Bangkok To Chiang Mai

Commence our trip with a 1.5 hour drive to Siam's old capital of Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya was said to have been one of the most beautiful cities in the world in its time and the heart of a thriving Siamese Kingdom situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. You will see some of the remains of over 400 stone temples and Buddhist statues. We will continue the journey north to the important historical town of Phitsanulok where we will visit Phitsanulok's most important temple: Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat (Wat Yai) and a small bronze Buddha image casting foundry where you will have the opportunity to witness skilled craftspersons working on the reproductions of Phra Buddha Chinnarat images and watch the casting process (closed Mondays and Tuesdays and public holidays). Our day will finish when we transfer you to your Phitsanulok hotel. We suggest spending the evening taking in the local night market.

After breakfast, leave Phitsanulok and drive to Sukhothai. Founded in the 13th century as the first truly independent Thai Kingdom, the ancient city of Sukhothai possesses the magnificent remnants of temples and Buddha statues within the Historical Park. After Sukhothai we will proceed to Lampang province where we will stop at the city’s most important Temple Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang. Following Wat Phra That Lampang Luang we will make our way towards Chiang Mai and transfer you to your chosen Chiang Mai hotel.