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CENTRAL & NORTHERN THAILAND 6 Days / 5 Nights
Day 1 : Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Lopburi - Phitsanuloke Depart Bangkok to visit the summer palace of Bang-Pa-In, then to the Ayuthaya historical park to explore the ancient ruins. We continue north to Lopburi, visit Prang Sam Yod, Sarn Phrakarn and the Narai Rajanives palace museum, then drive on to Phitsanuloke. O/N at Amarin Lagoon hotel (4*) in Phitsanuloke. (L) Day 2 : Phitsanuloke - Sukhothai - Si Satchanalai - Lampang After a visit to Phra Buddha Jinaraj, we leave Phitsanuloke for Sukhothai. We visit the magnificent complex of ruins, then stopping to visit some standing temples at Si Satchanalai en route to Lampang. Visits are made to some Burmese style temples around town. O/N at Wieng Thong Hotel (4*) in Lampang. (B+L) Day 3 : Lampang - Phayao - Chiang Rai Passing through Phayao we drive along winding mountain road to Chiang Rai, the northernmost province in Thailand. A exciting boat trip up the Mae Kok River takes us to visit the various hill tribe villages along the riverbank. O/N at Rim Kok Resort (4*) in Chiang Rai. (B+L) Day 4 : Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai Today's visit include the border town at Mae Sai - just stone throw from Burma, the ancient Lanna kingdom of Chiang Saen with a lovely setting on the bank of the Mekong River and the Golden Triangle where the borders of Laos, Burma and Thailand meets. We go uphill to visit the large Akha and Yao hill tribe settlements near Mae Chan, then continue on an extended drive for Chiang Mai. O/N at Suriwongse Hotel (4*) in Chiang Mai. (B+L) Day 5 : Sightseeing in Chiang Mai We drive through the town area, then to Doi Suthep where we visit the mountain temple and enjoy a panoramic view of the entire surrounding from atop. Later on, we visit the cottage industries at Sankampaeng and Borsarng to see silk weaving, wood carving, lacquer ware, silver crafts, hand painted umbrellas, etc.. O/N in Chiang Mai. (B+L) Day 6 : Chiang Mai - Departure This morning, we see the elephants at work in the tropical forest, visit and Orchid Farm and the Mae Sa Waterfall. The trip ends with transfer to Chiang Mai airport or train station. (B) * Airfare or Train fare Chiang Mai / Bangkok not included.
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