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Upgraded - Discover Northern Thailand

12 days
Start and end in Bangkok
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient temples in Chiang Mai
  • Visit Doi Suthep Temple for panoramic views
  • Interact with elephants at a nature park
  • Cycle through Sukhothai's historical park
  • Enjoy a dinner cruise on Chao Phraya River

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join tour in Chiang Mai
  2. Day 2 Visit Doi Suthep temple and afternoon cooking class
  3. Day 3 Visit the Elephant Nature Park and discover enchanting Maekampong village
  4. Day 4 Drive to Lampang and visit Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat
  5. Day 5 Experience the hospitality of Nathon Chan village and discover the ruins of Sukhothai by bike
  6. Day 6 Rise early for almsgiving and continue south to Uthai Thani
  7. Day 7 Travel to Ayutthaya and evening dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River
  8. Day 8 Drive to Kanchanaburi, journey on Death Railway and sleep in raft house on the River Kwai
  9. Day 9 Free day to relax by the River Kwai
  10. Day 10 Travel to Bangkok via Maeklong railway market
  11. Day 11 Discover the temples and street food of Bangkok
  12. Day 12 Trips ends in Bangkok
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Customer Reviews

  • Michelle
    · December 5th, 2024
    I really enjoyed the tour and seeing highlights of Northern Thailand. The high energy, enthusiasm and kindness of tour leader Wit was much appreciated. Sleeping on an overnight train, a raft house and homestay was memorable. The only improvement I could suggest would be that the group all travel with the tour leader in one vehicle where possible.
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  • Brian
    · February 3rd, 2024
    Grand Palace. Temple of Reclining Buddha. WW2 history with Hellfire Pass, Death Railway, Bridge on River Kwai, etc. Phraya Nakho Cave and its Pagoda (my favourite highlight). Jungle walks. Phi Phi islands.
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  • Stephen
    · February 2nd, 2024
    Street food tour of Chinatown and Grand Palace in Bangkok. Hellfire Pass and Bridge over River Kwai. Phraya Nakhon Cave and pagoda within was spectacular.
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12 days
Upgraded - Discover Northern Thailand
From Bangkok to Bangkok

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Thailand. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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