Day 1: Bangkok City Tour (L, D)

9.00 Pick up from your hotel. Head off to Bangkok National Museum where you will learn Thai history from 3 zones of exhibitions ; The Thai History Gallery, The Archaeological and Art History Collections and The Decorative Arts and Ethnological Collection.
10.00 Visit the Must See Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew , the temple of the Emerald Buddha. Enjoy admiring the magnificent architecture and Ramayana mural painting.
12.00 Have lunch at a restaurant.
13.00 Take a walk at the Buddha and amulets market where hundreds of traders meet hundreds of customers. Then keep walking to see lifestyle of Bangkokians at the riverside market.
14.00 Take a Tuk Tuk , the famous unique vehicle of Thailand to Wat Poh , home of the most beautiful Reclining Buddha statue. You will also learn about Thai massage, the most famous recreational activities from the stone incriptions setting into the walls of this temple as well.
15.00 Take a boat trip crossing Chao Phraya river to Wat Arun or temple of the Dawn, located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya river. You can climb up the pagoda to see the fantastic panorama view of Bangkok.
16.00 Back to your hotel.
18.00 Have dinner and see the show at Siam Niramit , the spectacular show of Thai arts and culture with special effects with 150 performers and 500 costumes. The amazing nightlife entertainment in Bangkok city center you’ll never forget.
21.30 Back to your hotel.

13.00 Continue your trip to Phitsanulok. 15.00 Stop by at Bungborraped, the biggest freshwater lake of Thailand. Here you can see the beautiful scenery of the lake with various kinds of bird species. Feel free to see the crocodile show, monkey show or Zoo Aquarium. (Optional)
19.00 Arrive at Phitsanulok. See the view and take some  pictures of a floating village before sundown. Then, check in at Pailyn Phitsanulok and take a rest. Have dinner at the Flying Morning Glory restaurant , the riverside food bazaar where chefs deep fry morning glory vegetables and toss them some distance onto plates. A never missed enjoyable experience!
21.00 Check in at Pailyn Phitsanulok hotel or equivalent.

10.00 Head off to Sukhothai, the great Kingdom of Thailand in the past.
12.00 Have lunch at a local restaurant.
14.00  Enjoy taking a walk around Sukhothai Historical Park to admire the great capital of the first Siam Kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries. This Historical Park locates many ancient temples, reflecting Sukhothai architecture, especially Wat Sri Chum, which houses Phra Achana, a huge Buddha image and the second stone inscription telling about the establishment of the Sukhothai dynasty.
17.00 Check in at Pailin Sukhothai hotel or equivalent.
19.00 Have dinner at a local restaurant.

7.00   Check out from the hotel and go to Lampang.

9.00 do the horse-cart trip   around Lampang city to see places such as markets, traditional houses along the river bank and the numerous temples in town.

12.00 Arrive at Phayao.  Have lunch at a restaurant here. Take a walk along Kwan Phayao , an extensive fresh-water lake which is the largest fresh-water fish habitat in the upper North which provides the livelihood of many of the local people.

14.00 Keep going on to Chiang Rai. The Northern most province of Thailand.

15.30 Arrive at Chaing Rai. Visit Wat Rong Khun to be impressed with the talent of the sculptor that carved the bare statues, the fantastic stained glass and mosaic tile, the most beautiful wall painting of Lord Buddha in the chapel.

16.30 Viewing the scenery of Chiang Rai that is surrounded by mountainous areas and fresh air on the peak of Khao Kwai .

17.30 Check in at Rimkok resort or equivalent.

19.00 Have dinner at a riverside restaurant  and enjoy your stay by shopping at Chiang Rai Night Bazaar .

8.00   Have breakfast at your hotel. Then head to Yao and Akha hilltribe villages . The Akha people are famous for traditional values and practices, their colourful embroidered costume, and the women’s elaborate headdresses.
11.00 Continue your trip to MaeSai the northern most city in Thailand and its border of Myanmar. Enjoy your shopping at a local market. (Crossing the border is optional.)
12.00  Have lunch at a fine local restaurant.

13.00 Visit the Golden Triangle where the borderlines of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. This place used to be a famous opium business center which was purchased with gold. Take a boat trip to Don Xao, Laos market.

14.30 Continue traveling to Chiang Saen the oldest city of the lanna Kingdom built by King Meng Rai and was the original cultural center of the north as well. Then visit Wat Chedi Luang, built by King Sean Phu in the 13 century. This Wat consists of the largest pagoda in Chiang Rai and the 1000 year old Viharn (Chapel).

17.00 Back to your hotel.

19.00 Have dinner at a fine restaurant before taking a rest at your hotel.

8.00   Check out from the hotel and head to Chiang Mai.

9.30   Stop and relax at Mae Kajarn hotspring .

11.00 Arrive at Sankampaeng home cottage industries. See the demonstration of handicraft production such as silk, umbrella, silverware, etc.

12.00 Have lunch at a fine restaurant.

14.00 Head off to Wat Prathad Doisuthep temple ,the symbol of Chiang Mai, to pay your respect to the holy relics of Lord Buddha which have been enshrined here for over 500 years.

17.00 Check in at Royal Lanna hotel or equivalent.

19.00 Enjoy your Khantoke dinner including native foods of the north (Vegetarian or halal food is on request) . During your meal the northern and tribal dances will be performed.

8.00   Travel to the Elephant Camp at the valley of Mae Rim Mountain. Visitors will enjoy and be amazed at seeing the elephants at work, hauling timber logs and bathing in cool streams. You will get to know " Nong Wan Pen ", the World Famous Young and Clever Jumbo painting cherry flowers. Then, we will visit the nursery of a new born baby calf. On the way back to your hotels, drop by at the colorful orchid and butterflies farms .

12.00 Have lunch in the orchid farm. Transfer to Chiang Mai airport and fly back to Bangkok safe and sound.

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