Includes:
- 5 nights
accommodation in 4 or 5 star hotels
- Transfers and tours by air conditioned car/minibus/coach
- English speaking guide
- Baggage handling
- Entrance fees
- Meals as specified
below
- Second class
sleeper berth train-ticket from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
- All service charges and
VAT
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1 MON / TUE
Early morning pick up passengers from various Bangkok hotels, drive
to Bang Pa In for a scenic boat trip to Ayutthaya. Visit Wat Panangchoen,
Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol and the ancient ruins of Wat Chai Wattanaram. Then
continue to Bang Sadet village, where we will visit an orphanage. After
lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Phitsanulok. Visit Wat Maha That
and its highly revered Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj. Overnight at
AMARING LAGOON HOTEL or similar
DAY 2 TUE / WED
Drive to Sukhothai, where you will visit the ancient ruins at
Sukhothai Historical Park; a short ride on a traditional ox-cart brings
you to Wat Sri Chum with it's gigantic Buddha statue. Continue to Sri
Satchanalai for lunch at Gaeng Luang Restaurant. Upon arrival in Lampang,
we take you on a 1-hour horse carriage ride through town with photo stops
at two interesting temples, each which its own architectural style and
history: Wat Si Rong Muang, Wat Pratu Phong. We will also visit Baan Sao
Nak, a 100-year old teak-wood mansion. Overnight at LAMPANG RIVER LODGE or
WIENGLAKOR. or similar
DAY 3 WED / THU Drive to the Golden
Triangle. After lunch at the Imperial Golden Triangle Hotel, take a boat
ride on the Mekong River, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos
converge. Continue to Mae Sai, the northern most city bordering Myanmar.
Overnight at RIMKOK RESORT in Chiang Rai.
DAY 4 THU / FRI Early morning depart for Chiang Mai with a brief photo
stop at Wat Rong Khun Wat Rong Khun, which is very different to any of
temple you are likely to see in Thailand. The temple is almost entirely
white – no other colours are used at all. Arrive in Chiang Mai at noon
and check in at your hotel. Lunch at Empress Hotel. In the afternoon,
visit Wat Doi Suthep, a famous landmark of the city, tucked away in the
mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters. The temple is reached by
climbing 290 steps, flanked by a NAGA balustrade on both sides.
Optional
evening program: Traditional Kantoke Dinner & presentation
of Northern Dances.
Overnight at THE EMPRESS CHIANG MAI or similar
DAY 5 FRI / SAT Visit Mae Saa Elephant camp and watch the skilled
elephants at work. Optional: 1-hour elephant ride. Approx Price per
person: $30 (paid on-site)
Continue to an orchid farm for lunch, then
return to town and visit the handicraft villages in Sankampheng. Transfer
to Chiang Mai Railway Station. Depart by second-class air-conditioned
train with sleeping berth. Overnight ON THE TRAIN.
DAY 6 SAT / SUN Arrive at Bangkok Railway Station in the early morning.
End of services. (Transfer
from Railway station to your next destination is not included in package
price)
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