10 Days Central-Northeast-Western-Northern ; Bangkok - Pak Chong - Lagoons of thermal waters - Trecking in the National Park Khao Yai / Bangkok - Ratchaburi - Kanchanaburi / Pitsanuloke - Sukhothai - Sri Satchanalai - Lampang / Lampang - Lampoon - Chiang Mai / Chiang Mai City Tour - Orchid Farm - Elephant Camp / Chiangmai - San Kamphaeng - Bosang - Hot Spring Spa / Chiangmai - Mae Hong Son / Mae Hong Son - ChiangDao -Thatorn - Chiangrai / Chiang Rai - ChiangSaen - Bangkok.
ITINERARY
Daily departure
Day 1 Bangkok - Pak Chong : - Lagoons of thermal waters, - Trecking in the National Park Khao Yai. ( - , - , - )
06.30 hrs. Pick up from hotels in Bangkok DownTown.
07.30 hrs. Depart for Bangkok and Drive to Nakhon Nayok province Then visit local morning market to see lively Thai way of living.
09.00 hrs. Drive to small village for Ox-cart riding, this old style transportation will take you along the paddy field.
10.30 hrs. Drive up to khao yai national park. From the entrance you will feel the atmosphere of rain forest 1 km. trekking along the marked trail to the biggest and highest waterfall in this park called "Heaw Narok waterfall".
12.30 hrs. Lunch will be served at local restaurant.
14.00 hrs. Depart for Bangkok, pass the beautiful countryside.
18.00 hrs. Arrive BANGKOK hotel.
Day 2 Bangkok - Ratchaburi - Kanchanaburi (Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner)
06.30 hrs. Breakfast at hotel.
07.00 hrs. Visit Damnernsaduak Floating Market : Along the water way very few are left today, Damnernsaduak is one of the last authentic Floating Market 100 kms. From Bangkok on the way visit Coconut Sugar Farm and take a boat to Floating Market and direct to Kanchanaburi.
12.00 hrs. Lunch at Restaurant.
13.00 hrs. Visit JEATH Museum and Cemetery of 2nd World War.
15.00 hrs. Visit Seven Erawan´s water jumps.
19.00 hrs. Check in at River Kwai HOTEL or similar hotel.
19.30 hrs. Dinner at floating restaurant.
Day 3 Kanchanaburi- Ayuthaya - Lopburi - Pitsanuloke (Breakfast, - , - )
06:00 hrs. Leave from HOTEL after breakfast.
08:00 hrs. Depart to Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand.
VISIT Bang Pa in: ( Summer residence of the Kings) Principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith, the three ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Srisanpetch.
Continue via Proceed to Lopburi Visit the Prang Sam Yod (Sacred Three-Spired Pagoda), ruins of Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat, as well as the Monkey Temple.
Proceed to Pitsanuloke and check in at AMARIN LAGOON or similar hotel.
Day 4 Pitsanuloke - Sukhothai - Sri Satchanalai - Lampang (Breakfast, - , - )
07.00 hrs. Breakfast.
08:00 hrs. Visit Wat Maha Dhat with its revered Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj.
Depart for Sukhothai, visit famous ruins of Thailand´s first capital (1257-1379). See Wat Maha Dhat, Wat Sra Sri and Wat Sri Chum.Continue to Sri Satchanalai, northern outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, built by King Ramkamhaeng.
Visit Wat Chang Lom, Wat Chedi Jet Thaew, Wat Nang Paya.
Proceed to Lampang and check in at LAMPANG WIENGTHONG or similar hotel.
Day 5 Lampang - Lampoon - Chiang Mai (Breakfast, - , - )
07.00 hrs. Breakfast.
08:00 hrs. Depart for Ko Kah to see Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang, housing the only Emerald Buddha other than the one at Wat Phra Keo in Bangkok.
Proceed to Lampoon. Visit famous Wat Haripoonchai in Lampoon, built in 1157-one of the most sacred monuments in the north. Continue to Chiang Mai. Afternoon visit to Handicraft Villages, to observe manufacturing of lacquerware, spinning and weaving of Thai Silk and paper umbrella making. Also visit famous Thai wood-carving factory, with possibility of purchasing Burmese antiques.
