Paradise trip from Bangkok to Chiang Mai 14 days

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From Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Duration: 14 days

Place: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya - Sukhothai - Lampang - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

Meals: 13 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 0 Dinner

Excluding international flights

Highlights

Paradise trip from Bangkok to Chiang Mai 14 days: Explore from the cultural treasures of Bangkok to the scenic beauty of Chiang Mai
  • Bangkok: discover the capital of the Land of Smiles with its royal temples, vibrant streets, and enjoy a dinner cruise on the river to see the illuminated monuments of Bangkok.
  • Kanchanaburi: A beautiful region rich in history, particularly known for the famous bridge on the River Kwai with Erawan National Park and its magnificent waterfalls
  • Ayutthaya and Sukhothai: Appreciate the beauty of the ancient capitals and historical parks
  • Lampang: The only city in the country where horse-drawn carriages still provide public transport
  • Chiang Rai: Meet the Padong Karen tribes, famous for their "giraffe women"
  • Chiang Mai: Also called the "Rose of the North," Chiang Mai is the cornerstone of a stay in Thailand, with 300 temples that give the city a unique landscape

Itinerary

    • Welcome by the tour guide upon your arrival at the airport, and transfer by private car to the hotel
    • Free to explore the city
    • In the afternoon:
      • Embark on a long-tailed pirogue for a trip through the klongs, the canals that crisscross old Bangkok with their unique atmosphere
      • Visit the Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun, with its 82-meter-high Khmer-style tower, a symbol of the capital
    • Overnight in hotel
    Meal:   |   Stay: Le D'Tel Bangkok
  • Begin the journey by unraveling the glorious history of the Capital of Thailand with its highlights:

    • The Grand Royal Palace complex which includes the Royal Palace and the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew (known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha)
    • Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha
    • A boat trip through the lively and bustling interior canals by traditional long tail boat
    • The Wat Traimit temple to admire the largest solid gold statue in the world
    • A walk through Chinatown which is considered the liveliest district in Bangkok and famous for the various specialties from countries in the region
    • Overnight in hotel
    Meal: Breakfast   |   Stay: Le D'Tel Bangkok
  • Bangkok - Kanchanaburi: 240 km - 4h

    Immerse yourself in the colourful atmosphere of the lively railway and floating markets:

    • Get up-close to the Maeklong Railway Market also known as “life-risking” market where exciting and magical scene happens, vendors disappear in a blink of an eye at each train whistle signaling the arrival of a train
    • Learn the idea of a traditional market setting at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the best known floating market of Thailand which is featured in the James Bond movie and more recently “Bangkok dangerous” with Nicolas Cage. Watch the bustling activity on the crowded canals where boats loaded with, fresh exotic tropical fruits and Thai’s noodles, are packed up
    • Keep travelling to the southwest to reach Kanchanaburi and get ready to experience its significances:
      • Visit the World War II memorial including the Jeath War Museum
      • Visit the Bridge of Kwai
      • Then, boarding a train ride along the Death Railway, railway lovers will be able to travel on one of the historical routes of Southeast Asia, the remaining part of the “Death Railway”.
    • Overnight in hotel
    Meal: Breakfast   |   Stay: Royal River Kwai Resort
  • Kanchanaburi - Bang Pa-In - Ayutthaya: 260 km - 4h

    Departure for the Erawan Waterfall – a beautiful seven-tiered waterfall. Located in Erawan National Park, walk to see each of the picturesque falls. The Erawan Waterfall consists of a multitude of lovely cascades spread over seven levels. Also, don't forget to bring your swimsuit if you want to swim in the natural pools of the fall.

    In the afternoon, drive to Ayutthaya, the former royal capital of Siam in the 14th century. Classified by UNESCO for its archaeological heritage, it has retained a certain charm

    Arrival in Ayutthaya in the late afternoon

    Overnight in hotel

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch   |   Stay: Baan Thai House
  • Ayutthaya - Sukhothai: 400 km - 5h30

    visit Wat Mahathat (with a Buddha face emerging from a tree), and the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya period. The palace features an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles. It is the king's favorite summer palace.

    And we continue our drive to Sukhothai via Phitsanulok where you will visit Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, which houses one of the most sacred Buddha images in all of Thailand. From there, we will continue to Sukhothai city for the night.

