North & Central Thailand: See it ALL in 12 Days, 1st Class Tours

Northern & Central Thailand: See & Do it ALL in 10 Days, 1st Class Traveling

North & Central Thailand: See it ALL in 12 Days, 1st Class Tours

By CharlieTheTraveler

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Overview

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all “FIRST CLASS,” yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour:
Night Markets & Nighttime Guided Tours
Meeting Tribes with Incredibly Large Necks
Bamboo Rafting
2 Floating Markets Explored by Boat
Ox Cart Riding While Passing Rice Fields & Farmers
Ziplining in the Tropics
Bathing in Hot Springs
Guided Bike Tour Around Sukhothai Archaeological Park
Ancient Sites at Ayutthaya Archaeological Park
Hiking Through National Parks While Seeing Waterfalls & Animals

Activity location

Chiang Mai Gate Night Market
- Bumrung Buri Rd.
- 50200, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Chiang Mai Gate Night Market
- Bumrung Buri Rd.
- 50200, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Thailand

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Price Per Person in English

12d
Opening hours: Tue 6:00-23:00
English

Includes 1 Private Room: Any rooming we provide is exclusive to you and your companion, if applicable We do not book strangers in the same rooms, ever
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

RM 14,391.68 x 1 AdultRM 14,391.68

Total

What's included, what's not

All Entry Fees
Tour Guides
Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Lodging X1 Night
Private Transportation
Travel visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries)
Alcohol
Airfare

Know before you book

Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
To make your booking official, you will need to agree to the terms and conditions, which you could find our website.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: A Vibrant Night Bazaar

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Hotel Room Bookings & Upgrades Offered After Tour Has Been Purchased

Chiang Mai Gate Night Market

2h
Admission ticket included

Our tour starts in Chiang Mai, specifically at 5:00pm. Our tour guide takes us to the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. There we are provided with a guided tour. This market is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai

It consists of countless stalls packed along the sidewalks and spilling out into the street. The night ends with a visit to a nightclub complex called Zoe in Yellow.

Day 2: Flying Like a Bird & Food Vendors Taking Over the Streets

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Chiang Mai

Today we go on a daytrip from Chiang Mai to an adventure park. There we go ziplining. We then return to Chiang Mai and head to Wua Lai Walking Street. This is an outdoor bazaar with vendors selling traditional street snacks, handmade crafts & souvenirs. Also, note that children who weigh less than 20 kilos (44 pounds) are not allowed to go ziplining.

Wua Lai Walking Street - Saturday Night Market Chiangmai

30m
Admission ticket included

Note that Wua Lai Walking Street is open only on Saturdays. If you are in town on a Sunday, we take you to Sunday Walking Street. This street becomes a gallery for local arts & crafts.

Day 3: The Hangout Hotspot of Thailand

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Pai

We relocate by land from Chiang Mai to the mountain village of Pai. Food stalls and handicraft shops line Pai Walking Street. There is a very atmospheric vibe on the streets, with tourists wanting to be nowhere else.

Sai Ngam

Today we visit a hot spring called Sai Ngam. There we go bathing in the naturally warm water. We then walk on the Bamboo Bridge and end the day at the Pai Canyon. From this canyon we watch the sunset.

Day 4: Outdoor Adventure, Viewpoints & Caves

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Chiang Mai

Before returning by land to Chiang Mai, we visit Yun Lai Viewpoint and then Nam Lod Cave. Yun Lai is a hilltop village complex which sells tea service and offers panoramic valley views.

Lod Cave

30m
Admission ticket included

Nam Lod Cave is filled with stalactites and stalagmites. It is also home to large numbers of bats and swifts. At this cave, we go on a quick bamboo rafting ride.

Day 5: Climbing a ‘Sticky’ Cascade, Cruising the River & Temples

2 stops
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara

5h
Admission ticket included

We go on a daytrip today. The first attraction to see this morning is in town, a nearby temple called Wat Chedi Luang. Next, we go bamboo rafting. Afterwards, we can eat. Lunch is included on today’s tour.

Bua Thong Waterfalls (Nam Phu Chet Si)

5h
Admission ticket included

After our meal, we are taken to Namtok Bua Thong-Nam Phu Chet Si National Park. There we climb up gluey-like rocks resting beneath a small waterfall, hence the nickname ‘Sticky Waterfall’. A calcium-rich spring leaves mineral deposits on the rocks, preventing slippery things like algae from growing. Lastly, we are taken to a temple called Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

Day 6: The Traditions, Culture & People of the North

4 stops
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Wat Rong Khun

We go on another daytrip today. Firstly, we are taken to the White Temple (a.k.a. Wat Rong Khun), located in the city of Chiang Rai. This is arguably the prettiest temple in all of Thailand and is undoubtedly one of the country’s most striking architectural landmarks. Adjacent to this temple is a cave museum, which we check out. Next, we have lunch, which is included on today’s tour.

Wat Rong Suea Ten

1h
Admission ticket included

After our meal, we are taken to the Blue Temple (a.k.a. Wat Rong Suea Ten) followed by to an outdoor museum called Baan Dam. There we see traditional homes and kitchenware and other centuries-old objects

Chiang Rai

Next, we are taken to a village where mostly Burmese reside. There we see people with long necks and large ears. As a custom initiated by the parents, rings are placed on these Burmese people at a very young age.

Laos

These rings usually are never removed. Lastly, we are taken to a dock. There we go on a boat ride and see the countries of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar all at the same time.

