Example Itinerary

Thailand's Natural North

Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price Per Person
Interests
Wildlife, Glamping
Destinations
Thailand

The north of Thailand is home to majestic mountains, exotic wildlife, and ancient ruins. This exciting eight-day luxury itinerary, tailor-made by Remote Lands, takes visitors from the ancient ruins of Sukhothai, to the popular culture-heaven of Chiang Mai, and finally to Chiang Rai, where you’ll get to explore a completely different side to Thailand.

This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or completely personalize it. All trips are 100% bespoke.

Highlights

  • Elephants: The elephant is Thailand's national animal and the creature has been both revered and mistreated throughout the country's history. Used for logging until the 1989 ban, the majority of Thailand's elephants must remain in captivity as they sadly don't have the survival skills to be released back into the wild.
  • Cooking Class: Learn how to make beloved Thai dishes from a local chef in Chiang Mai.
  • Tea Plantations: The highlands of Chiang Rai create the perfect environment for growing tea and, in turn, the Thai tea industry is growing too.

Day-by-Day

Day 1

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Sukhothai »

On the first day of your Northern Adventure, we’re going to take you to explore the ancient capital of Thailand, Sukhothai. We’ll stop at the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is home to just under 200 ancient ruins, including a royal palace and 26 temples.

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Day 2

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Chiang Mai »

The next day, you’ll take a scenic drive to Chiang Mai, Thailand’s capital of the North, a four-hour drive. You’ll explore Waroros Market, a sprawling complex of stalls selling everything from fresh produce to Thai handicrafts. In the evening, you’ll relax at your luxury hotel. 

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Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

Day 3

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Chiang Mai »

You’ll start your day off with the “Prolong Life Ceremony”, which is traditional to the north, and as the name implies, is performed to extend the longevity of one’s life. Next, you’ll visit Wat Umong, nestled into the bottom of one of Thailand’s most majestic mountains, Doi Suthep. Finally, you’ll do some shopping or browsing at Chiang Mai’s famous Night Bazaar, best-known for its talented portrait artists.

Day 4

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Chiang Mai »

On your final day in Chiang Mai, visit an Elephant camp, where you’ll get to see these majestic creatures in all their glory.  You’ll wind down with a traditional Thai cooking class, whether the popular staples or local Northern fare. 

Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

Day 5

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Chiang Rai »

Today, you’ll drive to the heart of the Golden Triangle which connects Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar - Chiang Rai. Once arrived, you’ll head to the Hall of Opium, which presents the history of opium, and the impacts of illegal drugs. Head back to one of our two suggested hotels, either the exotic Four Seasons Tented Camp, or the Anantara, both being luxurious abodes.

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Day 6

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Chiang Rai »

Guests will get close up with elephants again today, and you’ll be taught the basics of mahout training as well as a jungle trek. Next up, you’ll visit the panoramic and famous Golden Triangle. Finally, you’ll check out Chiang Saen, an ancient city from the height of the Lanna Kingdom.

Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai

Day 7

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Chiang Rai »

Today, you’ll visit a memorable, picturesque place that has been compared to China’s Shangri-La, Doi Mae Salong. Following this will be a trip to a tea plantation, an industry for which Chiang Rai is gaining increasing notoriety. You’ll finish off your journey by paying a visit to one of Chiang Rai’s hill tribes, which are numerous in the area. Return to your hotel for one final night. 

Day 8

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After breakfast this morning, spend your time at leisure at your hotel until your private transfer to Chiang Rai airport for your flight onward.

Why Remote Lands?

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With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.

With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, in the continent that our north American founders Catherine and Jay have adored and explored for decades, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.

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