Bangkok – Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai

Day 1: Bangkok – Arrival  

Arrival at Suvarnaphumi International Airport, you will meet & greet with a local courtesy English speaking guide at upon arrival passenger arrival hall with welcome signboard to escort to transportation pick up area on transfer to the hotel. Arrival at hotel, check-in and entry into the room at 14:00. Free time at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.

Day 2: Canal Tour & Bangkok Highlight  ( B/ L/ –)

Breakfast at the hotel. To board on a Long Tail boat to experience, Travel by the long-tail boat through the Canal branches, experience the local life of Thai people living by the river. Carry on by boat the boat-house where the Royal Barges are kept and maintained. Then, visiting Wat Arun or the temple of dawn on river bank. Return to the pier. Later enjoy the Bangkok-famous transportation ‘Tuk Tuk’ ride in convoy to the Grand Palace where the Emerald Buddha temple & Royal palace situated. Return to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.

Day 3: Damnern Saduak Floating Market & Sampran Riverside  ( B/ L/ –)

Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure by road from Bangkok to Damnern Saduak, the most colourful floating market in the Kingdom. Enjoy the beautiful sights along the way and witness the day-to-day activities of the Thai people who live on the canals selling their fresh fruits and vegetables from the surrounding villagers’ farms. Take a long tailed boat ride through the canals to get the closure feeling of the local people. Continue to Sampran Riverside, enjoy buffet lunch (food only) with a cultural show depicting Thai village life, including Elephant demonstration. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.

Day 4: Bangkok – Chiang Rai ( B/ –/ –)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Bangkok Airport and departure by scheduled flight to Chiang Rai. Arrival at Chiang Rai Airport, you will be welcomed by local guide then transfer to hotel. Sightseeing Chiang Rai City, visit Wat Pra Keaw in the hearth of Chiang Rai, a home of the Emerald Buddha which’s now at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. In the evening visit the local night bazaar or night market. Overnight at hotel in Chiang Rai.

Day 5: Excursion to Doi Tung Royal villa & Golden Triangle ( B/ –/ –)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departs in the morning to visit Doi Tung Royal villa, Hill tribe Project at Doi Tung, which is located in the northwestern hills of Chiang Rai Province. Visit Mae Fah Luang Garden, then continue your trip to Mae Sai, the northern most point of Thailand. Then visit the Golden Triangle, where the Ruak river and the Mekong river meet forming the borders of three countries – Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos – and visit the House of Opium museum. Continue on to the ancient city of Chiang Sean at Wat Chedi Luang, and then return to town by sunset. Overnight at hotel in Chiang Rai.

Day 6: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai ( B/ L/ –)

Breakfast at the hotel. Head towards Chiang Mai, stop en-route visit to Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple. Continue to Chiang Mai. A visit to Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the most important and famous temple in Chiang Mai. The tour begins with a pleasant wildly driving up 3,500 feet above sea level to the sacred temple of Doi Suthep. It is the most sacred temple in the city and contains the holy relic of the Lord Buddha which is enshrined in the magnificent golden pagoda that can be seen for miles around. A panoramic view of the city and the surrounding countryside can be seen from the temple grounds. Evening, enjoy your dining by having a Khantok Dinner, the customary northern Thai style of eating with food being served in large platters at low tables while you sit on mats on the floor and watching the performances. Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.

Day 7: Free Day at Leisure  ( B/ –/ –)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.

Day 8: Chiang Mai – Departure ( B/ –/ –)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure transfer from the hotel to Chiang Mai International Airport.

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