Siam Ancient & Northern Thailand Explorer 15Days /14 Nights
Itinerary
Day 1 Bangkok Arrival
Meet and Greet at airpot, Transfer to your hotel
Hotel : In Bangkok Meal : N/ADay 2 Floting Market – Royal Grand Palace
Pick up at hotel for visit Damnernsaduak floating market, A leisurely morning drive true the bustling metropolis of Bangkok and the scenic country side going towards the south for about few kilometers, you will come to Damnueansaduak , where is colorful floating market in Thailand were you can find all kinds of farm product sold in their colorful flat bottom boats. After noon visit Royal Grand Palace, This is the perfecting introduction to Thailand, the Buddhist faith, regal splendor and traditional, though no longer the royal residence. It remains the symbol of the kingdom. You'll visit the key attractions around The Grand Palace including Wat Phra Kaew Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Coronation Throne Hall, Royal Reception Hall, Royal Funeral Hall, the Golden Chedi and the Royal Pantheon. Return to hotel for leisure time.
Hotel : In Bangkok Meal : BDay 3 Ayutthaya by Cruise
Pick up at hotel for air condition coach to Ayutthaya. The ruined city built in 1350 A.D which for 400 years, had been the capital of the kingdom of Thailand. Visit also the summer palace, the finest Thai-style architecture And beautiful replica of peking palace. Visit Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ancient City and ruins temples. Finally return to Bangkok by cruise along the mighty Chao Phya River,the most luxurious boat,inside the air-conditioned boat you will see fascinating scenic beauty on both banks of the river. Thai buffet lunch with copious desserts, fruits in season,tea and coffee. Transfer to hotel.
Hotel : In Bangkok Meal : B/LDay 4 Kanchanaburi – World War 2nd Historical place
After breakfast, check out. Pick up at hotel for Visit to The War Museum (Thailand-Burma Railways), War Cemetery and Bridge over the River Kwai. Take a long-tailed boat from pier to get to the Jungle Rafts, passing by unspoiled mountainous jungle scenery. Take an exiting boat ride downstream to visit the Hell Fire Pass Memorial. To night your experience to overnight at Bamboo Rafting resort. Dinner with local dance at resort.
Hotel : River Kwai Jungle Raft Meal : B/L/DDay 5 Kanchanaburi – Bangkok
After breakfast visit to the nearby ethnic Mon Tribal Village (Optional tour: Elephant Riding through the bamboo forest). Check out, and take a ride through history on the Death Railway Train, passing lush forest scenery. Return to Bangkok hotel.
Hotel : In Bangkok Meal : B /LDay 6 Bangkok–Phitsanuloke - Sukhothai / Sukhothai Historical Park
Early Check out and transfer to airport for flight to Sukhothai.
0610 Departure from Bangkok to Phitsanulok
0705 Arrive to Phitsanuloke Airport, meet and greet with local guide. Then transfer to visit Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat, one of Thailand’s most beautiful temple houses and significant Buddha images; Phra Phudth Chinnaraj. The museum in the temple compound housed a collection of Sukhothai art. Depart to Sukhothai (1 hour drive).
Lunch serve at local restaurant in Sukhothai Town
13:30 Hrs visit Sukhothai Historical Park; the first truly independent Thai Kingdom, visit the ruins of the Royal Palaces, Buddhist temples, the city gates, walls, moats, dams, ditches, ponds canals and the water dyke control system which was the magical and spiritual center of the Kingdom are now preserved and restored by the Fine Arts Department with the cooperation of UNESCO, not only with a view of fostering Thailand’s national identity but of safeguarding in fine example of mankind’s cultural heritage. Transfer to hotel for overnight.
Hotel : In Sukothai Meal : B/L
Day 7: Sri Satchanalai Historical Park / Lampang - Chiang Mai
08:30 Hrs visit Srisatchanalai Historical Park, its ruins lie on the right bank of the Yom River, one of the best examples of a Thai Muang, it was laid out along fixed cosmological lines – temple complexes lay at its heart, surrounded by city walls, rivers and forest. It is considered by many historians to be the apogee of Thai city planning.Lunch at local restaurant in Lampang Town
13:30 Hrs Take a Horse drawn carriage around the city center, visit Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao, where the famous Emerald Buddha was enshrined for 32 years (from A.D. 1436 to 1468). Drive on to visit Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang, one of the northern finest temples and the best presentation of Lanna style architecture. Continue to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon [300 kms/4 hours drive]
Arrive to Chiang, Then transfer to the hotel for check in and give some more information about your trip in Chiang Mai.
