Leave Bangkok in the morning by coach or car direction North. First Stop in Ayuthaya the former capital of Siam which was destroyed during the Burmese wars in 1776. Visit the ruins of Ayuthaya and its highlight the Viharn Mongkul Bobitre statue. Continue to Lopburi for Lunch and drive on to Phitsanuloke. 

Overnight in Phitsanuloke

Breakfast. Visit the Wat Phra Sri Mahathat a temple form the 13th century with its sacred “Buddha Jinaraj” one of the most beautiful Buddha statues in Thailand. Drive North to Chiang Mai. Lunch on the way. After Lunch visit the landmark of the City Wat Doi Suthep a temple located 1050m above sea-level originating form the 16th century. The temple buildings are grouped around a 32 meters high golden Chedi. Return to Chiang Mai.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

In the morning drive for 45 minutes to an Elephant Camp. During a show the animals will demonstrate what kind of work they are still doing in the forests. Proceed to an Orchid farm for Lunch. In the afternoon visit the world famous Handicraft villages. We will bring you to an Umbrella making center a silk factory a silversmith and a wood carving center.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

Leave the “Rose of the North” Chiang Mai. First stop of today is Lamphun with the most beautiful temple from the Mon Kingdom. Thais highly respect this Wat as some of its buildings date back to the 9th century. Continue South and stop in Lampang at Wat Lampang Luang. Proceed to Utteradit Lunch on the way.

Overnight in Utteradit

After a short drive in the morning reach Sri Satchanalai continue to Sukothai the first capital of Siam and visit the impressive Historical Park with its temple ruins and Wat Sri Chum. Lunch. Then drive via Phitsanuloke to Lopburi.

Overnight in Lopburi

After breakfast visit the Monkey Temple (with dozen of monkeys residing on the temple grounds) and the 3 Pagodas. Drive to Saraburi and see a historic footprint of Lord Buddha. Return to Bangkok Lunch on the way. Tour ends at Bangkok airport.