The trip covers all the best features from cities’ ancient temples to mountainous ethnic villages and graceful rivers throughout Thailand
• Explore Bangkok with unique temples, the Grand Palace, the Chao Phraya River, Shopping Centers
• Discover Ayuthaya, a UNESCO-listed site, the ancient capital of Thailand since 1767
• Enjoy Sukhothai, a UNESCO-listed site, which served as the first capital of Thailand from 1238 to 1438
• Visit Lambang with its centuries-old wooden temples, the graceful river, a city without the crowds
• Experience Chiang Mai “Northern Rose of Thailand”, with natural valleys, immense rice fields, Elephant Sanctuaries
• Travel to Chiang Dao‘s ” Hidden Gem”, well-known with Doi Luang Chiang Dao Mountain, the impressive Chiang Dao Cave
• Touring Pai, is surrounded by high mountains and clouds, with amazing trekking, elephant riding, rafting in the river
• Take a trip to Mae Hong Son, world-famous with the different ethnic groups, near the Myanmar border
• Discover Chiang Rai with its unique Karen Long Neck Tribe Village, amazing White Temple, the Golden Triangle
Day 1 /Bangkok: Bangkok arrival – Pick up & Check in hotel
Day 2 /Bangkok: City temples tours – Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple (B)
Day 3 /Kanchanaburi: Damnoensaduak Floating Market – Kanchanaburi (B)
Day 4 /Ayutthaya: Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya (B)
Day 5 /Sukhothai: Ayutthaya – Kamphaengphet – Sukhothai (B)
Day 6 /Lampang: Sukhothai – Sri Satchanalai – Lampang (B)
Day 7 /Chiang Mai: Lampang – Lamphun – Chiang Mai (B)
Day 8 /Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple – Meo Doi Pui – Local Handicraft Village (B)
Day 9 /Chiang Dao: Chiang Mai – Elephant at Works – Chiang Dao (B)
Day 10 /Pai: Chiang Mai – Pa Pae Hot Spring – Pai (B)
Day 11 /Mae Hong Son: Pai – Hill Tribe Villages – Tam Lod, Tam Pla – Phu Klone (B)
Day 12 /Chiang Mai: Baan Nai Soi – Mae Hong Son city temple tours – Chiang Mai (B)
Day 13 /Chiang Rai: Chiang Mai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai (B)
Day 14 /Bangkok: Chiang Rai – Doi Tung – Fly back to Bangkok (a 1hr flight) (B)
Day 15 /Departure: Bangkok – Departure (B)
Trip Package Includes
• All A/C private transfers at all places as indicated in the program
• All intra-flight (tax & service charge included)
∗ Chiang Rai (CEI) – Bangkok (BKK): a 1hr flight
• 14 nights of accommodations
∗ 3 nights Bangkok
∗ 1 night Kanchanaburi
∗ 1 night Ayutthaya
∗ 1 night Sukhothai
∗ 1 night Lampang
∗ 3 nights Chiang Mai
∗ 1 night Chiang Dao
∗ 1 night Pai
∗ 1 night Mae Hong Son
∗ 1 night Chiang Rai
• Meals as indicated in the program: B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner
• Boat trip at all places as indicated in the program
• All admission costs at places mentioned in the itinerary
• English-speaking tour guide
• All entrance fees
• All taxes & service charges
Trip Package Excludes
• Personal expenses are not noted in the program
• Insurance
Bangkok arrival - Pick up & Check in hotel
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Hotel in Bangkok
Upon arrival at the airport in Bangkok, the local tour guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to your centrally located hotel. Free at leisure after check-in.
Overnight in Bangkok.
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Bangkok City Tour
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Breakfast · Entrance fees · Hotel in Bangkok
Wat Traimit ▸ Wat Arun ▸ Wat Po ▸ Royal Grand Palace ▸ Emerald Buddha.
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a sightseeing tour, including Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha, which is famous for its 900-year-old five-and-a-half-ton solid gold image, and then continue to Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn, which is one of Bangkok’s best-known landmarks and has been featured in numerous publications.
Following that, we visit Wat Po, Bangkok’s largest and oldest temple, as well as the largest single Buddha image, the Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas), also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
After lunch, we continue to the most famous tourist attractions in Bangkok, including the Royal Grand Palace, and the Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace shares a compound with Wat Phra Kaew and is where you will end up after leaving Wat Phra Kaew, despite their proximity, there is a distinct stylistic difference between the very Thai Wat Phra Kaew and the more European-inspired designs of the Grand Palace (the roof being the exception). We returned to the hotel and had some free time after that.
Overnight in Bangkok
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Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – Kanchanaburi
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Breakfast · Boat · Entrance fees · Hotel in Kanchanaburi
After breakfast at the hotel. We pass the largest source of salt production in Thailand along the highway to Thailand’s most colorful floating market, which is a 120-kilometer drive away, the long-tailed speedboat will then be taken to the main component market, discover an intriguing ancient Thai way of life that is still widely practiced in this region, try a variety of exotic Thai fruits as well as Thai handicrafts available on the spot.
