Bangkok, Chiang Mai & the North
Grand temples, hill-tribe villages, ethical elephant sanctuaries and the Lanna culture of the north.
Journey overview
The moments that make this journey unforgettable — the signature experiences we have woven through every day, so the best of the destination is never left to chance.
Grand temples, hill-tribe villages, ethical elephant sanctuaries and the Lanna culture of the north.
Journey highlights
The moments that make this journey unforgettable — the signature experiences we have woven through every day, so the best of the destination is never left to chance.
- Explore Bangkok
- Explore Chiang Mai
- Explore North
- Hand-picked stays & private transfers throughout
Day-by-day itinerary
Into the city and checked in, with the evening free by the river. · Bangkok · Private airport transfer
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, then Wat Pho and its reclining Buddha — the grand temples the journey is named for. · Bangkok
Wat Arun across the water at first light, the Thonburi canals by longtail, and the markets in the afternoon. · Bangkok
A flight north into Lanna country, with the old-city temples inside the moat for the afternoon. · Chiang Mai · Domestic flight
A day at a sanctuary where the elephants are observed, fed and walked with rather than ridden — the distinction matters and is the reason this one is used. · Chiang Mai · Road
The temple on the mountain above the valley in the morning, and a hands-on northern Thai cooking class in the afternoon. · Chiang Mai
North by road, with the White Temple's strange mirrored brilliance on arrival. · Chiang Rai · Road transfer
Hill-tribe villages in the hills above the town, and the point on the Mekong where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. · Chiang Rai · Road
A final northern morning before the transfer for your onward flight. · Chiang Rai · Private transfer
What's included & excluded
Exactly what your journey covers — set out clearly, with no surprises, so you know precisely what to expect.
Included
- 8 nights' hand-picked accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Private airport & inter-city transfers
- Guided experiences as per the itinerary
- 24/7 on-trip support from Live Traveller
Excluded
- International & domestic flights (we can arrange)
- Visa fees & travel insurance
- Lunches & most dinners unless specified
- Optional experiences & personal expenses
- Anything not listed under inclusions
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