Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

If you arrive in Chiang Rai without a plan, this agency is the perfect choice. Simply go to their office on Phaholyothin Road, tell them your preferences and available time, and they will create a customized day tour for you. One couple who missed the group tour were able to arrange a private guide that same morning for 1,200 baht per person. The guides are consistently praised for their authentic historical and contextual information, which goes far beyond mere photo stops. The drivers are also commended for making passengers feel safe and comfortable on long journeys.

They also organize transfers, including the journey from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai within a few hours, as well as the longboat crossing and border crossing into Laos. However, be aware that the latter is a public vessel, not a charter boat. The boat on the second day may be smaller and more cramped, and the crossing itself takes about an hour and a half for one person.