Later, travel to Kanchanaburi to see the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai, a World War II memorial, after that, visit the War Museum and the War Cemetery.
Overnight in Kanchanaburi
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Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Breakfast · Entrance fees · Hotel in Ayutthaya
Summer Palace ▸ Krung Sri River ▸ Temple of Ruins ▸ Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch ▸ Wat Yai Chai Mongkol ▸ Wat Mahathat ▸ Wat Ratchabura
After breakfast, we transfer to Ayutthaya, Thailand’s former capital to visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, one of the most beautiful Summer Palaces, we explore the Krung Sri River for a buffet lunch before visiting the Temple of Ruins, Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch (the former Royal Temple), Wat Yai Chai Mongkol (the temple of the reclining Buddha Image and the largest chedi), Wat Mahathat (where the head of the Lord Buddha Image is currently covered by a Poh Tree), and Wat Ratchaburi (where the national treasure was kept).
Overnight in Ayutthaya
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Ayutthaya – Kamphaengphet – Sukhothai
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Breakfast · Entrance fees · Hotel in Sukhothai
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive north to Sukhothai to visit Khamphaengphet Historical Park . After checking in, we visit the local market in Sukhothai Town before returning to the hotel for relaxation and overnight.
Overnight in Sukhothai
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Sukhothai – Sri Satchanalai – Lampang
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Breakfast · Entrance fees · Hotel in Lampang
Sukhothai Historical Park ▸ Satchanalai Historical Park ▸ Muang Chaliang ▸ Lampang
After breakfast, we go to Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for all travelers has lovingly restored this great city’s magnificent temples and monuments. Sukhothai (literally “Dawn of Happiness”) was the first truly independent Thai Kingdom, founded in the 13th century, and enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng, who is credited with inventing the Thai alphabet. Sukhothai Historical Park.
Lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding to Sri Satchanalai Historical Park, which is located on the banks of the Yom River in Tambon Muang Kao, Si Satchanalai county, only 55 kilometers from Sukhothai, during the Phra Ruang Dynasty, a new administrative center was established to replace Chiang, and the ancient town was renamed “Si Satchanalai”, this ancient town covered an area of more than 320 hectares (800 acres), the historical park’s main attraction is the 91-hectare (288-acre) area within the old laterite ramparts and city moat. Then travel to Lampang for the night.
Overnight in Lampang
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Lampang – Lamphun – Chiang Mai
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Breakfast · Entrance fees · Hotel in Chiang Mai
After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the Lampang Elephant Conservation Center to see elephants at work and in shows before continuing to Chiang Mai to explore Wat Phrathad Hariphunchai and Chammadhevi Stupa.
Overnight in Chiang Mai
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Meo Hill Tribe Village – Doi Suthep Temple – Local Handicraft Village
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Breakfast · Entrance fees · Hotel in Chiang Mai
Breakfast at the hotel. The adventure starts with a visit to a Meo Hill tribe village whose physical characteristics are similar to the Chinese because they originally migrated from South China, where the locals prefer large families with an average of 8 members, they engage in shifting agriculture, planting primarily upland rice, corn, and soybeans, women work harder than men on average, most hill tribes share these characteristics, their houses are built directly on the ground rather than on stilts, and because of its proximity to Doi Suthep, this village is a little more commercial and less traditional, Doi Pui was once well-known for its opium cultivation which is 1500 meters above sea level.
The journey continues to Wat Doi Suthep Temple by driving up provides a panoramic view of Chiang Mai. Later, journeyed to the San Kamphaeng district, the beating heart of the silk and cotton home industries, to witness the fascinating process of creating and weaving these popular fabrics. Continue to Bor Sang, the umbrella village, where delicate Thai paper umbrellas are hand-painted.
Then, it’s on to Thai Celadon, about 6 kilometers north of Chiang Mai, where exquisite ceramics are made, these are based on Sawankhalok pottery, which was made hundreds of years ago in Sukhothai and exported throughout the region, the style is very distinctive, with its deep, cracked glazed finish, and some pieces are exceptionally beautiful. Last, there are stops to observe the intricacies of both lacquerware and silverware craftsmen.
Overnight in Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai – Elephant at Works – Chiang Dao
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Breakfast · Entrance fees · Hotel in Chiang Dao
Chiang Dao Elephant Camp ▸ Chiang Dao ▸ Lisu Hill Tribe Village
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive about 1 hour to Chiang Dao Elephant Camp to see elephants at work, including taking their morning baths and demonstrating some of their skills at the elephant camp, we also take a one-hour elephant ride to a Lisu hill tribe village, the ride takes you through some beautiful forest scenery as well as along the river.
