Sie Wee was back from KL for the weekend and spotted a good promo on Air Asia. It's the 3D2N package inclusive of air ticket and accommodation (of our own choice) to a wide range of destinations. Of all the destinations, Chiang Mai crossed our mind and we tried searching for a good package.
Note: For more information regarding the "Air Asia Go Holiday" packages, click here.
To our great surprise, we managed to book a short trip to Chiang Mai with a 2-night stay at Holiday Inn Chiang Mai (previously as the Sheraton) for four people at a cost less than RM1, 500. Since Choo subsequently decided to join my family and me for this short retreat in the Rose of Northern Thailand, we had to book a single return ticket at RM195 plus extra bed at approximately RM90 per night (yet to include daily breakfast). Though it costs us more with this additional single booking, it's still a fairly reasonable package altogether.
We will be departing at the end of October. I read through a couple of web sites and apparently, October is still within the rainy season but yet one of the best timing to visit this mysterious place with ancient temples, interesting hill tribes, adventurous elephant rides, delicious Thai food and not forgetting the ultimate satisfaction that any shopper will get from bargaining for the things that they want at the local bazaar or market.
Though the trip is still 5 months away, I should probably start planning for the 3-day ground tour. As a non-professional backpacker (never fond of being one either), it's kind of stressful but Fun! I now officially carry a heavy responsibility in making sure everyone will have a good time there, especially my parents as this is an early birthday gift for both of them from us. Any way, I'm still contemplating between getting a local tour or be more adventurous to charter a van and plan our own itinerary for the 3-day trip.
Any good advice from experienced backpackers who had been in Chiang Mai is most welcome!
To our great surprise, we managed to book a short trip to Chiang Mai with a 2-night stay at Holiday Inn Chiang Mai (previously as the Sheraton) for four people at a cost less than RM1, 500. Since Choo subsequently decided to join my family and me for this short retreat in the Rose of Northern Thailand, we had to book a single return ticket at RM195 plus extra bed at approximately RM90 per night (yet to include daily breakfast). Though it costs us more with this additional single booking, it's still a fairly reasonable package altogether.
We will be departing at the end of October. I read through a couple of web sites and apparently, October is still within the rainy season but yet one of the best timing to visit this mysterious place with ancient temples, interesting hill tribes, adventurous elephant rides, delicious Thai food and not forgetting the ultimate satisfaction that any shopper will get from bargaining for the things that they want at the local bazaar or market.
Though the trip is still 5 months away, I should probably start planning for the 3-day ground tour. As a non-professional backpacker (never fond of being one either), it's kind of stressful but Fun! I now officially carry a heavy responsibility in making sure everyone will have a good time there, especially my parents as this is an early birthday gift for both of them from us. Any way, I'm still contemplating between getting a local tour or be more adventurous to charter a van and plan our own itinerary for the 3-day trip.
Any good advice from experienced backpackers who had been in Chiang Mai is most welcome!
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