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TailorMade Thailand: Northern Express
8 days, Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Itinerary
Day 1Bangkok
Arrive at any time. Your arrival transfer is included.
On arrival at your hotel, a note will be waiting for you to confirm the timing of your meet and greet the next day as well as a contact number in case you have any issues.
Airport Transfer
Day 2Bangkok
Enjoy a klong boat tour of Bangkok, gaining an insight into how the locals live, and tour around the famous Wat Po temple. Spend the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure.
Bangkok Meet and Greet Assistance Services
A G Adventures representative will meet you at the hotel to go over the details of your itinerary, providing a schedule, documentation/vouchers, and pick-up times for all included activities. The representative can also answer any questions about the tour or the general area.
Bangkok Wat Po and Klong Tour
Hop on a boat to tour the back canals of Bangkok, or klongs as they're otherwise known. Observe local life along the way, arriving at Wat Po, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Explore this sprawling temple and see the 46 meter long golden Buddha, one of Bangkok's most iconic sites.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Travel to Kanchanaburi and enjoy a day of sightseeing in Kanchanaburi. Visit the Bridge on the River Kwai and explore the Hell Fire Pass Museum to learn more about the area's dark history.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Kanchanaburi Full-Day Tour
Take in a piece of World War II history on this full day tour, starting with a visit to Thai-Burma Railway Museum. If you've seen the famous movie "Bridge on the River Kwai" then today provides an exciting opportunity to see the real thing. Take a small stretch of this historical route by train; the towering, majestic bridge offers fabulous views of the river below. This afternoon, visit the Hell Fire Pass Memorial Museum to learn about the Death Railway's dark history; the track was built by POWs who were made to cut through the rock of the Tenasserim Hills using only hand tools. Transfer by boat to your accommodation for the next two nights.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Kanchanaburi
With so much to do in Kanchanaburi, today is free to explore at your own pace. Opt to see caves, local villages or enjoy a day relaxing by the pool.
Free Time
Spend time exploring the local area or relax by the pool.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Kanchanaburi/Ayutthaya
Travel to Ayutthaya, with time to settle into your hotel for the day on arrival. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the temple ruins of Ayutthaya. Later, you will be transferred to the station to board an overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Ayutthaya Temple Ruins Tour
Explore the ruins of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ayuthaya served as Thailand’s capital from the 14th to 18th centuries, when it ranked as one of the most magnificent cities in the world. Late in the 17th century its population reached one million, and foreign visitors wrote awestruck accounts of its size and splendour.
Overnight Train (beds)
Stretch out and get some well-earned rest en route to the next stop.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Chiang Mai
Arrive in the vibrant city of Chiang Mai and start exploring. This afternoon, admire the beautiful landscapes or rural Chiang Mai and enjoy delicious Thai meal at a local restaurant.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Local Living Moment: Half-Day Tuk-Tuk Adventure and Dinner
Venture out to rural Chiang Mai, enjoying the views from the back seat of a customized Tuk-Tuk that will keep you in the heart of the action. Take in the stunning scenery as you pass rice paddies and spot water buffalo. Explore a small Karen Hill tribe village and finish the afternoon with a delicious and truly authentic Thai feast in a rural restaurant.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Chiang Mai
Take a cooking class and sample your creations for lunch. Visit the sacred site of Doi Suthep in the evening.
Chiang Mai Cooking Class
Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. With fresh herbs, produce, meats and seafood from a local market, prepare northern Thai (known as 'Lan Na') dishes in a tranquil, rural setting.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Doi Suthep Guided Tour
Climb the 300-step naga (mystical serpent) staircase to one of northern Thailand's most sacred temples, or opt to take a cable car and enjoy the view. Learn all about Doi Suthep’s history from a local guide – built on top of a mountain, the temple sits among pagodas, statues, bells and shrines.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 8Chiang Mai
Depart at any time.
With a little extra time in the area, hilltribe treks are easily accessible.