Hotel : In Chiang Mai Meal : B/L
Day 8: Elephant Safari / Khantoke Dinner
08:00 Hrs Travel north of Chiang Mai route to Mae Taman Elephant Camp, which is 56 km northwards of Chiang Mai. Enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way. The idea of this trip is to see the demonstration of how trained elephants are used as working animals in teak forests includes elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, dragging and pushing logs, and responding commands. Then take a special time to riding on elephant for 1 hour through the jungle, made a stop at Lisu Hill tribe Village. For the truly adventurous! Continue an ox-cart riding back to the camp.
Lunch serve at the Camp.
13:00 Hrs Experience trip by taking Bamboo Raft along Mae Taeng River for 40 minutes. Then, visit Orchid Nursery to see a large collection of more than 50 different types of colorful exotic year-round-bloom orchids. After taking great pleasure at the Orchid Nursery. Return to the hotel.19:30 Hrs Enjoy Welcome Khantoke Dinner, which is the traditional northern Thai (Lanna) form of dining. The food is served on a wooden pedestal tray, called Khantoke. The diners sit on the floor around the Khantoke, supported by triangular cushions. The dishes are all northern Thai delicacies. While guest enjoy the meal there are usually performances of traditional northern Thai (Lanna dances and music). Additionally there are also hill tribe shows.
Hotel : In Chiang Mai Meal : B/L/DDay 9: Doi Inthanon – The Highest Peak of Thailand
08:30 Hrs Visit Doi Inthanon, the Thailand's highest mountain (2565 meters above sea level), which offers beautiful scenery, evergreen mountain forests, and impressive waterfalls. On this tour stops are made at: the summit, containing the shrine of Chao Inthawitchayanon, the former prince of Chiang Mai. A short trek along Michael’s Trail offers a beautiful and unforgettable experience. The next visit is the great twin royal pagodas, which were built for the highness Majesties of the King and the Queen. The place provides a marvelous view of surrounding.
Lunch serve at a local restaurant
13:00 Hrs Then visit Doi Inthanon Royal Project, one of many royal-sponsored reeducation projects initiated to familiarize hill tribe people with new agricultural techniques. Visitors can view the flower nurseries and cultivation areas. Continue to visit Karen hill tribe village for an insight into their still primitive lifestyle. They are peaces loving warriors, very industrious and faithful people. On the way back see picturesque Vachirathan waterfall.
Hotel : In Chiang Mai Meal : B/L
Day 10: Chiang Mai City Temple & Doi Suthep /Pai
Morning free time for relax
08:00 Hrs Visit Chiang Mai most sacred temples, drive around the Old City to see city's moats and ruined city's walls. Start the temples tours with Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple and probably dates from 1296. The temple was residence of King Mengrai, who founded Chiang Mai. Continue this tour with visit Wat Phra Singh; the temple contains marvelous examples of Lanna art including a Lanna style viharn. Then drive on to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, This temple was built in 1383. It is located 15 kms from the city and 3,500 feet above sea level. See the marvelous golden pagoda, which is containing the holy relics of Lord Buddha. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Chiang Mai City and Ping valley from the summit of Doi Suthep.
Lunch serve at a local restaurant.
13:00 Hrs Continue drive to Pai, a tiny town halfway between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son with some steep and winding roads through the mountains with various stops on the way, such as Mok Fha Waterfall, Pong Dued hot spring where the steam from the spring permeates the site in the morning creating fascinating sights. The area is also rich in teak woods. Arrive to Pai in late afternoon
Hotel : In Pai (Mae Hong Son) Meal : B/L
Day 11: Pai / Mae Hong Son / City Temples Tour
08:00 Hrs Drive on to visit Lod Cave where a huge cave system is once a dwelling place of pre-historic man. Experience with take the Bamboo raft reach into the cave; explore the 1 kilometer-long cave along which can be found beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Also discovered are 2,000 year old remains of utensils and coffins. Then continue to visit Fish Cave, A special feature is the hollow cave filled with numerous freshwater fish, which is of the same family as the carp. The fish are quite safe from being caught as they are believed to belong to the gods.
Lunch serve at a local restaurant
15:00 Hrs Visit Wat Doi Klong Moo located on a hill to the west of town, is a major provincial landmark. There are two Burmese-style Chedis. The larger one was built in 1860 while the smaller one was erected in 1874. A panoramic view of Mae Hong Son can be enjoyed from the site. Continue to Wat Jong Klang and Wat Jong Kum, magnificent Burmese style temples; there are several interesting items such as wooden figurines of human and animals depicted which means one of odd stories of former incarnations of the Buddha created by Burmese craftsmen. Transfer to the hotel in late afternoon.
