6-day Northern Thailand Tour from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
2008-10-23
For those with more time up their sleeve this comprehensive 6-day tour from Bangkok to the northern provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai offers a superb itinerary covering the major tourist icons and attractions of central and northern Thailand.
Beginning in Thailand's bustling capital city of Bangkok the tour will first take in the ancient capitals of Siam - Ayuthaya, Lopburi (the former summer capital) as well as Sukhothai - before driving further north into the dense, green hills surrounding Chiang Rai. From Chiang Rai you will venture further into the hills to visit the local hill tribes of Akha and Yao. The culture and lifestyle of the hill tribe villagers is quite different from Thai people living in urban areas, including Chiang Rai, and, quite simply, this portion of the tour is a very unique experience. However your adventure is just beginning.
You will then continue to Mae Sai near the Burma border where, if the border guards are in a good mood on the day, there is a small opportunity to cross the border into Burma. From Mae Sai you will enter the Golden Triangle for possible views over Burma, Laos, Thailand and the Mekong River before making your way down to the northern capital of Chiang Mai, where you can go shopping for souvenirs and visit an elephant camp.
See below for full itinerary details.
2008-08-20
2008-10-23
For those with more time up their sleeve this comprehensive 6-day tour from Bangkok to the northern provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai offers a superb itinerary covering the major tourist icons and attractions of central and northern Thailand.Beginning in Thailand's bustling capital city of Bangkok the tour will first take in the ancient capitals of Siam - Ayuthaya, Lopburi (the former summer capital) as well as Sukhothai - before driving further north into the dense, green hills surrounding Chiang Rai. From Chiang Rai you will venture further into the hills to visit the local hill tribes of Akha and Yao. The culture and lifestyle of the hill tribe villagers is quite different from Thai people living in urban areas, including Chiang Rai, and, quite simply, this portion of the tour is a very unique experience. However your adventure is just beginning.
You will then continue to Mae Sai near the Burma border where, if the border guards are in a good mood on the day, there is a small opportunity to cross the border into Burma. From Mae Sai you will enter the Golden Triangle for possible views over Burma, Laos, Thailand and the Mekong River before making your way down to the northern capital of Chiang Mai, where you can go shopping for souvenirs and visit an elephant camp.
See below for full itinerary details.
Hotel Deals
Travel Deals
Map
Olympic 2008 Guide
