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Journeys: Best of Northern Thailand National Geographic

8 days
From Bangkok to Chiang Mai
4.5 (333 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local 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 10 - 16
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand China Bangkok)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
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  3. Day 2

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand China Bangkok)

    Included Activities

    • Bangkok city tour
    • Wat Pho Visit
    • Life along the canals
    Landmarks
    Wat Pho
    Chao Phraya River
    Thonburi District
  4. Day 3

    Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

    Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Royal River Kwai Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Thai/Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery Visit
    • Echoes of the River Kwai

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Tham Krasae
    Landmarks
    Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
    Khwae Noi River
    Khwae Yai River
    Death Railway
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Kanchanaburi to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

    Kanchanaburi to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional meal on a converted 1930s rice barge)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Classic Kameo Hotel Ayutthaya)

    Included Activities

    • Seven tiers of turquoise
    • Dinner Cruise
    Landmarks
    Erawan National Park
    Erawan Waterfall
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  6. Day 5

    Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai

    Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Khantoke dinner in a local family home with sticky rice, hang-le curry, and crispy pork with chilli paste)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Tour
    • Local Khantoke dinner
    Landmarks
    Ayutthaya Historical Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch of dishes prepared during cooking class)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Chiang Mai Cooking Class
    • Meet with Monks
    • Wisdom among the peaks
    Landmarks
    Wat Suan Dok
    Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic cycling tour along the Mae Ping River (1500 THB per person)
    • Street food walk at Chiang Mai Night Market
    Landmarks
    Mae Ping River
    Chiang Mai Night Market
  9. Day 8

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

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Where You'll Stay

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4.5 (333 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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    CEO (guide) Tom Tom was excellent and made the tour informative, enjoyable and seamless.
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    The places we visited are too crowded full of tourists. The guide is good, very helpful.

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