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Thailand
Northern Discovery
| Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights |
Tour Code: TH-03 |
| Departure: Any Day of the Week |
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INTRODUCTION
Balmy weather, splendid scenery, rich history and friendly people are
what you will discover in the northern region of Thailand. On our
"Northern Discovery" tour, you will be immersed into the
fascinating traditional atmosphere of the ancient Lanna Kingdom through
a large array of temples and other famous attractions in Chiang Mai and
its neighboring provinces. Meanwhile, the stunning panorama of a wave of
mountains alternating with the green and lush valley will make your trip
remarkable.
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Bangkok - Chiang Mai (L/D)
Pick up from various hotels in Bangkok and transfer to Bangkok Domestic
Airport for a flight to Chiang Mai. At Chiang Mai airport, meet our
local guide and start the day with a visit at Mae Sa Valley, where you
will observe elephants at work in the forest. A one-hour elephant ride
into the jungle is optional but recommended (600 Baht.-per person).
Continue to an Orchid Farm. After lunch at a local restaurant you will
receive an introduction to the various handicrafts made in Chiang Mai
with an opportunity to watch the production of lacquer-ware, weaving of
Thai Silk and the painting of paper umbrellas. A visit of a reputable
Gems-cutting workshop and a well-known Thai wood carving factory with
the possibility to buy Myanmar antiques. In the evening, enjoy a typical
northern Thai dinner called Khantoke Dinner with a presentation of Thai
traditional dances from northern Thailand at the Khantoke Restaurant.
Accommodation is at Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel or similar.
Day 2: Chiang Mai - Lumphun - Lampang (B/L/D)
After breakfast visit the most interesting places in Chiang Mai such as
Wat Phra Singh with its famous Buddha image, the Hill Tribe Museum and
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep which is tucked away in the mountains at 1,056
meters above sea level. The temple is reached by a staircase with 290
steps, flanked by a Naga balustrade on either side. The monastery was
built by King Gue-Na in 1383. After lunch at a local restaurant, depart
for Lamphun and visit Wat Phrathat Haripoonchai., an incredibly
beautiful temple dating back to 1157.The golden Chedi is a postcard
favorite and a spectacular site. Head to Lampang with a stopover at Tung
Kwian Market, where ceramics, handicrafts, fruit, vegetables, preserved
foods and live animals are sold. Shortly before arriving to Lampang,
visit Wat Phra That Luang with its huge golden Chedi and beautiful Lanna
style architecture. Dinner and accommodation are at Wienglakor Hotel or
Lampang River Lodge.
Day 3: Lampang - Phrae - Nan (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit a local market which offers a colorful display of
flowers, fruit, vegetables, spices and herbs. Catch sight of the 2
Lampang's famous symbols: the cock, which can be found on street signs
and ceramic bowls; and the horse carriages, which can only be seen only
in this town in Thailand. During a leisurely ride on a horse carriage
one can still admire wooden houses built along the river. You will also
visit Wat Chedi Sao, a temple with 20 stupas. Monks at this temple
prepare medicines from medicinal herbs and plants, which promise to cure
a large number of remedies. Continue towards Phrae with a visit of Nam
Tum Weaving Village, where you can observe the local women weaving
nicely patterned cloths on wooden looms. Another stop will be made at
Ban Tung Takra, where woven baskets and household goods are sold along
the street. After lunch, visit the exquisite Vongburi House, a wooden
mansion built in 1907 with fine wood carvings. Phrae is also famous for
producing "Mo-Hom", the blue shirts worn by villagers all over
Northern Thailand. You will visit the home of a family, where the
process of dying the shirts will be explained to you. Continue through
rural villages to Muang Phi, which depicts strange eroded rock
formations, sandstone canyons and creeks. In old times villagers often
got lost in the shrubs, which inspired them to name the place Phae Muang
Phi, or "Ghost City". Shortly before arriving in Nan you will
also have the opportunity to see how Sa-paper is produced. Dinner and
accommodation are at Dhevaraj Hotel in Nan.
Day 4: Nan - Phayao - Chiang Mai (B/L)
After breakfast, visit Wat Phumin, famous for its mural wall paintings,
Wat Phratat Changkam Boravihan, Wat Hua Khuang, and the National Museum.
A scenic drive over winding mountain roads brings you to Phayao, where
the Giant Cat Fish is bred. The Kwan Phayao is one of Thailand's largest
natural lakes and locals come here often for picnics or to watch
fishermen throwing their nets. After lunch at a local restaurant, we
continue to Chiang Mai airport. Return flight to Bangkok and transfer to
your hotel in Bangkok.
Private Tour:
Departure - Any Day of the Week
| No. of Party |
1 |
2 |
3-6 |
7 up |
Sup. Single |
| Price/person |
31,800 |
17,650 |
14,300 |
13,400 |
1,700 |
* Price
quoted in Thai Baht
Group Tour:
Guaranteed Departure every Tuesday (Min. 2 persons)
| No.
of Party |
Seat-In-Coach |
Sup.
Single |
| Price/person |
11,400 |
1,700 |
* Price quoted in Thai Baht
Tour includes:
- Roundtrip transfers by air-conditioned car/minibus/coach,
- English-speaking guide
- Baggage handling,
- Admission fees on sites mentioned,
- Full board meals (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 Dinners),
- Accommodations (1 night at Chiang Mai Plaza and 1 night at
Wienglakor Hotel or Lampang River Lodge, 1 night at Dhevaraj Hotel),
- Hotel Service Charge and Government Tax
Tour excludes:
- Domestic airfare & airport tax,
- Other meals not mentioned in the program,
- Optional tours & Personal expenditure.
Note: Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes
necessary, depending on road conditions and availability of rooms.
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