Tour features
This classic 7-day Northern Thailand tour is tailor-made for first-time travelers, covering all the top highlights across northern Thailand from start to finish. The journey kicks off in Chiang Mai, where you can delve into Lanna culture and age-old traditions. Ancient temples, bustling local markets, and rich folk customs fully embody the essence of Thai culture.
Overall itinerary
Travel
7-Day Northern Thailand Tour
Accommodation
6 Nights in Premium Hotels
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch as listed (B/L per itinerary); special diets on request
Accommodation Details
Day by day itinerary
Travel up to Doi Suthep temple, which sits on a hilltop and holds significant religious importance in the region. The entrance features 306 steps lined with nagas, and inside you'll find a copper-based chedi topped with a five-tier gold parasol housing Buddha relics. The return trip takes you back to your hotel for the evening.
After breakfast, drive south toward Doi Inthanon National Park, the country's highest peak at 2,565 meters/8,415 feet. Wind through pine forests, see Thailand's most impressive waterfall, walk nature trails, visit the Royal pagodas, and explore the botanical gardens. Lunch will be at a local restaurant in Mae Chaem (at your own expense), then continue on pine forest roads to Mae Sariang, near the Myanmar border, for your overnight stay.
Gallery: Doi Suthep Temple 1
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After breakfast, travel to Mae Hong Son via narrow mountain roads with tight turns. Stop at a World War II museum in Khun Yuam to break up the drive. Visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, the first temple built in Mae Hong Son, positioned on a hilltop. Later, take a bamboo raft through Lod Cave, which has a stream flowing through it. The return drive follows winding roads back to Pai for your overnight stay.
Gallery: Inthanon National Park 1
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After breakfast, travel to Mae Hong Son via narrow mountain roads with tight turns. Stop at a World War II museum in Khun Yuam to break up the drive. Visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, the first temple built in Mae Hong Son, positioned on a hilltop. Later, take a bamboo raft through Lod Cave, which has a stream flowing through it. The return drive follows winding roads back to Pai for your overnight stay.
This morning, visit Wat Mae Yen and the Chinese village at Baan Santichon. From there, drive up the hill to Yunlai, Pai's main viewpoint for the area. In the afternoon, visit Huay Sai Ngam, a natural spring, then return to your hotel.
Leave early after breakfast and drive to Lampang to see Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, one of the finest Lanna-style temples. Visit Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao, which once housed the Emerald Buddha image. Explore Ban Sao Nak, a traditional Lanna house built from golden teak wood. Stop at Chedi Sao Lang, a temple featuring twenty chedi in Lanna and Burmese styles. Afterwards, transfer back to Chiang Mai for your final overnight stay.
Gallery: Wat Phra That Lampang Luang 1
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Enjoy free time this morning until your private car arrives to take you to the airport for your flight home. This marks the end of your tour.
What’s included
Included
- Accommodation
- 6 nights in 3-4 star & Special Class hotels based on twin/double shared room
- Chiang Mai: Maninarakorn Hotel, Lanna Palace Hotel, or similar
- Chiang Rai: La Luna Resort, Diamond Park Inn Resort, or similar
- Guide
- English-speaking guide (supplements apply for other languages)
- Meals
- Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Additional Services
- Accommodation in a shared twin or double room
- Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- English-speaking guide (supplements apply for other languages and national guides)
- Tours and transfers as mentioned via private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Boat trip as mentioned in the itinerary
- Transport
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private, air-conditioned vehicles
Not included
- Insurance
- Travel insurance is required for this tour and is not included. Please ensure you are adequately covered before you travel.
- Additional Services
- Tips for your tour guide. We recommend USD $3-6 per day, per traveler. Tipping is an entirely personal gesture.
- International flights and visas