8-day Northern Thailand Discovery - Kanchanaburi/ Chiang Rai / Chiang Mai

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Start in Bangkok and end in Chiang Mai! With the Active Adventure tour Marvelous Northern Thailand In 8 Days – Kanchanaburi/ Chiang Rai / Chiang Mai, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Bangkok, Thailand and 5 other destinations in Thailand. Marvelous Northern Thailand In 8 Days – Kanchanaburi/ Chiang Rai / Chiang Mai includes accommodation in a...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the tranquil town of Kanchanaburi
    • Marvel at magnificent Buddha statues and ancient temples in Phitsanuloke
    • Discover the cultural gems of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai with colorful hill tribes

What's this trip about?

    Start in Bangkok and end in Chiang Mai! With the Active Adventure tour Marvelous Northern Thailand In 8 Days – Kanchanaburi/ Chiang Rai / Chiang Mai, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Bangkok, Thailand and 5 other destinations in Thailand. Marvelous Northern Thailand In 8 Days – Kanchanaburi/ Chiang Rai / Chiang Mai includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, insurance, meals, transport and more.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityBangkok
End CityChiang Mai

Travel Themes

  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Thailand

Attractions

  • Bangkok
  • Chiang Mai (Thailand)
  • Chiang Rai

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Caving
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Kayaking
  • Land expedition
  • Mountaineering
  • Rock Climbing
  • Swimming
  • Small Group

Trip includes

    • Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
    • All transportation as mentioned above
    • Accommodation shared in Double/ Twin/ Triple room with daily breakfast
    • Accommodations include 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax
    • Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)
    • Experienced English speaking guide
    • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
    • All sightseeing tickets
    • Tissues and water on coach
    • Services charges and government tax
    • EXCLUSIVE AND PERSONALIZED SINGLE AGENT/ SINGLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
    • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
    • No extra charge after services confirmation

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome To Thailand - Bangkok Arrival

Arrival Bangkok airport. Meet and greet at the airport and private transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight Bangkok

Day 2 Bangkok-Kanchanaburi (B/L) - Visit Death Railway

07:30 Meet at your Bangkok hotel and depart to Samut Songkhram. Visit the Railway Market before making a boat tour to the floating market of Damnoen Saduak. Proceed to Kanchanaburi (ca. 1.5 h) for lunch and visits of the JEATH Museum, war cemetery and the Bridge. Head...

Day 3  Kanchanaburi (B-L)

Breakfast. In morning we visit the Hell Fire Pass Memorial. Head to the Erawan National Park. Enjoy a typical local lunch at the stalls. Make the hike to the highest tier or relax at the waterfall’s pond. Return to your hotel. (Option to change the day to spend quality time at Elephant World) Overnight Kanchanaburi

Day 4 Kanchanaburi-Phitsanuloke (B-L)

Breakfast. Early morning departure to Ayutthaya (ca. 2.5 h) and visit the ruined temples of Wat Phra Si Sanphet and Wat Mahathat. Proceed to Angthong to visit the largest seated Buddha image. Late lunch in Chainat. Arrive in the late afternoon in Phitsanuloke. Check in and take a peddled tricycle for a trip through city with a visit to a bustling local market. Return to the hotel Overnight Phitsanuloke

Day 5  Phitsanuloke-Lampang (B-L)

Breakfast. Morning visit of Phitsanuloke’s Buddha casting factory and Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Phra Phuttha Chinaraj image). Continue to visit the Sukhothai Historical Park (ca 1.5 h drive) on bicycle. Lunch at local restaurant on route to Lampang, where we visit Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang and Baan Sao Nak (an ancient wooden house). Make a horse carriage tour in town. Overnight Lampang

Day 6  Lampang-Chiang Rai (B-L)

Breakfast. Scenic drive via the lake of Phayao. Visit the White Temple of Wat Rong Khun. Continue to the Golden Triangle. After lunch visit the House of Opium and head to the hill top for the viewpoint over the Mekong River. Proceed Mae Chan for a visit the tea plantation of Chiufong Tea Farm and enjoy a relaxing break. Late afternoon check in at the hotel in Chiang Rai. Overnight Chiang Rai

Day 7 Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai (B-L)

Breakfast. Morning visit of fresh market and make a visit to the Blue Temple, Wat Rong Suae Ten. Make the hilly drive to Chiang Mai. Enjoy a local lunch (Khao Soy) in the old center. After a visit to Wat Phra Singh, head to hill top to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep. Descend back to the city and check in at the hotel. Overnight Chiang Mai

Day 8Chiang Mai Departure (B)

Breakfast. Day at leisure. Check out time is noon, our driver will transfer you to the airport for departure flight. End of services

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,595
Price per day$199
Last Updated: 5/15/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Jessica

Sep 2023

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Unique itinerary and excellent service

When I searched tour to Thailand and saw this tour, I just fell in love with the itinerary. Quite different from what I found on many websites. In the beginning, I w...

