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All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: All entrance fees as indicated: visit to Royal Grand Palace in Bangkok, , Temple Wat Trimit, Floating Market & Railway Market, visit Summer Palace of Rama V, visit Ayutthaya, ancient temples of Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Wat Mahathat and Wat Phanan Choeng in the Ayutthaya Historical Park, brief orientation tour of Phitsanulok, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, visit Sukhotai, visit Satchanalai, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahatha, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, visit Wat Roung Khun, visit the 212 House of Opium in Chiang Rai, boat trip in Mekong river stop at Laos Island, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew, Hiltribe Meseum Education Center, Wat Doi Suthep, cable car, Elephant Poopoopaper Park, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Baan Tipmanee wooden workshop Meet & Greet on arrival at Bangkok Airport

Accommodation

8 nights' accommodation Day 1-3 Bangkok Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Century Park hotel or similar 4* Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Century Park hotel or similar 4* Day 4 Phitsanulok Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Amarin Lagoon or similar 4* Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Amarin Lagoon or similar 4* Day 5 Lampang Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Wienglakor Hotel or similar 3.5* Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Wienglakor Hotel or similar 3.5* Day 6 Chiang Rai Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Laluna or similar 4* Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Imperial River House Chiang Rai or similar 5* Day 7,8 Chiang Mai Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4* Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*

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Arrival and departure shared transfers Air-conditioned transportation

Meals

8 breakfasts 5 lunches (Day 4-8)

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Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme Gratuity for driver and guide Optional tours International or domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or visa fees Pick-up from outer Bangkok hotels. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO BANGKOK SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT: On arrival at Bangkok Airport please collect your luggage and proceed to the exit in the Customs Hall and make your way to the meeting point at gate number 6 (six) inside the terminal. You will be met by a representative of Destination Services who will be holding a sign with your name on it. The representative will be wearing a beige shirt or beige polo shirt with a Destination Services badge. Should you fail to meet our guide, please contact the ATTA (Association of Thai Travel Agents) counter at the arrivals hall. They will contact our airport rep and somebody will be with you for assistance as soon as possible Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents. Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed In many hotels in Thailand, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Bangkok
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival Bangkok

Arrive at Bangkok Airport, where our representative will meet and greet you. Then, enjoy a comfortable transfer to your centrally located hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the beautiful Thai capital. Bangkok, ‘the City of Angels’, is the most populous city in the country and it is packed with cultural attractions, tantalizing food stalls, and countless shopping temptations. Overnight in Bangkok in selected hotel and board option.
Day 2 Day 2: Royal Grand Palace & Temple Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Royal Grand Palace & Temple Tour

Pick up after breakfast for a tour encompassing the three most popular Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Start with a visit to the Royal Grand Palace, a great architectural masterpiece of several buildings from the outside and a magical inside, which was used as a royal residence from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. It is without any doubt a national reference and possibly the most visited royal monument of Thailand, which shouldn’t be missed. The building houses the "Wat Po", Bangkok’s oldest temple, in which is located the famous gold leaf-covered reclining Buddha. This tour includes also the temple "Wat Trimit" with its 5.5-ton Golden Buddha. Evening free at leisure. Perhaps you could indulge yourself with a traditional Thai Massage, surprise your taste buds with the amazing local flavours and cap off the day by enjoying the sunset in any of the stylish rooftop bars which have blossomed in the city’s skyscrapers in recent years… the options are limitless. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 3 Day 3: Railway Market And Damnern Saduak Floating Market
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Railway Market And Damnern Saduak Floating Market

Depart from Bangkok and head to Maeklong Railway Marker, also known as Talad Rom Hoop. Upon arrival, the guide will introduce you to the history of this area. See the action in several minutes before the train passing through the market. The process happens so quick it will amaze you for the unique moment. Then go to the world-famous floating market of “Damnoen Saduak”, there are countless floating markets throughout the country, the colourfully clad merchants at these lively markets paddle along congested canals in sturdy canoes laden with fresh fruits and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks. This is an exciting and fun way to see the local like and to go bargain hunting. Transfer back to Bangkok. Breakfast included. Overnight in Bangkok in the selected hotel and board basis.
Day 4 Day 4: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Phitsanulok (405Km – 6 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Phitsanulok (405Km – 6 Hrs)

After being picked up from your hotel, head to Bang Pa-In to visit the sumptuous Summer Palace of Rama V. Continue to the former capital of Ayutthaya and contemplate the ancient temples of Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Wat Mahathat and Wat Phanan Choeng in the Ayutthaya Historical Park. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Chai Nat, then continue to Phitsanulok for a brief orientation tour of the city before checking in at the hotel. Overnight in Phitsanulok in selected hotel and board basis.
Day 5 Day 5: Phitsanulok – Sukhothai – Lampang (410Km – 5.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Phitsanulok – Sukhothai – Lampang (410Km – 5.5 Hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel, head to Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat to join the locals in their morning prayers and offerings in this historic temple, which houses one of Thailand’s most revered Buddha statues. Depart for Sukhothai to explore this ancient city packed with historical landmarks, the most impressive being the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the ruined temples and palaces as well as the Buddha statues of all sizes. Lunch en route at a local restaurant. A short drive away is Si Satchanalai, which boasts the evocative ruins of half a dozen temples, including Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat – which is reached by crossing a wooden suspension bridge – as well as countless statues of Buddha and elephants. This usually quiet location offers a special spiritual interlude to the tour before arriving in Lampang for the evening. Overnight in Lampang in selected hotel and board option.
Day 6 Day 6: Lampang – Phayao – Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai (470Km – 5.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Lampang – Phayao – Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai (470Km – 5.5 Hrs)

