AROUND THAILAND

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1

  BANGKOK – AYUTTHAYA – LOPBURI - PHITSANULOK

   Pick up at 07:30 from your booked hotel for northern Thailand. Our first stop is at Bang Pa In, the former summer residence of the kings of Ayutthaya built in the 18th century. There we’ll visit the Royal Palace, the Thai pavilion, the Chinese-style Palace Vihat Chamrun with their trimmed bushes in elephant shapes.  Continue to Ayutthaya, which used to be the capital of Siam from 1350 to 1767 and visit the most interesting temples (Wat Yai Chaimongkol,Wat Phrasisanpeth, Wat Phranuncheang). Onward to Lopburi for lunch at a local restaurant and visiting Phra Prang Sam Yod, a temple with three towers and impressive ornaments as well as the shrine of the Hindu Goddess Kali at the Sarn Prakarn Temple. Then continue on to Phitsanulok. 

  Overnight at Amarin Lagoon or similar 
• Day 2

  PHITSANULOK – SUKHOTHAI – CHIANG RAI

   Breakfast will be served at hotel.

  Proceed to Sukhothai, the first capital (13th century) of the Thai Kingdom. Old Sukhothai is one of Asia’s most important historical sites and therefore under the supervision of UNESCO. After a visit of the temples Wat Sra Sri and Wat Sri Chum, we continue to Sri Satchanalai, the former sister town of Sukhothai for lunch and a visit to some of its most interesting temples and ruins.  We drive further North to Chiang Rai and check in at your hotel. 
  Overnight at Rimkok Resort or similar
• Day 3

  CHIANG RAI, GOLDEN TRIANGLE

• Day 4

  CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI

   Breakfast will be served at hotel. 

  Drive to Mae Ka Chan, which is famous for its hot springs. Then we continue our trip through scenic hillsides and jungles to Chiang Mai, the “Rose of the North “. Lunch at a local restaurant before arrival into Chiang Mai. Drive to Wat Phra Dhat Doi Suthep mountain temple then continue to the hotel.  In the evening a traditional ‘Kantoke’ dinner is on the program. Typical Thai dishes from the northern region are served while elegant Thai dancers are performing. 
  Overnight at Lanna Palace or Similar
• Day 5

  CHIANG MAI

   Breakfast will be served at hotel. 

  In the morning we visit an elephant camp to see how elephants work and maybe take an optional elephant ride. 
  Optional Elephant ride: 800 Baht per person
   
  Visit to the Orchid & Butterfly farm before taking a local lunch. Visit the handicraft villages at San Kampaeng The various traditional handicrafts are fascinating to watch and there are chances to purchase the pieces also.  The visit along the handicrafts street include an authentic Thai silk producer where you can see the sample of silk production from silk worm to how the beautiful Thai silk is woven.  Also visit a handicraft center where the famous hand-painted umbrellas are made, and a silversmith which produces jewelries and decorations in traditional northern styles passing down from many generations.   
  Overnight at Lana Palace or Similar
• Day 6

  CHIANG MAI – DEPARTURE

   Breakfast will be served at hotel. Transfer to Chiang Mai airport. (Exclude air ticket)

• No discount on tour price (not applicable for airfare) for child under 12 years old sharing a twin room with 1 adult
• 30% discount on tour price (not applicable for airfare) for child under 12 years old sharing a triple room with 2 adults
• Cut-off date is 15 days before departure

• Cancellation fee on the total cost of roundtrip
• 08 to 14 days before arrival date- 25 % of tour price
• 01 to 07 days before arrival date- 50 % of tour price
• No show- 100% of tour price

• VAT, in case the government is adjusting the presently applied VAT of 7% to 10%, or any other amount
• Deviations in the tour program or change of hotels are sometimes necessary depending on       road conditions or availability of rooms.