Chiang Rai - the Ruammit elephant loop.

[DavidFL]

If you're hanging out in Chiang Rai & looking for a nice half day / day ride you can try the Ruammit Loop - a lovely ride alongside the both sides of the Kok River.

Riding the Kok on the south side of the river

A temple to climb

The Kok river ride - a beauty of winding hilly roads

Total distance is around 45 kms.

Ruammit is the big Karen village with all the elephants on the North side of the Kok.

Ruammit the Karen elephant village

Downtown Ruammit

A quiet day at the Ruammit elephant camp

Junior hanging out in the shade

Most tourists use the boat one way to arrive or depart

The Kok river bridge at Ruammit

Riding the Kok river on the north side

Here's how the 45 kms looks in google earth

The Google Earth Ruammit Loop

The elevation profile to confirm it is s delightful hilly - up & down road.

GTR Elevation profile

When you'e in Chiang Rai, check it out sometime for an easy half day cruise in some nice fresh air.

 

[DavidFL]

Now on the south side, just 500 metres upstream from the "Ruammit bridge" is the Prasert Hot Springs.

And in the cold season on weekends it is a very popular Thai picnic spot - well worth checking out.

You can get the works here - massage / food / drink/ hot spa bath

The happy picnic grounds

relax & soak your feet

boil an egg or two

there are also private bathing houses for a nominal fee.
Well worth checking out for a happy day / half day cruise from Chiang Rai.

For some other places to go from Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai Attractions

The Oub Kham Museum is also another sensational 5-star Chang Rai attraction.
6 nights 7 days in the Top North.

always take your time in & around Chiang Rai.
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