A JOURNEY FROM BANGKOK TO NORTHERN THAILAND 10 DAYS / 09 NIGHTS

10 Days
TYPOLOGIES

Culture Tour

DIFFICULTY

MIN. AGE

Tour Overview:

This journey takes you from the bustling energy of Thailand's capital to the misty mountains and ancient temples of the north. Begin in Bangkok, where golden spires and floating markets capture the essence of Thai culture. Then fly north to Chiang Rai, home to white and blue temples that defy imagination. Finally, settle into Chiang Mai, the cultural heart of the north, where sacred mountains, hill tribes, and Lanna heritage await. With each destination offering a distinct character, this itinerary reveals the extraordinary diversity of the Kingdom of Thailand.

Itinerary in brief :

DAY DESTINATION MEAL CITIES
Day 1 Sawadee “Hello” Thailand Bangkok
Day 2 Highlight of Bangkok B Bangkok
Day 3 Train Market & Floating Market B Bangkok
Day 4 Ayutthaya Day Tours B/L Bangkok
Day 5 Bangkok – Fly to Chiang Rai B Chiang Rai
Day 6 Golden Triangle B Chiang Rai
Day 7 Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai B Chiang Mai
Day 8 Chiang Mai City Tour B Chiang Mai
Day 9 Elephant Jungle Sanctuary B Chiang Mai
Day 10 Goodbye Cambodia B Chiang Mai

* B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Itinerary in details:

Warmly welcome at Bangkok International Airport, meet & greet service by our guide and transfer from the airport to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking guide. Check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free to discover the “City of Angels” at your own pace.

Overnight in Bangkok.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a sightseeing tour of Bangkok's most famous temples. Your first stop will be at Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha, two of the most famous tourist attractions in Bangkok. The Grand Palace is adjacent to Wat Phra Kaew, and together they form a common compound. The Grand Palace features European-inspired designs, except for the roofs, which maintain a distinctly Thai style.

Next, you will visit Wat Po, which is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok. This temple is famous for its Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas), the largest single Buddha image in Thailand, and is also the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. After this visit, you will have free time for lunch on your own.

You will then visit Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn. This iconic landmark is one of the most well-known temples in Bangkok and offers a stunning view of the city.

Enjoy a walk through the flower market before the last visit at the Golden Mountain.

After this visit, you will return to your hotel for some free time to relax and explore the city at your leisure. Overnight in Bangkok.

Breakfast at hotel. At 06:30-07:00: Meeting with the Guide at the hotel and departure for a beautiful day of visits to the nearby provinces of Song Khram and Ratchaburi, about 100 km from Bangkok. Let's start with the Railway Track Market (Hoop Rom Market) also commonly called Siang Tai (life threatening) market. It is considered one of the fantastic attractions of Thailand.

We then proceed towards the Damnen Saduak Floating Market, arrive at the pier and with a motorboat in about 30 minutes of travel between the canals, we reach the Floating Market. Damnoen Saduak Market in Ratchaburi is one of the most popular floating markets in Thailand. Every day many Thai and foreign tourists arrive here to shop, eat and absorb the atmosphere of Thailand's water markets built over a hundred years ago. 11:00 Approx. return to Bangkok, arriving at the hotel around 12:00.

After this visit, you will return to your hotel for some free time to relax and explore the city at your leisure.

Overnight in Bangkok.

06.20 a.m. Join Van Pick up from at hotel in Bangkok and transfer to the river city shopping complex, Siphraya, next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel.

Morning By Coach :

07:30 am. Departure from Bangkok by Grand Pearl luxury air–conditioned coach with English speaking guide.

09:00 am. Arrival at Ayutthaya, a World Heritage City and historic capital of Thailand.

Visit Wat Maha-That, the royal monastery, served as the residence of the supreme monk.

Wat Phrasri-Sanphet, the largest and most important temple. It was used as a residential palace. And Wihan Phramongkhon-Bophit, the large bronze Buddha image was originally enshrined in the open area outside the grand palace and later covered by a building called Wihan. Wat Lokaya-Sutharam The reclining Buddha is a big white Buddha with a length of 42 meters and height of 8 meters. Even though it is very old, it is still in a perfect condition with glowing face beaming with happiness and the head is supported by a lotus base platform.

Afternoon By Cruise:

13:15 hrs. Welcome aboard the Grand Pearl Cruise Liner at Wat Chong-lom Pier (Nonthaburi). Sumptuous buffet lunch with a choice of a variety of oriental and western cuisines will be served, while you may relax and enjoy the fascinating scenery on the River of Kings. The cruiser will then head towards Nonthaburi, past Koh Kred, The monn community before reaching Bangkok city.

