Experience Thailand 6 Days, Small Group Tour (Other Languages)

Experience Thailand 6 Days, Small Group Tour (Other Languages)

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 6-day journey through Thailand, exploring its rich history and vibrant culture. This small group tour takes you from the bustling streets of Bangkok to the serene landscapes of northern Thailand. Discover the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at the historic ruins of Sukhothai. Experience the unique Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar converge, and enjoy a boat trip around this iconic region. In Chiang Rai, visit the stunning Wat Rong Khun and explore local markets. Conclude your adventure in Chiang Mai, where you can admire the views from Wat Doi Suthep and explore the lush Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden. With comfortable accommodations and multilingual guides, this tour offers an enriching experience of Thailand's cultural and natural wonders. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Ayutthaya: Explore the ancient capital of Siam and its UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Sukhothai: Discover the historic former capital with its well-preserved ruins of temples and palaces.

  • Golden Triangle: Experience the unique view of three countries from one spot at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers.

  • Chiang Rai: Enjoy a stroll through the vibrant local morning market.

  • Chiang Mai: Visit the hilltop Wat Doi Suthep temple for breathtaking views.

  • Wat Rong Khun: Marvel at the dazzling all-white temple in Chiang Rai.

  • Elephant Poopoopaper Park: Participate in the eco-friendly process of making paper from elephant poop fibres.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : BANGKOK - AYUTTHAYA – PHITSANULOK (405kms - 6hrs)

Location: Bangkok, Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya, Chai Nat, Phitsanulok

Accommodation Name: Imperial Phitsanulok or similar 4*

Meals Included: Lunch

Palaces, ancient ruins, temples and monkeys are on the menu as this epic six-day tour from the capital to northern Thailand kicks off in style. Make your way to the meeting point at 06:45 am, where you will be picked up to start the tour. Head to Bang Pa-In to visit the sumptuous Summer Palace of Rama V. Continue then to the former capital of Ayutthaya and contemplate the ancient temples of Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Wat Mahathat and Wat Phanan Choeng in the Ayutthaya Historical Park. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Chai Nat before moving on to Phitsanulok for a brief orientation tour of the city. Check in to your hotel.

Overnight in Phitsanulok.

Day 2 : PHITSANULOK - SUKHOTHAI - LAMPANG (410 kms - 5.5 hrs)

Location: Phitsanulok, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Sukhothai, Sukhothai Historical Park, Si Satchanalai, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Si Satchanalai, Lampang

Accommodation Name: Wienglakor Hotel or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, head to Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat to join the locals in their morning prayers and offerings in this historical temple, which houses one of Thailand’s most revered Buddha statues. Depart then for Sukhothai to explore this ancient city packed with historical landmarks, the most impressive being the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. Admire the ruined temples and palaces as well as the Buddha statues of all sizes. Lunch en route at a local restaurant. A short drive away is Si Satchanalai, which boasts the evocative ruins of half a dozen temples, including Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat – which is reached by crossing a wooden suspension bridge – as well as countless statues of Buddha and elephants. This usually quiet location offers a special spiritual interlude to the tour before arriving in Lampang for the evening. 

Overnight in Lampang.

Day 3 : LAMPANG - PHAYAO - GOLDEN TRIANGLE - CHIANG RAI (470 kms - 5.5 hrs)

Location: Lampang, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Phayao Lake, Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle, Don Sao Island, 212 House of Opium

Accommodation Name: Laluna or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, explore the wonderful Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, just a brief drive from Lampang, and marvel at the elaborate decorations and beautiful Buddha statues. Continue north, stopping briefly at Phayao Lake for a coffee break. Then it’s on to the southern outskirts of Chiang Rai to visit Wat Rong Khun, a dazzling temple built in the 1990s. Its ornate all-white exterior, with embedded pieces of mirror, gives it a resplendent appearance, making it one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand. Continue to Chiang Rai for lunch. Afterwards, head to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. This natural wilderness gained an unwanted notoriety in the 1960s because of the abundant opium cultivation in the area. Then enjoy a boat trip around the Golden Triangle with a stop at Don Sao Island, which forms part of Laos (boat trip lasts approx. 45 minutes). After, visit the 212 House of Opium and stroll around its rare collection of opium paraphernalia such as weights, scales and pipes. Learn the history of this drug and about the devastating effect its trade had on local communities. 

Overnight  in Chiang Rai.

