Unexplored Northern Thailand

Arrival and transfer to your accommodation in the capital.

Think of Bangkok and see skyscrapers, glass and steel, sleek sky trains and high society. See the sun sink and the city lights go on from any of the Bangkok’s rooftops. Seeing the city and the river stretch out below you is an unforgettable sight.

Back on ground level cruise the streets in your noisy tuk-tuk, past China Town and Silom Road. Browse either at Patpong night bazaar or the new Asiatique on the riverside.

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After breakfast, head for Nonthaburi and discover The Thai House and Thai Cooking School.

It offers accommodation and home-style Thai Cooking Courses since 1990 in a traditional Thai-style house built in golden teakwood. Here, you will be treated as a friend of the family rather than visitor.

You will enjoy learning the art of Thai cuisine and visit the local market or simply experience living the Thai way.

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After breakfast, continue to the curious market of Talat Rot Fai which takes place on the rail tracks.

Whenever a train is coming, all merchandise is swiftly pushed aside within minutes. If your visit is on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, you will be able to join the locals on the original Amphawa floating market in the late afternoon.

Dozens of boats offer the freshest seafood and you can make a boat trip to see fireflies lighting up entire trees along the Amphawa River.

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After breakfast, continue to Erawan Waterfall in Kanchanaburi.

This national park is best known for its seven level Erawan Waterfall, which is one of Thailand’s most famous, and most beautiful. Among all levels, the second level of the fall features vast, picturesque pond ideal for swimming while trekking trails to the upper levels are also favored by adventurous lovers.

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After breakfast, depart to Uthai Thani, a friendly place not much frequented by foreign tourists.

A stroll on the night market might tempt you to try a local specialty. Visit Wat Chantharam which is alongside the Sakaekrang River.

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Wake up in the morning, you may well see the orange robed monks walking the street in lines, bare foot, alms bowl ready, stopping at every house to receive food and give blessing.

After breakfast, hop on a bicycle and tour the riverside of the Sakae Krang, a fertile land of vegetables and fruit. Continue to Sukhothai.

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After breakfast, explore Si Satchanalai Historical Park which contains the ruins of the ancient town of Si Satchanalai.

The little visited park on the Yom River is set in a natural, forested area. Dozens of sites inside and outside of the old city walls have been excavated.

Visit the old town of Phrae is dusty and quiet, perfect to explore by bicycle. The small but beautifully decorated temples, the city wall and moat and the surrounding still untouched country side where a chat with local farmers teaches you about what goes on here. Continue to Nan.

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After breakfast, visit Nan National Museum constructed in 1903 and once the residence of a ruler of Nan.

It displays exhibitions concerning the town’s history and major structures, evolution of arts in different ages, and numerous ancient objects, the most eminent of which is the Black Ivory. Continue to Lampang.

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After breakfast, explore the south of the province en-route to Chiang Mai, especially along the river in the center where the low-rise wooden houses dominate.

The back streets and Don Tao temple which once held the Emerald Buddha are great for a walk. A temple busy with pilgrims is the Lanna-style Wat Pha That Lampang Luang.

Proceed to Hariphunchai National Museum in Nan province which displays and exhibits prehistorical human skeletons and objects of arts from the Dvaravati, Hariphunchai, Lanna and Rattanakosin periods.

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After breakfast, transfer to Lisu Lodge.

A traditional welcome drink will be served. Guided by a Lisu villager, walk from Ton Lung temple to visit the herbal garden.

Then continue through the village with a stop for a cup of tea at the village shaman’s house. Chat with the Lisu shaman and learn about his life, beliefs, curing rites and Lisu traditions. Transfer back to hotel.

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After breakfast, transfer to Chiang Mai airport for flight to next destination.