Best of Northern Thailand
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Highlights
- Explore cities ancient & new: Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Bangkok & Chiang Mai
- Cruise the Cho Phraya River aboard a converted rice barge and stay in floating raft houses
- Spend quality time with Elephants at a Nature Park
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Itinerary
Arrive in Thailand's capital, the lively metropolis of Bangkok. The bustling street life of this energetic city is set to a backdrop of colourful, ornate shrines and modern glass-fronted high-rises, which jostle for position to dominate the city's skyline. It is a pl...
Our sightseeing tour this morning is on foot and includes the Grand Palace with its stunning Emerald Buddha and Wat Po (Temple of the Reclining Buddha). The afternoon is left free, then in the evening we board the overnight train for Chiang Mai.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Chiang Mai offers a complete contrast and relief from the heat and noise of Bangkok. Its elevation is just over 300m, so the climate is most agreeable. Founded in the 13th century, it owes its prosperity mainly to the teak trade. Our sightseeing will include the famous Doi Suthep temple and an orientation walk of the old town.
Meals Provided : None
This morning we head out to the Elephant Nature Park, one of the largest elephant conservation centres in Thailand and it's located one and half hour drive from Chiang Mai. The park comprises of huge swathes of land for the elephants to roam in, along with an elephant...
Today we head south to Si Satchanalai the twin city to Sukhothai. Although architecturally very different, it is just as impressive in many ways with a variety of outside influences noticeable in the construction of the wats and chedis (religious memorials). The most ...
This morning we make the short drive to Sukothai, and once here we plan to explore the old city by bicycle. Sukothai was the first capital of Siam; which was at the pinnacle of Thai civilisation for over 200 years up to the end of the 1400s. It then went into decline ...
This morning we plan a visit to a local market before boarding a traditional boat for a trip along the Sakraekrang River . As we drift down the sleepy meandering waters we get a real insight into the authentic life of the indigenous river dwellers and boat people. The...
An early morning drive, by-passing Bangkok takes us to the River Kwai and Kanchanaburi, where we visit the war cemetery and the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. The building of the bridge and the Death Railway as it has become known, is one of the most infamous epis...
We spend a full day here exploring the jungle and the river both on foot and by bamboo rafts. There is the option to head out to Sai Yok National Park for a nature walk and waterfall visit.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We leave the peaceful surroundings of the Kwai Noi River this morning as we join the road and head back towards the capital. On our way back will we stop by the small town of Maeklong, home to one of the most unusual spots in Thailand. The Maeklong Railway Market was ...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Bangkok. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Bangkok at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like a...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Paul
Mar 2025
Best of Northern Thailand
Great tour with a fantastic tour leader - Pok was so helpful and knowledgeable. He was also very good at noticing individual preferences and interests which enhanced...
Charlotte
Mar 2025
Best of Northern Thailand
Pok was an excellent tour leader. He was very caring, well informed and organised. There was nothing he would not do for the guests. We were lucky to have him as our...
Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
Best of Northern Thailand
Our explore leader, Pok, was brilliant. He was knowledgeable as well as enthusiastic. He shared information as well as answered any questions that were put to him. ...
Gillian Russell
Mar 2025
Best of Northern Thailand
Our first visit to Thailand and this tour was a wonderful introduction! We had an outstanding, very experienced tour leader in Worasak Paiboon (Pok) - he was one of...
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