7 Days Bangkok, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai Tour

Day 1: Arrive and Overnight in Bangkok

Arrive any day in Bangkok. Once you arrive at the international airport in Bangkok, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Bangkok. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

• Overnight in Bangkok
• Accommodation: Avani Atrium Bangkok Hotel OR Hotel Clover Asoke OR Lancaster Bangkok or similar (Standard quality)

Day 2: Bangkok City Highlights Tour

After breakfast, you will have a full-day city tour of Bangkok. First visit Wat Traimit, known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha. It is the home to a gold Maravijaya Attitude seated Buddharupa statue, with a weight of 5.5 tons. Then visit Wat Arun, known as the Temple of the Dawn, which is one of the most published images of Bangkok. In the middle of the temple, an 82 meters high beautifully decorated Khmer-style tower stands, where you can walk up the steep stairs and admire the view of Bangkok and the rivers. Lunch is at a local restaurant. After that, explore Wat Pho, also called the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Finally, head for the Grand Palace, one of the must-sees in Bangkok, followed by Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Bangkok.

• Overnight in Bangkok
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Avani Atrium Bangkok Hotel OR Hotel Clover Asoke OR Lancaster Bangkok or similar (Standard quality)

Day 3: Fly to Chiang Rai from Bangkok

Today, we will check out of the hotel in Bangkok and fly to Chiang Rai. A local guide will pick us up from the airport and help us transfer to a hotel. Then, we will have the remainder of the day to explore at our own pace.

• Overnight in Chiang Rai
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: 4 Star or similar (Standard quality)

Day 4: Chiang Rai Excursion to Golden Triangle

After breakfast, today, head to the Golden Triangle region to have a full-day excursion. Start the morning by Long Neck Karen Village to see the long neck hill tribe people who relocated from the Thai and Myanmar border. If time permits, you can watch cockfighting near the hill tribe village. Then drive to Mt. Doi Mae Salong to visit the Chinese village on the top of the mountain. After lunch, continue the trip to the highest peak on the Thai-Myanmar border, Doi Tung. Here you can overlook the entire northern rice field plain and visit Doi Tung Temple that was built in A.D.1493. The scenery here may remind you of Switzerland. After that, drive back to your hotel and enjoy your free time.

• Overnight in Chiang Rai
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: 4 Star or similar (Standard quality)

Day 5: Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai (260km – 4 hrs)

Today, you will transfer to Chiang Mai. Before leaving Chiang Rai, visit the White Temple that mixes traditional Buddhist temple architecture with pop culture references. After that, start your drive to Chiang Mai, taking around 3 and a half hours. En route, visit Meow Hill Tribe Village that locates on Doi Suthep. It was once famous for opium cultivation. Then head to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where you can get a panoramic view of Chiang Mai City. The site is also one of the best places to enjoy a sunset. Upon arrival, check in the hotel and enjoy your free time.

• Overnight in Chiang Mai
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Melia Chiang Mai OR Novotel Journey hub Nimman OR Stay with Nimman Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 6: Free day in Chiang Mai to explore

Spend today on your own in the city. Explore the art galleries on the east side of the Ping River, wander around the markets and sample tasty street food, or visit the Silver Pagoda. Also known as Wat Sri Suphan, this temple is one of the less crowded ones in the area, but is a sight to behold with its intricate silver paneling. Alternatively, indulge in a spa day and book a Thai massage, or simply relax by the pool.

• Overnight in Chiang Mai
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: Melia Chiang Mai OR Novotel Journey hub Nimman OR Stay with Nimman Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 7: Departure from Chiang Mai — End of Tour Service

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Chiang Mai (hotel check-out is before 11:00 am) and will then be transferred to Chiang Mai airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

• Pick up and drop-off between airport & hotel.
• One-way flight ticket from Bangkok to Chiang Rai only.
• 2 nights in Bangkok at a 4-star hotel including breakfast.
• 2 nights in Chiang Rai at a 4-star hotel including breakfast.
• 2 nights in Chiang Mai at a 4-star hotel including breakfast.
• Professional licensed English-speaking guide during the tours.
• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch).
• Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the program.
• Local taxes and service charges.

NOT INCLUDED:

• International flight tickets.
• Visa to enter Thailand
• Services not mentioned in the program.
• Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
• Drinks with meals
• Travel Insurance