LAOS BORDER VILLAGE                                                                               code: CR-12* Daily by private transport at 08.00 a.m.                                                             duration: 7 hours.               Tour departs Chiangrai to Golden Triangle.  Continues on to Chiang Saen exploring ruins in ancient city.  After travel along Mae Khong river to Baan Kiuw Karn visiting the White Kmong tribe.  Later a stop is made at Chiang Khong, famous for the sighting of giant catfish-though this is seasonal.  Then cross the border by boat across to Laos – ‘Tha Buck’.   A visit is made to Lantan Hilltribe providing tourists a glimpse of village life.  The journey continues to visit a Sapphire Mine (Seasonal).  Returning to Huay Sai Market for shopping.  Last stop for the tours before returning to Thailand.