Northern Thailand Tours & Trips
Picture shopping at Taling Chan floating markets, exploring Wat Pra Maha Doi Sutthep temple, experiencing Thai cooking classes, and visiting the local Elephant Sanctuary. Discover the Summer Palace of Rama V, tour ancient Sukhothai Historical Park, and boat around the Golden Triangle. Northern Thailand is ready for you, and it’s a trip like no other.
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John • traveled in May, 2026
The tour exceeded our expectations. Everything listed in the itinerary was seen and it included everything we wanted to see and more. Our guide Armeen was terrific and was with us for the whole tour Every detail was was taken care of even our transfer to the airport in Chiang Mai even though we had stayed two extra days after the tour ended.
Experience Thailand 9 Days - Bangkok to the North, Small Group Tour (English Only) - D
Dania • traveled in December, 2025
I booked the 10- Day Thailand Highlights trip with Legend Travel Group and it was such a wonderful experience! Their operators, Mr, Danny and Ms Lyna, were extremely efficient, communicative, and attentive. Communication was streamlined through WhatsApp, and all our communications were addressed timely. The trip itself was so great! The itinerary was full of educational and cultural knowledge and enough leisure time to explore on our own. All the tour guides were kind, punctual, and informative. They guided us to the right places to buy things to make sure we weren’t getting ripped off and made sure we got to where we needed. All transportation was comfortable and punctual. We changed some of our itinerary plans because we were exhausted, and that was not an issue whatsoever. We ended up doing some other things that were slower paced to keep us going. The weather was perfect throughout the entire trip (December 14-December 23). Our favorite was Phuket, and we decided to stay an extra day to enjoy more of our time there! Can’t recommend enough and I can’t wait to go back to Thailand!!
Thailand Highlights 10-Day Package - B
Bill • traveled in January, 2026
It was a great tour! Everything was handled from beginning to end. Airport transfers excursions everything. Highly recommend this company and will travel with them again. I plan on going to Vietnam so I will be looking for their offerings for this journey.
Marvelous Thailand In 10 Days - Private Tour
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Experience Thailand 9 Days - Bangkok to the North, Small Group Tour (English Only)
34 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was a wonderful trip with lot's of history and culture.”
Claudia, traveled in December
Northern Thailand's cultural treasures unfold from Sukhothai's UNESCO ruins to Chiang Mai's Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The Golden Triangle beckons, with stays at Imperial River House Chiang Rai, and traditional craft-making at Baan Tipmanee workshop.
Duration 9 days Destinations Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak, Ayutthaya, Chai Nat, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, Lampang, Phayao, Chiang RaiSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Destination Services Thailand From $1,610
10% Off- US$1,449You save $161
Marvelous Thailand In 10 Days - Private Tour
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The activities were diverse and meaningful. Ending the journey with time in Phuket was such a nice touch.”
Franky, traveled in November
From Sukosol Hotel Bangkok, this 10-day expedition reveals Northern Thailand's wonders. Shop at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, connect with elephants at Chiang Mai's Jungle Sanctuary, and gaze upon Wat Rong Khun temple in Chiang Rai. Approx. $350 per day includes guides, domestic flights, ending at Phuket's Chanalai Romantic Resort.
Duration 10 days Destinations Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian Operator Vietnam Tour Fun From $1,111
31% Off- US$767+$600 local paymentsYou save $344
Thailand Highlights 10-Day Package
38 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Lodging was fantastic and close to great food options.”
Cindy, traveled in January
Northern Thailand unfolds at approx. $380/day. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple and Mae Taeng Elephant Camp highlight the journey. Boutique hotels like The Rise Suites or Na Nirand Resort in Chiang Mai provide comfort. Traditional Khantoke dinner and bamboo rafting on Mae Taeng River included.
Duration 10 days Destinations Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep Pui National Park, Mae Taeng, Golden Triangle Park, Phuket, Ko Phi Phi Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Legend Travel Group From $2,248
30% Off- US$1,574+$599 local paymentsYou save $674
Discover the Wonders of Thailand in 10 Days - Private Tour
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“What impressed me most was his friendliness and genuine care for how we were enjoying the trip.”
