DAY 1 : BANGKOK-AYUTTHAYA-PHITSANULOK (-/L/D)

 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. Continue to Lopburi, where we will take you around the city in pedaled rickshaws. After lunch at a local restaurant continue to Phitsanulok. Overnight at TOPLAND HOTEL.

 

DAY 2 : SUKHOTHAI-LAMPANG (B/L/D)
Visit Wat Maha That and its highly revered Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj. Drive to Sukhothai, where you will visit the ancient ruins at Sukhothai Historical Park and Wat Sri Chum with it's gigantic Buddha statue. Continue to Sri Satchanalai for lunch at Gaeng Luang Restaurant. Upon arrival in Lampang we will take you on a tour of the old city on horse carriages. You will also visit Baan Sao Nak, a 100-year old teak-wood mansion, and Wat Don Tao. Overnight at LAMPANG RIVER LODGE. 

DAY 3: LAMPANG-PHAYAO-CHIANG RAI (B/L/D)
Drive to Phayao with the biggest natural lake in Thailand. Proceed to Chiang Rai for lunch. In The afternoon, continue to Chiang Saen and take a boat ride on the Mekong River towards the Golden Triangle, 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: CHIANG RAI-CHIANG MAI (B/L/D)
  Early morning depart for Chiang Mai and visit the local handicraft centers around Chiang Mai. Lunch at a local restaurant. 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: Enjoy a typical Kantoke dinner with a presentation of traditional dances from Northern Thailand. Price per person: 450 Baht inclusive transfers. 
Overnight at CHIANG MAI PLAZA or similar.

DAY 5: CHIANG MAI-BANGKOK BY NIGHT TRAIN (B/L/-)
Visit the Mae Saa Elephant camp and watch the skilled elephants at work. Optional: 1-hour elephant ride. Price per person: 800 Baht.  
Continue to visit an orchid farm. After lunch at a local restaurant, free time until transfer to Chiang Mai Railway Station. Depart by second-class air-conditioned train with sleeping berth (Couchette). Overnight ON THE TRAIN.

DAY 6: BANGKOK
Arrive at Bangkok Railway Station and transfer to your hotel (breakfast not included).

HOTEL RECOMMENDED

Names	Addresses
Imperial Golden Triangle Resort	222 Golden Triangle, Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai 57150 Tel. (053) 784001-5, Fax. (053) 784006
Wiang Inn Hotel	893 Phahonyothin Road, Chiang Rai 57000 Tel. (053) 711533, Fax. (053) 711877
Hmong Hilltribe Lodge	Chiang Mai Office: 301/8 Soi Sbun-Nga, Nimmanhaemind Road, Chiang Mai 50200. Tel. (053) 216780, Fax. (053) 215072. At The Lodge - Tel. (01) 4600209
Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel	92 Sridonchai Road, Chiang Mai 5000 Tel. (053) 903161-80 Fax. (053) 272230, 279457

 

PRICE:
Seat-in-coach       : 443USD/ person in TWIN sharing room
Private                    : 891USD /person in TWIN sharing room

INCLUDING:
- Accommodation in hotels mentioned in the program
- English/French speaking local tour guide service
- Train ticket Chinag Mai-Bangkok, soft sleeper, superior cabin, air-conditioned
- The round trip land transportation for all visits by private vehicle with air-condition
- All of entrance fees and meals as mentioned in the program
- All meals mentioned in the program *B - breakfast; L - lunch;  D - dinner*

EXCLUDING:

- International air tickets in and out Thailand
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Any services not clearly mentioned

*If you pay by credit card, thanks to add the bank fee: 3% for Visa, Master or JCB card & 4.5% Amex card *

Important notes

 

- Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on road conditions and availability of rooms. 
- Surcharge for Peak-Moment (Xmas, New Year…) will be applied by hotels Deluxe for Compulsory Gala Dinner…etc

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