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TOUR OF THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN CITIES of THAILAND<\/h2><\/div>
Crossing all of Thailand starting from Bangkok and reaching the border with Laos and Burma.<\/div>
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\n\t<\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]The most complete tour: starting from Bangkok with a comfortable minivan, you can visit all the cities and places of major interest along the way up to the border between Laos and Myanmar.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”36386″ img_size=”500×202″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” css_animation=”bounceIn”][vc_column_text css_animation=”bounceIn”]DAY 1 – BANGKOK – AYUTTHAYA – SUKHOTHAI Itinerary<\/strong>
\nAt 7:00, meet with the English-speaking guide and embark on a journey to explore the Ancient Capital of Thailand. The first stop is Bang Pa In, which is reached by a short 60km drive north of Bangkok.<\/p>\n

Located along the Chaopraya River, Bang Pa In is one of the summer palaces of the Royal Family, dating back to the seventeenth century, before Bangkok became the capital. It fell into disuse for an extended period before its recent restoration.<\/p>\n

Next, proceed to the Historical Park of Ayutthaya. Founded around 1350, Ayutthaya became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. Flourishing from the 14th to the 18th century, it became one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas, a center for global diplomacy and trade. Key points in the park include Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Mongkhon Bophit, and Wat Phra Mahathat, easily explored on foot or by bicycle.<\/p>\n

Lunch break from 13:00 to 13:30.<\/p>\n

The final destination for the day is the Historical Park of Sukhothai, situated 12 kilometers from the new city on the Sukhothai-Tak Highway. The park, open daily from 08:30 to 16:30, offers tram services and bike rentals for exploring the vast area. Notable sites include the city walls, central bastions, and 35 monuments, including Buddhist temples like Wat Mahathat and the Royal Palace.<\/p>\n

Arrive at the Sukhothai hotel around 17:30. Dinner on your own. Overnight stay.<\/p>\n

DAY 2 – SUKHOTHAI – SRI SATCHANALAI – PHAYAO – CHIANG RAI Itinerary<\/strong>
\nAfter breakfast at the hotel, meet the English-speaking guide at 7:00 and depart for Chiang Rai with pleasant stops along the way.<\/p>\n

The Si Satchanalai Historical Park is located on the Yorm River’s bank. The ancient city, formerly known as Muang Chaliang, was renamed Si Satchanalai during Phra Ruang’s reign. The park boasts 134 monument ruins, including the non-ancient Wat Phra That Suthon Mongkol Khiri with beautiful traditional and Lanna-style architecture.
\nLunch at a local restaurant.
\nThe Phayao Lake is popular among locals and a significant fishing resource. The lakeside area offers various activities (not included) like boat rentals and biking. Continue to Chiang Rai and visit the famous White Temple, Wat Rong Khun, created by renowned Thai artist Chalermchai Kosipipat.
\nStop at the Mae Krachan Hot Springs and visit an ethnic “giraffe women” village along the way.
\nArrive in Chiang Rai around 18:00. Check-in at the booked hotel. Dinner on your own. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.<\/p>\n

DAY 3 – CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI Itinerary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have breakfast at the hotel, then embark on an exploration of the northernmost province of Thailand, starting with the renowned Golden Triangle. This historical site is where the borders of Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos converge. Visit Wat Phra That Pu Khao for a panoramic view of the Golden Triangle, Mekong River, and the surrounding mountains.
\nProceed to the Opium Museum, providing insights into opium production and its impact on the tribal populations. Lunch at a local restaurant.
\nOn the way to Chiang Mai, stop at the famous Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most important temple in Chiang Mai, with its exquisite Lanna architecture and a golden Chiang Saen-style pagoda. Arrive at Chiang Mai in the evening. Check-in at the booked hotel. Dinner on your own. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.<\/p>\n

DAY 4 – CHIANG MAI \u2013 ELEPHANT SANCTUARY \u2013 DOI SUTHEP Itinerary<\/strong><\/p>\n

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for the renowned elephant protection center. Learn about the elephants’ history, commands to communicate with them, and even have the option to bathe with them by the river.<\/p>\n

Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary around noon and drive to Chiang Mai.<\/p>\n

At 13:30, visit Doi Suthep, the most significant temple in Chiang Mai, offering breathtaking views of the city. The temple, built in the early 19th Buddhist century, features serpent statues along the stairs and houses a golden Chiang Saen-style pagoda.<\/p>\n

Return to the hotel at 16:00. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner on your own. Overnight stay.<\/p>\n

DAY 5 – Transfer to CHIANG MAI Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n

Breakfast at the hotel.
\nFree time until the scheduled time for transfer to the airport.
\nPlease wait for our driver in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Flight to your next destination.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

NORTHERN CITIES TOUR - domestic flight from Bangkok to Chiang Rai<\/h2><\/div>
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If you prefer a faster tour with shorter minivan transfers, you can choose this option. You will depart from Bangkok with an internal flight to Chiang Rai, where you will meet your English-speaking guide to begin the various visits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Arrival at Chiang Rai airport by 10:00 am, where you will be greeted by a local guide. Today we begin the exploration of this province, the northernmost part of Thailand, starting with the famous Golden Triangle, the point where the borders of Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, and Laos meet. The visit includes Wat Phra That Pu Khao, which offers a wonderful view of the Golden Triangle, the Mekong River, and the wooded mountains.
\nLunch will be served at a local restaurant.
\nIn the afternoon, we return to the city and transfer to the pier to board a motorboat that will take us along the Kok River to Ruam Mitr, with a visit to the Karen and Lahu ethnic minorities.
\nIn the early evening, we arrive at the selected hotel and check-in to the reserved rooms. Dinner is not included.
\nOvernight stay in Chiang Rai.<\/p>\n

DAY 2 – CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI, Blue Temple, White Temple, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At 07:00 am, meet the guide and depart to visit the Blue Temple or Wat Rong Seua Ten, located a few kilometers from Chiang Rai.
\nThen we will begin the journey to Chiang Mai, during which we will not miss the visit to the White Temple or Wat Rong Khun. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant along the way.
\nUpon arrival in Chiang Mai, we complete the day dedicated to temples with the most famous one in Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, located on a mountain from where you can enjoy a simply phenomenal panoramic view of the hilly area of Chiang Mai.
\nIn the evening, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay in Chiang Mai. Dinner is not included.<\/p>\n

DAY 3 – CHIANG MAI. “Elephant Sanctuary”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for the renowned elephant protection center where you will learn a lot about these splendid pachyderms: how to “talk” to them, how they are fed by distributing fruit.<\/p>\n

You will reach the river with our staff and the elephants where, if you wish, you can bathe with them.<\/p>\n

Around 1:30 pm, you will say goodbye to your new friends before returning to Chiang Mai, where we will take you back to your hotel after an hour’s drive.<\/p>\n

There are no rigid schedules during visits to our sanctuary, the best thing is to enjoy the day, watching and learning from the elephants.<\/p>\n

Rest of the day at leisure to discover the city by walking in the historic center or for individual activities.
\nDinner on your own and overnight in Chiang Mai.<\/p>\n

DAY 4 – TRANSFER TO AIRPORT IN CHIANG MAI.<\/strong>
\nBreakfast at the hotel.
\nRoom available until 12:00 pm.
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