TOUR OVERVIEW

Price From : 5,300 - 26,050 Baht 

Travel to the northern city of Chiang Mai using the historical route and visit Thailand's old kingdom capitals of Ayutthaya, Phitsanulok, and Sukhothai. A wonderful alternative to traveling directly, this Bangkok to Chiang Mai journey will bring you to some of the country’s most revered ancient temples and ruins as you sample the great historical heritage of Thailand which is overlooked by the majority of travelers to this country.

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Day 1 - Bangkok to Phitsanulok
We will meet you at your Bangkok accommodation and immediately proceed with the drive to the old capital of Siam, Ayutthaya. This former capital was once known as the most beautiful city in the world as well as the heart of the bustling Siamese Kingdom located directly on the Chao Phraya River. While visiting the ancient town, you will explore some of the most important sites among 400 temple ruins and statues of the Lord Buddha. We will proceed with our journey northward to Phitsanulok, another former capital where we will visit Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat (Wat Yai), the city’s most important temple as well as a small foundry where bronze Buddha images are cast; you will have the chance to witness talented artists working attentively on copies of the Phra Buddha Chinnarat and observe the casting methods used. (The foundry is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays and also public holidays). Our first day will end at your Phitsanulok hotel where we’ll drop you off. We strongly suggest visiting the local night market during the evening.
 

Overnight 
Phitsanulok

Day 2 - Phitsanulok to Chiang Mai
We will meet you at your Phitsanulok hotel and begin the drive to Sukhothai, the first destination of the second day. Sukhothai, the last former capital on our schedule, was built during the 13th century and is regarded as the first truly independent Thai Kingdom. Our team will take you around this ancient city and you will be able to see the remarkable temple ruins and ancient Buddha statues which are located in the confines of Sukhothai's Historical Park. After our visit to Sukhothai, we will proceed with our road trip towards the small city of Lampang, at which point we’ll stop at Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, the most important temple in Lampang province. Wat Phra That Lampang Luang will be our final destination of the day before we embark on the remaining 100kms north towards Chiang Mai, where our guide and driver team will drop you off at your chosen accommodation.