Discover Thailand programs
Thailand Unveiled ( 6 days / 5 nights )
Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Sukhothai -
Lampang - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai
Starts in Bangkok
and ends in Chiangmai. Rates from $720.00 per person (hotel category B)
or $760.00 per person (hotel category A) , based on double occupancy
basis. We need a minimum of 2 participants for this program.
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 we return to
Bangkok by plane on the next day.
Day 1
Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Pitsanulok
Pick up from your hotel in Bangkok,
travel by an air-conditioned van to visit Bang Pa In , Royal Summer
Palace, and Ayutthaya Historical Park. After lunch, continue 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 hotel A or B. (Lunch)
Day 2
Pitsanulok - Sukothai - Si Satchanalai - Lampang
After breakfast,
travel to Sukothai (1 hr. drive) and visit Sukothai Historical Park and
Si Satchanalai Historical Park. Then visit to Thung Luang Village before
continuing the trip to Lampang on the scenic route with a visit to the
amazing Wat Phra That Chom Ping and the magnificent Wat Phra That
Lampang Luang. City tour by horse-drawn carriage for about one hour in
the evening. Overnight at hotel A or B. ( Breakfast / Lunch )
Day 3
Lampang - Phayao - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Mae Sai
After 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.). After lunch continue on to Chiang Saen, the ancient first
Northern Thai capital, then proceed to the Golden Triangle where
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand meet. We have a boat trip on Mekong River
for about 45 minutes for sightseeing Myanmar and Laos. 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 come to sell
their handicrafts. Proceed to Chiang Rai where we will spend the night.
After dinner check out the lively Night Bazaar of Chiang Rai, where many
hill tribes sell their products. Overnight at hotel A or B. (
Breakfast / Lunch )
Day 4
Chiang Rai - Doi Mae Salong - Hill Tribes - Fang - Chiangmai
After breakfast proceed to Doi Mae Salong with visit to Hilltribes -
Yao Village, Lisu Village and Akha Village and "Jin Hor" (Chinese
migrated from Yunnan). Continue the trip to Tha Ton, Fang, and Chiang
Dao Buddhist Caves famous for their beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
Late afternoon, arrive Chiang Mai. Overnight at hotel A or B.
(Breakfast / Lunch / traditional welcome Kantoke Dinner in northern
style)
Day 5
Chiangmai
After breakfast visit the 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. In the afternoon try bamboo
rafting and then return to Chiang Mai. Check out the famous Chiangmai
night market. Overnight at hotel A or B. (Breakfast / Lunch )
Day 6
Chiangmai
After breakfast visit the Hilltribes Museum and Wat
Phra That Doi Suthrep on Suthrep Hill. This is the most revered temple
in Chiang Mai. Our service ends after lunch today. You will probably
want to extend your stay in Chiangmai or we can transfer you to the
airport for your next destination today. ( Breakfast / Lunch )
Rates include: hotels accommodation (5 nights) in a twin sharing basis,
16 meals, all transfers, sightseeing by a private air-conditioned van,
as per itinerary, an English speaking guide, travel accident insurance
for 1 million baht per person. Hotels for category A: Thani
(Pitsanuloke) Viengthong (Lampang ), Wang Inn (Chiang Rai), Chiangmai
Plaza Hotels for category B: La Paloma (Pitsanuloke) , Thip Chang
(Lampang), Little Duck (Chiang Rai), Suriwongse (Chiangmai) Hotels of
similar categories will be used if the above are not available. Note:
Itinerary may vary if road and local conditions and weather requires us
to change.
Old Kingdom of Thailand (6 days / 5 nights)
Bangkok - Ayutthaya -
Lopburi - Phitsanulok - Sukhothai - Si Satchanalai - Phrae - Chiang Rai
- Chiang Mai
This is with a group that leaves Bangkok every Wednesday
(needs a minimum of 2 participants). Compared with the regular small
group programs, this uses better quality hotels. Starts in Bangkok and
ends in Chiangmai. Rates from $510.00 per person, based on double
occupancy basis. We need a minimum of 2 participants for this program.
Day 1
Bangkok / Ayutthaya / Lopburi / Sukhothai
Depart for Ayutthaya to see
its past splendor dating back to A.D. 1350. Then visit the ancient town
of Lopburi. Travel on to Phitsanulok and see the picturesque raft houses
along the riverbanks before proceeding to Sukhothai for an overnight
stay. Overnight at Pailyn Sukhothai Hotel. (Lunch / Dinner )
Day 2
Sukhothai / Phrae / Phayao / Chiang Rai
Visit Sukhothai which was
the center of Thai civilization from about A.D. 1250 to 1365. Make a
detour to Si Satchanalai, known far and wide for its Sangkhalok
stoneware, its classically beautiful architecture and beautiful Buddha
images. Then travel to Phrae and visit the famous temple of Wat Phrathat
Cho Hae and see its 33-metre-high pagoda covered in thin gilded sheets.
