Jewels and Gems of Lanna - 10 Days / 9 Nights

Bangkok - Chiang Rai - Phu Chaisai - Chiang Saen - Huai Sai - Chiang Khong - Doi Phatang - Phu Chi Fah - Chiang Kham - Bo Klua - Doi Phu Kha NP - Pua - Nong Bua - Nan - Huai Yuak - Chiang Muan - Phrae - Lampang - Lamphun - Chiang Mai Discover the wonders of Thailand's ancient Lanna Kingdom as you travel to Thailand for this unique tour through the country's northernmost region that brings you to a wealth of culturally intriguing sites. Your Thailand tour begins in Bangkok where you will explore historic Chinatown, cruise down the Chao Phraya River and visit the iconic Wat Arun. We will take you out of the city to a lively floating market and on a paddleboat journey through a network of canals, stopping to visit picturesque temples and museums. The wonders of the north are waiting to be explored as you fly to Chiang Rai, where you'll see priceless Buddhist relics, historical monuments and hill tribes with their unique traditions. Your journey continues as we take you to the fabled Golden Triangle to view ancient ruins and scenic panoramas while you experience local culture. Take a boat trip downstream to a traditional weaving village and cross into Laos to visit more local hill tribes. At your hotel, enjoy splendid views over the Mekong River. Your Asia travel adventure continues near the Laotian border when we bring you to a Chinese nationalist outpost in an area formerly off-limits to tourists. Relax in a local village before climbing to a border peak that offers breathtaking views over Laos. Travelling through the mountains, you'll visit lush forests, traditional shops and art galleries en route to historic cities such as Lampang, a large trading centre during the 19th Century. We will also bring you to the world's first elephant hospital, a unique and memorable experience. A drive down an old tree-lined highway brings you to the cultured city of Chiang Mai, where we will immerse you in ancient Lanna culture and history as you visit historic temples, hill tribes and architectural gems before you return to Bangkok.

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All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveller. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a tour to your individual specifications.

Day 1 - Bangkok - Arrival  

On arrival in Bangkok you will be welcomed by your tour guide and taken to your hotel. Your Thailand tour begins with a stroll through Chinatown and a canal tour on a long-tail boat. Travelling down the historic Chao Phraya River, you'll also visit the magnificent Wat Arun - or Temple of Dawn.

Overnight in Bangkok  

Day 2 - Bangkok - Sightseeing (B)  

Today we take you an hour's drive south of the city to one of many floating markets in the area, stopping at a unique market on the railway tracks along the way. Next you'll enjoy a relaxing paddleboat ride through a web of canals before arriving at Rama II Park with its Thai-style Pavilion Museum. In the afternoon, you're free to enjoy some of Bangkok's many attractions at your leisure.

Overnight in Bangkok  

Day 3 - Bangkok - Chiang Rai (B)  

This morning you'll fly to Chiang Rai, where you'll spend the afternoon checking out the city's highlights by rickshaw, including markets, temples and a historic museum. Your tour continues by road as you visit Wat Rong Khun, which features unique "kanok" architecture.

Overnight in Chiang Rai  

Day 4 - Chiang Rai / Phu Chaisai - Chiang Saen - Huai Sai - Chiang Khong (B,L)  

Head out of Chiang Rai to the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet. On the steep banks of the Mekong River you will see magnificent ancient ruins and temples before taking a boat trip downstream to a Thai Lue village, renowned for its hand-weaving. In the afternoon you'll pass through the Chiang Khong border crossing to Lao for a unique visit with a local hill tribe before returning to Thailand to your hotel overlooking the Mekong River.

Overnight in Chiang Khong  

Day 5 - Chiang Khong - Doi Phatang - Phu Chi Fah - Chiang Kham - Bo Klua  

Drive along the Laotian border to Phatang, a Kuomintang outpost with a peaceful village where you can start the day with a shot of homemade cherry or plum wine! Breathtaking views over Laos will greet you at the top of Phu Chi Fah, a celebrated border peak where you'll enjoy a local lunch. In the afternoon, we'll take you to Bo Klua, a village well-known for its salt wells.

Overnight in Bo Klua.  

Day 6 - Bo Klua - Doi Phu Kha NP - Pua - Nong Bua - Nan (B,L)  

Today you'll visit the heart of Doi Phu Kha, a national park filled with rare historic palms, before visiting a local village with a splendid mural-filled temple and a silk and cotton weaving shop run by a women's cooperative. We'll then bring you to Nan, stopping to check out the Riverside Gallery which features paintings and sculptures by a famed local artist.

Overnight in Nan.  

Day 7 - Nan - Huai Yuak - Chiang Muan - Phrae (B,L)  

Your day begins with a city tour of Nan before we bring you to meet one of the rarest hill tribes of South East Asia. Next stop is Phrae, one of Thailand's oldest cities. You'll experience its authentic Lanna culture and traditional Thai architecture, ending the day with a visit to a large two-storey teak mansion built in 1897.

Overnight in Phrae.  

Day 8 - Phrae - Lampang - Lamphun - Chiang Mai (B,L)  

A short drive will bring you to Lampang, a large trading centre during the 19th century where you'll stroll amongst old Thai, Chinese, British and Burmese merchant houses and enjoy a horse cart ride through the town. The journey continues with a visit to one of the most spectacular temples in Thailand and the world's first elephant hospital before we bring you to historic Lamphun for a short tour of its lovely old temples. We'll end the day bringing you down an old highway lined by beautiful Yang trees to your final destination, the famed Chiang Mai city.

Overnight in Chiang Mai  

Day 9 - Chiang Mai - Sightseeing (B)  

Spend the morning soaking in Chiang Mai's many sights and sounds as you visit ancient temples, markets, residential areas, unique architecture and bustling main street before visiting a local orphanage. In the afternoon we will take you up the mountain to visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the most famous and sacred temple in northern Thailand, as well as a traditional Hmong village.

Overnight in Chiang Mai  

Day 10 - Chiang Mai - Departure (B)  

Today you are free at explore Chiang Mai at your leisure before we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight and wish you bon voyage.  

As with all the tours listed on this website, this is simply a suggested itinerary, which can easily be customized to suit your schedule, budget, and interests. Please contact us to discuss your tailor-made travel requirements.

Tour Duration:     10 Days / 9 Nights Tour Operates:    Year Round / On Demand Tour Price:          On request
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Creating Unique Touring Experiences All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveller. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a tour to your individual specifications.

 

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