Day 1: Bangkok
Transfer from airport. Time at leisure.
Day 2: Bangkok (B)
The clients can choose to book the optional tours.
Day 3: Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Phitsanulok (B, L)
Transfer from Bangkok to
Ayutthaya (approx. 1.5- 2 hours long)
Depart Bangkok and head north to Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand from 1350-1767. Once the center of the Kingdom, today only the ruins of this magnificent city remain. Visit Wat Mongkol Borpith with the gigantic bronze statue and the three ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Srisanpetch which was the largest temple in Ayutthaya in its time. Transfer from Ayutthaya - Phitsanulok with Sightseeing at Wat Mahathat (approx. 5 hours long). Continue to Phitsanulok. Lunch at local restaurant en-route. Then, visit Wat Mahathat which is famous for its golden Buddha image named Phra Buddha Chinnarat.
Day 4: Phitansulok - Sukhothai (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Early depart to Sukhothai to have an outdoor classroom at Organic Farm with lunch (09.00-13.00 hrs.)
08.45 hrs. Meet up and get change to farmer uniform.
09.00-12.00 hrs. Touring around with activities; collecting egg, feed the buffaloes, watching growing-harvesting-milling rice, and enjoy workshop farmer Thai style in rice field.
**Note. Programs can be change with appropriate season and timing.
Continue to visit Sukhothai Historical Park, take a walk in the well-kept and attractive park grounds, to see temples, monuments with fabulous sculptures and stuccowork. West of the old city, we will visit Wat Sri Chum with an impressive, much photographed 11-meter seated Buddha. The historical park will be visited by Tram.
Day 5: Sukhothai - Phrae - Chiang Rai (B, L)
Start your morning with almsgiving, a Thai tradition which is as act of generosity and easily to perform by offering food to the monks and receiving in exchange a Sanskrit prayer as a blessing. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Phare.
Explore Phrae and marvel at the beauty of Wat Phra That Suthon Mongkhon Khiri. This renowned temple features intricate sculptures and a stunning golden-teak building in the traditional Lanna style. Inside, you'll find relics of Lord Buddha, Buddha statues, ancient weapons, and fascinating Lanna musical instruments.
Next, venture to Morhom village, known for its traditional Thai fabric made of indigo plants to create vibrant deep blue dye for the fabric. Discover the rich cultural heritage of this unique textile-making process.
Day 6: Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai (B, L)
Drive to Golden Triangle where the borders of Laos, Burma and Thailand meet at the Mekong River.
Afterwards, drive to Chiang Mai. On the way to Chiang Mai, we shall visit a hilltribe village. You shall walk through this small village to see the life of the hilltribes, their houses and communities. Upon arriving in Chiang Mai, check in and free at leisure.
Day 7: Chiang Mai (B, L, D)
This morning visit the valley of Mae Sa Elephant Camp, a camp with more than 30 years of care taking experience of elephants as well as learning how the mahouts (elephant caretakers) take care of their giant friends. In here, you will receive a Fruit Basket with a variety of fruits to feed elephants.
Then, drive to visit Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm with Lunch, there are thousands of orchids being grown at the farm and there are also enclosures which you can enter to view hundreds of beautiful butterflies. There is a small waterfall located inside the enclosure, which makes this a stunning location to take photos.
Visit Chiang Mai’s most impressive temple of Wat Doi Suthep on the hill which is the city’s landmark. On a clear day, the panoramic views of the city from the temple grounds are magnificent. Continue to Temple with many white chedis “Wat Suan Dok”, located just West of the old walled part of Chiang Mai city is a very old temple known for its large number of white chedis or pagodas.
In the evening, enjoy a superb farewell dinner at The Riverside Chiang Mai Bar and Restaurant. Transfer back to the hotel not later than 22:00.
Day 8: Chiang Mai (B)
Check out for your departure flight to the next destination.
