Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok to Phitsanulok
You'll start with a pickup at the meeting point and head to Bang Pa-In to see the Summer Palace of Rama V. From there, drive to Ayutthaya Historical Park where you'll check out several important temples including Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phanan Choeng. After grabbing lunch in Chai Nat, you'll continue on to Phitsanulok for a quick orientation of the city before settling into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a restaurant in Chai Nat)
Included Activities
- Visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace of Rama V
- Explore Ayutthaya Historical Park - Wat Yai Chaimongkhon
- Explore Ayutthaya Historical Park - Wat Mahathat
- Explore Ayutthaya Historical Park - Wat Phanan Choeng
- City orientation tour of Phitsanulok
Landmarks/POIs Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Wat Yai Chaimongkhon Wat Mahathat Wat Phanan Choeng Ayutthaya Historical Park - Day 2
Phitsanulok to Lampang
After breakfast, you'll go to Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat early in the morning to watch locals in prayer and see one of Thailand's most revered Buddha statues. Later you'll head to Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO site where you can walk through ruined temples, old palaces, and see various Buddha statues throughout the grounds. Next, it's on to nearby Si Satchanalai to check out more temple ruins and Buddha statues, including a temple you can reach by suspension bridge. You'll wrap up the day by driving to Lampang.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch en route at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat - join morning prayers and offerings
- Explore Sukhothai Historical Park
- Explore Si Satchanalai Historical Park
- Visit Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in Si Satchanalai
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Sukhothai Historical Park Si Satchanalai Historical Park - Day 3
Lampang to Chiang Rai
You'll have breakfast then visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang to see its detailed decorations and Buddha statues. A coffee break at Phayao Lake comes next before heading to Wat Rong Khun, an all-white temple with mirror inlays that was built in the 1990s. After lunch in Chiang Rai, you'll travel to the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar border each other. You'll take a boat trip lasting about 45 minutes around the area with a stop at Don Sao Island in Laos, then finish at the House of Opium to learn about the region's historical significance.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Chiang Rai)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
- Visit Wat Rong Khun
- Boat trip around the Golden Triangle with stop at Don Sao Island
- Visit 212 House of Opium
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phra That Lampang Luang Phayao Lake Wat Rong Khun Golden Triangle Don Sao Island 212 House of Opium - Day 4
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
Your day starts early at the Chiang Rai morning market where you'll experience the local atmosphere and smells. From there, you'll visit Wat Phra Kaew temple, then head to the Hill Tribe Museum and Education Centre to learn about local mountain communities. Lunch happens in Tha Ton, and after that you'll drive to Chiang Mai to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. This temple sits on a mountaintop and gives you sweeping views of the city. You can either climb the 309-step naga staircase or take the cable car up to reach it.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Tha Ton)
Included Activities
- Visit Chiang Rai morning market
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew temple
- Visit Hill Tribe Museum and Education Centre
- Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Optional Activities
- Take cable car to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (alternative to climbing 309-step naga staircase)
Landmarks/POIs Chiang Rai Morning Market Wat Phra Kaew Hill Tribe Museum and Education Centre Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - Day 5
Chiang Mai
After breakfast you'll visit Elephant Poopoopaper Park for a tour through its gardens and eight pavilions that show how paper gets made from elephant dung fibers. You'll get hands-on time working with artisans on this process. Next is Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden in Mae Rim where you can walk the Banana Avenue trail with over 200 banana varieties, check out the tropical rainforest house and orchid house, and try Thailand's longest canopy walkway with glass viewing platforms. After lunch at a local spot, you'll stop by Baan Tipmanee woodworking shop to see traditional carved wooden items. If you want, there's an optional khan toke dinner available later.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Elephant Poopoopaper Park interpretive walking tour with participation
- Visit Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden - Banana Avenue trail
- Visit Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden - Tropical Rainforest House
- Visit Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden - Orchid House
- Walk Thailand's longest canopy walkway at Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden
- Visit Baan Tipmanee woodworking shop
Optional Activities
- Khan toke dinner in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Elephant Poopoopaper Park Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden Baan Tipmanee Woodworking Shop - Day 6
Chiang Mai
You'll have breakfast at the hotel and then have the day to yourself to explore Chiang Mai however you'd like. The city's known as the Rose of the North and has lots of green spaces and different things to see and do. You can visit whatever sites and attractions interest you without any set schedule. Later your transfer to Chiang Mai Airport is included for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Chiang Mai at your own pace - visit sites and attractions of interest