15:00 hrs. Coffee will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the River banks such as the colourful Royal Barges House, Thammasat University, Siriraj hospital, The Royal Grand Palace and the graceful Temple Of Dawn, with its magnificent 79M. spire, Wat Kallayanamitr, one of the most renowned temples.

16:00 hrs. Arrival and disembark at the River City Shopping Complex Pier. Join van Transfer back to the hotel in Bangkok.

16.00-17.00: We will transfer you back to Nouvo City hotel Bangkok

Overnight in Bangkok.

Free until transfer to Bangkok airport for flight to Chiang Rai. Arrival at the airport in Chiang Rai, reception at the airport with a local guide and transfer to hotel for check in.

Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Today we begin the exploration of this province, the northernmost of Thailand, starting from the famous Golden Triangle, the point where the borders of Myanmar (ancient Burma), Thailand and Laos meet. It is located 9 kilometers north of Chiang Saen, along the road along the Mekong River. Sop Ruak is where the Mekong River (Lao border) meets the Ruak River (Burma border). In the past, the Golden Triangle was the world's main source of drug trafficking due to its privileged location, connected to opioid-producing countries. Today it is a renowned tourist attraction. The visit includes Wat Phra That Pu Khao which offers a wonderful view of the Golden Triangle, the Mekong River, and the forested mountains. Two large multi-headed Naga serpents at the bottom of the staircase protect the temple. We continue with the Opium Museum. The museum exhibits and educates visitors about the production of opium and its use in the lives of the hill tribal people, from the visit we can learn a lot about the history of opium since it developed in this infamous locality. In the afternoon visit Mae Sai, a border town, with a large market located along the border with Myanmar (formerly Burma), where you can find absolutely everything. As we head towards the hotel, we stop to visit the Yao and Akha ethnic minorities, settled in the Mae Chan district.

Overnight stay in Chiang Rai.

Breakfast at hotel. At 07:00, meeting with the guide, visit the famous Blue Temple, or Wat Rong Seua Ten located a few kilometers from Chiang Rai. It is a recent temple that is still under construction, although its main hall is now completed. It is above all its magnificent blue interior with a large white Buddha that marks the spirits. The Blue Temple of Chiang Rai is still little known among tourists for now, because it was completed very recently. Then we will begin the journey that takes us to Chiang Rai, during which we cannot miss a visit to the White Temple or Wat Rong Khun. One of the many religious places in Chiang Rai. With exceptional quality in art and extremely elaborate architecture, the consecrated assembly hall of Wat Rong Khun is unlike any other temple in terms of having both carved pediment peaks and tooth-shaped ridges. The hall itself is mostly constructed in pure white, illustrative of the purity of the Buddha. The clear mirrored sparkling glass serves as the wisdom of the Awakened One shining upon the earth and the universe.

Afternoon we transfer directly to Chiang Mai. Arrived in Chiang Mai, transfer to the hotel and accommodation in reserved rooms.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

08:30: Lying south of Chiang Mai, the granite mass of Doi Inthanon, 8,500 feet above sea level, is the highest summit in the country. Doi Inthanon is the tail of Himalaya mountain range, designated as a national park, the moist natural environment is a paradise for birds as it has almost 400 species, animals, flowers
and faunas.

10:30 After a final steep climb, the summit is surprisingly flat though misty, cool and breezy. Walk shortly to see a small Stupa contains the remains of Chao Inthawichayanon the last independent ruler of Chiang Mai who died in 1897 after Lanna Kingdom was combined to be a part of Siam. Enjoy exploring around Ang-Kha Nature Trail at the highest peak viewing beautiful Fern & Moss as well as White & Red Rhododendrons (bloom only during Jan – Feb).

11:30 Visit the Twin Pagodas built by the Thai Air force in honour of their Majesties King and Queen for their 60th Birthday Anniversaries. A visitors’ centre nearby contains tourist information both in Thai and English. 12:30 Stop on the way down to shop at Hmong Tribal Market who trade various kinds of vegetation, temperature fruits and flowers from their own farm.

13:00 Lunch will be served at the local restaurant.

14:00 Drive through Baan Khun Klaang, the biggest Hmong community of Doi Inthanon heading to the Royal’s Project initiated by his Majesty the King to stop the hill tribes from growing the Opium. Enjoy searching around taking some pictures of beautiful flower plantations and the organic farmland inside the Project.

