Jewels and Gems of Lanna - 10 Days / 9 Nights

Day 1 - Bangkok - Arrival

On arrival in Bangkok you will be welcomed by your tour guide and taken to your hotel. This evening a magnificent tour along the Chao Phraya River takes you past illuminated sites such as the Grand Palace and Wat Arun. Dine on delicious Thai cuisine and then wander through the colorful flower market and other local night markets.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 2 - Bangkok - Sightseeing (B)

Today we take you an hour's drive south of the city to one of many floating markets in the area, stopping at a unique market on the railway tracks along the way. Next you'll enjoy a relaxing paddleboat ride through a web of canals before arriving at Rama II Park with its Thai-style Pavilion Museum. In the afternoon, you're free to enjoy some of Bangkok's many attractions at your leisure.

Overnight in Bangkok

Day 3 - Bangkok - Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong (B)

This morning you'll fly to Chiang Rai, where you'll spend the afternoon checking out the city's highlights by rickshaw, including markets, temples and a historic museum. Your tour continues by road as you visit Wat Rong Khun, which features unique "kanok" architecture, and onwards to the riverside town of Chiang Khong.

Overnight in Chiang Khong

Day 4 - Chiang Khong - Golden Triangle - Chiang Khong (B,L)

Depart from Chiang Khong to the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet. On the steep banks of the Mekong River you will see magnificent ancient ruins and temples before taking a boat trip downstream to a Thai Lue village, renowned for its hand-weaving. In the afternoon you'll pass through the Chiang Khong border crossing to Lao for a unique visit with a local hill tribe before returning to Thailand to your hotel overlooking the Mekong River.

Overnight in Chiang Khong

Day 5 - Chiang Khong - Doi Phatang - Phu Chi Fah - Chiang Kham - Bo Klua (B,L)

Drive along the Laotian border to Phatang, a Kuomintang outpost with a peaceful village where you can start the day with a shot of homemade cherry or plum wine! Breathtaking views over Laos will greet you at the top of Phu Chi Fah, a celebrated border peak where you'll enjoy a local lunch. In the afternoon, we'll take you to Bo Klua, a village well-known for its salt wells.

Overnight in Bo Klua.

Day 6 - Bo Klua - Doi Phu Kha National Park - Pua - Nong Bua - Nan (B,L)

Today you'll visit the heart of Doi Phu Kha, a national park filled with rare historic palms, before visiting a local village with a splendid mural-filled temple and a silk and cotton weaving shop run by a women's cooperative. We'll then bring you to Nan, stopping to check out the Riverside Gallery which features paintings and sculptures by a famed local artist.

Overnight in Nan.

Day 7 - Nan - Huai Yuak - Chiang Muan - Phrae (B,L)

Your day begins with a city tour of Nan before we bring you to meet one of the rarest hill tribes of South East Asia. Next stop is Phrae, one of Thailand's oldest cities. You'll experience its authentic Lanna culture and traditional Thai architecture, ending the day with a visit to a large two-storey teak mansion built in 1897.

Overnight in Phrae.

Day 8 - Phrae - Lampang - Lamphun - Chiang Mai (B,L)

A short drive will bring you to Lampang, a large trading centre during the 19th century where you'll stroll amongst old Thai, Chinese, British and Burmese merchant houses and enjoy a horse cart ride through the town. The journey continues with a visit to one of the most spectacular temples in Thailand and the world's first elephant hospital before we bring you to historic Lamphun for a short tour of its lovely old temples. We'll end the day bringing you down an old highway lined by beautiful Yang trees to your final destination, the famed Chiang Mai city.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

Day 9 - Chiang Mai - Sightseeing (B)

Step back in time with a visit to Wiang Kum Kam, a lost civilization excavated from under layers of earth. This afternoon, explore the visit ancient temples, markets, residential areas, unique architecture and bustling main street of Chiang Mai's old city. Head up to the hilltop temple of Wat Doi Suthep to hear the evening chants of the resident monks and receive a traditional blessing- a perfect end to your Thailand tour.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

Day 10 - Chiang Mai - Departure (B)

Today you are free at explore Chiang Mai at your leisure before we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight and wish you bon voyage.