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G Adventures
OFFER ID 1532709
Bangkok to Chiang Mai Express
If you’re short on time but want to see the sights north of Bangkok (and really, who doesn’t?), this is the express trip for you. Take seven days, pack them full of wonderment and reflection in Northern Thailand - Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, and Chiang Mai, and plenty of temples, palaces, and small villages to explore - and you’ve got a recipe for one of the most memorable weeks you’ll ever have. Toss in the ease of travel by trains and buses and there’s no way you’ll feel like you’re missing out on anything in this dynamic region.
Highlights
Explore magnificent temples and palaces, sleep in a floating rafthouse, see the multi-tiered Erawan Falls, visit the old capital city of Ayutthaya, learn about the sombre history of Kanchanaburi.
Accommodation
Hotels/guesthouses (4 nts), rafthouse (1 nt), sleeper train (1 nt).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, Avg 12.
Meals Included
5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Wat Pho visit. Klong riverboat tour. Erawan Falls and Bridge on the River Kwai visit (Kanchanaburi). Thai-Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery visit. Temple ruins tour (Ayutthaya). Doi Suthep temple visit (Chiang Mai). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
6 nights from $804 per person
G Adventures: Bangkok to Chiang Mai Express
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a klong boat tour of Bangkok including a visit to Wat Pho. Travel to Kanchanaburi and head to your floating rafthouse accommodation.
Day 3: Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a day of sightseeing at Erawan Falls and the Bridge on the River Kwai.
Day 4: Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Explore the Allied War Cemetery and the Thai-Burmese Railway Centre to learn more about the area's history. Travel to Ayutthaya and visit the historical sites of the old capital city. In the evening board an overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Day 5: Chiang Mai
Arrive in Chiang Mai and explore the city. Visit Doi Suthep in the afternoon.
Chiang Mai is a vibrant city with heaps to see and do. Famous for its night market and cooking classes, it's a feat to fit it all in. Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.
Day 6: Chiang Mai
Take a full free day to relax or explore the countryside of northern Thailand.
Chiang Mai is a vibrant city with heaps to see and do. Famous for its night market, it's a feat to fit it all in. Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.
Day 7: Chiang Mai
Depart at any time.
With a little extra time in the area, hilltribe treks are easily accessible, as is the Golden Triangle.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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