A trip to Chiang Mai, from Bangkok by land and back from Chiang Mai to Bangkok by train.
Morning departure from your down town hotel in Bangkok by private van with English-speaking guide for Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand. The principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith, the three ancient pagodas at Wat Srisanpetch and Wat Panang Cherng.
Continue to Phra Buddha Badh with its shrine that contains a holy footprint of Lord Buddha in Saraburi. Proceed to Lopburi, visit Prang Sam Yod (Sacred Three Spired Pagoda) and the monkey temple. Continue to Phitsanuloke and check-in at your hotel
After refreshing, city tour by walking and stopping at local market in Phitsanuloke, where you will see they sell fried insects.
Overnight at Topland Phitsanuloke (Superior Room),
www.toplandhotel.com or similar
Breakfast at hotel.
Departure for Sukhothai Historical Park, visit the famous ruins of this first capital of Thailand and Sri Satchanalai. Proceed to Lampang.
Overnight at Wienglakor Hotel (Classic Room),
www.lampangwienglakor.com or similar
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit an elephant camp and Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang before leaving Lampang. Departure via Kwan Phayao, the biggest natural lake in Thailand. Proceed to Chiang Rai and continue to Mae Sai, the northernmost Thai town, on the border of Myanmar. Walking around the local market with opportunity for shopping.
Follow by local boat trip upriver on the Mekong towards the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos convene. Return to your hotel in Chiang Rai.
Overnight at Laluna Hotel & Resort (Garden Bungalow),
www.lalunaresortchiangrai.com or similar
Breakfast at hotel.
Check-out from your hotel and departure for Chiang Mai.Upon arrival at Chiang Mai, visit handicraft village and Wat Phra Dhat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s revered mountain temple. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Chiang Mai.
Overnight at Furama Chiang Mai (Superior Room),
www.furama.com or similar
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning – Half-day Chiang Mai Orientation including Trishaw Ride (around 08.30-12.00h)
Visit the charming city of Chiang Mai, which remains the principal religious center in northern Thailand and focal point for the construction of temples and monasteries. The moat bounding the historic center is still intact, but the walls were largely destroyed during the World War II – although their impressive four gates remain. Take a one seat trishaw (1 trishaw/1 pax), pedaled by a strong driver around the old city area. You will pass markets and see the lives of locals who line the busy central road. Be captivated by the charm of the unique architecture, especially at the old temples. You visit Wat Pra Singh or Monastery of the Lion Lord, founded in the 14th century to house the ashes of King Kham Fu and to serve as the principal religious center of the Lanna Kingdom. The complex is composed of several buildings of varying architectural and artistic merit that form the most famous temple in Chiang Mai. The Viharn Lai Kham gilded hall, decorated with murals of everyday life, houses the revered Phra Buddha Sihing image.
Check-out as per hotel’s policy
Evening : Depart Chiang Mai by overnight train to Bangkok (2nd class, air-con, sleeping berth) – Incl. train ticket
Overnight on train
** 1st class train ticket available upon request as supplement.
Own arrangements for breakfast on the train.
Early morning Arrive Bangkok Central Railway Station (Hua Lam Pong).
Transfer from train station to your down town hotel in Bangkok OR to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
** End of our Services **
Package included:
- Accommodation as per above program (based on sharing twin/double room)
- 1 night/ Breakfast at hotel in Phitsanuloke
- 1 night/ Breakfast at hotel in Lampang
- 1 night/ Breakfast at hotel in Chiang Rai
- 1 night/ Breakfast at hotel in Chiang Mai
- 2nd class overnight train ticket (air-con, sleeping berth) / based on present train fare and subject to change if there is any change by State Railway of Thailand
- Air-conditioned vehicle and pick-up van when applicable to the journey.
- Meals as specified (food only), Remark: B = Breakfast
- Tours and transfers as indicate in our package with English speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Porterage
- Trishaw riding
- Boa trip as stated
- Taxes (including VAT) and Service charge.
Package excluded:
- Optional tours
- All kinds of insurance
- All air tickets
- Tip driver and bell-boys
- Other meals and other items not specified
- Expenditure of personal nature
- Accommodation/ meals at hotel in Bangkok
- Breakfast on day 06
Remarks
- Deviations of the tours program or time given in the program may sometimes necessary, depending on traffic condition, availability of rooms and any uncontrollable circumstances.
- Any rejection of meals or tour program is non-refundable.
- Hotel’s early check-in, late check-out, connecting rooms and adjoining rooms are not guaranteed.
- Splitting up the package is not allowed, unused services are non-refundable in any case.
- Should there be any rejection of meals or sight-seeing tours from the clients; it cannot be claimed as a reason to be deducted from package tour price from our company, no matter partially or as a whole.