North Thailand round trip 20 Days

PRIVATE TOUR – CODE: VIT07

With diverse geography, from the forested mountains of the North to the beautiful, lush, southern and eastern coastlines, Thailand offers you an impressive range of outdoor activities. Thailand also has many natural attractions—national parks, wildlife, magnificent rain-forests and beautiful beaches. Whatever you want to experience, Vigoti will help you find it and deliver a quality experience.

Travel route: Bangkok – Thong Pha Phum – Lam Khlong Ngu National Park – Ayuthaya – Mae Sot – Umphang – Tak – Sukhothai – Lampang – Nan – Doi Phu Kha – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Mae Sai Border – Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon National Park – Mae Surin National Park – Mae Hong Son – Pai – Chiang Mai – Departure

BRIEF ITINERARY

• Day 1: Bangkok – Thong Pha Phum (D)
• Day 2: Visit Nok Nang An Cave – World Cup Cave (Swallow Cave), Lam Khlong Ngu National Park (B,L,D)
• Day 3: Sao Hin Cave, Lam Khlong Ngu National Park – Ayutthaya (B, L, D)
• Day 4: Ayutthaya – Mae Sot – Umphang (B,L,D)
• Day 5: Umphang – Tee Lor Su Falls & Lee Lor Jor Falls (B,L,D)
• Day 6: Umphang – Mae Sot – Tak – Sukhothai (B,L)
• Day 7: Si Satchanalai World Heritage & Sukhothai Historical Park – Lampang (B)
• Day 8: Lampang – Nan (B)
• Day 9: Tham Pha Tub Cave – Doi Phu Kha (B,L,D)
• Day 10: Doi Phu Kha (B,L,D)
• Day 11: Doi Phu Kha – Chiang Rai (B,L)
• Day 12: Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Mae Sai Border Market – Chiang Mai (B,L)
• Day 13: Chiang Mai City Tour (B)
• Day 14: Chiang Mai – Chiang Dao Elephant Camp – Chiang Dao Cave (B)
• Day 15-16: Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon National Park (B,L,D)
• Day 17: Doi Inthanon National Park – Mae Surin National Park (B,L,D)
• Day 18: Mae Surin National Park – Mae Hong Son (B)
• Day 19: Mae Hong Son – Pai (B)
• Day 20: Pai – Chiang Mai – Departure (B)

DETAIL  ITINERARY

Day 1: Bangkok – Thong Pha Phum (D)

Pick up at your hotel in the morning.

Travel to Thong Pha Phum (via Nakornpathom, Kanchanaburi or they can make a short stop at the Bridge over the River Kwai, JEATH WAR Museum, War Cemetery, Saiyok Noi Fall). Arrive to Lam Khlong Ngu National Park at Thong Pha Phum in the evening. Dinner at the park.

Overnight at the National Park (Tent camp)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 English local guide, 01 dinner, entry fees as mentioned program, 01 night stay at tent camp.

Day 2: Visit Nok Nang An Cave – World Cup Cave (Swallow Cave), Lam Khlong Ngu National Park (B,L,D)

Early morning wake up then gear up and prepare necessary equipments such as gloves, headlight, proper shoes, knees bumper and etc…. After that take a local pick up about 3 km to the drop point.

Take a life jacket before trekking to World Cup Cave, as a dark cave (activities: walk on the water, rock climbing, spend time 2-3 hrs.  We go back same way)

Picnic lunch in front of the World Cup Cave.

Afternoon, heading to Nok Nang An Cave, an elegant high roof cave with soft light. Take a life jacket then jump into the water and floating through the other side of the cave, get off from the water and take a walk for a while to your local pick up then drive back to the park. Dinner at the camp in the evening.

Overnight at the National Park (Tent camp)

Inclusion: 01 local pick up/truck, 02 local guides, 01 breakfast + 01 lunch + 01 dinner, 01 life jacket, 01 night stay at tent camp.

Day 3: Sao Hin Cave, Lam Khlong Ngu National Park – Ayutthaya (B, L, D)

Early morning wake up, breakfast at the park.

Take a local pick up for 01 hr to Sao Hin Cave then trekking for 4.5 kms (with life jacket) gear up and prepare your necessary equipment before getting inside the cave. Sao Hin is a dark cave. After jumping into the water, swimming in about 1 hour (follow the marked rope) before reach to the highest Rock Pole of the World “height 60 meters”. Lunch in front of the Cave then walk about 4.5 kms to the car parking before driving back to the camp in the afternoon. Pack your stuffs then heading to Ayutthaya in the evening for overnight. Dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight in Ayutthaya (Krung Sri River Hotel 3.5 star)

Inclusion: 01 local pick up/truck, 01 private car, 02 local guides, 01 breakfast + 01 lunch + 01 dinner, 01 life jacket, 01 night stay at hotel in Ayutthaya.

