Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok to Phitsanulok
You'll start early at 6:45 am heading north from Bangkok toward the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, a grand royal residence worth seeing. From there, you'll spend time at several key temples in Ayutthaya like Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phanan Choeng to get a feel for the ancient capital. 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 evening.
- Start point
- Century Park Hotel, 9 Ratchaprarop Rd., Bangkok, 10400, Thailand (Pick up from Century Park Hotel Bangkok (lobby), 06:45)
- Meals
- Lunch (Restaurant in Chai Nat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Imperial Phitsanulok)
Included Activities
- Visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
- Explore Ayutthaya Historical Park - Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phanan Choeng
Landmarks Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Wat Yai Chaimongkhon Wat Mahathat Wat Phanan Choeng Ayutthaya Historical Park - Day 2
Phitsanulok to Lampang
Following breakfast, you'll join locals at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat for morning prayers and making offerings. Then it's on to Sukhothai, where you'll check out the UNESCO-listed Historical Park with its temple ruins and Buddha statues scattered throughout. Next you'll head to Si Satchanalai and cross a wooden suspension bridge to reach the temple ruins there. By evening you'll arrive in Lampang to rest up for the next day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant en route)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wienglakor Hotel)
Included Activities
- Participate in morning prayers and offerings at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
- Explore Sukhothai Historical Park
- Visit Si Satchanalai Historical Park with temple ruins and wooden suspension bridge crossing
Landmarks Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Sukhothai Historical Park Si Satchanalai Historical Park 
- Day 3
Lampang to Chiang Rai
After breakfast you'll visit the ornate Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, then drive north with a coffee break at Phayao Lake. You'll see the all-white Wat Rong Khun temple with its mirror-embedded exterior, followed by lunch in Chiang Rai. Later, you'll reach the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, then take roughly 45 minutes on a boat with a stop at Don Sao Island. Before evening, you'll explore the 212 House of Opium museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Laluna), Hotel (Imperial River House)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
- Explore Wat Rong Khun
- Boat trip around the Golden Triangle with stop at Don Sao Island
- Visit 212 House of Opium
Landmarks 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
The day begins at the fragrant Chiang Rai morning market, then you'll visit Wat Phra Kaew temple. After that, you'll head to the Hill Tribe Museum and Education Centre to learn about local mountain peoples and their cultures. Lunch happens in Tha Ton before traveling to Chiang Mai, where you'll go up to the sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. You can either climb the 309-step naga staircase or take the cable car to reach this temple perched high with panoramic city views.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- Visit Chiang Rai morning market
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew temple
- Explore Hill Tribe Museum and Education Centre
- Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with cable car access
Landmarks Chiang Rai Morning Market Wat Phra Kaew Hill Tribe Museum and Education Centre Wat Phra That Doi Suthep 
- Day 5
Chiang Mai
You'll head to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary after breakfast for an ethical elephant experience focused on care and observation in a natural setting. Then you'll visit Royal Park Rajapruek, a 200-acre botanical and cultural park with landscaped gardens and diverse plants. Following lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon takes you to Baan Tipmanee traditional woodworking shop where you can watch artisans hand-carving wooden products using generations-old techniques.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- Participate in ethical elephant experience at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
- Visit Royal Park Rajapruek botanical and cultural park
- Learn woodcarving techniques at Baan Tipmanee traditional woodworking shop
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Royal Park Rajapruek Baan Tipmanee - Day 6
Chiang Mai
This is your free day in Chiang Mai. You'll have breakfast at your hotel and then the rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Check out whatever green spaces and attractions interest you most around the city. A transfer to Chiang Mai Airport is included when you're ready to depart.
- End point
- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) ท่าอากาศยานเชียงใหม่, 60 Mahidol Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand (Drop off at Chiang Mai Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Chiang Mai's sites and attractions at your own pace
- Visit green spaces and attractions in the city