Day 4 : CHIANG RAI - CHIANG MAI (220 kms - 8.5hrs)

Location: Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew, Tha Ton, Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Accommodation Name: Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a lively start to the day’s activities at the fragrant and vibrant Chiang Rai morning market and then make a brief stop at the Wat Phra Kaew temple. After, delve deeper into local culture at the Hill Tribe Museum and Education Centre, where the lifestyles of the area’s mountain peoples are explained along with the challenges to their survival. Continue by road to Tha Ton and enjoy lunch before heading to the ancient city of Chiang Mai. On arrival, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of the most revered temples in the country. This sacred location is at the top of a mountain from where you can appreciate stunning panoramic views over the city. To reach the temple you can either climb a 309-step naga staircase or take the cable car. 

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 5 : CHIANG MAI (80 kms - 3hrs)

Location: Chiang Mai, Elephant Poopoopaper Park, Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden, Baan Tipmanee

Accommodation Name: Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to Elephant Poopoopaper Park, an eco-friendly, naturally built outdoor museum park that introduces and explains the unique steps involved in making our much talked about paper products from elephant poop fibres! The interpretive walking tour through our lush gardens brings visitors through eight different pavilions explaining each stage of our fascinating process from poo collection to rinsing to final product assembly. Visitors are encouraged to pull up a stool, roll up their sleeves and join with our talented artisans and guides and participate in our head-turning process! Complemented by the presence of rich graphics and signage, visitors will also be introduced to Chiang Mai's long and rich history of traditional papermaking and handicrafts production.Continue with a stop at the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden in Mae Rim, which first opened in 1992. The Banana Avenue trail takes you to see the tremendous collection of over 200 different varieties of banana trees, mainly from Southeast Asia. Visit the Tropical Rainforest house, which, with a floor space of 1,000 square meters and 33 metres high, holds a wide collection of tropical species, including palms, banana trees and ginger plants. Then stroll through the majestic Orchid House and brave Thailand’s longest canopy walkway, made of steel with glass viewing platforms every 50 to 100 metres. Look down at the subtropical jungle plants far below your feet or gaze around at the surrounding mountains. This visit is followed by lunch at a local restaurant. After, continue to the Baan Tipmanee woodworking shop and learn how these artisans make Chiang Mai’s most famous carved wooden products. An optional khan toke dinner is available in the evening.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 6 : DEPART CHIANG MAI

Location: Chiang Mai

Meals Included: Breakfast

Relax over breakfast at the hotel and then enjoy the freedom of Chiang Mai. Explore the city at your own pace and leisure, visiting the sites and attractions most interesting to you in this city teeming with green spaces, popularly known as the ‘Rose of the North’. The day is yours to do as you wish. Departure transfer to Chiang Mai Airport included. 

What's Included

  • Tour Guide

    The tour is operated with an Italian, French, German, or Spanish-speaking guide. Different languages can be combined in our vehicles, with a separate guide for each language.

  • Transport

    Air-conditioned transportation and transfers as stated in the programme, including outbound airport transfers to Chiang Mai Airport.

  • Entrance Fees and Activities

    All entrance fees as indicated, including Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in Ayutthaya, Sukhothai Historical Park, Si Satchanalai Historical Park in Sukhothai, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang in Lampang, pineapple plantation in Phayao, boat trip around the Golden Triangle, 212 House of Opium, Wat Phra Kaew, Hill tribe Museum and Education Centre, Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai, Wat Doi Suthep, cable car, orchid plantation, Elephant POOPOOPAPER Park tour/Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Botanic Garden, and Baan Tipmaee wood shop in Chiang Mai. ...more ...less

What's Not Included

  • Arrival Airport Transfers

    Arrival airport transfers from Bangkok Airport are not included.

  • Personal Expenditures

    Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuity for driver and guide is not included.

  • Optional Tours

    Optional tours are not included.

  • Festival/Peak Season Surcharges

    Compulsory festival/peak season surcharges if stated separately are not included.

  • Flights and Visa Fees

    International or domestic flight tickets, airport taxes, and visa fees are not included.

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Thailand. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay. 


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Please Note

  • Day 5: From November onwards, the Elephant POOPOOPAPER Park will be replaced by the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary at Grand Canyon
  • Day 6: Departure transfer to Chiang Mai Airport included. 
  • Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents.
  • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
  • In many hotels in Thailand, triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Phitsanulok:

  • Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Imperial Phitsanulok or similar 4*
  • Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Imperial Phitsanulok or similar 4*

Day 2 Lampang:

  • Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Wienglakor Hotel or similar 4*
  • Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Wienglakor Hotel or similar 4*

Day 3 Chiang Rai:

  • Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Laluna or similar 4*
  • Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Imperial River House or similar 4*

Day 4-5 Chiang Mai:

  • Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*
  • Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transportation and transfers as per the itinerary, including outbound airport transfers to Chiang Mai Airport, ensuring a seamless journey throughout the tour.

