Thailand (North & Central): See & Experience it ALL in 10 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

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You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all ""FIRST CLASS,"" yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can bea...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visits to More Night Markets & Nightlife Areas Than Any Other Tour Online!!
    • Private Tour Guides & Drivers Every Day, Not Least in Chiang Mai & Bangkok
    • Traditional Cooking Class
    • Bamboo-Rafting
    • 2 Floating Markets Explored by Boat
    • Ox Cart-Riding While Passing Rice Fields & Farmers
    • Zip-Lining in the Tropics
    • Guided Bike Tour Around Sukhothai Archaeological Park
    • Ancient Sites at Ayutthaya Archaeological Park
    • Hiking Through National Parks While Seeing Waterfalls & Animals

What's this trip about?

    You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all ""FIRST CLASS,"" yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityChiang Mai (Thailand)
End CityAyutthaya (Thailand)

Travel Themes

  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Safari
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Thailand

Attractions

  • Ayutthaya
  • Chiang Mai

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Educational/ learning
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Rafting
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise
  • Trains & Rail
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • International Airfare *For VIP members only (ask us for details)
    • Lodging *Some restrictions apply
    • Male or Female Tour Guides
    • Tours in English
    • All Ground & Water Transportation
    • All Activities in Itinerary Below
    • All Entry Fees
    • Your Own On-Call Concierge
    • Breakfasts
    • Lunch x 1
    • Dinner x 1

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: A Vibrant Night Bazaar

Our tour starts in Chiang Mai, specifically at 5:00pm. Our tour guide takes us to the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. There we are provided with a guided tour. This market is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chiang Mai. It consists of countless stalls packed along the sidewalks and spilling out into the street.

Day 2: Zip-Lining & Northern Thailand's Most Famous Market

Today starts with a visit to the Warorot Market (a.k.a. Kad Luang). There we are provided with a guided tour. Warorot is regarded as the largest and most well-known market in the north region of Thailand. Next to Warorot Market is the Ton Lamyai Market, best known for...

Day 3: Waterfalls, Birds & Food Vendors Taking Over the Streets

We are going on another daytrip today. We are taken to Doi Inthanon National Park. There we are provided with a full-day guided tour. Doi Inthanon ranks second among Thailand’s national parks in number of bird species. What’s more, within the park’s borders are severa...

Day 4: Bamboo-Rafting, Elephants, Tigers & a City Tour

We are going on another daytrip today. Firstly, we are taken to the Maetaman Elephant Camp. There we watch an elephant performance. Nearby and next, we go bamboo-rafting. After that, we are taken to the Tiger Kingdom. Next, we are taken to a temple called Wat Phra Tha...

Day 5: Biking Through an Archaeological Park

With our tour guide from Chiang Mai, we are relocating to Sukhothai, home to one of Thailand’s greatest archaeological parks. There we are provided with a guided tour, best explored on a bicycle. Inside this park, there are 193 ruins, the remains of the royal palace a...

Day 6: Bangkok's Grand Palace & Grander Markets & Lebua Hotel’s World Renowned Sky Bar

We relocate from Sukhothai to Bangkok via a quick and direct flight. The capital of Thailand is popular specifically for its nightlife scene, food market scene and the Grand Palace area. Today in Bangkok we are first provided with a guided tour of the Grand Palace. Ne...

Day 7: 2 Floating Markets Explored by Boat, a Train Market & Much More

We are going on a daytrip today. Firstly, we are taken to Damnoen Saduak specifically to see its floating market. There we are provided with a guided boat tour followed by a walking tour. Next, we are taken to the Maeklong Railway Market. Whenever a train approaches, ...

Day 8: Cooking Class, Ox Cart-Riding, Rice Fields, Wildlife & Nightlife

We are going on another daytrip today. Firstly, we are taken to Khao Yai National Park. There we are provided with a guided tour. This park is the 3rd largest in Thailand. Inside the park are waterfalls, Asian black bears, Indian elephants, Indian sambar deer, wild pi...

Day 9: An Ancient City & Roads Filled with Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs & Bars

We are going on another daytrip today. Firstly, we are taken to Ayutthaya Historical/Archaeological Park. There we are provided with a guided tour. The city of Ayutthaya was founded in 1351. It was captured by the Burmese in 1569. Though not pillaged, Ayutthaya lost m...

Day 10: Our Tour Ends This Morning

Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Bangkok.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,493
Price per day$249
Last Updated: 5/10/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Charlie The Traveler Reviews & Ratings

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Bob Z.

Feb 2023

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I was amazed at how well this trip was planned. I had such a fantastic time!

Besides the positive reviews, this company seemed to include a lot in each trip, which made it an easy decision to book my trip to Thailand. I was amazed at how well...

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Jean W.

Feb 2023

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All of the hard planning and organizing was done for me which was such a treat!

I had no idea Northern and Central Thailand had so much to offer before finding this trip through CharlieTheTraveler online. It was easy to book and even easier to t...

