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Journeys: Explore Northern Thailand National Geographic Journeys

8 days
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In-depth Cultural
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. Day 1

    Bangkok

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand China Bangkok)

    Included Activities

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

    Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Royal River Kwai Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Bridge on the River Kwai Visit
    • Thai/Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery Visit
    Landmarks
    Bridge on the River Kwai
    Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
    Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
  3. Day 3

    Kanchanaburi to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Thai dishes on a converted rice barge from the 1930s)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Classic Kameo Hotel Ayutthaya)

    Included Activities

    • Erawan Waterfalls
    • Dinner Cruise
    Landmarks
    Erawan National Park
    Erawan Falls
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Khantok-style dinner served on low pedestal trays at a traditional village, with tea time and conversation with local people)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Tour
    • Traditional Thai Home Dinner
    Landmarks
    Ayutthaya Historical Park
  5. Day 5

    Chiang Mai

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

    Included Activities

    • Cooking Class
    • Meet with Monks
    • Doi Suthep Temple Visit
    Landmarks
    Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
  6. Day 6

    Chiang Mai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa)

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling tour through rice paddies and historic district (1500 THB per person)
    • Street Food Walk at Chiang Mai Night Market
  7. Day 7

    Chiang Mai to Bangkok

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand China Bangkok)

    Included Activities

    • Klong Riverboat Tour
    • Wat Po Visit
    Landmarks
    Wat Pho
  8. Day 8

    Bangkok

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

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4.8
Overall rating based on 13 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.4
  • 4.5

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  • Journeys: Explore Northern Thailand National Geographic Journeys reviewer 1
    March 30th, 2026
    CEO (guide) Tom Tom was excellent and made the tour informative, enjoyable and seamless.
    Traveled in March 2026
  • S
    January 16th, 2025
    The places we visited are too crowded full of tourists. The guide is good, very helpful.
    Traveled in December 2024
  • G
    January 2nd, 2024
    Fantastic journey. Our Tourguide AEF was great. She was very organised, superfriendly and supplied a lot of...
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    Traveled in December 2023
  • Journeys: Explore Northern Thailand National Geographic Journeys reviewer 4
    January 31st, 2023
    Everything was great
    Traveled in January 2023
  • A
    January 12th, 2023
    10/10 recommend! Best way to experience Thailand, hands down.
    Traveled in December 2022
  • D
    November 26th, 2022
    Informative, varied and a great experience all round
    Traveled in November 2022
  • Journeys: Explore Northern Thailand National Geographic Journeys reviewer 7
    February 25th, 2020
    Great experience - all the details went off exactly as planned. Well done!
    Traveled in February 2020
  • G
    January 3rd, 2020
    We had a great time. A good mix of group led and independent time. Interesting visits and a cohesive group of people.
    Traveled in December 2019
  • H
    December 27th, 2019
    Overall experience was good. The places we visited varied and transport and accommodation was good. We would have...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • Journeys: Explore Northern Thailand National Geographic Journeys reviewer 10
    April 23rd, 2019
    Very enjoyable trip. Our guide was professional and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for her.
    Traveled in April 2019

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    Lynn

    Asked on June 11th, 2025

    Could you please confirm if the domestic airfare for travel from Bangkok to Changmai is included in the package cost?

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    Erica

    Asked on June 22nd, 2024

    How much is the surcharge for the single occupancy individual since we would not wish to share a room with other travelers

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    • The single supplement is an additional $429 USD

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      Erica

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Confirm that someone will pick us up at the airport and transfer us to the hotel, departure also

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      Erica

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Is it possible to add a couple of days on at the same hotel in Bangkok prior to the actual tour starting, and if so how much extra per person per night would that be

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      Erica

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Would we be able to arrange spa sessions once we got to the hotels or would that need to be set up in advance

    • E

      Erica

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      On the last day in Chang Mai, I believe it is a free day. We would very much like to set up a day trip to the eco lodge/elephant sanctuary. Is that something we could set up through you or the hotel inn Chang Mai

    • An arrival transfer is included in the cost of the tour, and you can add on any extra accommodation (up to 5 nights each side), and a departure transfer for an extra cost. The spa can be arranged locally with the hotel/tour leader but we do not have any suppliers for an elephant sanctuary unfortunately, this would have to be arranged at your own expense

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    Jeff

    Asked on April 12th, 2023

    I'm thinking of booking a trip to Thailand (8-day tour from Bangkok to Bangkok) and would like to confirm if there is a possibility to consider food intolerances (I have a lactose malabsorption and a fructose malabsorption). Lactose is probably a minor issue for Thai food since dairy is not widely used. I usually stay away from sweetened beverages, fruits, and all sweets so all good here. Traditional Thai food should be OK since the amount of sugar used is typically low. Just want to make sure that the options at breakfast and other meals include water and at least 1 savory dish (as opposed to only sweetened beverages and cakes/fruits). Please note that vegan options often do not work for me because they tend to be higher in fructose content due to a higher amount of vegetables (and often fruits) used. I'd be happy to provide a list of safe foods or any further guidance if needed.

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    Pamela

    Asked on September 9th, 2022

    Is there a singles supplement?

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    Erin

    Asked on November 1st, 2016

    Will someone pick me up from the airport? Is that included or can it be arranged?

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    • We can certainly arrange for an airport transfer with the tour operator. G Adventures airport transfers will be at an additional cost, and can be requested once your booking is made.

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    Sabrina

    Asked on June 20th, 2016

    Are the internal flights included on this trip?

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