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Tour code : WT. TH 02
Duration : 6days 5nights,
Type of tour :Private Tour
Start and end : in Bangkok,
Minimum passengers : 2 persons
Trip Grade: easy
Destinations: Ayuthaya - Phitsanulok - Sukhothai - Lampang - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai

Mekong Boat Trip

About The Trip

One of the most popular trips to explore Thailand's best destinations, on this unhurried trip we drive north from Bangkok with several stops on the way to visit highlights including the World Historical Heritage sites at Ayuthaya, Sukhothai, and Si Satchanalai and also experience a lovely city tour by horse-drawn carriage at Lampang  In Chiang Rai the northernmost province of Thailand we have ample time to explore the ancient town of Chiang Saen, enjoy a Mekong boat trip in the Golden Triangle where Myanmar - Laos and Thailand meet, and visit the diverse hill tribes at Doi Mae Salong before proceeding to Chiang Mai. Besides sightseeing in the beautiful town of Chiang Mai and vicinity, we will have time to experience an elephant riding and rafting at the scenic Mae Taeng valley before return to Bangkok by plane on the next day.

Lampang's Horse Drawn Carriage

Elephant Riding in Chiang Mai

Sukhothai Historical Park


Itinerary

Day 1 BANGKOK - AYUTHAYA - PITSANULOK
Pick up from the hotel, travel by an air-cond. van to visit Bang Pa In Palace, the Royal Summer Palace , and Ayutthaya Historical Park. After lunch, continue the trip to Pitsanuloke. Visit Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha That, where Phra Buddha Chinnaraj is housed. This is the most beautiful Buddha statue of Thailand . If time permit, we will also visit the Folklore Museum at Ban Ja Thawee. (Optional: tricycle trip around the town with watching the sky-floating morning glory)

Overnight : at Pitsanuloke Thani Hotel
Meals : Lunch

Day 2 PITSANULOK - SUKHOTHAI - SI SATCHANALAI - LAMPANG
Breakfast. Travel to Sukothai (1 hr. drive ) and visit Sukhothai Historical Park & Si Satchanalai Historical Park. Then continuing the trip to Lampang on the scenic route with visit to the magnificent Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. And visit to the herbal garden and have a Thai traditional massage at Lampang Herbal Conservation Club after the long trip from Bangkok. Check-in at Lampang Wiengthong Hotel. Then city tour by horse-drawn carriage for about one hour in the evening.
Overnight : at Lampang Wiengthong Hotel
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

Day 3 LAMPANG - PHAYAO - CHIANG RAI - GOLDEN TRIANGLE - MAE SAI

Breakfast. Travel to Phayao (131 kms.), visit to Kwan Phayao and Wat Sri Komcome, the oldest temple in Payao. Continue the trip to Chiang Rai (94 kms.). Visit the beautiful Wat Rong Khun, decorated with glasses, and lunch at a local restaurant nearby. Then travel further to Chiang Saen, the ancient first Northern Thai capital, then proceed to the Golden Triangle where Myanmar , Laos and Thailand meet. Boat trip on Mekong River for about 45 minutes for sightseeing Myanmar and Laos . And also visit Ban Sai Khao, a village of Laos located on the bank of Mekong River . After the river cruise, travel to Mae Sai, the trading town at the Myanmar - Thai border. Here is a lively town where hilltribes from Myanmar coming to sell their handicrafts. After that travel into the town of Chiang Rai .

After dinner evening walk at the lively Night Bazaar of Chiang Rai, where many hilltribes sell their products.
Overnight: at Wang Come Hotel
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

Day 4 CHIANG RAI - DOI MAE SALONG - HILLTRIBES - FANG - CHIANG MAI
Breakfast. Proceed to Doi Mae Salong with visit to Hilltribes - Yao Village , Lisu Village & Akha Village and "Jin Hor" (Chinese migrated from Yunnan ). Continue the trip to Tha Ton, Fang, and visit to the lively Hmong Fruits Market on the way. Then visit Chiang Dao Buddhist Caves where stalactites and stalagmites are beautiful. Late afternoon, arrive Chiang Mai. Check-in at hotel in Chiang Mai.

Kantoke Dinner (the traditional welcome dinner in northern style)
Overnight: at The Empress Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 5 CHIANG MAI - ELELPHANT RIDING - RAFTING - CHIANG MAI

Breakfast. Proceed to Mae Taeng Elephant Camp for elephant riding into the beautiful valley of Mae Taeng (1hr.) , and ox-carting to visit a Northern village, Mae Taman Village(1/2 hrs.) Buffet lunch at the Elephant Nature Park . Bamboo rafting and return to Chiang Mai. At leisure. After dinner visit the Night Bazaar where you can try your hand at bargaining.
Overnight: at The Empress Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

Day 6 CHIANG MAI - HILLTRIBES MUSEUM - DOI SUTHEP - BANGKOK
Breakfast. Proceed to visit the Hilltribes Museum and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep on Suthep Hill. This is the most revered temple in Chiang Mai. After lunch, transfer to Chiang Mai Airport .Take the domestic flight TG111 return to Bangkok . End of service.

Meals : Breakfast/Lunch


Price

Group Size

Price / Person in USD

Child under 12

2 persons

1,070

963

3 -4 persons

865

778

5 - 7persons

665

598

8 - 10 persons

635

570

A single room
supplement

145

The prices include : hotels accommodation (5 nights), 12meals, private transportation & excursion, visits & admission fee, all activities mentioned in the program, an English speaking guide, a travel insurance (1,000,000 baht),

The prices exclude: air ticket: Chiang Mai - BKK (can be offered on request)

Things to bring: warm clothes in Winter (Nov.-Jan.), rain coat in the Rainy Season (Jun.- Oct.), short pants & shirt & wet shoes for rafting, personal medicine.

Itinerary: Due to the nature of the tour, the weather, road condition, local circumstance, prevailing safety factors, the route & itinerary may vary to those published but the content of the tour will remain similar. The final decision of the actual itinerary will be made by the tour operator's staff on the day of the tour