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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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  • Hundreds of glowing sky-lanterns rise above a lit temple while fireworks explode during a night festival.
  • A vast crowd releases lanterns beneath huge red fireworks bursting over a distant stupa at night.
  • The ornate white facade and bridge of Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) stand out against a clear blue sky.
  • A large seated Buddha statue and ancient brick columns reflect in a pond at Sukhothai Historical Park during soft morning light.
  • A lone explorer stands inside a vast limestone cave, framed by jagged rock walls and tropical foliage outside.
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  • The famous stone Buddha head entwined in thick tree roots at Ayutthaya’s Wat Mahathat.
  • Crowds gather around the gilded chedi and ornate buildings of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep under a bright blue sky.
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Royal Silk Holidays
Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Ages 20+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    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
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  2. Day 2

    Uthai Thani to Kamphaeng Phet to Sukhothai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
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  3. Day 3

    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
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  4. Day 4

    Chiang Rai to Golden Triangle to Chiang Mai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
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  5. Day 5

    Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep & Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Lanna Thai Buffet with authentic snacks, desserts, and drinks)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
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  6. Day 6

    Chiang Mai - Departure

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

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Country Lake Nature Lodge

    Lodge
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  • Ruean Thai Hotel

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Laluna Hotel and Resort

    Resort
    day 3

  • The Raintree Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

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Rating
5(6 reviews)
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  • Bruno
    November 14th, 2023
    Great tour. Lots of driving for the first three days but the long driving hours are interspersed with several stops....
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  • Linda
    October 22nd, 2023
    Excellent. Knowledgeable guide and safe driver. Highly recommend!!! Thank you for such a great experience from start...
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  • Lisa
    March 19th, 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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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Thailand. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Royal Silk Holidays. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Royal Silk Holidays will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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