Northern Thailand

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About Northern Thailand
10-12 Days

10-12 Days

Northern Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s richest and most rewarding travel regions offering a journey through Lanna cultural heritage, spectacular mountain landscapes, magnificent Buddhist temples and ruins, rich culture, and numerous traditional and outdoor experiences.
The region’s diversity meets the desires of every traveler type including families with children, culture experiences enthusiastic, outdoor activities and adventure seekers, travelers who are looking for spiritual experiences and wellness retreats, and more.
Admire impressive temples, bustling authentic markets, beautiful national parks, and hill tribes and handicraft villages. Enjoy zipline canopy tours, challenging mountain roads, river kayaking, cooking lessons and authentic Thai massage.
The mountain scenery, waterfalls, terraced rice fields, mist-wrapped valleys, and the forested hills, all presenting landscapes of profound beauty and numerous outdoor activities opportunities.
Visit Chiang Mai, the region’s major city home to the highly impressive and magnificent Wat Phra Singh temple, bustling markets presenting one of Thailand’s premier shopping destinations, The Nimman cosmopolitan neighborhood, and interesting museums specializing in the Lanna culture.
In the city’s surroundings explore and enjoy Elephant experiences, Hill Tribes villages visit, National Parks home to impressive waterfalls, great nature hiking trails, and more.
North of Chiang Mai in Chiang Rai, enjoy contemporary Buddhist art and opium history part of the Golden Triangle region.
In the charming town of Pai nestled in a mountain valley in the northwest surrounded by forested peaks, experience the combination of stunning natural scenery, hot springs, waterfalls, and relaxed atmosphere in this premier backpacker mountain destination.
In Pai and Mae Hong Son you will also encounter minority hill tribes to experience their unique traditions unchanged for generations.
In Sukhothai Historical Park, south of Chiang Mai, Thailand’s first capital and now an historical park, you will be amazed from the spectacular and magnificent Temple’s ruins.

Visit Northern Thailand preferably in November through to February when it’s cool and the skies are clear. June through to October is the region’s rainy season, and the hot season is in March through to May.
Access Northern Thailand by flying into Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai, or by train or bus from Bangkok.

Traveling the region, visit Chiang Mai and its surroundings for 3-5 days, continue to Chiang Rai for additional 2-3 days, or follow a road trip loop to include Pai and Mae Hong Son for a total of 10-12 days.

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