Thailand Overland 11 Days / 10 Nights

Experience Thailand and its many wonders as we bring you up close and personal with traditional Thai culture, ancient temples and natural beauty. This is private overland journey through the north and central areas of Thailand, a region rich in cultural and natural attractions.

Duration: 11 days/10 nights

Tour Code: MTSB03

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Uthai Thani - Phitsanuloke - Sukhothai - Sri Satchanalai - Chiang Mai - Elephant Camp - Mae Kampong - Chiang Rai - Mae Sai - Chiang Saen - Chiang Rai

• Day 1 - Arrive Bangkok

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
  Meals:

  On arrival in Bangkok you will be welcomed by your tour guide and taken to your boutique hotel. We will bring you to Wat Po, one of the oldest temples in Bangkok and home to the original school of traditional Thai massage. Then you'll enjoy a relaxed tour of the nearby Grand Palace, with its many colorful halls, temples and artifacts including the most revered Buddha image in Thailand.
  Overnight in Bangkok.

  Day 2 - Bangkok

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today your Bangkok adventure begins with a walking tour of Chinatown, as you visit unique markets, Chinese temples and teashops. Travel through the city's famed canals and witness traditional Thai living before visiting the iconic Wat Arun. This afternoon, you're free to explore Bangkok's attractions at your own pace.
  Overnight in Bangkok.

  Day 3 - Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Uthai Thani

  Place Transport: Car->Boat 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Drive to legendary Ayutthaya, the capital of Thailand for more than 417 years, stopping at a tranquil former summer palace built by King Rama IV en route. You'll visit Ayuthaya Historical Park's ruined temples and sample some local delights in the muslim quarter. Enjoy a pleasant riverside lunch before boarding a leisurely longtail boat ride to Bang Pa where you can explore the majestic Royal mansions. Proceed to Uthai Thani in the afternoon. 
  Overnight in Uthai Thani.

  Day 4 - Uthai Thani - Phitsanulok - Sukhothai

  Place Transport: Car->Boat 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Head-up the mountain to visit Wat Sangklat Rattanakhiri, for the magnificant bird-eye view of Uthai Thani. We then head to see the Crystal and Golden Halls of Wat Tha Sung before continuing to Koh Tepo, a community famous for their incense stick making and local lifestyle. Enjoy lunch onboard the rice barge cruise while slowly flat on the Sakraekrang River. This afternoon, drive to Phitsanuloke to visit Thailand's most famous Buddha image and folk museum.
  Depart to Sukhothai in the late afternoon.

  Day 5 - Sukhothai

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast

  Sukhothai is a name meaning dawn of happiness, was founded in the 13th century and became the kingdom's first capital, overseeing a period kown as the golden age of Thai history. 
  
  Visit Ramkamhaeng National museum before proceeding to Sukhothai Historical Park, see the main sites and some important ruins.
  
  [Optional: Rice Planting Workshop and Organic Lunch
  
  The sumptuous local organic lunch is served in traditional Thai style at the open Sala overlooking the rice fields. Visit the seasonal orchid greenhouse, and see the live demonstration of the ceramic making and textile weaving.
  
  Then dress up in the distinctive indigo colored cotton Thai Farmer uniform and get the hands dirty in the organic rice farm transplanting rice seedlings, harvesting, or milling rice, there is also an opportunity to plough the paddies with water buffalo.
  
  Note: If clients would like take the indigo farmer uniform back home it will have additional charge. ]
  
  Overnight in Sukhothai

  Day 6 - Sukhothai – Sri Satchanalai - Chiang Mai

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  A short drive north will bring you to the Si Satchanalai Historical Park on the bank of the Yom River. You'll enjoy a leisurely tour of this ancient town, where 134 ruined monuments have been discovered. After lunch you'll continue your overland adventure as we take you to check-in to your Chiang Mai hotel.
  Overnight in Chiang Mai.

  Day 7 - Chiang Mai

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Spend this morning exploring Chiang Mai's sights and sounds as you visit ancient temples, markets, Thai style residential areas, unique architectural gems and bustling main street before heading to a local orphanage. This afternoon we will take you up the mountain to visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the most famous and sacred temple in northern Thailand, as well as a traditional Hmong village.
  Overnight in Chiang Mai

  Day 8 - Chiang Mai - Elephant Camp

  Place Transport: Car->Elephant->Boat 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Enjoy a real Thailand experience today as we take you on an elephant ride though thick forests and visit a local elephant camp before heading to the Mae Ping River for a leisurely bamboo rafting ride. After lunch you'll visit a beautiful orchid nursery and a colorful butterfly farm.
  Overnight in Chiang Mai.

  Day 9 - Chiang Mai - Golden Triangle

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today you'll travel east by minivan to the lovely Mae Kampong village, which sits 1,300 meters above sea level and boasts a cool climate all year long. Upon arrival meet some of the villagers and learn more about Thai culture before visiting a local waterfall. After lunch and a short rest, you'll have a chance to enjoy the mountain scenery as we drive you to Chiang Rai.
  Overnight in Chiang Rai.

  Day 10 - Chiang Rai - Mae Sai - Chiang Saen - Chiang Rai

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast we'll bring you to bustling Mae Sai where you can check out an intriguing Burmese border market before heading to the infamous Golden Triangle. Find out about the area's sordid past at the Opium Museum then continue to the 13th century ruined city of Chiang Saen and the heart of the Golden Triangle. Your day of travel in Thailand ends with a boat ride along the Mekong River to get a closer look at Laos and Burma - experiential travel at its best.
  Overnight in Chiang Rai.

  Day 11 - Chiang Rai Departure

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast

  This morning we'll take you for short tour of Chiang Rai to see the famous Wat Pra Kaew before saying bon voyage as we bring you to Chiang Rai airport for your flight to Bangkok or return to Chiang Mai by car.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 10 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
  
  - Boat as indicated in the itinerary.
  
  - Domestic flight tickets as indicated in the itinerary.

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - Visas on arrival

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
  
  - Travel insurance 

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note
  - The itinerary is just a sample of our Thailand tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
  
  What to bring?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...
  
  How to start?
  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Thailand Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).