From Bangkok To The North 5 Days / 4 Nights

Leave Bangkok by early morning flight to Phitsanuloke (not included). After arrival our guide will pick you up and drive to the city of Phitsanuloke to visit Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat. Afterwards proceed to Sukothai the first capital of Thailand to visit its Historical Park Wat Mahatat Wat Sri Chum and the Sukothai Museum. Lunch. In the afternoon continue to Sri Satchanalai the sister city of old Sukhothai to visit Wat Chang Lom and Wat Chedi Jet Taew.

Overnight at Uttaradit

Early morning leave Uttaradit for Lampang. Visit Wat Phratat Lampang Luang with its Smaragd-Buddha. Lunch. Drive on to Lampoon. On the way visit Ban Tagdad a Karen hill-tribes village at Mae Tha. In Lampoon stop at the famous monastery Wat Haripoonchai originating from the 9th century. Late afternoon arrival at Chiang Mai.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

In the morning drive to an Elephant Camp. You will attend a show where the elephants demonstrate what kind of work they are doing in the jungles. Afterwards proceed to Mae Sa Mai to visit a Meo hill-tribes village. Next stop will be an Orchid Farm at Mae Rim. Late lunch.

Drive back to Chiang Mai. The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

After breakfast visit the landmark of Chiang Mai Wat Doi Suthep. This temple originates from the 13th century and is located 1050m above sea level. From there you can enjoy a beautiful view over the City of Chiang Mai. Lunch. In the afternoon you will visit the world-famous handicraft villages. You will see an Umbrella making center Wood-carvers a Silk factory and the Silversmiths.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

After breakfast transfer to the airport and flight back to Bangkok (not included) or begin your extension program.