Romantic 7-Day Tour of Northern Thailand
This classic 7-day Northern Thailand tour is tailor-made for first-time travelers, covering all the top highlights across northern Thailand from start to finish. The journey kicks off in Chiang Mai, where you can delve into Lanna culture and age-old traditions. Ancient temples, bustling local markets, and rich folk customs fully embody the essence of Thai culture.
7-Day Northern Thailand Tour
6 Nights in Premium Hotels
Breakfast and Lunch as listed (B/L per itinerary); special diets on request
Chiang Mai · Mae Sariang · Mae Hong Son · Pai
Romantic 7-Day Tour of Northern Thailand
Route Overview
Travel up to Doi Suthep temple, which sits on a hilltop and holds significant religious importance in the region. The entrance features 306 steps lined with nagas, and inside you'll find a copper-based chedi topped with a five-tier gold parasol housing Buddha relics. The return trip takes you back to your hotel for the evening.
Included: Visit Doi Suthep temple
After breakfast, drive south toward Doi Inthanon National Park, the country's highest peak at 2,565 meters/8,415 feet. Wind through pine forests, see Thailand's most impressive waterfall, walk nature trails, visit the Royal pagodas, and explore the botanical gardens. Lunch will be at a local restaurant in Mae Chaem (at your own expense), then continue on pine forest roads to Mae Sariang, near the Myanmar border, for your overnight stay.
Included: Visit Doi Inthanon National Park; Visit Thailand's most impressive waterfall; Nature trails walk; Visit Royal pagodas; Visit botanical gardens
After breakfast, travel to Mae Hong Son via narrow mountain roads with tight turns. Stop at a World War II museum in Khun Yuam to break up the drive. Visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, the first temple built in Mae Hong Son, positioned on a hilltop. Later, take a bamboo raft through Lod Cave, which has a stream flowing through it. The return drive follows winding roads back to Pai for your overnight stay.
Included: Travel to Mae Hong Son; Visit World War II museum in Khun Yuam; Visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu; Bamboo raft through Lod Cave
After breakfast, travel to Mae Hong Son via narrow mountain roads with tight turns. Stop at a World War II museum in Khun Yuam to break up the drive. Visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, the first temple built in Mae Hong Son, positioned on a hilltop. Later, take a bamboo raft through Lod Cave, which has a stream flowing through it. The return drive follows winding roads back to Pai for your overnight stay.
Included: Travel to Mae Hong Son; Visit World War II museum in Khun Yuam; Visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu; Bamboo raft through Lod Cave
This morning, visit Wat Mae Yen and the Chinese village at Baan Santichon. From there, drive up the hill to Yunlai, Pai's main viewpoint for the area. In the afternoon, visit Huay Sai Ngam, a natural spring, then return to your hotel.
Included: Visit Wat Mae Yen; Visit Chinese village at Baan Santichon; Visit Yunlai Viewpoint; Visit Huay Sai Ngam Natural Spring
Leave early after breakfast and drive to Lampang to see Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, one of the finest Lanna-style temples. Visit Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao, which once housed the Emerald Buddha image. Explore Ban Sao Nak, a traditional Lanna house built from golden teak wood. Stop at Chedi Sao Lang, a temple featuring twenty chedi in Lanna and Burmese styles. Afterwards, transfer back to Chiang Mai for your final overnight stay.
Included: Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang; Visit Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao; Visit Ban Sao Nak; Visit Chedi Sao Lang
Enjoy free time this morning until your private car arrives to take you to the airport for your flight home. This marks the end of your tour.
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