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Tour Overview
Good for...
- Those wanting to see the north of Thailand with limited time - Anyone wanting an escape from Bangkok - A good stop gap on the way into or out of Indochina
For those escaping the city to the mountains of Chiang Mai, this mini tour offers the perfect introduction, including a special Thai cooking class.
Guest reviews
Camino Brasa, Spain
"Our trip was wonderful. We loved the country and we felt really good among you. The services offered by Buffalo Tours were all excellent. If anybody asks us for a travel agency in Vietnam, be sure we´ll speak about yours, and we´ll give them your e-mail. Thanks again for all your services and best regards from Madrid."
Charlotte AvarelloEuropean Commission, Luxembourg
“I would like to tell you that we enjoyed very much our stay in Vietnam and that you did an excellent job. Everything worked perfectly, it was a well-organized trip, very interesting but also enough free time. Thank you very much and best regards.”
Stephen Herbertdon, UK
"An excellent company which we would heartily recommend to our friends at home. The trip was well organized, efficient and value for money. Our guide was particularly impressive - very friendly, informative and helpful."
Tour Highlights
Highlights
- Shopping for bargains in Chiang Mai's night market - Riding an elephant - Learning more about local villager's daily lives - Joining a cooking class and eating what you cooked!!!
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive Chiang Mai
Arrive at Chiang Mai Airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon visit Chiang Mai’s highlights. In the evening, walk around the Night Market where you can sharpen your bargaining skills.
Day 2 | Chiang Mai
Today drive to the beautiful Orchid Nursery and Butterfly Farms at Mae Sa district. See the “Elephants at Work” at Mae Taman Camp nestled in the hills. It is fascinating to watch how easily and precisely these elephants handle huge logs of wood. Experience elephant trekking across river and through the jungle for an hour, followed by another half hour Ox-Cart ride which gives an insight into the life and surrounding of the village people. After lunch, continue with bamboo rafting down a five km stretch of the Mae Taeng River before returning to the hotel. (B,L)
Day 3 | Depart Chiang Mai
Thai food is internationally famous, especially for its use of hot chili and lemon grass. Today join a cooking class (six menus) at one of Chiang Mai’s famous school. You will cook each dish yourself while the teachers will be on hand to help and guide you with step-by-step instructions. Return to the hotel after the class to check out. (B,L)
This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on your hotel choice, number of people in your group and time of travel. An indication of the cost for this itinerary is between US$250- US$650 per person based on four people travelling in high season
Our Trusted Partner's Responsible and Sustainable Travel Policy
It has always been at the heart of Buffalo Tours’ ethos to not exploit local communities’ culture and environment. We ensure our tours are:
low impact on natural resources respectful and observant of local customs and supportive of local economies
The vast majority of Buffalo Tours’ staff are locally employed and all our guides are, ensuring a more authentic experience for travelers, as well as sensitivity to local customs and culture. We also involve local communities in remote areas that we travel to. An example of this is Mai Chau, where we ask local communities for input into our treks and to provide homestay accommodation. Buffalo Tours also had NGOs undertaking independent assessments and interviews with local communities about our lodge development in Mai Chau and are employing local ethnic minority staff there.
We are involved in a number of initiatives and are always looking to develop more. We donate thousands of dollars annually to humanitarian causes and were the first travel company in Vietnam to offer volunteer travel. Our genuine commitment to Responsible Travel is increasingly well-known and our programs are evolving. Buffalo Tours’ CEO, Tran Trong Kien, recently won the 2007 ‘Face of the Future’ award from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in recognition for his positive contribution to the local community in promoting sustainable practices.
About our Trusted Partner
Buffalo Tours is a boutique Vietnamese owned tour operator established 14 years. We run anything from day trips and short excursions, to extensive privately guided journeys and 'off the beaten track' scheduled group departure tours. As an advocate for responsible tourism we have been recognised with awards such as the Conde Nast Traveller World Savers' Award 2007. We cater to all spectrums of the market, from budget to luxury travel, and also operate a comprehensive voluntourism division. For more information visit our website at www.buffalotours.com
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