   45 min

   Visit Doi Mae Salong’s terraced tea plantations, walk among rows of tea bushes, learn about local tea growing, and sample freshly brewed tea. Take photos across the green hills that make this area one of Thailand’s best-known tea regions.

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   Doi Tung Royal Villa

   45 min

   Visit the former mountain residence of the Princess Mother and admire its blend of Lanna and Swiss-inspired architecture. Learn about her vision for improving education, healthcare, and opportunities for highland communities.

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   Hall of Inspiration

   45 min

   Learn how sustainable agriculture, environmental restoration, and community development helped transform the area into a model for sustainable living.

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   Mae Fah Luang Garden

   1 hour

   Stroll through Mae Fah Luang Garden among seasonal flowers, landscaped lawns, fountains, and shaded paths. Enjoy the cool mountain setting, admire the colorful displays, and take photos from scenic corners throughout the garden.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This is a private tour for your group only, with a maximum of 9 participants.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.