Acquaintance with the north of Thailand
Spend a few days in the north of Thailand ; Explore incredible temples and national parks, try yourself as an elephant drivers, treat yourself to authentic massage and try local food.
Route
Countries on the route: Thailand
Route duration: 6-8 days
Travel period: Round year
Transport on the route: plane, bus
Approximate budget: 180-240 $ / person (calculated under the budget options for housing and transport. In useful links to the route), plus food (15-20 $ / day) and $ 50-200 on purchases, massages, local tours and TP.
Acquaintance with the north of Thailand ; This is a route for those who want to get acquainted with the North of Thailand, avoiding a large number of moves.
The route begins in Bangkok (like looking flights to Bangkok) and ends at the islands. Combins with rest on Thailand Islands.
Bangkok – Chiang May
How to get from Bangkok to Chiang May
On the aircraft budget airlines
Thailand’s budget airlines fly out, as a rule, from Don Muang Airport. From the international airport, Suvarnabhumi can be reached either on the shuttle, or by taxi (travel time ; about 50 minutes, the shuttle goes every half an hour-hour). Plan a flight to Bangkok in such a way that there are at least six months between the arrival of the international flight and the domestic flight ; eight hours (taking into account possible flight delays and time for visa passport control-baggage and TP.
If you are planning to stay in Bangkok on arrival in Thailand, it is more convenient to go to Chiang May night train (Schedule and tickets for see. Below in useful links).
Approximate budget
- Airplane tickets ; 40-50 $
Chiang May, 3-4 days
Take a walk on the streets of the old city, visit the famous ancient temples Chiang May, try themselves as an elephant drivers, visit one of the most beautiful Tailad national parks, find out what traditional Thai massage and pamper the body and soul in local SPA, merge from the soul on the biggest Northern Thailand night market and appreciate the local cuisine.
Select one day to visit Doy Inhanon National Park and / or one full day on Elephant Kemp.
Where to live
Early Bird Bed & Breakfast ; Tiny Guest Hauz, located in the heart of the Old Town. Each of the 10 guest houses is framed in its style (one of the Thai birds)). Rooms ; Spacious, fresh and clean, staff ; Pleasant, Food ; Delicious, Wi-Fi ; free, in general, there is everything you need on ; spend a couple of days for pleasure ;. Book in advance!
Looking for another housing in Chiang May: on Booking | on agoda | simultaneously in different booking systems
See where to look for accommodation: Chiang Mai guide (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Hotel in Chiang Mae -35-40 $ per room / night
- Motobike rental ; 10-20 $ / day
- Tour in Doy Unthanon ; from $ 35 to $ 150 / depending on the format and program
- One-day training program in the elephant KEME – from $ 70 to $ 250 / depending on the format and program
Chiang Dao, 1-2 days
Arrange a small adventure: settle in a small cute bungalow near Chiang Dao National Park, rent a bike or explore walking local attractions ; Caves and temples, treat yourself with a massage, sing in hot springs and try local deliciousness.
Where to live
AT Home Chiang Dao Resort ; Little cute, pretty comfortable bungalows with large windows and terraces. Resort is located close to the caves, near the National Park Chiang Dao. Magnificent views and beautiful garden. Delicious breakfasts with freshly baked homemade bread. Nearby ; several excellent restaurants, in t.C. Best restaurants Chiang Dao.
Look for another housing in Chiang Dao: on Booking | on agoda | simultaneously in different booking systems
See where to look for accommodation: Chiang Dao Travel Guide (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Hotel in Chiang Dao -25-35 $ per room / night
- Bus – 1-3 $ / ticket or private shuttle 30-40 $ / machine
Return to Chiang May
Plan a return to Chiang May on one of the last buses / minibuses from Chiang Dao (or closer to the evening on the shuttle), so you will have almost a day in Chiang Dao.
How to get from Chiang Dao to Chiang May
On the local bus or minibus, an alternative to a private shuttle.
Overnight to Chiang May
Approximate budget
- Hotel in Chiang Mae -35-40 $ per room / night
- Bus – 1-3 $ / ticket or private shuttle 30-40 $ / machine
Departure to the islands
From Chiang May, you can immediately fly to the island of Thailand at the arrival. The budget airlines of Thailand are joking Chiang May directly from Krabi and Phuket Island, as well as with many other Thailand Islands with added to the flight with additional transport (boat or bus + boat). See tickets on the sites of Thai state employees and / or here (Russian-speaking booking system)
