Pick up from hotels in Bangkok city and departure to visit Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam, where you will find the ruined temples of Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, is situated to the southeast of the city. The large chedi there can be seen from a great distance. It was built by King U-thong in 1357 A.D. for the use of the monks who had returned from Ceylon after studying under Phra Vanarat Maha Thera. This body of monks was known as the Pa Kaeo Sect. So this monasteny was originally known as Wat Pa Kaeo. The monks of this sect were engaged mainly in meditation. Continue to Wat Phra Mahathat, this temple was one of Ayutthaya’s most important temples. It enshrined Buddha relics and was the seat of the Supreme Patriarch of Buddhism and thus the center of Buddhism in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Wat Mahathat was a Royal monastery located close to the palace. The King performed important ceremonies here, such as the Royal Kathin ceremony. After that visit Wat Phanang Choeng before heading to Phisanulok. Lunch will be served during this day in a local restaurant. On the way, you will also have chance to visit Phra Prang Sam Yot and San Phra Kan Monkey Temple in Lop Buri. Upon arrival in Phisanulok, check in to your hotel. Read more

Phisanulok, 1 night

Breakfast at the hotel We will start the day with a morning tour to Wat Phra Si Mahathat in Phitsanuloke, after we will drive to the ancient city and historical landmark of Sukhothai, which ruins has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage historical park along with Si Satchanalai. In the afternoon, we will visit the sacred temple of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. A stop will be made to see Lake Phayao before continuing our way to Chiang Rai for accommodation. Lunch will be served during this day in a local restaurant. Read more

Chiang Rai, 2 nights

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from your hotel to visit Doi Tung and the gardens of Mae Fah Luang, the trading town of Mae Sai, the historical city of Chiang Saen and the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand meet and provide a beautiful view of the Mekong River; with a visit to the Opium Museum situated in the same area. To end the day, we will make a visit to Yao and Akha hill tribe villages. Return to Chiang Rai for accommodation in the hotel. Lunch will be served during this day in a local restaurant. Read more

Chiang Rai, 2 nights

Breakfast at the hotel. We will departure from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai “The Rose of the North”. Along the way we will visit Wat Rong Khun temple, known as the White Temple. This building is very different from any other temple in Thailand, as its ubosot (consecrated assembly hall) is designed in white color with some use of white glass. Upon arrival to Chiang Mai, we will proceed to visit the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple, which is reached by a Naga (dragon-headed serpent) staircase of 306 steps, but the less energetic will be pleased to know that there is a cable car up the hill. On a clear day the panoramic views of the city from the temple are truly spectacular. At the end of the day there will be a panoramic tour around Chiang Mai city, to see the most interesting places. Lunch will be served during this day in a local restaurant. Read more

Chiang Mai, 2 nights

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning we will departure to an Elephant Camp, where we can see the elephants taking their morning bath in the running stream before starting their day’s training and work. (Optional: elephant ride and bamboo rafting). Afterwards we will visit an Orchid farm, displaying a full variety of some of the Thailand’s exquisite blooms. Then, we will visit Sankamphaeng Handcraft Village to see northern handicraft products including silk, silver, lacquer wares, etc. Lunch will be served during this day in a local restaurant. Read more

Chiang Mai, 2 nights

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to take your flight to your next destination.