Experience overview
This itinerary offers an in-depth experience covering the Central and Northern regions of Thailand. First, enjoy comprehensive, private city touring in Bangkok. Next, fly to Sukhothai, Thailand's original capital and the birthplace of Thai art and architecture. Here you will visit the atmospheric ruins of Sukhothai Historical Park and the riverside ruins of Si Satchanalai. Drive to Lampang, the only city in Thailand where horse-drawn wooden carriages are still used for transportation, for an overnight stay. The next day, drive to the northern capital of Chiang Mai to visit its sacred temple atop Doi Suthep, and other numerous beautiful Lanna Thai temples (wats). Continue by longtail boat through dramatic scenery to Chiang Rai province, home to colorful tribal groups. An excursion through the Golden Triangle takes you to the Doi Tung Hilltribe Project, Mae Sai on the Burmese border, and the ancient ruins of Chiang Saen. Return to Bangkok for your final night.
Highlights
- Discover Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Chef’s Table at Blue Elephant
- Northern Thai Style Cooking Class at Baan Book Pratana
- nteract with Elephants at Patara
- Explore Phi Phi Island & Bamboo Island by private speed boat
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket
Culinary highlights
Beach holidays
Exotic islands
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Bangkok;
Day 2: Full day city tour;
Day 3: Excursion to Ayuthaya;
Day 4: At leisure in Bangkok;
Day 5: Fly to Sukhothai, tour ruins, overnight in Lampang;
Day 6: Drive to Lamphun, tour Wat Prathat Haripunchai, continue to Chiang Mai;
Day 7: City touring;
Day 8: At leisure in Chiang Mai;
Day 9: Longtail boat to Chiang Rai, visiting Chiang Dao Elephant Camp and Thatorn en route;
Day 10: Golden Triangle and Doi Tung Hilltribe Project touring;
Day 11: Fly to Bangkok;
Day 12: Depart Bangkok