After lunch, take a 1-hour bamboo raft ride down the river, admiring the scenery and soaking in the tranquility as you float down the river. Then, transfer to the hotel and relax.
Overnight in Chiang Dao
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Chiang Dao – Pa Pae Hot Spring – Pai
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Breakfast · Entrance fees · Hotel in Pai
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Pai District to enjoy the Pa Pae Hot Spring, which is located in the district of Mae Taeng, approximately 40 kilometers from Chiang Mai City Center.
The hot springs are probably some of the best in Chiang Mai province, as they are not over-commercialized and are set within a well-kept park in a beautiful wooded valley, the rock formations downstream from the bubbling geysers form dams and shallow pools for a relaxing hot soak, the park also has camping facilities and walks to nearby hill tribe villages. Then, transfer to the hotel and be free on your own.
Overnight in Pai
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Pai - Hill Tribe Villages - Tam Lod - Tam Pla - Phu Klone
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Breakfast · Entrance fees · Hotel in Mae Hong Son
Pai Hill Tribe Villages ▸ Tham Lod Cave ▸ Tam Pla or Fish Cave ▸ Mae Hong Son ▸ Phu Klone Country Club
After breakfast, we visit the Hill tribe villages of Lahu, Lisu, and Karen before continuing to Tam Lod Cave for an excursion. Later, go sightseeing in Tam Pla or Fish Cave.
Before we arrive in Mae Hong Son, we stop for lunch at a local restaurant, then visit Phu Klone Country Club to purchase well-known items such as Mineral water spray, Phu Klone Mud Cleansing Bar, Cream Bath, Mud Spa Powder, and so on. After that, proceed to the hotel for check-in and free time.
Overnight in Mae Hong Son
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Mae Hong Son City Temple Tour – Baan Nai Soi – Chiang Mai
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Breakfast · Entrance fees · Hotel in Chiang Mai
Ban Nai Soi ▸ Wat Jong Kham/Wat Jong Klang Temple ▸ Wat Phra Dhat Doi Kong Moo ▸ Chiang Mai
Begin early in the morning by visiting the morning market area, where you can purchase, in addition to the usual household items and foodstuffs, a variety of insect food such as crickets, worms, and ant eggs. Next, we visit Baan Nai Soi, an unspoiled Karen village near the Myanmar border.
Then, in the southern end of town, drive to the Burmese-style temples to see Wat Jong Kham and Wat Jong Klang, which are located next to a large pond, meet Shan people, who make up roughly half of Mae Hong Sorn’s population, built Wat Jong Kham nearly 200 years ago, see Wat Jong Klang, home to 100-year-old glass paintings and Burmese woodcarvings depicting various aspects of Buddha’s life.
Then drive uphill to Wat Phra Dhat, Doi Kong Moo, with its beautiful view over Mae Hong Sorn. After that, drive down to Chiang Mai and be free on your own after check-in.
Overnight in Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Breakfast · Entrance fees · Hotel in Chiang Rai
Tha Ton Temple ▸ Mae Sai Border Market ▸ Golden Triangle ▸ Chiang Rai
After breakfast, we drive to Tha Ton Temple to see the largest Lord Buddha Image in the sitting position on the summit of Tha Ton Hill. After that, proceed to Mae Sai Border Market, one of the largest border markets from which you can enter Tha Khi Lek Province, Myanmar, at the market, you will find a variety of goods, both local and imported from China and Myanmar, such as electronic devices, fruits, clothing, stones, jewelry, jade, and so on.
Lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the infamous Golden Triangle, which has long been known as the epicenter of the opium trade, admire the splendor of the mighty Mekong joining the Ruak and forming the actual Mekong from a hilltop vantage point, marvel at the splendor of the mighty Mekong joining with the Ruak and forming the actual “Triangle” with Laos Burma, and Thailand.
Overnight in Chiang Rai
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Chiang Rai – Doi Tung – Fly to Bangkok
Private A/C transportation · Tour guide · Breakfast · Entrance fees · Internal airticket Chiang Rai-Bangkok · Hotel in Bangkok
After breakfast, we visit Doi Tung, look no further than the Mae Fah Luang Garden, which is located at an elevation of 950 meters above sea level and consists of flowerbeds planted with a dazzling variety of flowers and shrubs from all over the world, among these, over 70 species of cool climate and temperate ornamental and flowering plants that thrive at high altitude are planted amid native plants, leafy plants, and ferns, a plethora of flowering plants bloom all year, forming a magnificent hillside tapestry that changes with the seasons. Then, transfer to Chiang Rai Airport for your flight to Bangkok. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival.
Overnight in Bangkok
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Bangkok – Departure
Private A/C transportation · Breakfast
Airport transfer
After breakfast, today you are free to explore Bangkok until it’s time to transfer to the airport for flight departure for your home or your next destination.