Continue to Chiang Rai via Phayao. Stay overnight at a hotel in Chiang
Rai. Overnight at Wiang Inn Hotel ( Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
Day 3
Chiang Rai / Mae Kok River / Golden Triangle
In the morning take
a long-tail boat along the Mae Kok River to visit Karen and Muser hill
tribe villages. The boat journey takes about three hours in an
uncovered, open long-tail boat. Passengers are advised to wear hats to
protect themselves from the sun. Then travel by road, visiting Wat Chedi
Luang in Chiang Saen and the Golden Triangle, the point where the
borders of Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and Laos meet. Relax and stay
overnight at a superb mountain resort in the Golden Triangle area.
Overnight at Imperial Golden Triangle Hotel (Breakfast / Lunch )
Day 4
Golden Triangle / Chiang Mai
Travel this morning to Chiang Mai
by road along picturesque scenic routes, passing beautiful northern
mountains and valleys with a stop at a hot spring. Arrive Chiang Mai
before noon and check in at a hotel. In the afternoon, visit a Meo hill
tribe village and the sacred hilltop temple known as Wat Phrathat Doi
Suthep. In the evening, enjoy a traditional northern-style Kantoke
dinner with northern folk dances. Overnight at Amity Green Hills Hotel.
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
Day 5
Chiangmai
In the morning, visit the jungle area north of
Chiang Mai City to see elephants at work and an orchid farm. In the
afternoon visit handicraft factories and see Thai silk and cotton being
woven on handlooms and the colorful paper parasol being painted at Bor
Sarng. See also lacquer ware, teakwood carving and silverware making. Be
sure to visit the busy night bazaar, packed with souvenir shopping
bargains. Overnight at Amity Green Hills Hotel. ( Breakfast )
Day 6
Chiangmai - Bangkok
Free to explore Chiangmai till your late
afternoon flight to Bangkok. If you wish to extend your stay in
Chiangmai we will be happy to help you book hotels, etc. ( Breakfast )
Rates include transfers and sightseeing and meals as specified / flight
from Chiangmai to Bangkok. Hotel accommodations on double occupancy
basis. Hotels of similar categories will be used if the above are not
available. Note: Itinerary may vary if road and local conditions and
weather requires us to change.
Mae Kok / Chiang Rai / Golden Triangle ( 3 days / 2 nights )
Starts in
Chiangmai and ends in Chiangmai. Rates from $225.00 per person, based on
double occupancy basis. We need a minimum of 2 participants for this
program.
A 2-day tour from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by road and also by longtail
boat, visit an elephant training camp, various hill tribe villages and
the Golden Triangle and Mai Sai, an ancient Thai-Burmese trading post.
Day 1
Chiangmai - Chiang Rai
Leave Chiang Mai in the morning for Tha
Ton landing on the Mae Kok River with a visit to see elephants at work
en route. Start a scenic and unforgettable boat trip along the Maekok
River to Chiang Rai, making stops at various hill tribe villages along
the way. Lunch and soft drinks are provided. Dinner and overnight stay
in Chiang Rai at Wiang Inn or Dusit Island Resort. ( Lunch / Dinner)
Day 2
Chiangmai - Chiang Rai
After breakfast, visit the border town of
Mae Sai. Thailand's northernmost point and an ancient Thai-Burmese
trading post. Proceed for lunch at the Golden Triangle, the point where
the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. Afterwards visit Chiang
Saen and its old temple, then fly back to Chiang Mai. Clients can fly
direct from Chiang Rai to Bangkok with an additional charge for air
fare. (Lunch / dinner)
Rates include: transfers / sightseeing / meals
per itinerary / 1 night hotel accommodation in Chiang Rai plus air fare
from Chiang Rai to Chiangmai. Hotels of similar categories will be used
if the above are not available. Note: Itinerary may vary if road and
local conditions and weather require us to change.
Chiang Rai Enchanting Tour ( 4 days / 3 nights )
Starts in Chiangmai and
ends in Chiangrei. Rates from $410.00 per person, based on double
occupancy basis. We need a minimum of 2 participants for this program.
The tour covers most of the interesting areas north of Chiang Mai and
the whole of Chiang Rai Province. The 4-day program is designed for you
to travel at a leisurely pace to most of the interesting places in the
area, hill tribe villages and beautiful scenery.
