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A North to South Thailand Expedition
Starting in the beginning of Thai culture at Sukhothai Kingdom and culminating in the tropical beaches of Phuket, the package has everything a traveler in Thailand could ever want - culture, adventure, relaxation and more.
Day 1 - Bangkok – Sukhothai (Lunch)
Upon arrival at Sukhothai airport, you will be greeted by an English-speaking guide. Proceed to Sri Satchanalai Historical Park and Sukhothai Historical Park - stop to stop en route to the Celadon Kiln at Baan Koh Noi. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant.
Overnight at Pailyn Sukhothai.
Day 2 - Sukhothai – Chiang Mai (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Lampang, have a ride on a horse-drawn carriage and visit Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao. After that, drive to visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Wat Phra That Haripoonchai and Wat Charmmadhevi in Lampoon province. Drive back to Chiang Mai stop en route to Wiang Kum Kam, the ancient city built in 648 B.E. and later abandoned due to the flood. The city is seen as a “prototype” for the present city of Chiang Mai. A highlight is the ancient ruin of Wat Chedi Liam, which was originally built in the style. Overnight at Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai.
Day 3 - Chiang Mai by 4wd (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Take a ride in a 4 wheeled-drive car to visit the mountain temple of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, the most famous landmark of Chiang Mai. Continue up the mountain, passing the King's Winter Palace of Phu Ping to turn onto a rough dirt road to visit the Chang Khien Coffee Research Project and the white Hmong village of Chang Khien. Here, enjoy a quick cup of steaming mountain tea with a village family. Then take a one-hour drive along a mountain ridge down to Huay Tung Tao Lake and visit an orchid farm, lunch provided there.
In the afternoon, visit Ban Nam Rin where you will learn how to make “Kha Nom Gin”, a kind of noodles popular in northern Thailand.
Return to Chiang Mai with a stop Darapirom Palace museum -closed on Monday. The museum was converted from a mansion built for Princess Jao Dara Rasamee (the royal consort of King Rama V) by King Rama VI when the princess returned to her hometown after King Rama V passed away. A devout Buddhism support, she used this mansion as a ground where local people could practice and develop their skills in agriculture and arts. Particularly, her dedication in local arts result in the conservation of what is known as “Lanna handicrafts” - the craft that makes Chiang Mai the capital of Thailand’s northern arts.
If time permits, we will visit Chiang Mai City Art and Cultural Center (closed on Monday) to learn about every aspect of the city from its pre-history to the present. See how people of different cultural origins and ethnic backgrounds have melted together to form a beautiful local culture that lies at the heart of the magic fascination of Chiang Mai.
Overnight at Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai.
Day 4 - Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanont – Chiang Mai (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Jomthong District to visit Wat Phra Borrommathat Si Chomthong Worawihan, which houses a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. Then drive through the mist shrouded upper slopes of Thailand’s highest mountain Doi Inthanond National Park, home to a large variety of flora and fauna with nearly 400 species of birds. Take a walk along a nature trail through an evergreen forest to the summit to see Napamethaneedon and Napaponphumisiri Stupas - the monuments devoted to the king and the queen of Thailand. Visit Karen hill tribe village before a picnic lunch at Vichiratharn waterfall.
Late afternoon, return to the hotel en route to Baan Roi An Phan Yang, a small museum that has exhibition of antiques and Lanna style woodcarving masterpieces.
Overnight at Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai.
Day 5 - Chiang Mai – Lisu Lodge by local truck (join-in basis) (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Early in the morning, pick up from your hotel by a local truck (Songtaew) to the Lisu Lodge. Upon arrival at the Lisu Lodge, a traditional welcome drink is served. Start your adventure by cycling about 13 kilometers to the Aummarin Jungle Raft Elephant Camp. Enjoy an hour’s elephant ride through a beautiful mountainous jungle. Picnic lunch is provided. After lunch, you will embark on an inflatable raft on a 45-minute fun ride on the river. Afterwards, take a short drive to an Akha hill tribe village. Return to Lisu Lodge by a bicycle by a local truck.
Dinner and overnight at Lisu Lodge.
Day 6 - Lisu Lodge – Golden Triangle (Breakfast, Lunch)
Early breakfast at Lisu Lodge, then drive to a local market of Mae Malai for a visit. A further drive takes you to the town of Doi Mae Salong, which was once occupied by Chinese refugees of the communist revolution. Another visit at the hill tribe village of Akha Lor Cha before having lunch at a local restaurant. After that, we drive along the mountains to visit Yao village. Continue to Mae Sai, the border town adjacent to the Burma border. Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight at Imperial Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai.
