Tour Details

Note: This tour is jointly organised with ISE Travel PL.  For detialed itinerary click on button below.

Day 1

Experience a local favourite dish called Khao Soi (non-spicy) and satay at a "Michelin Plate" award restaurant.  We then make a stopover at the Chiang Mai Sunday walking street, a must-visit for anyone craving for one of the best night markets in Thailand.

Day 2

Tour of the 115 acres Tweechol Botanical Gardens attached to the resort, an outdoor space for everyone who loves to relax and exercise. The mature trees and flowering bushes and plants surrounding the resorts and the garden itself are a testament to the owners' love for gardening. Then discover the secrets of traditional Lanna cuisine and the rich cultural heritage of northern Thailand with Horizon Village's Cooking Class and Culture Tour. Experience authentic cooking methods used by locals 100 years ago in a traditional Lanna house.  Our Cooking Class includes various menus that allow you to prepare dishes such as the famous Khao Soi noodle soup of Chiang Mai or Macrobiotic food designed to promote wellness. With the help of experienced instructors, you learn how to use a variety of herbs, spices and fresh ingredients to create delicious Thai dishes.

After the cooking class, take on a historic food tour to explore the five rooms of the resort’s museum and learn about the rich history of Lanna culture. Knowledgeable staff guide you through the different Thai traditional houses which represent the various occupations and social status of people in the past. Finally, return to the 100-year-old Lanna house to enjoy the dishes you have cooked yourself using the traditional cooking methods. Take a short rest before our excursion to Si Lanna National Park to discover a unique waterfall nestled in lush forest, a hidden natural wonder.  Boarding assigned vehicles, we travel to one of the rare wonders in the world – a ‘sticky’ waterfall called Bua Thong Waterfall.  It is known for its unique natural phenomenon where the rocks in the park have a sticky surface, allowing visitors to climb them effortlessly.  One of only two limestone waterfalls in the world (the other one is in Turkey), it is not widely advertised to foreigners, but a truly spectacular and special place to visit. Nearby is the Nam Phu Chet Si which literally means 7 colours fountain, a mineral geyser containing calcium-carbonate, gushing from the ground and then overflowing streams and Bua Thong waterfall. Its streambed is solid white, glittering crusted with calcium carbonate.  Sunshine reflected from the clear flowing and falling water, as well as the white streambed, makes for quite impressive natural scenery. The park offers stunning views of the surrounding lush greenery and a peaceful atmosphere.  At the same time, let’s enjoy local Thai snack called Khao Lam and a Thai herbal drink 

Day 3

Mon Jam, a mountain community about 1 hour from our resort, near the town of Mae Rim. It is famous for being home to the ethnically diverse Hmong tribespeople, and the cold weather combined with gorgeous mountain views make the place a favourite local camp area to enjoy. Enjoy walking around the flower gardens and explore the fruit markets where avocados, strawberry, persimmons, oranges and pomegranates as well as vegetables are on sale at very reasonable prices.

Nearby is the Nong Hoi Royal Project development centre at 1400 msl that has helped hill-tribe people with growing cash crops turning their once opium cultivation into high-income crops such as strawberries, various kinds of vegetables, herbs and lavender.  Not forgetting too, in the midst, why not enjoy a cup of hot coffee while enjoying the stunning view and a peaceful vibe before lunch at a local restaurant.   We then return to our resort to freshen up before we embark on another activity – Kachai Fish Mobile workshop.  This involves making Carp hanging mobile from Thai palm leaves. It is believed that in ancient times, elderly people would make them by hand and give them as gifts to their children to bring good fortune and protection from evil.

The fish depicted is the Thai carp, which is a symbol of prosperity. The smaller fish, the offspring of the larger one, is thought to symbolize fertility. Make your own to give to your loved ones.

Day 4

Explore the gardens behind the resort or cycle with a breath of fresh air or just lay around and relax and chat with friends. Lunch of famous roasted pork prepared in earthen jar accompanied with Thai salad (som tum) and sticky rice before we indulge in a popular Thai dessert in season.   Then it is a relaxing 2-hr foot massage (don’t forget to tip) before dropping by Chiang Mai’s latest attraction, the Mae Kha Canal with its resemblance to Otaru Canal in Japan and its many Japanese-inspired shops that you can explore

Day 5

Back to Singapore