14:45 Further down to Karen hill tribe village at Baan Sop Had.

15:30 Last stop at Wachirathan Waterfall. Relax by fresh and clear fall for freshen up after a long day tour.

16:30 Transfer back to Chiang Mai.

18:00 Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Chaing Mai.

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary:

A full-day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary package offers visitors the opportunity to get to know each of the remarkable elephants and gain a special understanding of their daily lives and behaviours. Experience life with the elephants in their natural home – A freely roamed environment which is both safe and sustainable. Located beside a Karen village in a densely forested mountainous region, the Sanctuary is surrounded by spectacular jungle scenery

08:30 Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.

10:30 Arrive at the Sanctuary. Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing. Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior.

11:00 Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.

12:00 Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.

13:00 Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.

14:00 Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants. 15:00 Change clothes and say goodbye to the elephants

15:30 Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.

17:00-17:30 arrive hotel in Chiang Mai

 

Please Note: At the Sanctuary, we will allow you to spend as much time as possible with the elephants. Therefore, there is no formal schedule and aside from pick-up times, the times shown here are approximations

WHAT TO BRING: Hat, Bathing Suite, Sunscreen, Towel, Walking Shoes, Change of Clothes, Camera

 

Overnight in Chaing Mai.

Transfer to Chaing Mai airport (no guide) for departure to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again.

Services

What’s include :

TOUR COST INCLUDES:

TOUR COST NOT INCLUDES:

âś… Accommodation: 09-nights with daily breakfast in double / twin shared room

âś… Meals: at local restaurant (Foods only) as mentioned in program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner)

âś… Private Transportation: Airport transfers & Tours by air con. vehicles as per program.

âś… Private boat trip as mentioned in program.

âś… Entrance fees: Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified as mentioned in program.

âś… Private Tour Guide: Local English-speaking guide during tours as mentioned in program

✅ Flight ticket: Bangkok – Chiang Rai (check in luggage 20kg and hand-carry 7kg).

✅ Join Tour – Ayutthaya day tours.

✅ Join Tour – Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

âś… All government taxes.

âś… 24hours supporting hotline.

âś… Cold water and towel during tours

❌ Thailand Visa stamp fee (if any)

❌ All International air tickets.

❌ Other meal, drink, personal expenses, tip, Travel insurance,

❌ International bank transfer fees (Banking fee is covered by the sender)

❌ Another thing not mentioned in included

GENERAL NOTICE:

  • Standard check-in time is 14h00 and check-out time is 12h00 at most of the hotels.
  • Arrival/Departure: Above prices are valid only for group of clients travelling together – arrival and departure with the same flight. Arrival/departure by other flight subject to supplement charge.
  • Program is subject to change without notice due to Airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight unexpected cancellations.
  • There will be no refund or compensation applied due to force major which effect to visit program.
  • We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase of the fuel surcharge applied by airlines companies or any other transport companies.
  • Deadline for flight tickets: We will automatically issue flights 5 days after bookings is confirmed by us, please take note and come back to me within 5 days since booking is confirmed if you find clients don’t want to issue it.

 

Consultant/Emergency Contact:

EURASIE Travel “Best for the Best“ – Head office

#AC04, Street 59CW, Borey Sopheak Meangkul, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

info@eurasietravel.com.kh / www.eurasietravel.com.kh

 

Hot lines:

+ Mr. Bonny: (+855) 12 608 108 (WHATSAPP)

    ” Possiamo dire che è stata la luna di miele perfetta. Abbiamo avuto la possibilità di entrare a stretto contatto con la gente locale, di vivere diverse esperienze molto interessanti e di visitare dei posti fantastici. Tutto era organizzato in maniera perfetta grazie anche al validissimo supporto del nostro corrispondente Roberto, che non ci ha mai lasciati soli. Da dietro le quinte ci ha assistito per tutta la durata del nostro magnifico viaggio di nozze, dandoci un valido supporto per qualsiasi cosa. Le guide e i drivers erano sempre puntuali, cordiali, molto disponibili e molto preparati. Difficile dire in una sola frase cosa ci sia piaciuto. In una sola parola: TUTTO. L’organizzazione pre e durante il nostro viaggio è stata ineccepibile. Non possiamo che ringraziare Roberto ed Eurasie per questa meravigliosa esperienza.”

    Erika e Andrea

    Tour Vietnam & Cambogia