Check-in at hotel.
22.15 hrs. Kantoke Dinner, Enjoy a typical Thai dinner with presentation of ancient Lanna dances from northern Thailand.
Enjoy shopping the local handmade product at Chiangmai Night Bazar.
Day 6 Chiang Mai City Tour - Orchid Farm - Elephant Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, - )
07.00 hrs. Breakfast.
08:00-12:00 hrs. City Tour. Visit the most interesting temples in Chiang Mai : Way Ched Yod,Wat Phra Singh with its famous Buddha image,and Wat Suan Dok, housing remains of many generations of the old Chiang Mai royal families. Also visit Wat Doi Suthep, tucked away in the mountains at 1,056 meters above sea level and lunch at local restaurant ,Continue visit of orchid farm .Then visit elephant camp and watch elephants taking timber in forest. Their strength and strategic teamwork will amaze you. Recommended Option: Take one-hour elephant safari into the surrounding countryside. (two person per elephant) Check-in at Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel.
Day 7 Chiangmai-San Kamphaeng- Bosang - Hot Spring Spa (Breakfast, - , - )
07.00 hrs. Breakfast.
08.00 hrs. Depart for San Kamphaeng which is famous for silk, cotton weaving and umbrella making. The silk and cotton souvenirs produced in this village are high quality. Factories and souvenir shops selling woodcarving, silverware, earth ware, lacquer ware and cotton fabrics are located along the way from Chiang Mai to San Kamphaeng.Go to hot spring medical spa,relax with foot detox therapy,Thai herbal stream bath/suana (Extra option).
12.00 hrs. Lunch at local resturant.
Day 8 Chiangmai-Mae Hong Son (Breakfast, - , - )
07.00 hrs. Breakfast.
08.00 hrs. Depart for Mae Hong Son VISIT Temple of the Mountain. - Excursion to the settlement of the tribe Kahen (women giraffe) - Return in rapid boat for the river Pai. - Check-in at the Hotel in Mae Hong Son (Pai Hotsprings Spa Resort).
Day 9 Mae Hong Son-ChiangDao-Thatorn-Chiangrai (Breakfast, - , - )
07.00 hrs. Breakfast.
08:00 hrs. Depart for Mae Hong Son via Chiang Dao. Short stop at village of Chiang Dao for drinks and stroll around local market. En route, visit Huay Luek Royal Project, Visit Chiang Dao Cave,see the spectacular stalagmite-stalagtite. After arrival in Thatorn, a small village just a few kilometers from the Burmese border, lunch is served at Mae Kok River Village Resort. Depart on motor-powered traditional boats for five-hour journey down Kok River, passing tiny hilltribe villages, bamboo huts and jungle. The first stop is Further down river, visit a Lahu hilltribe village, after passing a few rapids. The last stop before arriving in Chiang Rai is at a cave housing many sacred statues of Lord Buddha. Arrive early evening in Chiang Rai and check in at Wiang Indra Riverside Resort dinner and accommodations.
Day 10 Chiang Rai-ChiangSaen -Bangkok (Breakfast, - , - )
06.30 hrs. Breakfast. 07:00 hrs. Depart Chiang Rai to visit the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. 12.00 hrs. Reach Chiangrai Airport,send you back to Bangkok and back to your country.
CHILD POLICY
For children under 2 years will be "Free" of charge.
For children 3-10 years old we charge 70% of adult price.
For children over 10 years old we charge adult price.
INCLUDING
Accommodation in airconditioned room and meals as mentioned in the programme, Transfers, Entrance fees, Tours by airconditioned VAN with guide, Service charges room Tax and Vat 7% and baggage handling.
EXCLUDING
Optional tours, Air-ticket domestic fight or train ticket from Chiang Rai to Bangkok and chiang mai -maehongson-chiangmai but we can arrange, Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc., Other tours & meals than mentioned in the programme Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road conditions and room availability.
REMARKS
This program can be change without notice.