After breakfast, explore the wonderful Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, just a brief drive from Lampang, and marvel at the elaborate decorations and beautiful Buddha statues. Continue north, stopping briefly at Phayao Lake for a coffee break, continuing to the southern outskirts of Chiang Rai to visit Wat Rong Khun, a dazzling temple built in the 1990s. Its ornate white exterior, with embedded mirror pieces, gives it a resplendent appearance, making it one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand. Continue to Chiang Rai for lunch. Afterwards, head to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. This natural wilderness gained an unwanted notoriety in the 1960s because of the abundant opium cultivation in the area. Then enjoy a boat trip around the Golden Triangle with a stop at Don Sao Island, which forms part of Laos (boat trip lasts approx. 45 minutes). Later, visit the 212 House of Opium and stroll around its rare collection of opium paraphernalia such as weights, scales and pipes. Learn the history of this drug and about the devastating effect its trade had on local communities. Overnight in Chiang Rai in selected hotel and board option.
Day 7 Day 7: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (220Km – 8.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (220Km – 8.5 Hrs)

Enjoy a lively start to the day’s activities at the fragrant and vibrant Chiang Rai morning market and then a brief stop at Wat Phra Kaew temple. After, delve deeper into the local culture at the Hill tribe Museum and Education Centre, where the lifestyles of the area’s mountain peoples are explained along with the challenges to their survival. Continue by road to Tha Ton and enjoy a tasty lunch before heading to the ancient city of Chiang Mai. On arrival, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of the most revered temples in the country. This sacred location is at the top of a mountain from where you can appreciate stunning panoramic views over the city. To reach the temple requires a climb up a 309-step naga staircase. Alternatively, a cable car (included) takes you to the temple. Breakfast and lunch included. (start 7:00, finish approx. 19:00) Overnight in hotel in Chiang Mai.
Day 8 Day 8: Chiang Mai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Chiang Mai

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to Elephant Poopoopaper Park, an eco-friendly, naturally built outdoor museum park that introduces and explains the unique steps involved in making our much talked about paper products from elephant poop fibres! The interpretive walking tour through our lush gardens brings visitors through eight different pavilions explaining each stage of our fascinating process from poo collection to rinsing to final product assembly. Visitors are encouraged to pull up a stool, roll up their sleeves and join with our talented artisans and guides and participate in our head-turning process! Complemented by the presence of rich graphics and signage, visitors will also be introduced to Chiang Mai’s long and rich history of traditional papermaking and handicrafts production. Continue the visit with a stop at the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden in Mae Rim, which first opened in 1992. The facility’s purpose is to promote botanical research and biodiversity and to conserve Thailand’s natural plant resources. The Banana Avenue trail takes you to see the tremendous collection of over 200 different varieties of banana trees, mainly from Southeast Asia. Visit the Tropical Rainforest house, the largest conservatory of the glass complex. With a floor space of 1,000 square metres by 33 metres high, it holds a wide collection of tropical species, such as palms, banana trees and ginger plants. Then stroll through the majestic Orchid House. Another highlight 20 metres up in the air amongst the mountain treetops is Thailand’s longest canopy walkway. The walkway stretches around 370 metres, winding along the mountainside. With glass viewing platforms every 50 to 100 metres, you will certainly feel part of the landscape. Look down at the subtropical jungle plants far below your feet or gaze around at the surrounding mountains. At the end of the walkway you are rewarded with views stretching across the lush subtropical valley. The visit is followed by lunch at local restaurant. After, continue to the Baan Tipmanee woodworking shop. Learn how these artisans make Chiang Mai’s most famous carved wooden products. An optional khantoke dinner is available in the evening. Overnight in Chiang Mai in selected hotel and board options.
Day 9 Day 9: Depart Chiang Mai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Depart Chiang Mai

Relax over breakfast at the hotel and then enjoy the freedom of Chiang Mai. Explore the city at your own pace and leisure and catch the sights and attractions of this city teeming with green spaces and popularly known as the ‘Rose of the North’. The day is yours to do as you wish. Departure transfer to Chiang Mai Airport included. Breakfast included.

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Experience Thailand 9 Days - Bangkok To The North, Small Gro

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Itinerary of your trip Experience Thailand 9 Days - Bangkok To The North, Small Gro

Day 1: Arrival Bangkok

Day 2: Royal Grand Palace & Temple Tour

Day 3: Railway Market And Damnern Saduak Floating Market

Day 4: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Phitsanulok (405Km – 6 Hrs)

Day 5: Phitsanulok – Sukhothai – Lampang (410Km – 5.5 Hrs)

Day 6: Lampang – Phayao – Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai (470Km – 5.5 Hrs)

Day 7: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (220Km – 8.5 Hrs)

Day 8: Chiang Mai

Day 9: Depart Chiang Mai

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