Northern Thailand Discovery

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Winding roads lead you to the peaceful north of Thailand. Visit crumbling ruins of sacred temples, still bearing the scars of war, and ride atop gentle swaying elephants. The textiles and culture of the north are rich and colourful and the traditions of the area add to the charm of Northern Thailand.

Trip Details

Duration: 9 day(s)
Visited Areas: Thailand
Trip Type: Wildlife Tours , Overland Adventure Travel , Cultural Tour
Airfare not included

Trip Price (per Person)

USD	495.00
CAD	495.00
EUR	375.00
GBP	250.00
NZD	695.00
AUD	580.00
or call: 1-866-549-7614

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Bangkok

Arrive in Bangkok at any time.

Days 2-3 Sukhothai

Cycle through the Sukhothai Historical Park, which features beautiful and fascinating pagodas dating back to the 13th century. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings as you cycle through tree lined laneways.

Day 4 Lampang

Stroll through this old-style Thai town which has retained much of its original style and charm and visit any of the lovely temples or pagodas in the area. Visit the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre and see these gentle creatures taking a morning bath.

Day 5- 6 Chiang Rai and Golden Traingle

With days of the opium trade well in the past, the Golden Triangle is now a peaceful area where Laos, Thailand and Burma meet.

Day 7-8 Chiang Mai

This northern city has long been a travellers favourite - try the fantastic street food, shop at the night bazaar or visit the hundreds of temples and beautiful surrounding countryside.

Day 9 Depart Bangkok

You are free to leave at any time today.

Trip Information

Accommodation	Guesthouses/hotels (7 nts), overnight train (1 nt).
Departure	Departs every Saturday, year round
DepEnd	Sat-Sun
Group Size	Max 15, Avg 10
Included Highlights	Klong boat tour in Bangkok, Guided tour of Wat Po, Doi Suthep temple, Opium museum, Elephant Conservation Centre and show, Elephant ride, Half day bicycle trip around historical Sukhothai
Local Payment	USD150 or Thai Baht 5100
Meals Included	No meals are included.
Recommendation	Add Thailand Island Hopping ATTW to create Thailand Discovery ATTD
StartFinish	ex Bangkok
Testimonial	"So good I wish I was back there now. Will definitely be returning on another G.A.P Adventures trip and to Thailand as well in a few years time." - John Taylor travelled on Northern Thailand Discovery
Transport	Train, public bus, taxi, walking, elephant, songthaew, bicycle.
Brochure Intro	Winding roads lead you to the peaceful north of Thailand. Visit crumbling ruins of sacred temples, still bearing the scars of war, and ride atop gentle swaying elephants. The textiles and culture of the north are rich and colourful and the traditions of the area add to the charm of Northern Thailand.

When can I go?

Start Date	Finish Date	Places Available
2008-07-12	2008-07-20	1
2008-07-26	2008-08-03	5
2008-08-09	2008-08-17	7+
2008-08-23	2008-08-31	7+
2008-09-06	2008-09-14	7+
2008-09-20	2008-09-28	7+
2008-10-04	2008-10-12	7+
2008-10-18	2008-10-26	7+
2008-11-01	2008-11-09	7+
2008-11-15	2008-11-23	7+
2008-11-29	2008-12-07	7+
2008-12-06	2008-12-14	7+
2008-12-13	2008-12-21	7+
2008-12-20	2008-12-28	7+
2008-12-27	2009-01-04	7+
2009-01-03	2009-01-11	7+
2009-01-10	2009-01-18	7+
2009-01-17	2009-01-25	7+
2009-01-24	2009-02-01	7+
2009-01-31	2009-02-08	7+
2009-02-07	2009-02-15	7+
2009-02-14	2009-02-22	7+
2009-02-21	2009-03-01	7+
2009-02-28	2009-03-08	7+
2009-03-07	2009-03-15	7+
2009-03-21	2009-03-29	7+
2009-04-04	2009-04-12	7+
2009-04-18	2009-04-26	7+
2009-05-02	2009-05-10	7+
2009-05-16	2009-05-24	7+
2009-05-30	2009-06-07	7+
2009-06-13	2009-06-21	7+
2009-06-27	2009-07-05	7+
2009-07-11	2009-07-19	7+
2009-07-25	2009-08-02	7+
2009-08-08	2009-08-16	7+
2009-08-22	2009-08-30	7+
2009-09-05	2009-09-13	7+
2009-09-19	2009-09-27	7+
2009-10-03	2009-10-11	7+
2009-10-17	2009-10-25	7+
2009-10-31	2009-11-08	7+
2009-11-14	2009-11-22	7+
2009-11-28	2009-12-06	7+
2009-12-05	2009-12-13	7+
2009-12-12	2009-12-20	7+
2009-12-19	2009-12-27	7+
2009-12-26	2010-01-03	7+