Day 1 Chiangmai to Mae Kok River
Depart Chiang Mai in the morning to
visit an orchid farm. Visit the Elephant Training Center and see how the
young elephants are trained for use in lumber work. Then take an
approximately 90-minute round-trip trek on an elephant to a Lisu village
which is inaccessible by other means. Lunch will be provided at a local
restaurant. After lunch, visit the beautiful Chiang Dao Cave. Then
travel to Tha Ton district for an overnight stay at a comfortable hotel
overlooking Mae Kok River. (Lunch / dinner)
Day 2 Mae Kok to Chiang Rai
After breakfast at the hotel, travel on to
Doi (Hill) Mae Salong. On the way stops will be made at various hill
tribe villages including the Living Museum at Ban Lorcha for a full tour
of the community with hill tribe villagers demonstrating activities
normally done in their village but rarely seen by outsiders. The history
of Doi Mae Salong began when the KMT (Kuomintang Chinese) came to Doi
Mae Salong by circuitous routes. When they fled the communist uprising
in China, they first settled in Laos and Burma (now Myanmar). Doi Mae
Salong is one of the places allowed by the Thai Government for some
Chinese refugees from Myanmar. It is known for its spectacular scenery.
Lunch will be in a local Chinese Restaurant on Doi Mae Salong. Then
watch the interesting art of tea making and try some Chinese tea before
traveling on to Chiang Rai for an overnight stay. ( Breakfast / lunch /
dinner )
Day 3 Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive north
towards Mae Sai, to where a most sacred and elegant temple, Doi Tung is
located, on the summit, commanding a spectacular view, especially when
the weather is clear. Also visit the palace of the late Princess Mother
(the King's mother) and the beautiful botanical garden near the palace.
Proceed on to Mae Sai at the northernmost tip of Thailand bordering
Myanmar. Lunch at Mae Sai and travel to the Golden Triangle. Visit Wat
Pangao and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Mekong River. Also visit the
Opium Museum before checking in at a hotel in the Golden Triangle area.
( Breakfast / lunch / dinner )
Day 4
Free to depart at anytime today. We can help you book flights to
your onward destination. Departure transfer to airport is included. (
Breakfast ) Rates includes : transfers / sightseeing / meals per
itinerary / 2 night hotel accommodation. Hotels of similar categories
will be used if the above are not available. Note: itinerary may vary if
road and local conditions and weather requires us to change.
Chiangmai
to Luang Prabang via the Golden Triangle and the Mekong (6 days / 5
nights )
Starts in Chiangmai and ends in Luang Prabang. Rates from
$600.00 per person, based on double occupancy basis. We need a minimum of
2 participants for this program. Life in Luang Prabang, the ancient and
beautiful capital of Loas moves along at an unhurried pace, and what
better way to get there than on a relaxing boat down the Mekong River?
Program ends with 3 nights in Luang Prabang to explore this enchanting
city this at your own pace.
Day 1 Chiangmai to Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong
Pick up by our guide with car/ van for a short visit
to Mae Kachan Hotsprings, then visit Mae Sai, Chiang Saen, the Golden
Triangle, some weaving villages on the way to Chiang Khong. Overnight
at Ruen Thai Sopapan.
Day 2 Houey Xay - Pakbeng
Guide will help you cross the border to Houey
Xay. You need to be at immigration by 7.30am, as boat leaves at 9.00am.
Leave Houey Xay on the Thai border on the Pak Ou for a leisurely cruise
down the Mekong to Pakbeng. Several stops along the way offer the
opportunity to sample rural life in the villages scattered along the
riverbank. Arrive in Pakbeng in time to catch the sunset and dine on the
terrace overlooking the Mekong. Overnight in the Luang Say Lodge,
Pakbeng. ( Breakfast / lunch / dinner )
Days 3, 4, 5
Pakbeng - Pak Ou Caves - Luang Prabang
After breakfast
at the lodge board the boat at Pak Ou for the second leg of the cruise
to Pak Ou Caves, stopping for a picnic lunch en route at a fishing
village. At Pak Ou, thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues are
crammed into the two caves carved out of a towering limestone cliff.
They range in size from a few centimeters to the size of a person. Stop
off at Ban Sang Hay village to sample some homemade rice wine before
disembarking in Luang Prabang. ( Breakfast / lunch )
3 nights hotel accommodation at Villa Santi Hotel with breakfast. Free
to explore Luang Prabang on your own.
Day 6
Departure. End of services after breakfast. We can help
arrange onward flights to next destination. ( Breakfast )
Rates include: transfers / sightseeing / meals per itinerary / 1 night
in Chiang Khong, 1 night in Pak Beng, 3 nights in Luang Prabang, cruise
from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang. Hotels of similar categories will be
used if the above are not available.
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