TOUR DOI SUTHEP AND KANTOKE DINNER

TOUR DESCRIPTION. The famous Doi Suthep temple is found on a mountain just a short distance from the historic centre of Chiang Mai (about 20 kilometres) and is about a thousand metres above sea level. The visit to Doi Suthep can be considered a milestone in understanding local culture and tradition. In fact, Thais often utter the saying “Those who haven’t visited Doi Suthep, haven’t really been to Chiang Mai”. The golden pagoda situated inside the temple was built in 1383 and according to legend contains the sacred relics of the Buddha himself. To get to the temple you can either walk up the 304 steps, or take the cable car depending on whether you like walking or prefer comfort. The visit to Doi Suthep is aimed to coincide with sunset so that you can admire Chiang Mai from above with the setting sun. After visiting Doi Suthep we will return to Chiang Mai to try a typical Thai dinner with characteristic dances and shows. This dinner with a show is known as the “Kantoke” and has roots that go back to the customs and traditions of the ancient Lanna Kingdom which once dominated what is now Northern Thailand.

ITINERARY

Morning 08:30 – 11:30 or Afternoon 13:00 – 16:00

8.30 Depart to Royal Grand Palace.

9.15 Visit the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew)

Mural painting, Golden Stupa, Library Hall, The Royal Patheon Hall and the Chapel of The Emerald Buddha.

10.30 The Royal Grand Palace and the Throne Halls.

11.00 The Royal Guest House, the Audience Hall, the Chakri Thorne Hall and the Funeral Hall

Transfer to Hotel.

16:30 Pick up from the hotel in Chiang Mai.
17:15 Arrival at the Doi Suthep mountain, and a visit to the temple.
17:40 A break at the viewpoint of the temple to see Chiang Mai at sunset.
18:30 Return to Chiang Mai for the Kantoke dinner with characteristic dances and dishes typical of Northern Thailand.

KANTOKE DINNER

One of the most famous dining experiences in Chiang Mai is the Kantoke dinner. At dinner, you sit on traditional Thai cushions with low tables, to enjoy a variety of tasty dishes, accompanied by rice. During dinner, guests will be entertained by local dances such as the Rumwong with dancers dressed in traditional clothing. There will also be a performance to demonstrate the different tribes from the hills of Northern Thailand. This is an excellent opportunity to see a number of mountain tribes and note the differences in their colourful costumes.

KANTOKE DINNER SCHEDULE

19:00 Departure from the hotel to the restaurant for the Kantoke dinner.

19:15 Relax in an oriental atmosphere with a traditional North Thai dining room called the “Kantoke”, which means wooden pedestal or Rattan tray used to serve the Lanna Thai food. The menu is usually made up of “Gaeng Hang Lay” (pork curry cooked with garlic, sliced ​​ginger, peanut and red chili paste), “Nam Prik Ong” (minced pork cooked with garlic, onion and red chili), “Cab Moo” (crispy pork rind). Among the many choices, these dishes are eaten with “Kao Nieow” (sticky rice).

20:00 During the meal, a group of traditional northern musicians play relaxing music while dancers entertain you with the fascinating dance of the swords, the Ramwong or the Thai dance. There is also a selection of Akha, Lisu, Karen and Yao hill tribes who will demonstrate their traditional dances.

21:00 After enjoying a traditional dinner and the show, there will be fireworks outside the restaurant.

21:15 Return to the hotel.

This tour includes:

– Licensed English, Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, French, Spanish, German, Korean, Japanese, Thai or Italian speaking tour guide

– Private transport by air con minibus

– All listed activities

– Lunch (only for 1 day sightseeings outside Bangkok)

– Pick up and drop off at your hotel

– Entrance fees.

This tour excludes:

-tips.

TOUR PRICE DOI SUTHEP TOUR AND KANTOKE DINNER WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE

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Tour Transport.

We only employ safe and careful drivers and use the most modern and comfortable air conditioned minivan and coach. We will provide transport dependent on your group size as follows.

Group size 1-9 persons: modern minibus with air-conditioner 9 passenger seat format or modern and confortable pick up with air-conditioner (only for groups of 1-4 people).

Group size 10-13 persons: modern minibus with air-conditioner- 13 passenger seat format.

Group size 13+ persons: we can either use multiple minibuses or a full sized passenger coach in a 24, 32 or 40 seat format.

Guides.

A Tourist Authority of Thailand licensed and English, Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, French, Spanish, German, Korean, Japanese, Thai or Italian speaking guide will be provided. We provide separate drivers and your guide will not be driving the vehicle.

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If you feel this itinerary does not quite suit then we can customize it to suit your own interests and length of time so please contact us with you suggestions.

Pick up and drop off.

Included with all our tours are both pick up and drop off to and from any hotel in the city center.