BANGKOK - AYUTHAYA - LOPBURI - PHITSANULOK
Pick up all passengers from major Bangkok hotels.
Depart from Bangkok to Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand. The principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkolbopith, the three ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Si Sanpet and Wat Pranan Cheung. Continue via Saraburi to Phra Buddha Badh with its shrine of the holy footprint of Lord Buddha. Proceed to Lopburi for lunch. Visit the Phra Prang Sam Yot (Sacred Three-Spired Pagoda), the ruins of Wat Phra Si Ratana Maha That and San Phra Kan. Proceed by bus to Phitsanulok for accommodation.

Overnight : at Topland Hotel or similar
Meal : : L/D

PHITSANULOK - SUKHOTHAI - SI SATCHANALAI - LAMPANG
Breakfast. Visit Wat Phra Si Ratana Maha That with its revered Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Cinaraj. Depart for Sukhothai. Visit the famous ruins of this first capital of Thailand (1257-1379). See Wat Maha That, Wat Sa Si and Wat Si Chum. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to Si Satchanalai, the northern outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, built by King Ramkamhaeng. Visit Wat Chang Lom, Wat Chedi Jet Thaew, Wat Nang Phaya and Wat Phra Si Ratana Maha That standing on site of the Khmer fort "Chalieng." Proceed to Lampang for accomodation.


Overnight : at Wienglakor Hotel or similar
Meal : B/L/D

LAMPANG - PHAYAO - CHIANG RAI
Breakfast. Drive to Ko Kah to see Wat Phra That 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 ancient glory may be seen at Wat Si Khom Kham. Proceed to Chiang Rai and lunch at local restaurant. Continue to Chiang Saen, former capital of the first Thai kingdom, situated directly on the Mekong River at the border between Thailand and Laos. Visit Wat Phra That Com Kitti by climbing 383 steps to top of hill, Wat Phra That 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 Chiang Rai for accomodation.


Overnight : at Wiang Inn Hotel or similar
Meal : B/L/D

CHIANG RAI - CHIANG MAI
Breakfast. Depart for Mae Chan to visit the hilltribe community development center. Then continue uphill to the Akha village of Ko Saen Chai and a Yao hilltribe settlement nearby. Proceed to Chiang Mai and lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Handicraft Factories to observe manufacturing of lacquerware, the spinning and weaving of Thai Silk and to watch how paper umbrellas are made. Kantoke Dinner. Enjoy a typical Thai dinner with ancient dances from northern Thailand, followed by a performance of dances and songs by various hilltribes.





Overnight : at Amity Green Hills Hotel or similar
Meal : B/L/D

CHIANG MAI - BANGKOK (By Train)
Breakfast. Visit Wat Phra That 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 Chiang Mai. Afternoon visit to a famous Thai wood carving factory with possibility of buying Burmese antiques. Transfer to Chiang Mai Railway Station. Depart by second class airconditioned train with sleeping berth. Box dinner.






Overnight : on board
Meal : B/L/D

BANGKOK
Arrive Bangkok Railway Station. (No breakfast). Transfer to your Bangkok hotel.