Accommodation

Enjoy 5 nights of accommodation in superior 4-star hotels, including Imperial Phitsanulok, Wienglakor Hotel, Laluna, and Empress Chiang Mai, offering both standard and superior room options for a comfortable stay.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Phitsanulok:

  • Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Imperial Phitsanulok or similar 4*
  • Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Imperial Phitsanulok or similar 4*

Day 2 Lampang:

  • Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Wienglakor Hotel or similar 4*
  • Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Wienglakor Hotel or similar 4*

Day 3 Chiang Rai:

  • Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Laluna or similar 4*
  • Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Imperial River House or similar 4*

Day 4-5 Chiang Mai:

  • Standard Room | Superior Hotel Category = Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*
  • Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Empress Chiang Mai or similar 4*

Check out our Q&As

  • What languages are available for the tour guide?

    The tour is operated with an Italian, French, German, or Spanish-speaking guide. Different languages can be combined in the vehicles, with a separate guide for each language.

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 5 nights' accommodation in superior hotel categories. Options include standard or superior rooms at hotels such as Imperial Phitsanulok, Wienglakor Hotel, Laluna, Imperial River House, and Empress Chiang Mai, all rated 4 stars or similar.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes air-conditioned transportation and transfers as stated in the program, as well as outbound airport transfers to Chiang Mai Airport.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?

    Yes, all entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary are included. This covers sites such as Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Sukhothai Historical Park, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, and many more.

  • What activities are included in the tour?

    The tour includes visits to historical sites, a boat trip around the Golden Triangle, a visit to the 212 House of Opium, and a tour of the Elephant POOPOOPAPER Park or Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, among other activities.

  • Is there a departure transfer included at the end of the tour?

    Yes, a departure transfer to Chiang Mai Airport is included on the last day of the tour.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

  • Is there any option for solo traveller?

    Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.

  • When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

    Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival

  • What does the price include?

    What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.

  • Are flights included in the tour?

    No, they are not included

  • Are Visa fees included in the price?

    No, visa fees are not included

  • Do you offer any travel insurance?

    We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure. 

Reviews of this operator

Emma  

Super!!

04-Oct-2022

Tour guide war super nett! Hotels wurden aufsteigend immer besser. Hätten uns über mehr ortstypisches essen gefreut und nicht nur touristische restaurants mit an europäer angepassten speisen. Alles in allem war es eine schöne reise mit toller route :)

Lucas  

Fabolous company and staff

15-Dec-2022

Fabulous company and English-speaking guide. Great Tour minibus. Your every wish is considered.

Gabrielle  

Shear pleasure

18-Nov-2022

Taking this tour with Destination Services Thailand was a shear pleasure. The response time before and during our trip was phenomenal. Our request of having two single beds and German speaking tour guides throughout was met without any problems. One minor hiccup in Bangkok was remedied immediately after our arrival in Chiang Mai.(Our included transportation from the hotel to the airport in Bangkok didn't show up on time. Therefore, we had to take a taxi and paid ourselves for the fare. Upon our arrival in Chiang Mai, our local tour guide reimbursed us immediately). Again, excellent service! Except for this one, all the pick ups occurred on time. The included meals were always freshly prepared, delicious and plentiful and the hotels met the 4* standard. To sum it all up: my brother and I had a memorable, wonderful experience and would recommend Destination Services Thailand to anyone without hesitation. Thank you to all that contributed to our marvelous trip. ...more ...less

Pavel R.  

Awesome experience

26-Nov-2022

Grear tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable, had great English and was very helpful at every stage of the tour. Having AC on the bus, cold water and cool towels by our driver was super comfortable.

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Experience Thailand 6 Days, Small Group Tour (Other Languages)

6 Days Starting in Bangkok, Thailand and ending in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Visiting: Bangkok, Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya, Chai Nat, Phitsanulok, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Sukhothai, Sukhothai Historical Park, Si Satchanalai, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Si Satchanalai, Lampang, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Phayao Lake, Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle, Don Sao Island, 212 House of Opium, Wat Phra Kaew, Tha Ton, Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Elephant Poopoopaper Park, Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden, Baan Tipmanee ...more ...less

Tour code:

857320

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

10-99

Tour operated in:

, French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Small Group

From: $1048 $998 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$50

NB: Prices correct on 13-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

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