2 Day 1 Night Kingdoms of Siam: Bangkok to Chiang Mai Tour (Private Tour)

About this experience

Travel to Chiang Mai by the historical route and take in Thailand’s old kingdoms of Ayutthaya, Phitsanulok, and Sukhothai. This Bangkok to Chiang Mai Tour is a great alternative to traveling directly as we will take in some of Thailand’s famous temples, wats, and historical heritage which is missed by most travelers between Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

Day 1 – Bangkok to Phitsanulok

We will pick you up at your Bangkok hotel and commence our trip with a one-and-a-half-hour drive to Siam’s old capital of Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya was said to have been one of the most beautiful cities in the world in its time and the heart of the thriving Siamese Kingdom situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. You will see some of the remains of over 400 stone temples and Buddhist statues. We will continue the journey north to the important historical town of Phitsanulok where we will visit Phitsanulok’s most important temple: Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat (Wat Yai) and a small bronze Buddha image casting foundry where you will have the opportunity to witness skilled craftspersons working on the reproductions of Phra Buddha Chinnarat images and watch the casting process (closed Mondays and Tuesdays and public holidays). Our day will finish when we transfer you to your Phitsanulok hotel. We suggest spending the evening taking in the local night market.

Day 2 – Phitsanulok to Chiang Mai

We will pick you up from your Phitsanulok hotel and commence the drive to Sukhothai. Sukhothai was founded in the 13th century as the first truly independent Thai Kingdom we will take you around the ancient city of Sukhothai where you can see the magnificent remnants of temples and Buddha statues within Sukhothai’s Historical Park. After Sukhothai, we will proceed to Lampang province where we will stop at the cities most important Temple Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang. Following Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, we will make our way towards Chiang Mai and transfer you to your chosen Chiang Mai hotel.

This is a 100% private tour just for you and your group, with your own vehicle, driver and licensed English-speaking guide. You will not join other travellers. The price is per person and gets lower the bigger your group (up to 9 guests; for larger groups, contact us).

Meals

This is a 2 Day 1 night tour and you will be provided with meals as follows:

Day 1 – lunch
Day 2 – lunch

Accommodation

Hotel accommodation is not included. Please book your own hotel and add its name and address in your booking so we can arrange pick-up.

Pick-up and drop-off

Free pick up is included from any Bangkok hotel and we can drop off at any Chiang Mai hotel. There may be an extra charged levied for pick up and drop off at outlying establishments. We will let you know before the tour if this applies. If you require assistance with return travel to Bangkok or other destination please ask us as we can arrange train, bus or plane to your requirements.

Dress for temple visits

On this tour, you will be visiting Buddhist temples. Respectful dress is always appreciated. For dress we suggest the following:
Please wear a shirt which covers the shoulders and reaches the waist (a t-shirt will be fine!) For legwear, at least knee-length shorts or skirts should be worn.