Day 4: Ayutthaya – Mae Sot – Umphang (B,L,D)

After breakfast, check out then drive to Umphang, Tak province.

Today we will drive about 620 km ~ 11hours, but the road from Mae Sot to Umphang is very scenic.

Lunch at local restaurant on the way. Arrive your guesthouse in Umphang late evening.

Dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight in Umphang (local guesthouse / Standard room)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast + 01 lunch + 01 dinner, 01 night stay at a guesthouse

Day 5: Umphang – Tee Lor Su Falls & Lee Lor Jor Falls (B,L,D)

After breakfast, drive to Umphang Wildlife & Forest Conservative to visit Tee Lor Su the most beautiful waterfalls of Thailand. The size of the falls are quite big, three tiers, width 100 meters falling down all year round. Visit Lee Lor Jor falls, located away from Umphang district about 3 kms. This fall is also known as falling rain falls. Tourist can hire a boat to sail along the water to visit the falls as well.

Overnight in Umphang (local guesthouse / Standard room)

Inclusion: 01 local pick up/truck, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast + 01 lunch + 01 dinner, 01 night stay at a guesthouse.

Day 6: Umphang – Mae Sot – Tak – Sukhothai (B,L)

Today morning, after breakfast visit local Karen hilltribe people in Umphang District then drive about 5 hours to Sukhothai.

Lunch at local restaurant. Overnight in Sukhothai (Thai Thai Guesthouse Sukhothai / Superior bungalow)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast + 01 lunch, 01 night stay at Thai Thai Guesthouse, Sukhothai

Day 7: Si Satchanalai World Heritage & Sukhothai Historical Park – Lampang (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today morning, visit to Sukhothai Historical Park. (Option: riding on a bicycle inside the park on request)

Afternoon drive to Sri Satchanalai Historical Park & World Heritage for sightseeing.

Later on, drive to Lampang (take time about 2-3 hrs)

Arrive Lampang in the evening.

Overnight in Lampang (Lampang River Lodge 3star)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast, entry fees, 01 night stay at Lampang River Lodge, Lampang

Day 8: Lampang – Nan (B)

After breakfast, check out then visit Lampang city (inclusive of Ban Sao Nak Teakwood museum, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao or former house of Emerald Buddha Image) then continue to Koh Kha District to visit Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang one of the most beautiful Lanna Temple in Thailand. (Option: riding on an horse cart around the temple)

Afternoon, continue to Nan (drive about 3.5-4 hours)

Free time after check in

Overnight in Nan (Local guesthouse / Standard room).

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast, entry fees as mentioned program, 01 night stay at a local Guesthouse, Nan

Day 9: Tham Pha Tub Cave – Doi Phu Kha (B,L,D)

Today morning visit Tham Pha Tub Caves.

Lunch at local restaurant

Afternoon, continue to Doi Phu Kha (car + trek)

Dinner at the camp

Overnight at Doi Phu Kha (Tent camp)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast + 01 lunch + 01 dinner, 01 night stay at National park as a tent camp

Day 10: Doi Phu Kha (B,L,D)

Visit falls, caves, trekking, viewpoints. (Option: white water rafting on request)

Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are included.

Overnight at Doi Phu Kha (Tent camp)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast + 01 lunch + 01 dinner, 01 night stay at National park as a tent camp

Day 11: Doi Phu Kha – Chiang Rai (B,L)

Breakfast then heading to Chiang Rai.

Drive about 4.5-5 hrs / 250 kms.

Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, visit the biggest community hilltribes which have more than thousands including Akha tribe, Yao tribe, Lisu tribe, Mong tribe, Thai Lue tribe, Karen tribe.

Overnight in Chiang Rai (Rimkok Resorts 3* / Superior room)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast + 01 lunch, 01 night stay in Chiang Rai

Day 12: Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Mae Sai Border Market – Chiang Mai (B,L)

After breakfast, check out then drive to Chiang Saen or known as Golden Triangle where the three borders of Thai-Laos-Myanmar encounter. Later on, continue to Mae Sai border. Visit the biggest border Market of Thai-Myanmar. Late afternoon drive to Chiang Mai (take time about 4 hours). Lunch at local restaurant.

Arrive Chiang Mai in the evening. Free time after check in.

Overnight in Chiang Mai (Raming Lordge Resort & Spa 3* / Superior room)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast + 01 lunch, 01 night stay in Chiang Mai

Day 13: Chiang Mai City Tour (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Tour to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep the most beautiful Lanna Temple in Thailand.

Visit Meo tribe village at Doi Pui nearby. Afternoon, drive back to Chiang Mai town to visit Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Suan Dok and Warorot market.

Visit Chiang Mai Night Bazaar / Walking Street in the evening.

