The incense is still in the air. The temples are glowing. And on New Year's Eve, a thousand lanterns rise above Chiang Mai — carrying your wishes all the way to the stars.
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No random hotel party. You'll be standing under a sky full of lanterns in Chiang Mai. Nothing compares.
Seven days that move from Chiang Rai's temples and tea country to Chiang Mai's hot springs, elephants and one unforgettable New Year's Eve.
White & Blue Temples, tea country, Golden Triangle
Hot springs, umbrella workshop, Doi Suthep sunset
Lantern Festival & midnight countdown
Elephant safari, bamboo rafting, Wat Ban Den
With Thailand in your heart
No random hotel party. Stand under a sky full of lanterns in Chiang Mai as the year turns.
The glittering White Temple, the indigo Blue Temple, the raw Black House — three temples that don't look like anything else.
An elephant safari, bamboo rafting down the river, and a soak in a natural hot spring — adventure that never feels rushed.
You land in Chiang Rai alone. You release a lantern into the Chiang Mai sky with women who became your people.
TCS is fully refundable when you file your ITR. Tipping is $5 USD per person per day, non-negotiable. Balance payment due 45 days before departure (international trip) — by 12 Nov 2026.
The moment you step out, the warmth wraps around you — this isn't just weather, it's welcome. We transfer to Chiang Rai and head straight to the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), a surreal, glittering masterpiece unlike any temple you've ever seen. Then, the Blue Temple — where the indigo walls feel like stepping inside a dream. Tonight, Chiang Rai is yours to explore at your own pace.
We visit the Long Neck Village, where the Karen women carry generations of tradition around their necks — a humbling, moving encounter. Then up to the Chui Fong Tea Plantation, where the mist rolls between rows of green and the view stops time. We end the day at Doi Tung, the royal mountain project that turned barren hills into gardens. Lunch is together, conversations are easy, and the afternoon light on the hills is something you'll photograph fifty times.
We start with the Latita Café — a magical garden café that looks like it came out of a fairytale. Then the Black House (Baan Dam), the dark counterpart to the White Temple — raw, bold, unforgettable. In the afternoon, the Golden Triangle: where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at the Mekong River. We take a boat cruise out onto the water, watching the landscape shift. It's one of those afternoons that feels almost cinematic.
We check out of Chiang Rai with full hearts and head towards Chiang Mai — but not directly. First, the Mae Kha Chan Hot Spring, where natural mineral pools sit in lush greenery and the water is exactly as warm as it needs to be. Then Sankampang, where we do an umbrella painting workshop — you'll leave with a handmade keepsake and paint on your fingers. We reach Chiang Mai just in time for Doi Suthep at sunset, where monks begin their evening chanting as the sky turns gold. Nothing else quite compares.
This is the day everything was building to. We start with a half-day city tour — Wat Phra Singh, the stunning Silver Temple Sri Suphan, and the buzzing Warorot Market, where you'll taste, touch, and bargain for things you didn't know you needed. Lunch is together, and then free time to rest, shop, or simply sit with a Thai iced tea and watch the city prepare. And then — New Year's Eve. As midnight approaches, you'll light a khom loi lantern, make a wish, and release it into the Chiang Mai sky. Around you, thousands of lanterns rise. The sky becomes a moving, glowing constellation. This is not a moment you'll ever forget.
The Elephant Safari is one of those experiences that women on our trips still talk about years later. You'll watch the elephant show, go for a ride through the jungle, and float gently on bamboo rafts down the river — the trees above you, the water below, the world very far away. In the afternoon, we visit Wat Ban Den, a magnificent temple complex that's less crowded and more serene than most — exactly the kind of hidden gem Jugni loves to find. Tonight is your last in Thailand. Make it count.
Check out and head to the airport — but you're not quite the same person who arrived. You carry lantern smoke in your hair, temple bells in your memory, and a group of women in your heart who made every moment feel like it was meant to be shared. Thailand doesn't just stay in your photos. It stays in you.
Every property has been selected for its location, comfort, and the feeling it gives you when you return after a long day of exploring.
A beautiful riverside property steeped in Northern Thai character. Lush gardens, warm service, and a location that puts you close to everything worth exploring in Chiang Rai.
Centrally located in the heart of Chiang Mai's Old City, giving you easy access to the night markets, temples, and the lantern festival. A comfortable, welcoming base for your favourite days of the trip.
Hotels listed are current planned stays and may be replaced with a property of the same or similar category in case of operational changes. Your comfort is never compromised.
Thailand visa is straightforward for Indian passport holders — and we walk you through every step. Flights are not included but we help you find the best routes and coordinate so the group arrives together.
Indian passport holders can get a visa on arrival or apply in advance. We share a complete step-by-step guide so there's no confusion, no last-minute stress. Our visa guidance is included.
International flights are not included, but we actively help you find the best options. Travellers from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore — we coordinate so everyone lands in Chiang Rai around the same time and the trip starts as a group from moment one.
Indian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Thailand (valid for 30 days). We share a complete guide with requirements, fees, and tips well in advance of the trip. It's one of the easiest visa processes out there.
Absolutely yes. The lantern release on New Year's Eve in Chiang Mai is one of the most magical experiences you'll ever have. We make sure you're in the right place at the right time — lantern in hand, sky full of fire, friends beside you.
Completely. Thailand is one of the most welcoming countries in the world for women travellers. Add to that the fact that you'll be in a women-only group with Jugni founders Nitesh and Tamanna — you are always with people who have your back.
Late December is peak season in Northern Thailand — arguably the best time to visit. Days are warm and sunny (around 25–28°C), evenings are pleasantly cool. No monsoon, no humidity. Pack light layers for the evenings and you're set.
You're in exactly the right place. Thailand is one of the most beginner-friendly international destinations — easy to navigate, incredibly hospitable, and endlessly rewarding. We guide you through visa, flights, and packing. Many of our travellers book solo and leave with lifelong friendships.
Seats fill fast and this group is intentionally small. Reach out today and we'll share everything — pricing, dates, visa, flights.
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