TOUR OVERVIEW

Price From : 5,300 - 26,000 Baht 

Travel Chiang Mai to Bangkok via the historical route and visit Thailand's old kingdom capitals of Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, and Ayutthaya. A wonderful alternative to traveling directly, this Chiang Mai to Bangkok 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 - Chiang Mai to Phitsanulok
We will meet you at your Chiang Mai accommodation and immediately 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. Following Lampang, we will begin the drive to Sukhothai. Sukhothai, the first 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 on to Phitsanulok where our first day will end at your Phitsanulok hotel. We strongly suggest visiting the local night market during the evening.
 

Overnight 
Phitsanulok

Day 2 - Phitsanulok to Bangkok
We will meet you at your Phitsanulok hotel and 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). on departure from Phitsanulok, we will embark on the next leg of 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. Following Ayutthaya, we will embark on the remaining 100kms south towards Bangkok where our guide and driver team will drop you off at your chosen accommodation.