This immersive 13-day journey takes you from the bustling streets of Bangkok to the tranquil mountains of Northern Thailand, uncovering the country’s most iconic landmarks, ancient capitals, vibrant markets, and breathtaking natural wonders. You’ll cruise through floating markets, trace history along the River Kwai, cycle among UNESCO-listed ruins, meet hill tribes in remote villages, and stand at the famed Golden Triangle where three countries meet. Blending cultural treasures, scenic landscapes, and authentic local encounters, this tour offers an unforgettable insight into Thailand’s heart and soul.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Bangkok icons
Visit floating market
Discover Northern Thailand
Golden Triangle Adventure
Chiangmai & Crafts
Explore Kachanaburi & Sanklaburi
Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok
Transfer from Bangkok airport to your hotel in Bangkok. Overnight at hotel of your choice.
Day 2: Bangkok
After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour with main sights of Bangkok. You will first visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha, Wat Trimitr. Through the Chinatown you'll continue to Wat Pho, the Temple, with its large 50 meter long reclining Buddha. This temple was originally built as a school for traditional Thai massage, acupressure. The Wat Phra Keio and the Royal Palace is today's highlight of this tour. Finally, you visit the marble temple, which lies near the government district. In the evening you are driven to the Democracy Monument, and then take the Sidewalk Cafe, a popular, local restaurant for dinner. At 20:00 brings you a tram in front of the restaurant and you see the old town of Bangkok at night, with many well-known, illuminated buildings, such as the Royal Palace,Parliament Building, the Golden Mountain, Wat Arun and other attractions.
Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.
Day 3: Bangkok - Kachanaburi
At 7:00 begins the journey. First, the salt pans of Samut Songkram is looked at. Continue to Damnan Saduak, about 100 kilometers southwest of Bangkok, where is the only surviving "Floating Market". With a rowing boat to be rowed about one hour through the market streets and adjacent khlongs, passing close to market developments. Continue to Kanchanaburi. Visit the war museum, war cemetery and the bridge over the River Kwai. Lunch in a restaurant under the bridge on the River Kwai. Afternoon train journey with the so-called "Death Railway" to the end, about 60 km west of Kanchanaburi.
Overnight in a resort complex on the River Kwai.
Day 4: Kachanaburi - Sanklaburi
After breakfast you will take a motorboat to the Kwai River upstream until Saiyok Yai waterfall. With the car to Sanklaburi through very scenic areas, with some very high mountains. Lunch en route in a simple Thai restaurant. Burma's visit to a temple and an old wooden bridge in Sanklaburi.
Overnight in P- Guest House, a beautifully situated resort facilities, the rooms have shower, toilet and air conditioning.
Day 5: Sanklaburi - Kachanaburi
After breakfast you will take a motorboat trip up the river (approx 1 hour). Then about an hour ride on the back of an elephant through the jungle. Lunch is taken en route. With a bamboo raft floated down the river again, you are then. Return to Kanchanaburi in late afternoon.
Overnight at hotel in Kanchanaburi, near the bridge on the River Kwai.
Day 6: Kachanaburi - Suphanburi - U-Thai Thani
Drive from Kanchanaburi to Suphanburi. Wang on short rest Macha temple. Of Suphanburi then proceed through the level of rice on small roads up to U-Thai Thani. Lunch at a small restaurant in the city. The Wat Chantaran is one of the most beautiful temples in the area, but rarely visited by tourists. In the afternoon take a motor boat trip on the river Skaekrang. You will have the opportunity to observe the lives of the people on the river. In the late afternoon you will visit the market of Uthai Thani.
Overnight in a resort on the Chaophaya river in Uthai Thani.
Day 7: Uthai Thani - Phitsanoloke - Sukhothai
Of Uthai Thani Nakhon Sawan it goes on until after Phitsanoloke. In Wat Mahhatat, you will see the Buddha image, a copy of the Marble Temple in Bangkok is. Here come together Buddhists from around the country to honor this important statue and also to predict from one of the many fortune-tellers the future can be. After a further 50 km you get to Sukhothai. Lunch on the way.
Sukhothai was the first capital of Siam Empire in the 13th/14th century. Rental of a bicycle, you will visit the most important ancient temples amidst this vast park, including the Wat Mahatat,Wat Sra Sri and Wat Si Sawai.
Overnight at hotel in Sukothai.
Day 8: Sukhothai - Phrae
Si Satchanalai, a former sister town of Sukhothai, is now the first goal. Here are old temples and learn how to Sawankalok-ceramicswere produced. It then goes through the mountains to the north. In Phrae, a small provincial capital, have a look at the Wat Chom Sawan.
Overnight at Hotel Mayom.
Day 9: Phrae - Chiangmai
In the morning you take a pedicab tour on a small Wat Luang temple. Approximately 30 km north of Phrae in Rong Kwang, is the Huay Rong Waterfall. With a pickup truck, it goes from here to a Meo hill village near Boh Hoy. Lunch on the way. In the afternoon it goes on to Lampang Phrae (Wat Lampang Luang Phratat). On the route of Lampang to Chiang Mai is an animal market where people from surrounding villages offer all possible and impossible to eat animals. There are monkeys, snakes, lizards, beetles, ants and more.
Arrive in Chiang Mai in the late afternoon. Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.
Day 10: Chiangmai
In the morning you drive to Doi Suthep mountain to visit Wat Doi Suthep. From here you have good weather for a beautiful view of Chiang Mai and the surrounding area. Lunch on the way.
