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The
finest old wooden temples, World Heritage historical parks,
untamed jungle, rugged mountainous scenery and hill tribes
in the remote reaches of north-western Thailand await you
on this tour.
 This WorldClass Drive takes you south to the city of
Lampang before going on to the historical birthplace of
the Thai Kingdom at Sukhothai. From there the full tour
goes west to the border town of Mae Sot, a colourful ethnic
crossroads.
A
special tour goes south to the boundary of Thailand's last
remaining extensive reserve of primary forest. There the
remote district town of Umphang is the base for eco-adventure
into the jungle for two days or more.
From
Mae Sot the return route follows the Thai-Myanmar border
north-west along the Moei River through country populated
by the Karen. Striking karst scenery is followed by a pass
through mountainous country to the Yuam River Valley and
Mae Sariang. Turning north-east, the route crosses a major
watershed before entering the valley of the River Ping and
passing the highest mountain in Thailand en route back to
Chiang Mai.
The
full tour programme takes five days, but this can be shortened
by returning to Chiang Mai directly from Sukhothai on alternative
routes. This tour also offers scenic and cultural alternatives
to the northern section of the busy main highway between
Chiang Mai and Bangkok.
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