Hawth, traveled in February
Duration 10 days Destinations Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch Operator Vietnam Tour Fun From $1,408
31% Off- US$972+$535 local paymentsYou save $436
Experience Thailand 6 Days, Small Group Tour (English Only)
43 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Good cultural introduction to Thailand. Covered a lot of ground in 3 days.”
Keith, traveled in January
Northern Thailand reveals UNESCO sites Ayutthaya and Sukhothai Historical Parks, Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, and Golden Triangle excursions. Four-star comfort at Imperial Phitsanulok and Empress Chiang Mai complements visits to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden.
Duration 6 days Destinations Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chai Nat, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, Lampang, Phayao, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Destination Services Thailand From $1,167
10% Off- US$1,050You save $117
Northern Thailand Adventure
1,668 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The activities themselves were amazing as well. If you get a good group, you're sure to have an absolutely amazing time.”
Marcela, traveled in May
Explore Northern Thailand's treasures from ancient Ayutthaya temples to Chiang Mai's elephant sanctuaries. Experience hill tribe homestays, traditional cooking classes, and jungle adventures while staying in authentic accommodations.
Duration 14 days Destinations Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Erawan National Park, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Pai Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator TruTravels From $1,425
40% Off- US$855You save $570
A 5 Day Tuk Tuk Adventure in beautiful Chiang Mai (IDP Category A required)
18 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was one of the best trips I've taken and such a unique experience driving a tuk tuk.”
Wiebke, traveled in March
5-day Northern Thailand adventure from Mae Wang to Doi Inthanon National Park. Drive Tuk Tuks through mountain switchbacks, visit Karen villages and elephant sanctuaries. Includes stays at Khum Khun Wang Resort and traditional Mae Khlang Luang lodges with rice terrace views.
Duration 5 days Destinations Chiang Mai, Mae Wang National Park, Doi Inthanon Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator The Tuk Tuk Club From
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Best time to visit Northern Thailand
- Summer 2026
Summer tours from June through August focus on staying cool and dry. Our most practical choice is a 9-day journey using air-conditioned transport between sites with lots of water activities mixed in. You'll visit temples early, take cooking classes later and explore night markets when evening brings cooler air. The Golden Triangle region works well too, since higher elevations mean milder temperatures. Many pick our 6-day cultural route featuring botanical gardens, temple visits and also traditional craft workshops - all timed around typical afternoon rains.
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- Fall / Autumn 2026
Fall brings pleasant temperatures and green scenery after the rains. Our most popular September-October tour runs 6 days from Bangkok's canals up to Chiang Mai's temples, stopping at Sukhothai's historical park on the way. The 9-day northern route really comes alive in autumn - you'll see harvest time in rural villages, join morning alms-giving and explore the Golden Triangle when visibility peaks. Hill tribe treks are ideal these months with trails lush but not muddy. Many guests choose tours including Mae Rim's Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden and Thailand's longest canopy walkway when conditions are just right.
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- Winter 2026 / 2027
During winter from November through February, you'll get perfect touring weather in Northern Thailand with cool air and clear skies. Our most requested trip is an 11-day journey where you drive your own tuk-tuk between mountain communities, explore quiet temples and stay at comfortable riverside hotels each night. Many travelers combine Bangkok temple visits with time at an ethical elephant sanctuary near Chiang Mai, plus hands-on cooking lessons for authentic northern dishes. The 9-day route through the Golden Triangle by boat is consistently popular - you'll see the White Temple in Chiang Rai and spend time with hill tribe communities. Families often book our shorter 6-day cultural tours, while hikers head to Doi Inthanon National Park for bamboo rafting and waterfall trails.
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- Spring 2027
Spring sees fewer crowds from March to May but offers its own special experiences. Our 9-day cultural route works well - you'll catch floating markets in the cool morning hours and spend hot afternoons in air-conditioned temples and museums. Many pick tours with plenty of water activities, staying in floating bungalows at Khao Sok and also snorkeling around Phi Phi Islands. The 6-day northern highlights tour fits nicely in spring, mixing temple visits with dawn market walks and evening cooking classes. Our travelers particularly enjoy hill tribe treks this season when mountain temperatures stay mild and the trails between villages are in good condition.
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