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12 Days | Get up close and under the surface of Northern Thailand
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Start
Bangkok, Thailand
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Finish
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Trip Code
TTPT
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Physical Rating
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Meals
11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
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Transport
Train, Private mini van, Longtail boat, Songtheaw, Bicycle
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Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Resort (5 nights), Lodge (2 nights)
From £2,643(12 days)
Trip Informations
Discover a land of mouth-watering food, stunning landscapes, fascinating history and incredibly hospitable locals on a 12-day Premium journey through Northern Thailand. Get to know the innermost essence of Thai culture as you travel from city streets to mountain tops. Explore the ancient temples of Ayutthaya, spend time with Lisu hill tribes, meet the experts at an elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai and uncover the country’s past in Kanchanaburi. With a local leader by your side, you’ll soon see there’s more to Thailand than what meets the eye.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Experience a different side of bustling Bangkok during an Exclusive Experience – rise early and visit a local temple where you’ll ‘make merit’ by bringing an offering to the temple’s monks
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Stay in the beautiful Lisu lodge for your Feature Stay. This community-based project employs Lisu villagers and allows you to immerse yourself in local culture while enjoying creature comforts.
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Cruise the waterways on board a traditional rice barge as you watch local life pass by and enjoy a delicious meal during an Exclusive Experience.
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Support an important animal welfare initiative, speak with local experts and get close to incredible creatures at the Elephant Nature Park.
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Unleash your creativity and learn about the history of Benjarong, a traditional style of painted Thai porcelain, with a visit to a Benjarong ceramics community.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Tuuur Foundation partner, World Animal Protection. Donations support them to promote better living conditions for elephants in captivity and help rescue elephants from inhumane conditions. Tuuur will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Tuuur Foundation.
Is this trip right for you?
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You will visit several temples on this trip, which requires a level of modesty. Please bring clothes that cover the arms and pants or skirts that go past the knees. The heat can be challenging, especially in April and May, so please pack accordingly.
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This trip includes a leisurely cycling tour around Sukhothai Heritage Park, so a level of confidence on a bike is required. The roads are quiet with minimal traffic, and the tour takes place within the park's confines.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Bangkok
- DAY 2Day 2 • Bangkok
- DAY 3Day 3 • Kanchanaburi
- DAY 4Day 4 • Kanchanaburi
- DAY 5Day 5 • Ayutthaya
- DAY 6Day 6 • Ayutthaya to Sukhothai
- DAY 7Day 7 • Sukhothai
- DAY 8Day 8 • Mae Taeng
- DAY 9Day 9 • Mae Taeng
- DAY 10Day 10 • Chiang Mai
- DAY 11Day 11 • Chiang Mai
- DAY 12Day 12 • Chiang Mai
Inclusions
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11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
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Train, Private mini van, Longtail boat, Songtheaw, Bicycle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Resort (5 nights), Lodge (2 nights)
festival Activities
circleComplimentary Arrival Transfer
circleBangkok - Welcome Dinner
circleBangkok - Grand Palace
circleBangkok - Wat Pho
circleBangkok - Khlong boat canal tour
circleBangkok - Temple Merit Making
circleBenjarong - Ceramics Workshop
circleKanchanaburi - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
circleKanchanaburi - Bridge over the River Kwai
circleKanchanaburi - Erawan National Park Visit
circleKanchanaburi - Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
circleBaan Nong Khao - Weaving Community Visit
circleAyutthaya - Temple Visit
circleAyutthaya - Traditional Rice Barge Dinner Cruise
circleAyutthaya - Train to Phitsanuloke
circleSukhothai - Morning Alms Offering
circleSukhothai - Historical Park Visit and Bike Ride
circleSukhothai - Dinner in a local home
circleMuang Kued - Village Visit, Cooking Class, and Handicraft Workshop
circleMae Taeng - Mae Tamaan Base Camp BBQ Dinner
circleChiang Mai - Elephant Nature Park Half Day Trip
circleChiang Mai - Akha Ama Coffee Social Enterprise Visit
circleChiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple Visit
circleChiang Mai - Farewell Dinner
museum Optional activities
circleBangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
circleBangkok - Thai Massage - THB250
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Important notes
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1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
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2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. Some room configurations have two single beds, although a double bed will always be requested.
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3. Due to limited luggage space in our vehicles, please ensure that you are packing light and compact. Large, bulky suitcases are unsuitable for this trip. Please refer to the Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for details.
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