Day 7: Waterfalls, Birds & Nature at its Purest

1 stop
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Doi Inthanon National Park

We are going on another daytrip today. We are taken to Doi Inthanon National Park. There we are provided with a full-day guided tour. Doi Inthanon ranks second among Thailand’s national parks in number of bird species. What’s more, within the park’s borders are several waterfalls. Lunch is included on today’s tour. We should be back in Chiang Mai in the early-evening.

Day 8: The Country’s Antiquities Dotted in & Around a Scenic Park

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Sukhothai

We relocate by land from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai, home to one of Thailand’s greatest archaeological parks. There we are provided with a guided tour, best explored on a bicycle. The park is maintained by the Fine Arts Department of Thailand with the help of UNESCO, which has declared it a World Heritage Site. Each year, the park welcomes thousands of visitors who marvel at the ancient Buddha figures, palace buildings and ruined temples (a.k.a. wats).

Wat Chetuphon

1h
Admission ticket included

Inside this park, there are 193 ruins, the remains of the royal palace and 26 temples. We visit Wat Chetuphon, Wat Chedi Si Hong, Wat Chang Lom, Wat Si Chum, Wat Sri Sawai, Wat Traphang Ngoen, Wat Sra Sri, King Ramkhamhaeng Monument and Wat Mahathat. We watch the sunset at Wat Mahathat.

Day 9: Bangkok's Grand Palace & Grander Markets & Lebua Hotel’s World Renowned Sky Bar

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Bangkok

We relocate from Sukhothai to Bangkok via a quick and direct flight. The capital of Thailand is popular specifically for its nightlife scene, food market scene and the Grand Palace area. Today in Bangkok we are first provided with a guided tour of the Grand Palace.

The Luenrit, Yaowarat

30m
Admission ticket included

Next, we are taken to a large, open-air mall called Asiatique The Riverfront. There we have some time to shop around.

Lebua Wellness

1h
Admission ticket included

Next, we are taken to Lebua hotel’s Sky Bar, which is located on the nearby Silom Road. This is one of the highest rooftop bars in the world. Also worth mentioning, Sky Bar had a starring role in an internationally acclaimed movie called Hangover 2.

The Luenrit, Yaowarat

Afterwards, we head to the Chinatown Market (a.k.a. Yaowarat). There we are provided with a guided tour. In the later evening, we are taken to Patpong. It features a busy night market as well as is home to one of the city’s biggest red-light districts. There we are provided with a guided tour.

Khao San, 1986

The night ends on Khao San Road. This is arguably Bangkok’s best spot for nightlife. Parallel to Khao San Road is Soi Rambuttri, another vibrant street we check out in the nighttime before heading back to our hotel.

Day 10: 2 Floating Markets Explored by Boat, a Train Market & Much More

4 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Damnoen Saduak

We are going on a daytrip today. Firstly, we are taken to Damnoen Saduak specifically to see its floating market. There we are provided with a guided boat tour followed by a walking tour.

Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub)

1h
Admission ticket included

Next, we are taken to the Maeklong Railway Market. Whenever a train approaches, the awnings and shopfronts are moved back from the rails. They are put back in place once the train has passed. After that, we are taken to the nearby Amphawa Floating Market. There we are provided with a guided boat tour.

Chatuchak Weekend Market

1h
Admission ticket included

In the early afternoon, we are taken to the Chatuchak Weekend Market. There we are provided with a guided tour. We hope you will be hungry, as there are a lot of food vendors at this market.

JJ Mall

1h
Admission ticket included

Walking distance from the Chatuchak Weekend Market is the Jatujak Green (a.k.a. JJ Green) Market. There we are provided with another guided tour. Note that today’s excursion may need to be switched with another day because these markets are open usually on the weekends only.

Day 11: An Ancient City & Roads Filled with Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs & Bars

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Ayutthaya Historical Park

We go on another daytrip today. Firstly, we are taken to Ayutthaya Historical/Archaeological Park. There we are provided with a guided tour, visiting specifically the temples of Ratchaburana, Maha That and Chaiwatthanaram. These are arguably the three best of the many temples dotted throughout the area.

Ayutthaya

The city of Ayutthaya was founded in 1351. It was captured by the Burmese in 1569. Though not pillaged, Ayutthaya lost many valuable and artistic objects. Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand until its destruction by the Burmese Army in 1767. In 1969, the Fine Arts Department began renovations of the ruins. These renovations became more of a priority after Ayutthaya was declared a historical park in 1976. A part of the park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.

Sukhumvit Road Street market

1h
Admission ticket included

After Ayutthaya, we are taken back to Bangkok, specifically to a thoroughfare called Sukhumvit Road. It features clubs, bars and famous red-light districts on virtually every side street. We are provided with a guided walking tour of this area, including to a famous red-light district called Soi Cowboy.

Lek Massage Bangkok - Lek House BTS National Stadium

1h
Admission ticket included

After checking out Sukhumvit Road, we take the Bangkok Mass Transit System (a.k.a. BTS Skytrain) to reach another buzzing area called Thong Lor (a.k.a. Soi Sukhumvit 55). After exploring it, we use the Bangkok Mass Transit System to reach Ekkamai (a.k.a. Soi Sukhumvit 63).

RCA Bar Shogun

Ekkamai is a road filled with restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars. Lastly, we head to Ratchadaphisek Road. The whole road is lined with nightclubs and is centered around Royal City Avenue (a.k.a. RCA). It is one of Bangkok’s largest entertainment and clubbing areas.

Day 12: Our Tour Ends This Morning

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Bangkok

Transportation will be arranged for you to reach either airport in Bangkok.

Location

Activity location

Chiang Mai Gate Night Market
- Bumrung Buri Rd.
- 50200, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Chiang Mai Gate Night Market
- Bumrung Buri Rd.
- 50200, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Thailand

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