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Northward Direction (6 days)
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Code: E-TCLZZ0001
Tour Style: Classic
Duration: 6 days
Difficulty Comfort Exclusivity
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Brief Itinerary:


Day 1: BANGKOK - AYUTHAYA – PHITSANULOK
Day 2: PHITSANULOK – SUKHOTHAI – LAMPANG
Day 3: LAMPANG – LAMPHUN - CHIANG MAI
Day 4: CHIANG MAI (FREE DAY)
Day 5: CHIANG MAI- BANGKOK (BY TRAIN)
Day 6: CHIANG MAI- BANGKOK ARRIVAL

 

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  • Trip grade:

Easy to moderate - Suitable for travellers with an average level of fitness and independent mobility.

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Day 1: BANGKOK - AYUTHAYA – PHITSANULOK
Pick up from hotel and drive to Ayuthaya province, the former capital of Thailand. Visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon. The name was given to the temple by King Naresuan to commemorate a battle fought against the Crown Prince of Burma. His momentous victory was won in a single-handed combat on the back of elephants and brought independence back to Ayutthaya after 15 years as a Burmese dependent. Within the complex is a huge image of a reclining Buddha in brick and stucco. Also situated in the compound is a statue of King Naresuan, which is highly revered by Thais. You then visit Wat Chai Watthanaram, built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother. Wat Chai Wattanaram was conceived as a replica of the Angkor temple. A Royal monastery, the temple’s unique feature is a huge tower which is surrounded by smaller towers. This symbolizes Mount Meru, the abode of the heavenly gods.

Continuing on to Phitsanuloke province, the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great, the legendary King who declared Ayutthaya’s independence from Burma in 1584. On the way you visit Wat Prasri Rattana Mahatat which houses Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha Image, Phra Phutthachinnarat. The large Sukhothai-style bronze statue was cast in 1357 by the order of King Maha Thamma Racha I of Sukhothai and is now highly respected by Thais countrywide.

 

Tonight you stay in Phitsanuloke
Breakfast included.

 

Day 2: PHITSANULOK – SUKHOTHAI – LAMPANG
After breakfast, you drive to Sukhothai province to visit the Historical Park of Sukhothai founded in the 13th century. Sukhothai means 'Dawn of Happiness' and was the first truly independent Thai Kingdom, which enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng, credited with creating the Thai alphabet. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored in Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit important ruins of the Royal Palace and Buddhist temples in the historical park including Wat Mahathat and Wat Si Chum. Then drive further north to Lampang province, famous for its horse-drawn carriages and with a rooster as its provincial emblem. The city boasts a long history of human settlements on the Wang River basin, some of which dates back more than 1,000 years and is rich in archaeological evidence reflecting the ancient civilizations of Hariphunchai, Lanna and Burma. Visit some beautiful temples including the temple Wat Phratat Lampang Luang, with a golden Chedi in Lanna architectural style containing a Holy Relic. The entrance arches, called Pratu Khong, are adorned with fine plaster designs and the beautiful murals on wooden walls, said to be the oldest in the North. The over thousand years old temple Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao with Burmese-style architectural works and delicate craftsmanship is also worth a visit. If time permits, you may have an opportunity to ride in a horse-drawn carriage to explore Lampang city and its other cultural attractions.

 

Tonight you stay in Lampang
Breakfast included.

 

Day 3: LAMPANG – LAMPHUN - CHIANG MAI
After breakfast, you depart for Chiang Mai via Lamphun. You make a short stop at the colourful Tung Kwian Market, where handicrafts, fruit, vegetables, live animals and the famous Lampang Ceramics are on sale.  You then proceed to Lamphun for a visit to the famous Wat Haripoonchai, one of the most sacred monuments in the north. Weocntinue to Chiang Mai and drive up to Doi Suthep to visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep (built in A.D. 1384). It is 3,500 feet above sea-level, the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha, with a challenging flight of over 300 steps, flanked by enormous mythological Nagas. A panoramic view of the city can be seen from here. After the visit you check in at your Chiang Mai hotel.

 

Overnight  in Chiang Mai
Breakfast included.

 

Day 4: CHIANG MAI
After breakfast, free day at your leisure. There are many optional excursions available which could complete the program. Please, contact our expert advisors to meet your wishes.

 

Overnight in Chiang Mai
Breakfast included.

 

Day 5: CHIANG MAI - BANGKOK (BY TRAIN)
After breakfast, free day at your leisre. In the evening you will be transfer to Chiang Mai Railway Station. Depart by second-class air-conditioned train with sleeping berth.

 

Overnight on train.
Breakfast included.

 

Day 6: CHIANG MAI- BANGKOK ARRIVAL
Arrive at Bangkok Railway Station in the early morning.

 

*This is a suggested premium itinerary. At Travel Loops we specialize in custom tours designed to fit your needs and requirements. Please let us know the type of individual, customized tour you would like, and we can arrange it for you.

* Please Note: Hotel accommodation is subject to change due to availability or other conditions. However, in the event that hotel accommodation is changed, the same level of accommodation will be maintained.

This tour is private and can be tailor-made to suit your travel needs. As a result the price is quoted in US dollars and shown on a per-person basis. The 'Price From' quoted above is for parties of 2, 4 and 6 people and for accommodation in 3 star hotels. The final price will be privately quoted, based on the number in your party, your preferred time of travel, grade of hotel and any additional services requested. Please click on the BOOK NOW button and fill in the booking form, after which one of our travel consultants will customize the best value holiday for you.


REMARKS:
We are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. In Indochina particularly, hotel price makes up most of the cost of your Cambodia cycling, Vietnam cycling, Laos cycling, Myanmar cyclingor Thailand cycling. All of our prices are calculated on a twin-shared basis. As a guide, Travel Loops defines hotel grades as follows:

>>Superior Level (3 star hotels in good locations): > 40 USD/room/night
>>Deluxe Level (4 star hotels):> 80 USD/room/night
>>Luxury Level (5 star hotels): > 180 USD/room/night

Price based on twin shared accommodation.
Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.
More people means more discount. Please enquire for more details

 

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COST INCLUDED:

  • Experienced English speaking guide
  • Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation in double/twin sharing rooms with daily breakfast
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water for sightseeing
  • All sightseeing entrance fee where required in the itinerary.
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COST EXCLUDED:

  • International/domestic airfares & tax
  • Travel Insurance. (We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance from home)
  • Personal expenditure (telephone, laundry, shopping and so on…)
  • Tips for guide, driver, porters and project cost
  • Beverage and alcoholic drinks
  • Any other services not clearly mentioned on itinerary and trip inclusive portion.

The hotels listed below are just our suggestions offering the best value for this trip according to the hotel category chosen, but Travel Loops also offers more options to cater for different grades, personal taste, and budget. Please let us know if you have any specific choice of hotels, or personal preferences/requirements.

 

Note: Our choices for each level of accommodation have been highlighted in orange. As mentioned above our selection criteria are based on: prior client reviews, hotel management and staff training, facilities maintenance, location, business relationship and advantages given exclusively to our clients on price and service.


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