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Journeys: Best of Northern Thailand National Geographic

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From Bangkok to Chiang Mai

4.5 (337 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bangkok
Bangkok
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand China Bangkok)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
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
Day 3
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Royal River Kwai Resort)
Included Activities
- Echoes of the River Kwai
- Thai/Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery Visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Tham Krasae near the Death Railway
Landmarks
Death Railway
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
Khwae Noi River
Khwae Yai River
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
- Erawan Waterfall: Seven tiers of turquoise
- Dinner Cruise
Landmarks
Erawan National Park
Erawan Waterfall
Day 5
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Khantoke dinner at a local family home featuring 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
Day 6
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (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
International Meditation Center
Day 7
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Scenic cycling tour along Mae Ping River banks
- Street Food Walk at Chiang Mai Night Market
Landmarks
Mae Ping River
Chiang Mai Night Market
Day 8
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Wat Pho
Chao Phraya River
Thonburi

Landmarks
Death Railway
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
Khwae Noi River
Khwae Yai River

Landmarks
Erawan National Park
Erawan Waterfall

Landmarks
Ayutthaya Historical Park

Landmarks
Wat Suan Dok
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
International Meditation Center

Landmarks
Mae Ping River
Chiang Mai Night Market

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Grand China Bangkok
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Royal River Kwai Resort
Resort
day 3
Classic Kameo Hotel Ayutthaya
Hotel
day 4
Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa
Resort
Days 5, 6, 7

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Rating: 4.5 (337 reviews)
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James5.0•April 2026
The tour was amazing and a great sampler of the amazing things to see and experience in South East Asia. From the...
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Bart5.0•March 2026
CEO (guide) Tom Tom was excellent and made the tour informative, enjoyable and seamless.
Shuang4.0•January 2025
The places we visited are too crowded full of tourists. The guide is good, very helpful.

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