Northern Thailand Overland
Overview
Facilities
Tour Features
- Round trip trans-airfare via China Airlines coach class
- Local flights as per itinerary
- Overland transfers with sightseeing stops as per itinerary
- Round trip airport transfers
- 4 nights stay in a double occupancy room at Century Park in Bangkok
- 1 night stay in a double occupancy room at Sukhothai Treasure in Sukhothai
- 1 night stay in a double occupancy room at Lampang River Lodge in Lampang
- 1 night stay in a double occupancy room at Serene Chiang Rai in Chiang Rai
- 2 nights stay in a double occupancy room at Shewe Wana in Chiang Mai
- Hotel taxes and service charges included
- Extensive sightseeing tours by coach/car with English-speaking guide and admission fees in each location as per itinerary: half-day tour of Bangkok, cruise on Chao Phraya River in Bangkok; visit Wat Chai Wattanaram and ancient ruins in Ayuthaya; visit ruins in Sukhotahai; boat ride on the Mekong River; Golden Triangle tour; half-day tour of Chiang Mai
- Breakfast daily, 5 lunches, 1 dinner
- Airline fuel surcharge (subject to change) and government taxes and fees
Rates do not include
- Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
- Optional Travel Insurance
- Any item not mentioned above
Remarks
- If above hotels or China Airlines are not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category or airlines could be used. Prices may differ.
- During trade fairs season and during Christmas and New Year’s Days, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
- Ticket(s) must be issued and full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
- Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
- Change and cancellation penalty (₹20,968-₹50,323per person) apply once ticketed; Triwalk Tours’ general cancellation policy applies
- Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all Asian destinations and add-on air fares from various US cities are available
Itinerary
Depart from Los Angeles via China Airlines trans-flight to Bangkok. Cross the International Date Line.
Upon arrival in Bangkok, you are met and transferred to your hotel. (Century Park)
Half-day city tour includes the Grand Palace and some of the most renowned Buddhist temples: the Temple of the Golden Buddha and the huge Reclining Buddha at Wat Po.
Morning, cruise along the Chao Phraya River and see the Temple of Dawn. Afternoon free. Tonight, enjoy Thai delicacies and a performance of traditional dances.
(275 miles, 5.5 hours)
This morning, travel to Ayuthaya Historical Park. Visit restored ruins of Wat Chai Wattanaram and other important temples. Continue toward Nakhon Sawan. After lunch, drive to Sukhothai and visit a votive tablet workshop.(Sukhothai Treasure)
(130 miles, 3 hours)
This morning, temple visits include Wat Mahathat, the largest and most important temple of the empire. After lunch at a nearby homestay, transfer to Lampang. (Lampang River Lodge)
(200 miles, 5 hours)
Morning,visit a local rural school. On the way northward, stop at Wat Rong Khun, the white temple of Chiang Rai. After lunch, take a boat ride on the Mekong River. Visit an opium museum, and continue to a vantage point for a view of the valley and neighboring countries. (Serene Chiang Rai)
(240 miles, 7 hours)
Today,drive toward Mae Sai,the northernmost city bordering Myanmar. Visit Wat Phra That Wai Dao and explore the market. Depart for Doi Tung and visit the Royal Villa and some ethnic hill-tribe communities. After lunch, continue to Chiang Mai. (Shewe Wana)
Visit Wat Sri Supan and an arts study center, and take a rickshaw for temple visits. After lunch, visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, northern Thailand's most sacred temple. Return to your hotel.
Fly to Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. (Century Park)
Depart via China Airlines flight to the US and arrive the same day.
