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6-Day The Royal Cities & Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival 2026

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From Bangkok to Chiang Mai
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 6
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bangkok to Ayutthaya to Uthai Thani

    Bangkok to Ayutthaya to Uthai Thani
    Start point
    Bangkok, Thailand (Hotels in Bangkok City Center, 07:00 - 08:00)
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Country Lake Nature Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Wat Mahathat ruins
    • Visit Wat Chai Wattanaram
    • Visit Wat Chantaram (Wat Tha Sung) with Crystal Hall
    • Cruise on converted rice barge along Sakae Krang River
    • Stop at riverside market
    Landmarks
    Wat Mahathat
    Wat Chai Wattanaram
    Wat Chantaram (Wat Tha Sung)
    Sakae Krang River
  3. Day 2

    Uthai Thani to Kamphaeng Phet to Sukhothai

    Uthai Thani to Kamphaeng Phet to Sukhothai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Ruean Thai Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hup Pa Tat hidden valley
    • Explore Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park and Wat Phra Kaew ruins
    • Visit Sukhothai Historical Park
    • Participate in Loy Krathong Festival—make own Krathong and witness parades, fireworks, and Light & Sound show
    Landmarks
    Hup Pa Tat
    Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park
    Wat Phra Kaew
    Sukhothai Historical Park
  4. Day 3

    Sukhothai to Phrae to Phayao to Chiang Rai

    Sukhothai to Phrae to Phayao to Chiang Rai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Resort (Laluna Hotel and Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Phra That Suthon Mongkhon Khiri with museum
    • Stop at Kwan Phayao (largest freshwater lake in north)
    • Visit White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
    • Visit Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chiang Rai Night Bazaar for Northern Thai street food
    Landmarks
    Wat Phra That Suthon Mongkhon Khiri
    Kwan Phayao
    White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
    Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)
    Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
  5. Day 4

    Chiang Rai to Golden Triangle to Chiang Mai

    Chiang Rai to Golden Triangle to Chiang Mai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Raintree Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Golden Triangle (Thailand-Laos-Myanmar border meeting point)
    • Visit Hall of Opium museum
    Landmarks
    Chiang Saen
    Golden Triangle
    Hall of Opium
  6. Day 5

    Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep & Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival

    Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep & Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Lanna Thai Buffet with authentic snacks, desserts, and drinks)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Raintree Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
    • Climb 306-step Naga staircase
    • Attend CAD Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival (VIP Ticket)
    • Participate in cultural activities—Lanna drum performances and ethnic hill tribe dances
    • Witness spiritual ceremony with monk chanting and candlelight processing
    • Experience synchronized release of sky lanterns and fireworks display

    Optional Activities

    • Ticket upgrades available for CAD Yi Peng Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival 2026—PREMIUM $20, GOLD $70, PLATINUM $150, ELITE $250 (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
  7. Day 6

    Chiang Mai - Departure

    Chiang Mai - Departure
    End point
    Chiang Mai, Thailand (Chiang Mai International Airport, 08:00 - 13:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Linda5.0•October 2023
    Excellent. Knowledgeable guide and safe driver. Highly recommend!!! Thank you for such a great experience from start...
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  • Lisa5.0•March 2023
    Our tour guide and driver were focused on our every need and took great care of us. Our driver was careful and safe....
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