Day1 Bangkok-Ayuthaya-Lopburi-Phisanulok (L,D)
Early morning, transfer from your hotel (Bangkok) to Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand. The principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpitr, the tree ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch and Wat Pranancherng. Continue via Saraburi to Pra Buddha Bahd with its shrine of the holy footprint of Lord Buddha. Proceed to Lopburi for lunch. Visit the Prang Sam Yod (Sacred Three-Spired Pagoda), the ruins of Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat and the Monkey Temple. Proceed by bus to Pitsanuloke and check in at Amarin Lagoon Hotel (or Similar) for accommodation.
Day2 Phisanuloke-Sukhothai-Srisatchanalai-Lampang (B,L,D)
Visit Wat Maha Dhat with it’s reserved Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj. Depart for Sukhothai. Visit the famous ruins of thid first capital of Thailand (1257-1379). See Wat Maha Dhat, Wat Sra Sri and Wat Sri Chum. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to Srisatchanalai, the northern outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, built by King Ramkhamhaeng. Visit Wat Chang Lom, Wat Jedi Jet Thaew, Wat Nang Phya and Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat standing on site of the Khmer fort “Chalieng”. Proceed to Lampang and check in at Lampang River Lodge or Lampang Wieng Thong (or similar) for accommodation.
Day3 Lampang-Phayao-Chiangrai-Goldent Triangle (B,L,D)
Drive to Koh Kha to see Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang housing the only Emerald Buddha, besides the one at Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok. Depart for Phayao, a unique rural town and former princely state the former glory of which may be seen at Wat Sri Kom Kam. Proceed to Chiangrai and lunch at local restaurant. Continue to Chian Saen Former Capital of the first Thai Kingdom, situated directly on the Mekong River at the border between Thailand and Laos. Visit Wat Phra Dhat Jom Kitti by climbing 383 steps to top of hill, Wat Chedi Luang and the small museum nearby. Take a boat trip upriver on the Mekong to the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. Continue to Mae Sai, the northernmost Thai town and on the border with Myanmar. Stroll through and shop at local market. Return to Chiangrai and check in at Rimkok Resort (or Similar) for accommodation.
Day4 Chiangrai-Chianmai (B,L,D)
Depart for Mae Chan to visit the hilltribe community development center. Then continue uphill to the Akha village of Kao Sawn Chai and a Yao hilltribe settlement nearby. Proceed to Chiangmai and lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Handicraft Villages to observe manufacture of lacquerware, the spinning and weaving of Thai Silk and to watch how paper umbrellas are made. Check in at Empress Chiangmai Hotel (or similar) for accommodation.
Day5 Chiangmai-Bangkok by train (B,L,D)
Visit Wat Doi Suthep, tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters. The temple is reached using a Naga railing rising along both sides. The monastery was built by King Gue-Na in 1383. The center is a big chedi (spiral pagoda), containing partial relics of Lord Buddha. Continue to visit the elephant camp to watch the elephants taking timber in the forest. Their strength and strategic teamwork will amaze you. Also visit the orchid farm and lunch at local restaurant. Return to Chiangmai. Afternoon visit to a famous Thai wood carving factory with possibility of buying Burmese antiques. Transfer to Chiangmai Railway Station for take the second class airconditioned train with sleeping berth. Box dinner and overnight stay on train.
Day6 Bangkok
Arrive Bangkok Railway Station, (No breakfast) then transfer to your hotel in Bangkok
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