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Natalie

Aug 2023

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Amazing 8 days but accommodation options are not abundant

It was an amazing 8-day trip to Thailand. Different activities, fantastic temples. Claire, our consultant, made our trip wonderful. We do not hesitate to recommend t...

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Samatha

Oct 2023

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Many fun things in Thailand

We tried many special foods, and visited many beautiful temples. The traffic was so bad, but we also did other fun things to explore Thailand and had a great time ev...

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Wes

Oct 2023

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Incredible time with Prestigo Asia in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia

I can't say enough good things about Prestigo Asia and their 18-day tour in three countries. The landscapes we explored were diverse and stunning, and the local expe...

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Durnan

Nov 2023

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This trip was good and well organized.

This trip was good and well organized. The small tour group size was interesting and we met some good friends. We loved all three countries and Prestigo worked well....

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Derived from our intense craving for journeys to savor diverse arts of life, Prestigo Asia has been cultivated and then gradually grown up. For more than a decade of ongoing development, we have obtained a prominent position among the most trustworthy and professional DMCs in Southeast Asia.
Our motto is “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” Indeed, every single land reflects its own distinct timeless masterpieces, a blend of essential elements such as humans, geography, and history. Living in another indigenous culture would open up a new horizon.
Hence, we believe that our tremendous effort will bring our around-the-world travel soulmates great values of cultures, exceptional natural scenery, fabulous construction, and authentic experiences on vacation days ever.
Not any stereotyped path of monotonously connecting spots do we follow, we aim to tell a gripping story by linking intended destinations. Let us quench your thirst for discovery or satisfy any travel style through each step of building up offbeat or tailor-made itineraries.

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Originating with popular destinations in Vietnam, the Land of the Blue Dragon, Prestigo Asia seized great opportunities to welcome our first friends to majestic Ha Long, cultural Hanoi, the romantic lantern city of Hoi An, poetic and gentle Hue, or dynamic Sai Gon. Our boundary has been witnessed a vast expanse to more distant, lesser-known destinations that were still undefined on any travel map.
In fact, members of the Indochina region share mutual features in terms of culture, history, and geographies like Rice Farming in the Lower Mekong Basin or Buddhism as the predominant religion. After mastering the journeys in the founding country, Prestigo Asia commenced connections to the neighboring Indochina countries to satisfy this desire for further discovery and time-utilization for tourists. Starting with glamorous Phnom Penh, grandeur Siem Reap, ancient Luang Prabang, and charming Vientiane, now we cover the off-the-beaten-track like laid-back Kampong Cham, rustic Battambang, and peaceful Vang Vieng.
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To earn our customer’s absolute trust over many years, Prestigo Asia prides itself on a solid foundation laid down from the very beginning. From initial basic schedules to current complicated and offbeat itineraries, we fully guarantee impeccable quality on every footstep and take the unexpected hassle out of customers’ wonderful trips.
Stemming from a true passion for travel, we connect local experts who have industry-specific knowledge backgrounds as well as a deep understanding of destinations. Each member of our team cherishes the mutual inspiration of the unforgettable travel experiences for customers as our friends.
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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flight ticket
    • Visa stamps upon arrival
    • Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
    • Other meals not mentioned
    • Tips & personal expenses
    • Laundry
    • Other not stated above
    • Travel insurance

Accommodation

,Can upgrade to 4-star and 5-star option
Cancellation policy
  • 31 days and more prior to the arrival date: Cancellation fee of 10% of the total payment, the international flight will be following their cancellation policies (if any)
  • Between 29 to 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellation fee of 50% of the total payment, the international flight will be following their cancellation policies (if any)
  • Between 14 to 8 days prior to arrival date: Cancellation fee of 70% of the total payment, the international flight will be following their cancellation policies (if any)
  • Less than 8 days prior to arrival date, or no show: 100% charge
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included
  • 7 breakfast
  • 4 lunches
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Pack your luggage then take this marvelous northern Thailand vacation. Visit Thailand with start with the dynamic capital Bangkok before heading to the tranquil Kanchanaburi for the Death Railway and the Hell Fire Pass Memorial, vivid symbols of the suffering brought by war. Head north to Phitsanuloke where you can marvel at magnificent Buddha statues and ancient temples, and stroll through bustling markets on a peddled tricycle ride. The next stop will be a laid-back Lampang. Explore the captivating religious structures of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, and the ancient Baan Sao Nak house. Finally, arrive at Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, both renowned for their Buddhist temples and monasteries. Chiang Rai offers breathtaking landscapes, colorful hill tribes, and visits to the White Temple, the House of Opium, and the Chiufong Tea Farm. End your 8-day journey in Chiang Mai, the artistic hub with the flavor Khao Soi cuisine and the sacred beauty of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep.

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