Bangkok, Thailand (Apr 4, 2014) – Backyard Travel, Asia's most innovative travel company, has released details of a new tailor-made tour entitled 'Chiang Mai Discovery'.The new bespoke package gives travelers the opportunity to take in the best the 'Rose of the North' has to offer, complete with insider experiences.

Backyard Travel's three-day, two-night Chiang Mai tour allows the chance to explore this friendly and relaxed city as well as the beautiful surrounding countryside and captivating scenery. The special tour, which can be specifically tailored exactly to each travelers personal preference, includes visits to Chiang Mai's most beautiful temples, including Wat Suan Dok and Wat Phra Singh. Travellers also have the opportunity to experience their very own private blessing ceremony by local monks at Wat Prathet Doi Suthep, a magnificent Buddhist temple overlooking the forests of Chiang Mai.

No trip to Chiang Mai would be complete without a visit to one of the amazing elephant camps in the region and travelers have the opportunity to take a slow 50-minute elephant trek through the untouched forest with the assistance of a guide.

On the final day there is a visit to the Palong hill tribe village with opportunities to learn about the fascinating local culture and take in the breathtaking views of Chiang Dao's beautiful plains.

“No trip to Thailand is complete without a visit to Chian Mai”, said Backyard Travel's General Manager Maeve Nolan. “This new short tour Incorporates  a blend of cultural and a bit of adventure giving travellers a great introduction to the delights that Chiang Mai has to offer.”

About Backyard Travel

Bangkok based Backyard Travel is an online travel company specializing in tailor-made tours to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Japan and China. For more information about Backyard Travel, visit www.backyardtravel.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/BackyardTravel.