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Laura G.

Feb 2023

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This made for a great trip with no stress! I came back from the trip relaxed and refreshed thanks to this company!

When I booked my trip to Thailand with CharlieTheTraveler, I knew exactly what I was getting. There weren’t any surprises so I was able to pack accordingly. This mad...

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Barbara Schmidt

Feb 2023

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CharlieTheTraveler provided the perfect tour guide for this trip to Thailand.

CharlieTheTraveler provided the perfect tour guide for this trip to Thailand. He definitely made the tour much better, as I could not imagine the trip without him. H...

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Dylan R.

Feb 2023

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I can’t wait to book my next with this company!

CharlieTheTraveler planned the perfectly balanced trip to Northern and Central Thailand, which is known for both its natural and cultural beauty. This was a great tr...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights
    • Although airfare is not included in the price, we will find you the exact flights you need. Just ask.
    • Below are the domestic flights needed for this tour:
    • Day 1: Bangkok to Chiang Mai
    • Day 6: Sukhothai or Phitsanulok to Bangkok
    • Insurance
    • Although travel insurance is not included in the price, we can recommend a company which provides comprehensive coverage. Note all customers are required to have travel insurance for this tour.
    • Additional Services
    • Alcohol
    • Travel Visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries)

Accommodation

,Below are the names of the hotels where we commonly have our travelers stay. Note this is subject to availability. Our tours include the first night of accommodation, the hotel included is always selected as 4-5 Star by American standards - always unique and great customer service. We can also book 3 Star and boutique properties on behalf of our guests. Please inquire if interested. Nights 1-4: Chiang Mai, Preferred Accommodation: Lanna Thaphae Hotel Night 5: Sukhothai Historical Park area, Preferred Accommodation: Foresto Sukhothai Nights 6-9: Bangkok (lodge near Khao San Road orSoi Rambuttri), Preferred Accommodation: Prince Palace Hotel This tour includes lodging for 1 night. However, upon request, we can book accommodation for you for all nights at establishments which meet your needs. For years, we automatically included 5-star hotels in our travel packages. In the interest of our customers, we ultimately decided to reduce the price of our tours and encourage specifically those with higher expectations to simply request room upgrades. Why? Some of our customers want simple and clean but ultimately cheap rooms. Some of our customers want 4-star hotels and are willing to pay more. Others want nothing short of 5-star extravagance. There isn’t a way to uphold ONE standard for hotels in our travel packages considering everyone has a different budget. What we CAN uphold are the standard and quality of our tours, all of which offer nothing short of a first-class experience. Again, upon request, we can upgrade your room type for the night included as well as book lodging for all nights on this tour. Let us know and we will provide you with pricing options.
Guides
Our tour guides/drivers are licensed, speak English and know how to bring excitement to your day. What we deliver is the complete opposite of the cookie-cutting tours the big corporations offer, leaving you in complete boredom. Although our tour guides/drivers are attentive, accommodating, and engaged, they also know when to give you your private space and free time. It's a perfect balance. *Female guides are available upon request. Note that zip-lining in a rainforest called Flight of the Gibbon and the day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park are shared with other travelers. The rest of the tour is exclusive to you and whomever else you may book on behalf of.
Cancellation policy

What Happens If I Cancel This Trip?

To confirm your tour, full payment is needed at the time of your purchase. However, refunds are offered. You will receive a full refund if canceling at least 91 days in advance from the departure date. Cancelling between 90-60 days prior to departure entitles you to a 50 percent refund. Cancelling between 59-31 days prior to departure entitles you to a 25 percent refund. Canceling 30 days or less prior to departure is not eligible for a refund. Cancellation requests need to be made by email and become effective on the date received by CharlieTheTraveler.

What Happens If You, CharlieTheTraveler, Cancel This Trip?

In the unlikely event CharlieTheTraveler needs to cancel this trip, such as because of very poor weather conditions, we will give you a full refund for the tour within 14 business days of the cancellation. Note: We are not a participant in the California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund, nor is this transaction covered by the Restitution Fund.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included
1 lunch and 1 dinner are included on this 10-day tour. We do our best to ensure you are being offered healthy and tasty local cuisine.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Although we get customers of all ages and from several countries, our statistics show most people who book are 30 to 65 years old and from USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. We welcome your kids specifically and only when the tour is exclusive to you and your group-meaning other customers are not joining you. We define kids as anyone under 18 years old. In order to make the tour exclusive to you and your group, your booking would need to be for 4 persons or more for any of our tours except Iceland. For our Iceland tour, your booking would need to be for 8 persons or more. Regarding the cost of bringing a non-adult, we do deduct from the total based on the amount of activities you request we remove from the tour. Note that reducing the total price of the tour by removing activities is something offered for non-adults only. Adults can opt out of activities but the total price does not change.
Additional Information
  • Lodging x 1 Night
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • All Entry Fees
  • Private Transportation
  • Tour Guides *Female guides upon request
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