In the morning explore Bangkok by boat. A cruise along the Chao Phraya reveals scenes at odds with the bustling, modern inner city. Visitors get a glimpse of the serene and simple lifestyle of riverbank dwellers. En route, stop at the Royal Barges Museum and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Almost opposite of Wat Arun is the Grand Palace, one of the most beautiful samples of the ancient Siamese court.
Arrive Bangkok Airport and then transfer to hotel. Time will be at leisure.
Overnight at your selected hotel.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
In the morning transfer to explore Bangkok by boat. A cruise tour along the Chao Phraya reveals scenes at odds with the bustling, modern inner city. Visitors get a glimpse of the serene and simple lifestyle of riverbank dwellers. En route, stop at the Royal Barges Museum and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Almost opposite of Wat Arun is the Grand Palace, one of the most beautiful samples of the ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Bangkok. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and Wat Phra Keo, the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple.
Note: The Grand Palace is closed during special royal ceremonies and during visiting heads of state). Lunch will be served at local restaurant.
Overnight at your selected hotel
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Check out from the hotel and transfer to Ayuthaya, the former capital of Thailand. The principal sights are Wat Panancherng at the bank of Pha Sak River and the three ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch. Proceed to Lopburi for lunch at local restaurant. Continue to Phitsanuloke. Visit a Buddha-statues foundry and Wat Phra Sri Rattana Maha Dhat, housing the revered Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj.
Continue to Sukhothai for overnight.
Overnight at your selected hotel.
Breakfast will be served at hotel. Today visit the Sukhothai Historical Park. A tram will take you inside and around the park, the tram will stop occasionally for you to take closer look and capture some pictures. Afterward visit the famous ruins of this first capital of Thailand (1257-1379). Visit Wat Sri Chum, housing the Big Buddha of Phra Wajana and the legend of speaking Buddha Image. Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, proceed to Chiang Mai.
Arrival in Chiang Mai in the evening. Transfer to hotel for Check in.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
Breakfast will be served at hotel.
In the morning, Half day Ontai Farm experience with lunch (including 1 work shop/ Natural indigo dying)
After breakfast, depart to On Tai District. Explore On Tai Sustainable Community Experience. Visit Wat Pa Tueng, it is located in On Tai sub-district, San Kamphaeng district. It was a deserted temple, together with Chiang Saen Temple. The Buddha's relics and many valuables such as antique objects, Buddha images, and chinaware were found before the construction of the temple. At present, they are kept in the porcelain museum in the temple area. There is also the wall painting that describe all year round local way of life and ceremony, from new born to the end of life time. Visit Fahmai Handloom, the center of local wisdom and artist such as bamboo carving, natural indigo dying and cotton hand weaving process. Continue to On Tai Farm, an organic cooking from farm to table concept. Vegetable and herbs picking from farm and cooking organic and healthy dish yourself.
Lunch at On Tai Farm, an organic lunch from farm to table.
Transfer back to Chaing Mai and visit Thai handicraft factories, to see the procedure of spinning and weaving of Thai silk and to silverware factories.
Afterwards drive to the acclaimed temple Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep, home to a holy relic of the Lord Buddha and considered by many to be the most sacred wat in northern Thailand. Built in A.D. 384, the Wat contains a flight of over 300 steps to reach its top level. Once on top, enjoy a panoramic view of the city. After that, Return to the hotel.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
Breakfast will be served at hotel.
Transfer to old town area then change vehicle to Trishaw. Drive through the most historic areas of Chiang Mai, visit Wat Phra Singh which houses the beautiful Lai Kham Chapel with its exquisite wood carving and northern style murals. Afterwards visit Wat Chedi Luang, containing an enormous Pagoda, which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. Continue on to visit real local life of Chiang Mai; Muang Mai market. Much of the food has come straight from the farm and in some parts of the market the farmers sell their wares direct from the back of their vehicles. Lunch will be provided at local restaurant, after lunch from the city, we drive out into the hills to visit Joy’s Farm and the School for life. This place has become the care center for orphans from part of Chiang Mai and nearby. The children will guide you around and you visit their school rooms, their vegetable plantation and later enjoy their cooking experience.
Leave from Joy’s farm in late afternoon and return transfer to hotel, rest of day at leisure.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
Breakfast will be served at hotel.
Depart Chiang Mai to visit Orchid Farm and continue to the elephant camp. Watch the elephants bathing and enjoy feeding the elephant yourself. Proceed to visit the Meo Hill-tribes Villages located on the way to the Hmong Hilltribe Lodge.
B.B.Q. dinner and camp fire at the Hmong Hilltribe Lodge followed by presentation of Meo dances.
Accommodation at your selected hotel.
Breakfast will be served at hotel.
Early depart for a long journey to Chiang Rai en-route stop at Hot Spring Bann Pong Namron. Continue on to visit Wat Rong Khun; the white temple. Arrive at Chiang Rai. Lunch is served at local restaurant. After lunch take the boat trip on Maekok river approx.1 hr. to Karen local village. Afterwards drive to visit Wat Rong Sua Ten, also known as the Blue Temple, the new landmark of the area. The temple presents its own unique architecture and fine scripture art worth visiting.
Accommodation at your selected hotel
Breakfast will be served at local restaurant.
Transfer to the Golden Triangle area on the Mekong River's bank where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. Stop for a visit at an old-days' opium house museum. Lunch at local restaurant.
Transfer to Chiang Rai Airport for flight to Bangkok.
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
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
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.
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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