DTS E5 The Great Kingdom Northern Round Trip 7 days 6 nights 
 DTS. E5 The Great Kingdom Northern Round Trip 7 days 6 nights
Sukhothai and The Lanna Kingdom didn’t only have the connection at the border but also their religion, culture, architecture and commercialties. King Ramkamhaeng from Sukhothai suggested King Mang Rai to establish Chiang Mai in 1286. Phra Mahasamana from Sukhothai brought Buddha’s relic to Doi Suthep temple, Chiang Mai in 1383. They also used the same script called “Fak Kam”. Additionally, Sukhothai style kilns were found buried all over Chiang Mai.
These two great kingdoms still maintain their beauty and charm at all places in our package. Visitors can feel that from their culture, people, arts and architecture. Sukhothai is famous for their firmness and doughtiness while Lanna is well known for their politeness and gracefulness. 
Day 1 : Phitsanulok & Sukhothai (Lunch, dinner)
7.25 Pick up from Phitsanulok airport. Visit Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat  , shrine of King Naresuan the Great (reign : 1590 – 1605). It houses the Phra Buddha Chinarat regarded as most beautiful Buddha image in Thailand.
10.00 Continue your tour to Sukhothai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for all travellers.
12.00 Arrive at Sukhothai city and break for lunch.
13.00 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.
15.00 Visit the Ramkamhang National Museum which contains several gifts (1885 pieces) of the Abbot of Wat Ratchathani, other donated objects, and objects gathered by the Fine Art Department during the restoration of archeological sites.
17.00 Check in at Pailyn Sukhothai hotel or equivalent.
19.00 Have dinner at a local restaurant then back to your hotel and take a rest.
Day 2 : Sri Satchanalai & Lampang city tour (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
9.00 After breakfast at the hotel. Check out and leave for Srisatchanalai.
10.00 Stop by Sri Satchanalai Historical Park. The park has been registered by the UNESCO as the World Heritage like Sukhothai Historical Park.
13.00 Have lunch at Lampang, the gateway city for visitors who want to go to northern Thailand.
14.00 Visit Phra That Lampang Luang , one of the North’s finest temples because of its exquisite interior decoration.
16.00 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..
17.00 Check in at Lampang Wiang Thong hotel or equivalent.
19.00 Have dinner.
Day 3 : Phayao & Chiang Rai (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
9.00 Check out from the hotel and go to Pratu Pha Historical site where visitors would be amazed with the longest 3000-year-old painting of South East Asia. The painting can be divided to 7 categories; hands, human, stuffs, materials, animals, plants and symbols.
12.00 Arrive at Phayao. 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. Have lunch at a restaurant here.
13.00 Keep going on to Chiang Rai. The Northern most province of Thailand.
14.30 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.
15.30 Viewing the scenery of Chiang Rai that is surrounded by mountainous areas and fresh air on the peak of Khao Kwai  .
16.00 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 .
Day 4 : Golden Triangle & Myanmar border (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
8.00 Have breakfast at your hotel. Then head to Yao and Akha hilltribe villages  .
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.) Then continue the tour to Akha village . The Akha people are famous for traditional values and practices, their colourful embroidered costume, and the women’s elaborate headdresses.
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.
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.
Day 5 : Chiang Mai Home Industries & Doi Suthep (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
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 food of the north, such as fried chicken, chili sauce, pork curry( Gang Hang Le) and crispy noodles at the Old Cultural Center (vegetarian or halal food is on request) . During your meal the northern and tribal dances will be performed.
Day 6 : Inthanon National Park (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
08.30 Travel to Doi Inthanon , the highest mountain of Thailand( 2,600 Mts. from sea level). Visitors will be fascinated by the beauty of views surrounding by mountains.
11.30 At the Ang Kha nature trail, you will fall in love with a variety of green plants which have the same species with the plants in Himalaya mountain such as moss, wild roses, wild orchids, etc.
12.00 Have lunch at a local restaurant.
13.00 Climb up to Noppametineedol and Noppapolphumesiri Shrines which represent the faith of Thai people to Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand. Visitors can be admired with the panoramic scenery of the border of Chiang Mai and Lamphun provinces on the pagodas as well.
14.00 Visit the Royal Project where many winter flowers and fruits from all over the world are planted. You can take this chance to visit Mong and Karen village because they are located near the royal project.
15.00 On the way back to your hotels, we will stop over at the white rapids of famous Wachiratan waterfalls.
17.00 Back to your hotel.
Day 7 : Elephant camp & Orchid farm (Breakfast, lunch)
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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Price :
2-3 people with twin or triple sharing room 24,900 baht/pax
More than 4 people 16,900 baht/pax
Note :
- Half price for children under 11 years old.
- Free for baby - 4 years old.
- This price is a private tour rate.
The tour includes :
* Air-conditioned transportation.
* 6 nights accommodation with breakfast.
* All admission fees to visiting places mentioned in the program.
* Meals mentioned in the program.
* An experienced English-speaking tour guide.
* 200, 000 baht travel insurance.
* Khantoke Dinner and cultural shows.
The tour doesn’t include :
* Personal expenses such as drinks tips and laundry.
* Air ticket and airport tax.
* Other expense not mentioned in the program.
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