Overnight in Chiang Mai (Raming Lordge Resort & Spa 3* / Superior room)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast, entry fees as mentioned program, 01 night stay in Chiang Mai

Day 14: Chiang Mai – Chiang Dao Elephant Camp – Chiang Dao Cave (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive about 75 kms to Chiang Dao elephant camp.

See elephant at works (option: riding on elephant & bamboo raft on request)

After that, drive about 8 kms to Chiang Dao Cave Temple for excursion.

Return to your hotel late afternoon-evening.

Overnight in Chiang Mai (Raming Lodge Resort & Spa 3* / Superior room)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast, entry fees as mentioned program 01 night stay in Chiang Mai

Day 15-16: Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon National Park (B,L,D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive about 110 kms / 2.5 hrs to Jomthong District to visit Doi Inthanon National Park (The Highest Spot in Thailand).

Places to visit / activities :

– Mae Klang falls, Mae Ya falls where we can stay in a tent camp

– King & Queen Pagodas

– Old growth forest

– Inthanon Royol Project

– Trekking

– Lunch and dinner are included

Overnight at Doi Inthanon National Park (2 nights in tent camp)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast + 01 lunch + 01 dinner, 01 night stay at the park as tent camp

Day 17: Doi Inthanon National Park – Mae Surin National Park (B,L,D)

After breakfast, leave Doi Inthanon National Park for Mae Surin National Park, Mae Hong Son (Drive about 4.5-5 hrs)

Arrive the park in the afternoon, visit Mae Surin Waterfall one of the highest fall in Thailand.

Lunch and dinner are included.

Overnight at Mae Surin National Park (tent camp)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast + 01 lunch + 01 dinner, 01 night stay at the park as tent camp.

Day 18: Mae Surin National Park – Mae Hong Son (B)

Leave the national park in the morning and drive to Mae Hong Son town (about 1 hr)

Drop off at Huay Due pier for a longtail boat rides along Pai river to Baan Nam Piang Din the original Long Neck Village.

Visit the village for 30-45 min then return to the town around noon. After check-in at your hotel, visit the three beautiful Burmese Temples: Jong Kham Temple, Jong Klang Temple and Doi Kong Moo the most beautiful Burmese temple in Mae Hong Son.

Overnight in Mae Hong Son (Imperial Mae Hong Son 3.5star / Superior room)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast, boat fee, donation fees, 01 night stay in Mae Hong Son

Day 19: Mae Hong Son – Pai (B)

After breakfast, check out then drive to Pai.

Stop to visit Santichon Village (a Chinese-Yunnan Community), Tam Pla (Fish cave) & Tam Lot Cave (short ride on bamboo) ..

Arrive Pai in the afternoon.

Free time after check in. Evening, explore Pai Night Market on your own.

Overnight in Pai (Pai Hot Spring Spa Resort 3star / Chalet Mountain View)

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast, bamboo fee, 01 night stay in Pai

Day 20: Pai – Chiang Mai – Departure (B)

After breakfast, check out drive to Chiang Mai.

En-route at Kong Lan (mini Canyon of Thailand), Pong Dued Hotspring, Mork Fah falls.

Arrive to Chiang Mai International Airport in the evening.

Inclusion: 01 private car, 01 local guide, 01 breakfast, entry fees as mentioned program

INCLUSION

• 19 nights accommodation based on twin-sharing as mentioned in the program
• Professional English speaking local guides
• Air-conditioned private car/van for all transportations.
• Sightseeing and entrance fee at all mentioned sites.
• Meals as mentioned in the program: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D= Dinner. Some are picnic meals.
• Private medium trek in National Park with local guide
• Private city tours in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
• Boat fees in the itinerary
• Daily day water available (02 bottles/pax/day)

EXCLUSION

• All airfares with airport taxes.
• Meals that not mentioned in the program.
• All optional activities above

Where we mentioned “option” in the itinerary is the activity you can pay by yourselves when you’re traveling. You can ask our guide how much the Option costs exactly and you pay him the extra directly.  All the options are not included in the tour price.

– Day 07 Option: riding on a bicycle inside the park  ->  US$ 3-5 / bicycle  … approximately

– Day 08 Option: riding on an horse cart around the temple ->  US$ 15-20.- / cart (45 min)  ….approximately

– Day 10 Option: white water rafting ->  US$ 25-30 / person (1.5-2 hrs)  … approximately

– Day 14 Option: Riding an elephant in the forest (1.5 hrs), with a visit to Lisu hilltribe village -> US$ 50 per elephant (2 seats). Bamboo rafting down on Ping river (1hr) ->US$ 40/person… approximately

• Travel Insurance in all kinds
• Swim suits & Trekking gears
• Tips and Gratuities for guide & driver
• Others not mentioned in the price above.