Tour Northern Thai Highlights (8 Days)

Accommodation

5 nights in Hotels, 1 night in Special Stay, 1 night in Overnight Train

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guests’ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

Meals

6 Breakfast (B) 1 Dinner (D) 2 Lunch (L)

Guide

A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life, along with Local Guides who make tourist traps a thing of the past. This is your team. Smart, friendly, fun, and integral to everything we do.

Others

Bangkok: Nose around the gilded Royal Palace, then travel like a local: floating down the Rivers. Kanchanaburi: Candle-lit rooms.In the middle of the jungle. And lots of delicious local food to devour. It’s really a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Oh, and you can even jump in the river directly from your room! IKR. Kanchanaburi: Cool off in emerald pools, shower under a waterfall and get your step count up. All in a day’s work. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: Golden temples, a giant reclining Buddha and so many incredible sights to see. Try not to fall off your bike in shock! Chiang Mai: Meet these gentle giants (plus rescued rabbits, cats and water buffalo) at this Elephant Nature Park – a kind-hearted elephant sanctuary.

Transport

Private Coach, Overnight Train

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Others

All other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Muay Thai boxing experience THB 980.00 Zip around Chiang Mai’s street food scene in an evening Vespa food tour THB 2750 Learn how to make Pad Thai & more at a cooking school in the rolling hills of Chiang Mai 800 THB

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Bangkok
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Bangkok

Touch down in Thailand’s capital. After checking into our hotel there’ll be time for DIY exploring, a massage or lying by the pool to catch the first of that sweet tropical sunshine. Later we’ll rendezvous back at base so you can hear what’s in store for the trip, then the night is yours to enjoy authentic Pad Thai & the Khao San road nightlife.
Day 2 Day 2: Bangkok To Kanchanaburi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bangkok To Kanchanaburi

The Royal Palace and its 61 acres of incredible buildings will be number one on today’s to do list. We’ll start the day early, with so much to see there’s no time to waste. Just listing today’s sites gives us the butterflies, and we’ll take it all in with our Local Guide leading the charge. Armed with more Local knowledge than we know what to do with, get ready to explore. From shopping, grabbing a massage to indulging in delicious local eats, this afternoon is gearing up to be brilliant. Bangkok, you’ve been a dream, but the show must go on! Fast becoming a must-visit in this part of the world, we make tracks to our next destination, the sleepy town of Kanchanaburi to really get local. There’s nothing like getting some local transport to keep things interesting, so we’ll pop into a boat along the River Kwai where we’ll reach our home for the night, the The Jungle Raft Hotel, Kanchanaburi. Rooms lit by candle light are what you’ll be greeted with, followed by a delicious included dinner of local specialities at dusk. You can even jump in the river directly from your room. Amazing! Because of course here at Contiki we like to keep things a bit special. Tonight as we watch the sunset over the landscape we’ll no doubt be toasting our first full day on the trip and contemplating just how good life is.
Day 3 Day 3: Kanchanaburi To Chiang Mai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kanchanaburi To Chiang Mai

We’ll start our day with a visit to the breathtaking Erawan Falls, one of the most famous National Parks of Thailand, made up from seven levels of incredible waterfalls. Take a quick dip in the emerald-hued ponds, dive into the clear waters & get an unreal FOMO Insta shot before we head off to our next stop Ayutthaya. We’ll make a stop in the UNESCO listed city of Ayutthaya, once the capital of Kingdom of Siam before being destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th Century. We’ll grab bikes & ride past ornate temples, towering spires and beautiful palaces. Later, we board our overnight train to Chiang Mai. Lay back and relax this evening, as we journey towards Chiang Mai.
Day 4 Day 4: Chiang Mai To Pai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Chiang Mai To Pai

We’ll pull into Thailand’s northern capital of Chiang Mai bright and early, but we’re going to keep this adventure going as we roll on into Pai this morning. Prepare to fall in love with this picturesque mountain town. The rest of the day is yours to explore this traveller’s paradise your way. Head out on foot or by bike, and adventure down Pai’s little streets that pack some punch. Be sure to head out to experience Pai by night - an experience to rival that of its big sister Khao San Road in Bangkok.
Day 5 Day 5: Pai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Pai

With another full day in this charming town, be sure to have a strong shot of Thai espresso from one of the local cafes to get up and get going again. Just try to save some juice in the tank for an optional afternoon Muay Thai skills class with an expert, before we head out for our final night in Pai.
Day 6 Day 6: Pai To Chiang Mai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Pai To Chiang Mai

This morning we’re Chiang Mai bound, but we’re treating ourselves on the way with a visit to the Elephant Nature Park. This park is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation centre that not only provides a sanctuary for the elephants, but gives us the once in a lifetime chance to get up close to these gentle giants. Tonight, there’s a chance for you to spend the evening zipping around on a Vespa as we explore the small streets and alleyways of Chiang Mai. We’ll see some iconic street art and monuments in between food stops at family restaurants and street vendors. Taste the amazing flavours of Tom Kha Gai and BBQ skewers before topping it all off with some live music in the market district. Just ask your Trip Manager for the best tips on where to head and what to do.
Day 7 Day 7: Chiang Mai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Chiang Mai

Today is yours to make the most of the laid-back city of Chiang Mai. Maybe head out into the city’s heart on foot and explore the old town, or treat yourself to a traditional Thai massage. Later this evening, you have the chance to dabble in the art of authentic Thai cooking so you can wow everyone back home with a mean Pad Thai.
Day 8 Day 8: End Chiang Mai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: End Chiang Mai

This morning we say fond farewells before going our separate ways. Dry those tears, because no doubt we’ll make big plans to reunite somewhere special soon. Want to see more of Thailand? Check out Total Thailand for the full trip.

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Northern Thai Highlights (8 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Northern Thai Highlights (8 Days)

Day 1: Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok To Kanchanaburi

Day 3: Kanchanaburi To Chiang Mai

Day 4: Chiang Mai To Pai

Day 5: Pai

Day 6: Pai To Chiang Mai

Day 7: Chiang Mai

Day 8: End Chiang Mai

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