Treasures of Thailand is a comprehensive guided tour through the northern region of Thailand - taking you on a journey of temples, hill tribes and night markets plus an elephant ride, long tail boat trip down the Mae Khong River and a traditional Khantoke dinner.

DAY 1 - Depart
Fly EVA Air from Heathrow to Bangkok, arriving the following day for two nights to explore this cultural city. Stay at the Majestic Bangkok.

DAY 3 - Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Today fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Drive to Doi Suthep to visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep, the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand. Stay in a Superior room at The Empress Hotel for two nights.

DAY 4 - Chiang Mai
Visit the Mae Sa Elephant Camp and enjoy an elephant ride plus orchid nursery and butterfly farm. After lunch visit Sankampaeng, Bo Sarng and the Celadon kilns to see exquisite crafts. Traditional Khantoke dinner.

DAY 5 - Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Mae Hong Son with Nok Air. On arrival take a boat trip along the Pai River to visit the Padong long-necked hill tribe, famous for their tradition of beautifying women by adding brass rings to their necks. Stay in a Deluxe room at The Imperial Tara Mae Hong Son Hotel.

DAY 6 Mae Hong Son to Pai
Today visit Wat Phra Thad Doi Kong Moo temple before travelling to Pai with a visit to Tham Plaa the fish cave en route. Visit Kongland's (Pai Canyon) high, eroding cliffs to see the sun set and experience the small Pai Night Market selling handmade items made by local hill tribes. Stay in a Chalet Mountain View room at Pai Hotspring Spa Resort.

DAY 7 - Pai to Doi Angkhang
Drive to Doi Angkhang with stops en route at Huai Nam Dang National Park and the Chiang Dao Caves. On arrival in Doi Angkhang, visit more hill tribe villages. Stay in a Superior room at the Angkhang Nature Resort

DAY 8 - Doi Angkhang to Chiang Rai
Visit the Royal Agricultural Station Project, sponsored by the King, where local hill tribe people cultivate flora, fruit and herbs as a replacement for the opium poppy. Move onto Chiang Rai and visit Wat Thaton. Standard room at Phowadol Resort & Spa for two nights.

DAY 9 - Chiang Rai
After breakfast journey to Mae Sai at the Thai-Burma trading border before proceeding to the Golden Triangle area for a long-tail boat trip down the Mae Khong River to where two rivers form the 'triangle' with Laos, Burma and Thailand. Later visit the Opium House.

DAY 10 - Return
Transfer from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai airport with Thai Airways to Bangkok and onwards to Heathrow with EVA Air. Alternatively choose a beach extension.


Treasures of Thailand tour is accompanied throughout by a local English speaking guide.

Breakfast on Days 4-10, lunch on Days 3-9 and dinner on Day 4. No meals in Bangkok, however additional meal supplements available on request.

Three and four star accommodation is used throughout. On occasion it may be necessary to use alternative accommodation due to local availability, weather and road conditions.

Maximum of 12 passengers for tours. This tour is subject to a minimum number of passengers (please call for details).