Hotel : In Mae Hong Son Meal : B/L
Day 12: Mae Hong Son / Long Neck Karen Village / Chiang Mai
09:00 Hrs Experience by take the boat trip along Pai River to visit the world famous Long Neck Karen Village where the women wear several brass rings around their long, slender necks. The Padaung women famously wear brass rings around their necks. This distorts the growth of their collarbones and makes them look as if they have long necks - which they don't. This row of brass rings does not actually stretch their necks but in fact squash the vertebrae and collar bones. A woman generally has about twenty or more rings around her neck. This neck ring adornment is started when the girls are 5 or 6 years old.
Lunch serve at a local restaurant in the town
Then transfer to Mae Hong Son airport for afternoon flight to Chiang Mai. [25 mins flight]
1705 Departure for Chiang Mai by Thai airways
1740 Arrival Chiang Mai airport, transfer to hotel and overnight.
Hotel : In Chiang Mai Meal : B/L
Day 13: Chiang Mai / Handicrafts Village / Chiang Rai City Temples
08:30 Hrs Visit to the Handicrafts Village at San Kampaeng district, the highlight is to see the local people making the handicraft including Silverware, Hand-woven Textiles by silk and hand-painted cotton and Umbrellas or paper parasols which are hand-painted in a variety designs.
Lunch serve at a local restaurant
13:00 Hrs Then drive through scenery from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai [200 kms. away] by road along picturesque scenic routes pass the several beautiful northern mountains and valleys via the Hot Spring at Mae Ka Chan district and Chiang Rai to visit Wat Rong Khun, the unique northern Art temple. Then visit to the world famous Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined. Continue to Wat Phra Singha where one of Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha images is now enshrined. Arrive to hotel in late afternoon
Hotel : In Chiang Rai Meal : B/L
Day 14: Chiang Rai/ Akha Hilltribe / Golden Triangle/ Mae Sai
08:30 Hrs drive to Mae Chan to visit Akha hill tribe villages; explore the villages that are very simple, unique costumes, their own tradition and dialect. The trip continues to visit archeological remains at Chiang Sean city, the first capital city of the northern Thailand
Lunch serve at a local restaurant beside Mae Khong River.
13:00 Hrs Visit the world famous Golden Triangle where the borders of three countries (Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar) are met. See the panoramic view of Mae Khong River and Opium Museum and Boat Trip along the Mae Khong River, made a stop at Don Sao Village, Laos. Then continue to Mae Sai town, the Thailand-Myanmar border and the northernmost point of Thailand. Enjoy shopping the Myanmar products at the local market. Return to your hotel.
Hotel : In Chiang Rai Meal : B/L
Day 15: Chiang Rai / Doi Tung Royal Palalce/ Next Desinations
08:30 Hrs Drive up to the highest mountain peak on the Thai/Burma border; Doi Tung, 2,000 meters above sea level. In the past, shifting slash-and-burn cultivation destroyed the forest around Doi Tung area. Until 1987 when the Doi Tung Development. Project was established in accordance to the King’s Mother initiative. Then visit to Mae Fah Luang Garden and Doi Tung Royal villa.
Return to your hotel for check out and transfer to Chiang Rai Airport or return back to Chiang Mai for your next destination.
Hotel : N/A Meal : B
INCLUDED:
: Accommodation
: Air ticket from Bangkok to Phisanuloke
: All transfers and excursions as mentioned in the above itinerary
: Air-conditioned transportation during the tour
: Excursions with good English-speaking guide
: Meals as mentioned in the program
: And all entrance fees as mentioned in the above itineraryNOT INCLUDE:
: All meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
: And personal expensesACCOMMODATION LIST
CITY CATEGORY HOTEL WEBSITE
BANGKOK 3* AMBASSADOR HOTEL http://www.amtel.co.th/bangkok/index.html
KANCHANABURI 3* RIVER KWAI JUNGLE RAFT http://www.serenatahotels.com/JungleRafts.html
SUKOTHAI 4* ANANDA MUSEUM GALLERY http://www.ananda-hotel.com/
CHIANG MAI 3* RAMING LODGE HOTEL http://www.raminglodge.com/
PAI 4* BELLE VILLA RESORT http://www.bellevillaresort.com/pai/index.php
MAE HONG SON 4* IMPERIAL TARA http://www.imperialhotels.com/taramaehongson/index.html
CHIANG RAI 3* WANG COME HOTEL http://www.wangcome.com/PAYMENT POLICY:
Deposit 20% of total amount after confirmed the tour packages
Total payment should be done 25Day before tour startCancellation policy
Less than 30 days 20 % charge
Less than 20 days 40 % charge
Less than 15 days 50 % charge
Less than one week 70 % of the tour price
No show 100% chargeChild policy:
Under 24 months old, sharing twin room with 2 adults same bed-Free of charge, sharing bed with adults (If stay extra bed, charge as per the rate)02-12 years, sharing twin room with 2 adults-25% discount with extra bed and breakfast and 50% discount without extra bed and without breakfast
