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Northern Thailand Explorer

14 days, Bangkok to Bangkok

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14 days

Bangkok to Bangkok

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; 2019 departures: Max 15, Avg 12; 2020 departures: Max 16, Avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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14 days

Bangkok to Bangkok

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Trip Code: ATNN

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Map of the route for Northern Thailand Explorer

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Bangkok

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Bangkok/Nong Khai

Enjoy a klong boat tour of Bangkok including a visit to Wat Pho. This evening board an overnight train to Nong Khai.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Nong Khai/Chiang Khan

Arrive early in Nong Khai and enjoy a scenic drive along the Mekong, spotting Laos on the other side of the bank. Arrive in the charming town of Chiang Khan mid-morning.

Day 4Chiang Khan

Experience morning alms-giving by offering rice to local monks. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, wandering around this small town on the Mekong.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Chiang Khan/Phitsanulok

Travel to Phitsanoluk. Enjoy an orientation walk of one of Thailands oldest most historic cities, followed by an afternoon at leisure. For dinner, devour flying morning glory - a local specialty that also provides the entertainment of vegetables soaring through the air.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 6Phitsanulok/Lampang

Drive to Sukhothai Historic Park and wander through ruins of this ancient Kingdom. Continue on to Lampang and enjoy a homestay in a traditional Lanna village. Participate in craft demonstrations and opt to help prepare a local meal.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Village Homestay

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 7Lampang/Chiang Mai

Travel to Chiang Mai. Climb the many stairs to Doi Suthep, the beautiful temple that overlooks Chiang Mai from its location atop a mountain. Fulfil dreams of Thai streetfood this evening at the incredible night market.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Chiang Mai

Enjoy free time in Chiang Mai. Opt to go on a segway tour or cycle through the countryside. It's a feat to fit it all in.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Chiang Mai

Enjoy free time to explore Chiang Mai. Opt for a bicycle tour, a visit the Mae Sai waterfall, shopping at the night market, or getting a traditional Thai massage. Enjoy a local cooking class with dinner.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Cooking Class

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya

Free time in Chiang Mai before boarding an overnight train to Ayutthaya.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 11Ayutthaya to Kanchanaburi

Arrive in Ayutthaya and enjoy a short tour of historical sites followed by a drive to Kanchanaburi. Explore the Death Railway Museum and Allied War Cemetery, and stretch your legs during a short stop at The Bridge on the River Kwai. Catch a boat transfer to a riverside resort in the jungle.

Day 12Kanchanaburi

Enjoy free time to explore. Opt to go caving or trekking.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 13Kanchanaburi/Bangkok

Enjoy swimming under the magnificent Erawan Falls. Later transfer to Bangkok for your last night out on the town.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 14Bangkok

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Village Homestay, Lampang
  • Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
  • Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class, Chiang Mai
  • Wat Pho visit
  • Klong riverboat tour
  • Sukhothai Historic Park visit
  • Doi Suthep temple visit
  • Night Market visit
  • Khantoke Cooking Class
  • Thai/Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery visit
  • Bridge on the River Kwai visit
  • Erawan Waterfalls visit
  • Morning alms-giving
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotel (10 nts), sleeper train (2 nts), homestay (1 nt).

Meals

11 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Allow USD150-195 for meals not included.

Transportation

Train, private vehicle, boat.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Departures

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Northern Thailand Explorer

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