Day 7 - Golden Triangles
Breakfast at the hotel. Take a boat trip along Mekhong River to visit an ancient town of Chiang Saen before returning to hotel. In the afternoon, free at own leisure.
Overnight at the Golden Triangle.
Day 8 - Golden Triangles – Chiang Rai
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Chiang Rai. Sightseeing in town and visit some major temples. In the evening enjoy strolling Night Bazaar.
Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day 9 - Chiang Rai – Bangkok – Phuket
Breakfast at hotel and check out. Depart for Chiang Rai airport for a departure flight to Phuket.Upon arrival in Phuket, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Rest of the day free at own leisure.
Overnight in Phuket.
Day 10 - Phuket (June Bahtra) (Breakfast, Lunch)
Pick up from the hotel by air-conditioned bus. Board "JUNE BAHTRA" and cruise the enchanting Phang Nga Bay. After a visit at James Bond Island, ride a long tail boat to the Sea Gypsy village. Visit the Mangrove Delta and the Grotto Cave.Thai buffet lunch on board June Bahtra.
Overnight at Panwa Beach Resort or Thara Patong Beach Resort.
Day 11 - Relax in Phuket (Breakfast)
All day free at your own leisure or join activities at the hotel.
Overnight at Panwa Beach Resort or Thara Patong Beach Resort.
Day 12 - Relax on the beach - Phuket Fantasea (Breakfast, Dinner)
A day at your own leisure.
In the evening, transfer to Phuket Fantasea, a cultural theme park, to watch spectacular shows of various kinds of animals such as elephants, ducks, chickens and birds. International buffet dinner is provided at the Golden Kinnaree restaurant.(The pick-up time from the hotel will be informed locally or upon reservation is made).
Overnight at Panwa Beach Resort or Thara Patong Beach Resort.
Day 13 -15 Phuket (Breakfast)
Day free at leisure.
Overnight at Panwa Beach Resort or Thara Patong Beach Resort.
Day 16 - Phuket Departure
Breakfast at hotel and rest of the day free until departure transfer to Phuket airport.
Day 1 - Bangkok – Sukhothai (Lunch)
Upon arrival at Sukhothai airport, you will be greeted by an English-speaking guide. Proceed to Sri Satchanalai Historical Park and Sukhothai Historical Park - stop to stop en route to the Celadon Kiln at Baan Koh Noi. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant.
Overnight at Pailyn Sukhothai.
Day 2 - Sukhothai – Chiang Mai (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Lampang, have a ride on a horse-drawn carriage and visit Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao. After that, drive to visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Wat Phra That Haripoonchai and Wat Charmmadhevi in Lampoon province. Drive back to Chiang Mai stop en route to Wiang Kum Kam, the ancient city built in 648 B.E. and later abandoned due to the flood. The city is seen as a “prototype” for the present city of Chiang Mai. A highlight is the ancient ruin of Wat Chedi Liam, which was originally built in the style. Overnight at Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai.
Day 3 - Chiang Mai by 4wd (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Take a ride in a 4 wheeled-drive car to visit the mountain temple of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, the most famous landmark of Chiang Mai. Continue up the mountain, passing the King's Winter Palace of Phu Ping to turn onto a rough dirt road to visit the Chang Khien Coffee Research Project and the white Hmong village of Chang Khien. Here, enjoy a quick cup of steaming mountain tea with a village family. Then take a one-hour drive along a mountain ridge down to Huay Tung Tao Lake and visit an orchid farm, lunch provided there.
In the afternoon, visit Ban Nam Rin where you will learn how to make “Kha Nom Gin”, a kind of noodles popular in northern Thailand.
Return to Chiang Mai with a stop Darapirom Palace museum -closed on Monday. The museum was converted from a mansion built for Princess Jao Dara Rasamee (the royal consort of King Rama V) by King Rama VI when the princess returned to her hometown after King Rama V passed away. A devout Buddhism support, she used this mansion as a ground where local people could practice and develop their skills in agriculture and arts. Particularly, her dedication in local arts result in the conservation of what is known as “Lanna handicrafts” - the craft that makes Chiang Mai the capital of Thailand’s northern arts.
