Price is per person sharing twin or double room.
Price includes: International flights with Eva Air or similar, airport/hotel transfers, 3 star hotels as above or similar with daily breakfast, full board meals as stated, excursions, air conditioned coaches, internal flights, train, boat trips, guided sightseeing, excursions, admission fees.
Price excludes: Insurance, local airport tax, optional entertainment and any service not specified. Single room supplement is £195 per person. Children: 75% of adult’s price (child sharing parents’ room). Please add £160 for high seasons (July, August and December).

Day 1 : Departure on scheduled flights from London.

Day 2 : Bangkok (D)
On arrival in Bangkok meeting with our representative and transfer to Narai hotel conveniently located in the heart of Silom road. Afternoon take long-tailed boat ride along Chaopraya River to Thonburi canal, visiting Royal Barge Museum and Wat Arun. Evening enjoy Thai Dinner with Classical Dance at Silom Village. Overnight at Narai Hotel.

Day 3 : Bangkok (B,L,D)
Full day Bangkok guided city tour visiting Royal Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple.
Lunch at WanFah restaurant. Afternoon walking tour in the bustling streets of China town.Dinner and overnight at Narai Hotel.

Day 4 : Bangkok – Ayuthaya – Nakornsawan (B,L,D)
Morning pick up at your hotel to join Grand Pearl Cruise (Pearl of Siam) up-stream Chaopraya river to anchorage (Wat Po Taeng Tai) near Bang-Sai. Continue by road to Bang-Pa In Summer Palace and Wat Chai Wattanaram before transfer to Nakornsawan. Dinner and overnight at Piman Hotel.

Day 5 : Nakornsawan – Sukhothai – Phrae (B,L,D)
Morning drive to Bung Boraphet, the largest freshwater swamp in Thailand. In the past Bung
Boraphet was called the northern sea or Chom Bung as there was an abundance of aquatic animals and plants. According to surveys, there are still some 148 species of animals and 44 species of plants here. Rare animals include white-eyed river-martin and tiger perch.
Enjoy on boat ride along the lake to see scenic views and lotus flowers followed by a visit to Wat Kieng Krai, house of Sukhothai style bronze Buddha image. There is also Lord Buddha Footprint and mural of Lord Buddha life. The area in front of the temple is inhabited by many monkeys and it’s where a crocodile farm can be found.
Afternoon drive to Sukhothai for the Sukhothai Historical Park and Wat Sri Chum ( optional bike riding inside the park ).After lunch at Pailyn Sukhothai or at a local restaurant transfer to Phrae and arrive in late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Mayom Palace.

Day 6 : Phrae – Payao – Mae Chan – Chiangrai (B,L,D)
Leisurely drive to rural town of Payao. Stop for a Thai coffee at a corner shop by a beautiful lake (Kwan Payao). Continue to Chiangrai. Check in at Rimkok resort for lunch.Drive to Mae Chan and Thaton for a visit to the Long Neck and Lahu villages. Return to Chiangrai for dinner and overnight at Rimkok Resort.

Day 7 : Mae Sai – Chiangsaen – Chiangmai (B,L,D)
Depart to Mae Sai, the Northernmost town of Thailand on the Burmese border with a visit to local market. Proceed towards Golden Triangle area where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet. Boat ride on the famous Mekong river with a stop at Mekong Island overlooking Laos. After the boat ride transfer to Chiang Sean, a small formal capital situated in the border with Laos. Visit Wat Chedi Luang, a 750 year old monument followed by lunch at Changsaen River Hill Resort. Leave Chiang Sean for Chiang Mai with stop en route at hot springs. Dinner and overnight in Chiang Mai at Imperial Mae Ping Hotel.

Day 8 : Mae Sai – Chiangsaen – Chiangmai (B,L,D)
Morning guided visits to Silverware, Lacquerware factories and umbrella workshops.
Lunch at Namton Restaurant or alternative at Borsang-Sankampaeng area, followed by a visit to Gems gallery and Silk shops. Dinner and overnight at Imperial Mae Ping Hotel

Day 9 : Chiangmai (B,L)
Morning guided sightseeing of this charming Northern city and nearby hilltop Doi Suthep with its impressive Golden Pagoda. International buffet lunch at Imperial Mae Ping Hotel. Afternoon at leisure for shopping.
Optional : Evening Thai Massage. Overnight at Imperial Mae Ping Hotel

Day 10 : Chiangmai (B,L,D)
Morning depart to Mae Taman Elephant Camp, enjoy elephant show and take bamboo rafting along Mae Taeng river. Optional : Elephant and Ox cart rides. Lunch at elephant camp or local restaurant. On the return stop for a visit to Mea Rim Orchid Farm. Thai Set dinner at Riverside Restaurant. Overnight at Imperial Mae Ping Hotel

Day 11 : Depart Chiangmai – Bangkok (B) by Train
Day at leisure in Chiang Mai
Late afternoon transfer to railway station for train sleeper to Bangkok.
Overnight on 2nd class a/c train (dormitory cabin)

Day 12 : Arrive Bangkok (B)
Breakfast on train
Transfer to Bangkok International airport for your flight home or start a beach extension on one of Thailand golden beaches such as PhuKet, ChaAm, HuaHin or unspoiled Krabi, Koh SaMui and many more. Please ring for details.