Day 1 - Bangkok - Ayutthaya (L)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to the boat pier to board the cruise upriver bounding for Wat Chong Lom in Nonthaburi, enjoy views on the River of Kings along the way. An International buffet lunch is served on board while cruising. Disembark the cruise and continue driving to Ayutthaya - the former capital to visit the Historical Park and its temples among them Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Phra Mahathat, Wat Phra Meru, Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol and the ancient ruins of Wat Chai Wattanaram.

Overnight in Ayutthaya

Day 2 - Ayutthaya - Uthai Thani - Sukhothai (B,L)

Breakfast at hotel, before driving further north with an interval in Uthai Thani. Reach the provincial capital then visit the market place to experience the local lifestyle and their daily routine and Wat Chantharam (Wat Tha Sung) with its spectacular Crystal and Golden Halls.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant en-route, we then take you to Sukhothai, founded in the 13^th century, it was the Kingdom's first capital. Visit Sukhothai Historical Park which was once a walled city surrounded by a moat, the park contains almost 200 ruined chedis in remarkable condition. See the main sites of Wat Mahathat, Wat Si Chum, Wat Sri Sawai, War Sra Sri, Wat Trapang Ngoen and Ramkamhaeng Museum before checking into your hotel. Bike ride possible in supplement in the historical park. A nice and easy way to stroll around the ruins! 

Overnight in Sukhothai

Day 3 - Sukhothai - Phrae - Lampang (B,L)

For early risers, there is an option to participate in the monks' alms offering ceremony. After breakfast drive north to Si Satchanalai Historical Park on the banks of the Yom River north of Sukhothai. The ancient town, formerly called ''Muang Chaliang,'' was named ''Si Satchanalai'' during the reign of Phra Ruang and 134 ruined monuments have been discovered within the park. Visit the main sites including several temples, as well as the Celadon Kiln Site Study and Conservation Center at Ban Ko Noi, some 4 kilometers to the north of Si Satchanalai.

Continue to Phrae, one of Thailand's oldest cities founded in 828 under the name Muang Phon and one of the most authentic Lana towns, Phrae is packed with traditional Thai architecture in the form of beautiful teak houses, eclectic wats and quiet lanes as well as several large colonial period teak mansions. We will spend some time visiting Vongburi House, a large two-storey teak mansion built in 1897 for a family that held a large teak concession in the area. The house has remained in the family ever since and is a living museum, full of fascinating relics of the past including documents related to the purchase of slaves. Also, visit the small silver workshop on site to see bowls and other ornaments being made.

Continue to Lampang, a large trading centre during the 19^th Century. Visit Wat Pong Sanook, a temple awarded by UNESCO for Culture Heritage Conservation provides an inspirational model of community-led conservation in saving a unique Lanna temple. Take a horse cart ride along Taladkao Road where you can see old Thai, Chinese, British and Burmese merchant houses.

Overnight in Lampang

Day 4 - Lampang - Phayao - Chiang Rai (B,L)

After breakfast drive up to Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, one of the most spectacular temples in Thailand. Dating back to 1486 and is believed to be one of the oldest wooden buildings in Thailand. Then continue north to Phayao situated on the scenic Kwan (Lake) Phayao. Visit the interesting local museum and the quirky Wat Analyo with its eclectic mix of religious architecture and iconography perched on a hilltop with views of the Lake.

Arrival in Chiang Rai late afternoon, visit the main market area, to get a feel for local life in Chiang Rai.  Continue your visit with some of the temples of the area: Wat Phra Kaew with its beautiful brass and copper Buddha image, and Wat Rong Khun with its unique "kanok" architecture.

Overnight in Chiang Rai

Day 5 - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai (B,L)

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Mae Sai, the northernmost Thai town on the Myanmar (Tha khilek) border. Walk around the local market, and continue to visit Chiang Saen on the steep banks of Mae Khong River, opposite of Laos where you will see some magnificent ancient ruins and temples then drive to Sop Ruak, a small trading village and the actual point where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. 

In the afternoon, head South-West towards Chiang Mai after a visit to Wat Rong Khun the "White Temple". Coffee break on the way at the excellent Jarin Garden Resort famous for its homemade pies or at Cabbage and Condoms operated by the Population and Community Development Association to serve and assist the rural people. Arrive Chiang Mai late afternoon, and check in at your hotel.

You may wish to walk or take a Tuk Tuk ride to night bazaar for shopping or even enjoy local sumptuous dinner at the riverside restaurant.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

Day 6 - Chiang Mai - Departure (B,L)

.In the morning, drive to the mountain temple of Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the most famous landmark of Chiang Mai. Climb the Naga staircase to visit the exquisite golden pagoda. The sound of temple bells fills the air and the view overlooking the city makes an irresistible photo opportunity.

Afterwards drive up the mountain by "songtaew" onto a rough dirt road to the Chang Khien Coffee Research Project where you can enjoy a cup of the local 'arabica' surrounded by fabulous gardens of flowers. Continue to the white Hmong village of Chang Chine where the 800 inhabitants still wear their traditional hill tribe clothes and practice a culture that dates back 500 years.

Afternoon, transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your departure flight or if you wish to extend your stay in Chiang Mai, our signature excursions in and around the city are available for the add on