In the afternoon we visit the various craft operations of Bor Sang and San Kamphaeng, is shown in which, as Thai silk, teak furniture, lacquer ware, silverware and silk umbrellas are made
Return to hotel in Chiang Mai and night.
Day 11: Chiangmai - Thaton
Drive to Chiang Dao, 50 km north of Chiang Mai. In an elephant camp near the village shows how elephants are bathed in the river and taught to work. Shortly after the famous Chiang Dao Caves is located in Thailand's third highest mountain (2150 m). Lunch in a simple Thai restaurant.
Next on catch up to Thaton and overnight in Thaton - Maekok River Village.
Day 12: Thaton - Chiangrai
After breakfast, take a small road through the mountains, and will pass through various villages en route, including a village of the giraffe-necked women. Next to the "Golden Triangle", an island in the Mekong River, which brings together the countries of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. Overnight at the resort on the Golden Triangle.
Day 13: Mae Sai - Chiang Saen - Bangkok
Mae Sai, the border town between Thailand and Burma, visited the morning after breakfast.
Here on the market with all sorts of products from Burma and China are offered at very reasonable prices. Then make another motor boat trip on the Mekong River from the Golden Triangle to Chiang Saen. Lunch at a simple restaurant. Before it goes back to Chiang Rai, the Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Saen is visited. Early in the afternoon, you arrive back in Chiang Rai. Flight Chiang Rai – Bangkok connecting back home or beach extention.
Price & Policy
Inclusive
Hotel rooms with daily breakfasts as mentioned or similar
Transfer services in private air-conditioned vehicle, unless when other vehicles are mentioned
Entrance fees and other boat fees where applicable
Meals as listed in the program (B= Breakfast; L= Lunch & D = Dinner); pre-arranged at local restaurants based on local food with set menus
Local English-speaking guides on day with tours
Government taxes & service charges
Internal airfares in the tour as mentioned
Exclusive
Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
Surcharge for special requests on food and meals
Entrance fees, car, and guide service during free time
Travel insurance
All kind of gratuities for guides, drivers, and others
Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
Internal airfares not mentioned in the tour
International airfare from/to your point of arrival/departure
Personal expenses such as bar, telephone. laundry bills,...
All other services not stated in the program
Surcharge for peak season
Terms & Conditions
Terms
1. Tourist Visa
Please make sure your passport has at least 6 months validity from the entry date. Also please check whether you need an entry visa to Asian countries before starting your trip. Please consult with our travel consultant if you are not sure.
2. Notes on Airfares
All airfares are subject to change until final purchase.
Eco-flex class: allow to re-book (change date, change flight) without fee, but subject to availability. Passenger(s) pay surcharge between classes (if any)
Refund fee: 15% of airfare plus service charge.
Airport tax included
Child under 2 yrs: 10% of adult airfare; Child from 2 to 11 yrs: 75% of adult airfare
3. Land Transportation
Our price based on the group arrives at one time (on one flight). In case clients arrive at different flight times, and need different airport transfers, the extra transfer will be charged. We apply the same for the departure date.
4. Travel Insurance
Our price of the tour does not include travel insurance. We highly recommend you purchase health/travel insurance for your trip to Asia.
5. Responsibility
Except in situations beyond human control, VietnamStay will be held responsible for any additional expense resulting from the change caused by us in itinerary, transportation, and accommodation.
However, VietnamStay cannot be held responsible for denied boarding, nor for additional costs incurred due to the situations beyond human control.
The detailed program and schedule of flights are subject to changes by the airline without prior notice and in accordance with the weather conditions and daily operation of flights. Consequently, itinerary concerns might be adjusted. If this occurs, VietnamStay will endeavor to secure alternative arrangements.
6. Vaccine
It is not compulsory to get any vaccine to visit our countries. But we encourage you to have popular vaccines such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Typhoid, Polio…. You may consult your doctor before traveling.
Conditions
1. How to Book and Confirm Your Tour:
No service secured at our proposal, services in destination (hotel, boat, flight, guide etc) are subject to availability.
Please send a booking order to VietnamStay as soon as you agree on our proposal to secure your trip arrangement. Similar alternative service to be suggested when your choice is unavailable at the time of booking.
2. Passport and Flight Details
Full passport information is required in your booking order for flight reservation & hotel check-in
International flight details of arrival & departure are required for airport transfer arrangements
3. Deposit and Payment
At least 30% deposit of the total tour cost to be deposited upon commitment of the tour.
The outstanding amount to be paid prior to arrival date or at our offices in Viet Nam on your arrival day.
4. Cancellation, Amendment Policy, and Charges
In practice, VietnamStay always does the best to minimize the cancellation penalty for our guests but we must abide by the cancellation policy of each service provider.
Low season
01 May – 30 Sep
High season
01 Oct – 30 Apr
More than 20 days prior to the guest’s arrival day
No charge
No charge
From 16 to 20 days
10%
20%
From 8 to 15 days
30%
50%
From 03 to 07 days
50%
75%
Within 02 days or no show
100%
100%
Please be advised that during Peak Season (Christmas and New Year) and during Public Holidays different cancellation policies may apply. The cancellation policy for such a period will be informed to the client(s) case by case.
5. Children Policy (Land Services Only)
Accompanied child from 1- 4 yrs: Free of charge if sharing existing bed with parents
Accompanied child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 30% of adult price if sharing existing bed(s) with parents
Accompanied child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 50% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
Accompanied child from 7 – 11 yrs: charge 75% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
Accompanied child from 12 yrs up: pay as adult rate
In case a child under 12 yrs using a twin share room with an adult, please pay full fare.
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