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Family Thailand: Best of the North

10 days
From Chiang Mai to Bangkok
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 18
Ages 11+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chiang Mai

    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Bodhiserene Hotel), Hotel (Bodhiserene Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Buak Hard Public Park
    • Explore the Old City and its historic temples
    • Traditional Thai massage at Women's Vocational Institute
    • Welcome dinner with tour group
    Landmarks
    Buak Hard Public Park
    Chiang Mai Old City
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  2. Day 2

    Chiang Mai

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Thai dishes at lakeside hut including curries, stir-fries, fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Bodhiserene Hotel), Hotel (Bodhiserene Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ziplining at Huay Tung Tao Lake with safety briefing
    • Lunch at traditional Thai-style lakeside hut
    • Visit Doi Suthep temple with sunset viewing
    • Monks' evening chanting at Doi Suthep

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Huay Tung Tao Lake
    Landmarks
    Huay Tung Tao Lake
    Doi Suthep Temple
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  3. Day 3

    Chiang Mai to Sukhothai

    Meals
    Lunch (Local noodle dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Legendha Sokhothai Resort), Hotel (Legendha Sokhothai Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Ban Naton Chan village and community meeting
    • Explore traditional crafts and watch artisans
    • Fruit orchard and rice paddy walks
    • Lunch with local noodle dishes in Ban Naton Chan
    • Bicycle exploration of Sukhothai temple ruins and UNESCO World Heritage site
    Landmarks
    Ban Naton Chan Village
    Sukhothai Historical Park
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  4. Day 4

    Sukhothai to Mae Sot

    Meals
    Dinner (Regional specialties including Shan, Karen, and Burmese dishes at Borderline Collective)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Teak Hotel), Hotel (The Teak Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hands-on cooking experience at Borderline Collective
    • Guided market visit to select ingredients
    Landmarks
    Mae Sot Main Market
  5. Day 5

    Mae Sot to Karen Village

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Freshly prepared welcome dinner with host family)
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (Mahouts), Home-stay (Mahouts (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Off-road vehicle journey to remote Karen village
    • Guided village walk and community welcome
    • Welcome dinner with host family
    Landmarks
    Karen Village
  6. Day 6

    Karen Village

    Meals
    Breakfast (With host family), Dinner (With villagers)
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (Mahouts), Home-stay (Mahouts (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Forest walk with elephants guided by mahouts
    • Elephant observation and mahout insights
    • Traditional Karen fabric weaving observation
    • Bamboo basket weaving experience
    • Evening at temple for sunset viewing
    • Dinner with villagers
    Landmarks
    Karen Village
  7. Day 7

    Karen Village to Nakhon Sawan

    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Good Nakornsawan Hotel), Hotel (Good Nakornsawan Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit King Taksin Memorial in Tak
    • Exploration of Tak's Chinese quarter
    • Local market stops for snacks and produce

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Tak area
    Landmarks
    King Taksin Memorial
    Tak Chinese Quarter
  8. Day 8

    Nakhon Sawan to Bangkok

    Meals
    Dinner (Street food adventure through Bangkok night markets and alleyways including grilled meats, boat noodles, papaya salad, and mango sticky rice)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Centre Point Plus Hotel), Hotel (Centre Point Plus Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Street food tour through Bangkok night markets and alleyways

    Optional Activities

    • Chao Phraya River cruise with temple views
    • Klong exploration
    Landmarks
    Chao Phraya River
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  9. Day 9

    Bangkok

    Meals
    Dinner (Final meal with group)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Centre Point Plus Hotel), Hotel (Centre Point Plus Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Final dinner with group

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at Pratunam Market
    • Visit Siam Paragon and high-end malls
    • Explore street markets and boutique shops
    • Visit Grand Palace
    • Visit Wat Pho and Reclining Buddha
    • Explore Chinatown
    Landmarks
    Grand Palace
    Wat Pho
    Pratunam Market
    Siam Paragon
    Bangkok Chinatown
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  10. Day 10

    Bangkok

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chinatown before departure
    Landmarks
    Bangkok Chinatown

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    A good combination of the ancient and the relatively modern. Our guide (Woody) was excellent! He really made things fun!

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