7-day Cultural Tour Of Thailand From Bangkok: Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai
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Day 1: Bangkok-Ayutthaya-Phitsanulok (L,D)
Depart from Bangkok at 6:30am for Ayutthaya to tour the remains of the ancient city aboard aย classicย three-wheelย tuk tuk. Next, head to Lopburi to see the famous Monkey Temple and Prang Sam Yot before checking in to your hotel in the city of Phitsanulok. After dinner, clamber aboard a pedal-powered trishaw for an evening ride aroundย the night market.
Overnight inย Phitsanulok
Day 2: Phitsanulok-Sukhothai (B,L,D)
In Phitsanulok, visit the Wat Mahathat, a royal temple thatโs home to one of the most beautiful Buddha images in the country, before setting out by road for Sukhothai. On arrival,ย explore the highlights of ancient Sukhothai and visitย the Sangkhalok pottery village. End the day by visiting Si Satchanalai, the striking remains of the northern outpost of the historic Sukhothai Kingdom.
Overnight in Sukhothai
Day 3: Sukhothai-Lampang-Chiang Mai (B,L,D)
The day begins with a live presentation on rice cultivation, where you'll getย to try your hand at growing rice. Next, set out for Lampang to admireย Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, housing the country's only Emerald Buddha other than the one in Bangkok. Finally, drive to Chiang Mai, Thailand's cultural capital, where you'll check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner at a riverside restaurant that doubles as an art gallery.
Overnight inย Chiang Mai
Day 4: Chiang Mai (B,L,D)
Start the day with anย early-morning visit to a nearby temple to give alms to the monks โ a common practice in Thailand's Buddhist culture. After breakfast, drive the steep road to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a sacred temple with superb views over the city.
Continue to the Talat Warorot, Chiang Maiโs largest market, thenย ride a rickshaw to Wat Chedi Luang, one of the city's most celebrated temples. In the San Kamphaeng handicraft district, watch artisans practicing ancient Thai arts and crafts, and learn more about theย generations-old traditions.
For dinner, eat khan toke style, dining off low tables while seated on the floor, as youย watch a performance of live music and traditional dance.
Overnight inย Chiang Mai
Day 5: Chiang Mai-Chiang Dao-Thaton (B,L,D)
The day begins with a drive to a sustainable elephant camp outside Chiang Mai, where you'll learn how elephants are used in the timber industry and their role in Thai heritage. A side-trip to a nearby orchid farm will give you a stunning impression of just a fraction of Thailand's rich variety of orchids.
En-route to your hotel in Thaton, stop to exploreย the dramatic Chiang Dao cave complex.
Overnight inย Thaton
Depart from Bangkok at 6:30am for Ayutthaya to tour the remains of the ancient city aboard aย classicย three-wheelย tuk tuk. Next, head to Lopburi to see the famous Monkey Temple and Prang Sam Yot before checking in to your hotel in the city of Phitsanulok. After dinner, clamber aboard a pedal-powered trishaw for an evening ride aroundย the night market.
Overnight inย Phitsanulok
Day 2: Phitsanulok-Sukhothai (B,L,D)
In Phitsanulok, visit the Wat Mahathat, a royal temple thatโs home to one of the most beautiful Buddha images in the country, before setting out by road for Sukhothai. On arrival,ย explore the highlights of ancient Sukhothai and visitย the Sangkhalok pottery village. End the day by visiting Si Satchanalai, the striking remains of the northern outpost of the historic Sukhothai Kingdom.
Overnight in Sukhothai
Day 3: Sukhothai-Lampang-Chiang Mai (B,L,D)
The day begins with a live presentation on rice cultivation, where you'll getย to try your hand at growing rice. Next, set out for Lampang to admireย Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, housing the country's only Emerald Buddha other than the one in Bangkok. Finally, drive to Chiang Mai, Thailand's cultural capital, where you'll check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner at a riverside restaurant that doubles as an art gallery.
Overnight inย Chiang Mai
Day 4: Chiang Mai (B,L,D)
Start the day with anย early-morning visit to a nearby temple to give alms to the monks โ a common practice in Thailand's Buddhist culture. After breakfast, drive the steep road to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a sacred temple with superb views over the city.
Continue to the Talat Warorot, Chiang Maiโs largest market, thenย ride a rickshaw to Wat Chedi Luang, one of the city's most celebrated temples. In the San Kamphaeng handicraft district, watch artisans practicing ancient Thai arts and crafts, and learn more about theย generations-old traditions.
For dinner, eat khan toke style, dining off low tables while seated on the floor, as youย watch a performance of live music and traditional dance.
Overnight inย Chiang Mai
Day 5: Chiang Mai-Chiang Dao-Thaton (B,L,D)
The day begins with a drive to a sustainable elephant camp outside Chiang Mai, where you'll learn how elephants are used in the timber industry and their role in Thai heritage. A side-trip to a nearby orchid farm will give you a stunning impression of just a fraction of Thailand's rich variety of orchids.
En-route to your hotel in Thaton, stop to exploreย the dramatic Chiang Dao cave complex.
Overnight inย Thaton
Tour leaving from Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and most populated city of Thailand, it is more commonly known by its inhabitants as the โcity of angelsโ. It is one of the cities that keeps a huge cultural buddhist history, with more than 400 temples.
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