Itinerary
- Day 1
Lampang
Start your morning in Lampang by checking out the 100-year-old local market, where you'll get a real sense of how the town operates. From there, walk through some of the ancient temples scattered around the area. Kong Ta road is next on your list, and you'll want to take your time wandering the old commercial district to see all the street art and pick up local snacks as you go. Grab lunch at one of the local restaurants, then head to Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. The main draw here is catching the pagoda's shadow reflection, which you'll want to time right depending on the sun's position. This is a relaxed day focused on soaking in the retro character of the town and the white bridge is worth a look too.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a delicious local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit 100-year-old local market
- Visit ancient temples
- Photography at old white bridge
- Explore Kong Ta road retro commercial area
- View Lampang street art
- Coffee or drink at local cafe
- Traditional snacks tasting
- Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
- Visit ceramic village
- Personal photography assistance from guide
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phra That Lampang Luang Kong Ta Road - Day 2
Ban Luang Nua Village, Doi Saket
Head out from Chiang Mai to Ban Luang Nua village in Doi Saket district for something pretty different. You'll get into the 600+ year history of the Tai Lue people who settled here, and the day includes visiting traditional weaving workshops and checking out an old Tai Lue house to see how things were built. After that, you'll hop on a local farm truck to reach a hidden organic farm where you'll actually cut bamboo shoots and collect duck eggs yourself. Later, there's time to relax at the farm cafe overlooking the rice fields. By late afternoon, make your way up to Wat Phra That Doi Saket Temple, which sits on a hilltop and gives you those panoramic countryside views to finish out the day.
Included Activities
- Learn about Tai Lue history of Ban Luang Nua village
- See traditional handmade weaving
- Visit old Tai Lue house
- Ride local farm truck to organic farm
- Cut bamboo shoots at farm
- Collect duck eggs at farm
- Visit farm cafe by rice field
- Visit Wat Phra That Doi Saket Temple
- View big Buddha at temple
- Panoramic countryside views
- Personal photography assistance from guide
Landmarks/POIs Ban Luang Nua Village Wat Phra That Doi Saket Temple - Day 3
Ban Mae Kampong and Ban Luang Nua Villages
This is a full day trip through the valleys north of the city. You'll start at Ban Mae Kampong village to walk around and see traditional Lanna wooden houses, some dating back over 100 years. The local cafes are worth stopping into, and then you'll head to Mae Kampong Waterfall, which has three tiers to explore at your own pace. Lunch happens at a local family's home, which gives you a more personal feel for the area. After eating, head over to Ban Luang Nua to learn how to hand paint traditional wooden dolls, which is a hands-on activity that takes some focus. Everything's included here, so meals, entrance fees, coffee, and a local guide are all covered.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch at the home of a local family)
Included Activities
- Walk through Ban Mae Kampong village
- Visit 100+ year old traditional homes
- Visit temples in village
- Walk Mae Kampong Waterfall (3 tiers)
- Visit hidden local cafe
- Learn to paint traditional wooden dolls in Ban Luang Nua
- Personal photography assistance from guide
Landmarks/POIs Ban Mae Kampong Village Mae Kampong Waterfall Ban Luang Nua Village