If time permits, we will visit Chiang Mai City Art and Cultural Center (closed on Monday) to learn about every aspect of the city from its pre-history to the present. See how people of different cultural origins and ethnic backgrounds have melted together to form a beautiful local culture that lies at the heart of the magic fascination of Chiang Mai.
Overnight at Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai.
Day 4 - Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanont – Chiang Mai (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Jomthong District to visit Wat Phra Borrommathat Si Chomthong Worawihan, which houses a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. Then drive through the mist shrouded upper slopes of Thailand’s highest mountain Doi Inthanond National Park, home to a large variety of flora and fauna with nearly 400 species of birds. Take a walk along a nature trail through an evergreen forest to the summit to see Napamethaneedon and Napaponphumisiri Stupas - the monuments devoted to the king and the queen of Thailand. Visit Karen hill tribe village before a picnic lunch at Vichiratharn waterfall.
Late afternoon, return to the hotel en route to Baan Roi An Phan Yang, a small museum that has exhibition of antiques and Lanna style woodcarving masterpieces.
Overnight at Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai.
Day 5 - Chiang Mai – Lisu Lodge by local truck (join-in basis) (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Early in the morning, pick up from your hotel by a local truck (Songtaew) to the Lisu Lodge. Upon arrival at the Lisu Lodge, a traditional welcome drink is served. Start your adventure by cycling about 13 kilometers to the Aummarin Jungle Raft Elephant Camp. Enjoy an hour’s elephant ride through a beautiful mountainous jungle. Picnic lunch is provided. After lunch, you will embark on an inflatable raft on a 45-minute fun ride on the river. Afterwards, take a short drive to an Akha hill tribe village. Return to Lisu Lodge by a bicycle by a local truck.
Dinner and overnight at Lisu Lodge.
Day 6 - Lisu Lodge – Golden Triangle (Breakfast, Lunch)
Early breakfast at Lisu Lodge, then drive to a local market of Mae Malai for a visit. A further drive takes you to the town of Doi Mae Salong, which was once occupied by Chinese refugees of the communist revolution. Another visit at the hill tribe village of Akha Lor Cha before having lunch at a local restaurant. After that, we drive along the mountains to visit Yao village. Continue to Mae Sai, the border town adjacent to the Burma border. Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight at Imperial Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai.
Day 7 - Golden Triangles
Breakfast at the hotel. Take a boat trip along Mekhong River to visit an ancient town of Chiang Saen before returning to hotel. In the afternoon, free at own leisure.
Overnight at the Golden Triangle.
Day 8 - Golden Triangles – Chiang Rai
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Chiang Rai. Sightseeing in town and visit some major temples. In the evening enjoy strolling Night Bazaar.
Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day 9 - Chiang Rai – Bangkok – Phuket
Breakfast at hotel and check out. Depart for Chiang Rai airport for a departure flight to Phuket.Upon arrival in Phuket, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Rest of the day free at own leisure.
Overnight in Phuket.
Day 10 - Phuket (June Bahtra) (Breakfast, Lunch)
Pick up from the hotel by air-conditioned bus. Board "JUNE BAHTRA" and cruise the enchanting Phang Nga Bay. After a visit at James Bond Island, ride a long tail boat to the Sea Gypsy village. Visit the Mangrove Delta and the Grotto Cave.Thai buffet lunch on board June Bahtra.
Overnight at Panwa Beach Resort or Thara Patong Beach Resort.
Day 11 - Relax in Phuket (Breakfast)
All day free at your own leisure or join activities at the hotel.
Overnight at Panwa Beach Resort or Thara Patong Beach Resort.
Day 12 - Relax on the beach - Phuket Fantasea (Breakfast, Dinner)
A day at your own leisure.
In the evening, transfer to Phuket Fantasea, a cultural theme park, to watch spectacular shows of various kinds of animals such as elephants, ducks, chickens and birds. International buffet dinner is provided at the Golden Kinnaree restaurant.(The pick-up time from the hotel will be informed locally or upon reservation is made).
Overnight at Panwa Beach Resort or Thara Patong Beach Resort.
Day 13 -15 Phuket (Breakfast)
Day free at leisure.
Overnight at Panwa Beach Resort or Thara Patong Beach Resort.
Day 16 - Phuket Departure
Breakfast at hotel and rest of the day free until departure transfer to Phuket airport.
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