8 Days Thailand Budget Travel : Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok Arrival – Transfer to Bangkok hotel (-/-/-)

Meet our tour guide at the airport and continue to hotel. Our guide will give you overview of Bangkok, what is highlight and things visitors should do and see.

Bangkok, Thailand’s major gateway, casts an irresistible spell of enchantment. To the Thais it is Krung Thep, “City of Angels”, and you’ll find it truly a magic place, one that captivates the imagination. Bangkok expresses Thailand’s uncanny ability to blend the old with the new. Ancient palaces and Buddhist temples contrast with rising luxurious condominiums.

In the midst of dynamic modern growth, this bustling metropolis still preserves plenty of cultural heritages which make the town become the national treasure house of Thailand. This lends a thrilling sense of discovery to one’s sightseeing and adds an element of surprise when exploring what is the Orient’s most fabled city.

Optional tour / Activities

– Dinner Cruise on Bangkok River
– Siam Niramirt Show, phenomenal show of Thailand culture.  

Accommodation in Bangkok

Day 2:  Bangkok – Guide Escort/half day – Overnight train (B/-/-)

Visiting the sacred and fascinating temples is highly recommended. The beautifully unique and spectacular architectures of chapels are charming. The scent of Thai history and symbolization attracts you to explore Thai revered places. Taking a long tailed boat along the Chao Praya River and seeing ruined houses right next to luxurious condominiums are fun to do.

They are optional tours.In the morning, our tour guide will give you an orientation walk around the hotel areas to show you where to visit, to eat and drink. Free time.In the evening, meet together to go to a train station and take an over-night train ride to Chiang Mai. It takes about 13 hours to be there.

Accommodation on a local train

Day 3 : Chiang Mai arrival – Chiang Mai city tour (-/-/-)

 (New City) was founded in 1296 by King Mengrai as the capital of the first independent Thai state, Lanna Thai (Kingdom of One Million Rice Fields). It became the cultural and religious center of the northern Tai, those who had migrated from southern China to dwell in Thailand, and remained so throughout the turbulent period of recurring Burmese attacks.

The Burmese finally captured Chiang Mai in 1556 and occupied it until King Taksin retook the city in 1775, driving the Burmese forces back to near the present border. Burmese influence on religion, architecture, language, cuisine, and culture, however, remains strong. The city stands on the Ping River, a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River.

Upon arrival at a train station. Take a local transport to the hotel.In the afternoon, Travel by local transport with our guide to visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep(A.D.1384) 3500 feet above sea-level, the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha, with a challenging flight of over 300 steps, flanked by enormous mythological Nagas. A panoramic view of the city can be seen from there.

Next, drive through different parts of the city, passing old City walls, gates and city moat, markets and residential areas. Leisure time. Recommend walking and shopping at Night Bazaar is not to miss!. 

Accommodation in Chiang Mai hotel

Day 4 : Chiang Mai –Trekking /Join (B/L/D)

09:00   Depart from the hotel by truck. On route stop at Mae Malai local market to purchase some food and vegetables needed during the trek.
10:00   Stop at Mok Fah Waterfall for swimming and relaxation.
11:00   Transfer by truck to Baan Pang Lun for a local lunch.
13:00   Drive about half an hour along the wildly road to Huay Nam Dung National Park. Spend another 2 hours to trek from here to Baan Mae Jok, Karen village.  
16:00   Arrive and explore around the village chitchatting with local people as well as joining local activities.  
18:00  Dinner and over night at the village.  

Accommodation in Chiang Mai hill tribe village

Day 5 : Chiang Mai – Trekking /Join (B/L/D)

08:00   Breakfast at the village.
09:00   Trek at least 3 ½ – 4 hours to the Elephant camp which’s quite impressive because you will mostly trek under the shady of green trees.
12:00   Lunch break at the camp where the guide will show his cooking skill by preparing lunch for the group. Then, take time after lunch hanging around observing natural behavior of Elephants. 
14:00   Enjoy an Elephant ride through beautiful lush jungle for 1 hour to the Karen village,  Bann Pang Khao Laam.
16:00   Dinner and over night at the village. There’s usually a camp fire with some entertainment (Jokes – Games – Funny Stories) lead by the guide after dinner. 

Accommodation in Chiang Mai hill tribe village

Day 6 : Chiang Mai – Trekking/ Join (B/L/-)

08:00   Breakfast at the village.
08:30   Take a very smooth bamboo rafting along the Mae Tang River for 1½ – 2 hours to Lahu hill tribe village at Baan Pong Ngan.  Shortly break to view around visiting Lahu people and village.
11:00   Continue Exciting on the bamboo raft passing many rapids down to Shan village for 2    hours. 
13:00   Lunch at Shan village.
14:30   Transfer back to Chiang Mai by local truck.
17:30   Arrive and transfer to hotel on reservation.  

Accommodation in Chiang Mai Hotel

Day 7 : Chiang Mai – Bangkok (B/-/-)

Enjoy your last day in Chiang Mai. Massage and go shopping by your own before heading to take an over-night train back to Bangkok. Overnight on a local train.

Optional tour/ activities

• Cooking class in Chiang mai
• Biking tour in Chiang mai ancient city
• Chiang rai day tour.  

Accommodation on a local train

Day 8 : – (-/-/-)

The train arrives at the Bangkok railway station. 
To suit your interest, our company provides other tours, an accommodation, transportation, air tickets, Indo-China tours and more. Please feel free to ask your guide or contact us.