    Overnight in hotel

    Meal: Breakfast   |   Stay: Sawasdee Sukhothai
  • Sukhothai - Lampang: 260 km - 4h

    • After breakfast, pick-up and transfer to the bicycle parking where we will take a bike to visit the Sukhothai Historical Park, which contains nearly 200 remarkably well-preserved chedis in ruins
    • Visit the Ajana Buddha image, the legend of the spoken Buddha at Wat Sri Chum. Then we take the bicycle to Wat Phra Pai Luang, the center of the community before starting the Sukhothai kingdom in the past. The next temples we will visit are Wat Sri Sawai and Wat Sra Sri and Wat Trapang Ngoen.
    • In the afternoon you will be transferred to Lampang, a nice little town to spend the night.
    • Overnight in hotel
    Meal: Breakfast   |   Stay: Lampang River Lodge
  • Lampang - Chiang Rai: 175 km - 3h30

    • Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, one of the best examples of Lanna-style architecture in Thailand
    • Take a 30-minute horse-drawn carriage ride through the city and villages
    • In the afternoon, continue to Chiang Rai
    • On the way, stop at Phayao Lake where we can have a coffee and enjoy the beautiful views of the lake
    • Arrive in Chiang Rai at the end of the day
    • Overnight in hotel
    Meal: Breakfast   |   Stay: Laluna Hotel & Resort
  • You will explore the city and visit the white temple, Wat Rong Khun. Although this temple is very recent, it is the most visited monument in the region, the work of the Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, started in 1997. Its creator himself announced that it would not be completed until 60 to 90 years after his death. Its particularity is its immaculate whiteness. Indeed, it is a unique temple of its kind. In the wihaan, a fresco mixes Buddhist codes with Matrix, Star Wars, the attack on the Twin Towers in New York and even Kung-Fu Panda, which stands out from the usual decorations for such monuments.

    In the afternoon, you can take a motorized canoe excursion on the Kok River and visit a Tibeto-Burmese village.

    If time permits, continue to visit the night market.

    Overnight in hotel

    Meal: Breakfast   |   Stay: Laluna Hotel & Resort
  • Chiang Rai - Chiang Saen: 85 km - 1h30

    Road to northern Thailand, a beautiful wooded and mountainous region. Take a drive to the Mae Salong

    • Stroll through villages of ethnic minorities: the village Akah of Loyo, and the village Lisu of Ban Hanygo
    • Visit the Mae Fah Luang botanical garden
    • Cruise along the Mekong river to witness the lively assembling of 3 countries at the Golden Triangle
    • Overnight in hotel
    Meal: Breakfast   |   Stay: Siam Triangle Hotel
  • Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai: 250 km - 4h

    • You will drive to Phu Chi Fa with a stop on the way to admire the panoramic view at Phu Chi Fa over the valley. Then, you will continue to Mae Taeng via a beautiful road that crosses the mountains and the countryside.
    • Return to the hotel in Chiang Mai.
    • Overnight in hotel
    Meal: Breakfast   |   Stay: White Boutique Hotel and Spa
    • In the morning, you start your day visiting the old city with a stop at the ancient wall, the moat and a gate of the old city. Visit the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Prah Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple and Wat Chedi Luang temple.
    • Then, a cyclo-rickshaw ride along small streets lined with traditional houses. From there, you will go to the large central market of Warorot.
    • In the afternoon, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most famous pagoda in Chiang Mai. This temple which culminates at more than 1000 meters offers a magnificent panorama of the surrounding countryside and houses a magnificent Chedi.
    • Then, visit the craft villages: lacquer factories, silk weaving, umbrella making, wood carvings and goldsmith work ...
    • Overnight in hotel
    Meal: Breakfast   |   Stay: White Boutique Hotel and Spa
  • Hiking day to discover the Mae Wang region

    • Visit Karen Hill Tribe, a waterfall and you will also trek through the forest in Mae Wang area
    • Mae Wang Elephant Camp treats its elephants with respect. You will have the experience of feeding and bathing an elephant without seeing the scarred head you see in many other camps
    • Bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River
    • Overnight in hotel
    Meal: Breakfast   |   Stay: White Boutique Hotel and Spa
    • Drive through beautiful green landscapes to Mae Kampong village. Upon arrival, walk in the forest, discovering the local industry: coffee and tea farming. We will eat at a magnificent waterfall
    • After our walk, we enjoy a delicious traditional lunch in the village before relaxing with a rejuvenating Thai massage
    • In the late afternoon you are free for relaxation. You can also participate in preparing dinner with the host family and your friends. You enjoy dinner with your host
    • Overnight in homestay
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch   |   Stay: Homestay
  • Village De Mae Kampong – Chiang Mai - Avion - Bangkok: 4h
    • Early in the morning, at 7:00 am, offer alms to the monks at the village temple with your host
    • Breakfast will be served by your host, followed by a walk through the community to see the making of local hats, bamboo furniture, bamboo crafts, herbal products, and the process of fermenting ancient tea leaves
    • Then, visit the San Kamphaeng Hot Springs to see the 100-degree Celsius water from underground.
    • Return to Chiang Mai city in about 1 hour
    • Free time for personal activities until the transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for the flight to Bangkok, and for your international departure flight
    Meal: Breakfast  
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  • All meals as mentioned in the program
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