Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok to Phitsanulok
Your driver picks you up from your Bangkok hotel early in the morning, and then you'll head north toward Ayutthaya. The drive takes a few hours, so you'll have time to settle in before arriving at Wat Mongkol Borpith and Wat Phra Srisanpetch, where you can walk through these ancient temples and see the intricate details up close. On the way to Phitsanulok, you'll stop by the Monkey Temple in Lopburi for a quick look at the mischievous residents. Lunch happens in Phitsanulok, and you'll spend the night there, giving you time to relax after the day's travel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Phitsanulok), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Mongkol Borpith temple with bronze statue
- Visit Wat Phra Srisanpetch temple with 3 ancient pagodas
- Pass by Monkey Temple in Lopburi
Landmarks Wat Mongkol Borpith Wat Phra Srisanpetch Monkey Temple 
- Day 2
Phitsanulok to Lampang
This morning starts with a visit to Sukhothai's historic park where multiple temples are scattered across the grounds. Wat Sri Chum is a main focus, and you'll spend time checking out its architecture and history. After that, you head to Ban Na Thon Chan, a sustainable farming community where things get hands-on. You'll ride an e-tan tractor through local villages and see traditional crafts being made. From there, it's on to Lampang, where forested hills and mountain views surround the town, giving you a real sense of being in Thailand's natural landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant, prepared with help from locals in Ban Na Thon Chan), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through Sukhothai historic park and admire temples, sculptures and stucco work
- Visit Wat Sri Chum royal temple with 11-metre-high seated Buddha statue
- Visit Ban Na Thon Chan local community practicing sustainable agriculture
- Ride e-tan Thai tractor through local villages
- Pick fruit at local farms
- Visit local houses and observe furniture, chopsticks, wooden dolls and textiles production
- Walk over bridge through rice fields
Landmarks Sukhothai Historic Park Wat Sri Chum Ban Na Thon Chan - Day 3
Lampang to Chiang Rai
Driving north toward Chiang Rai, you'll stop at Kwan Phayao Lake to take in the scenery before continuing on. Wat Rong Khun, the famous white temple, is next, and the intricate details of its design are worth spending time with. Later you'll reach Mae Sai, Thailand's northernmost town right near Myanmar, where there's a local market full of Burmese handicrafts to browse through. From there, the Golden Triangle is your final stop for the day, where the borders of Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand all meet, creating a significant geographic and cultural landmark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Stopover at Kwan Phayao Lake
- Visit Wat Rong Khun (white temple)
- Stroll through local market in Mae Sai
- Visit Golden Triangle at Mekong River
Optional Activities
- Boat trip on the Mekong River (payable locally)
Landmarks Kwan Phayao Lake Wat Rong Khun Mae Sai Golden Triangle 
- Day 4
Chiang Rai to Fang
You'll travel to Fang and head into Doi Pha Hom National Park, home to Thailand's second highest mountain. The Tea Village is a key stop, where local Lahu people show you how they prepare tea using traditional methods. This isn't just observation though, as you'll help cook lunch with your hosts, making it a real participatory experience. Later in the afternoon, you'll soak in natural hot springs to relax, and then settle into a family-run hotel owned and operated by Lahu tribe members, so you're staying within the community itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Prepared with help from local community), Dinner (Hotel restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Doi Pha Hom National Park
- Visit Tea Village
- Watch traditional Lahu tea preparation
- Help prepare lunch with locals
- Experience local dancing and singing farewell
- Visit hot springs in national park
Landmarks Doi Pha Hom National Park Tea Village - Day 5
Fang to Chiang Mai
Mae Sa elephant camp is your destination, where trained mahouts will teach you about these large animals and what goes into caring for them properly. By afternoon you'll be in Chiang Mai with the rest of the day and evening completely open for independent exploration of the city. You can wander through temples, check out the night bazaar, or grab local food wherever appeals to you. If you want something more organized, there's an optional Khantoke farewell dinner available, which features traditional northern Thai cuisine and dance performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Mae Sa elephant camp
- Observe and interact with elephants
- Learn about elephant care from experienced mahouts
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner in Khantoke style at Old City Cultural Center (not included, can be booked additionally)
Landmarks Mae Sa Elephant Camp Old City Cultural Center 
- Day 6
Chiang Mai
Your last morning includes breakfast at the hotel before your driver transfers you to Chiang Mai airport. Your return or onward flight departs before noon, so the transfer happens early enough to get you through check-in and security comfortably. This marks the end of your northern Thailand tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Chiang Mai International Airport
