Bangkok to Chiang Mai Express
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Small Group
Easy
Rating
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Bangkok to Chiang Mai Express
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7 days
Small Group
Budget
Easy
English
Experience Overview
If you’re short on time but want to see the sights north of Bangkok (and really, who doesn’t?), this is the express trip for you.
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Wat Pho visit
- Klong riverboat tour
- Erawan Falls and Bridge on the River Kwai visit (Kanchanaburi)
- Thai-Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery visit
- Temple ruins tour (Ayutthaya)
- Doi Suthep temple visit (Chiang Mai)
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (4 nts), rafthouse (1 nt), sleeper train (1 nt).
- 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
- Train, private van, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- Explore magnificent temples
- Sleep in a floating rafthouse
- See the multi-tiered Erawan Falls
- Visit the old capital city of Ayutthaya
- Learn about the sombre history of Kanchanaburi
Trip Details
7 days
Train, private van, walking.
English
Bangkok, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Budget
Classic, Budget
Easy
Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown
Day 2: Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Travel by longtail boat on the busy Chao Phraya River and through the small canals of western Bangkok's Thonburi district. Observe colourful scenes of everyday life along the river banks.Activity - This temple is known for its reclining Buddha, its feet covered with mother-of-pearl engravings of Buddhist symbols. Explore the large grounds and other compounds to see other Buddha figures, murals and the chedis that contain the ashes of Buddha. This is also the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy a unique experience aboard a floating rafthouse on the famous River Kwai.Accommodation - Pung-Waan Resort
Day 3: Kanchanaburi
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Enjoy a short drive to view the beautiful Erawan Waterfalls. (1-2 hours per direction)Activity - Visit one of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls. Its seven tiers offer a unique experience at every climb, reaching up to 1,500m (4921 ft). Swim in the turquoise pools, snap photos from the top tier, and opt to hike in the jungle to spot monkeys.Activity - Take in a piece of World War II history on this visit. We're sure you've seen or at least heard of the famous movie "Bridge on the River Kwai." Well, now you can tour the real thing. It's massive, majestic, and imposing, offering fabulous views of the river below.Accommodation - Good Times Resort
Day 4: Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit the Thai-Burmese Railway Museum to learn about the Death Railway's dark history, and the Allied War Cemetery where more than 6,000 prisoners are buried.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the ruins of Ayutthaya, which served as Thailand’s capital from the 14th to 18th centuries, when it ranked as one of the most magnificent cities in the world. Located 86km (53 mi) north of Bangkok, the ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage Site include stunning pagodas and Buddha images.Transport - Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Day 5: Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a vibrant city with heaps to see and do. Famous for its night market and cooking classes, it's a feat to fit it all in. Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Walk the inner Old Town of Chiang Mai with your CEO who will point out the basic landmarks and points of interest.Activity - Bring your appetite and your wallet. The CEO will bring the group to the best spots to eat and teach everyone about the local street food. Yum!Free_time - Use free time here to make the most of your time in Chiang Mai.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a golden Buddhist temple outside of Chiang Mai on the Mt Doi Suthep. Climb 300 steps to reach the temple and be rewarded with an unforgettable view. Admire the many Buddhist relics at this sacred temple and visit the white elephant shrine. Legend has it that the location of the temple was chosen after a white elephant carried a relic to the mountain and trumpeted three times before dying on the spot. Also, with a little luck, you may witness the chanting of the monks. Accommodation - Chiang Mai Gate Hotel
Day 6: Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a vibrant city with heaps to see and do. Famous for its night market, it's a feat to fit it all in. Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Use free time here to make the most of your time in Chiang Mai.Accommodation - Chiang Mai Gate Hotel
Day 7: Chiang Mai
With a little extra time in the area, hilltribe treks are easily accessible, as is the Golden Triangle.
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
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From
AUD $1579
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Easy
If you’re short on time but want to see the sights north of Bangkok (and really, who doesn’t?), this is the express trip for you.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 04 Apr 2026
Customer Reviews
12/29/2023
Support of local businesses and traveling as a local
12/29/2023
It was an amazing experience with knowledgeable CEO
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/29/2023
Support of local businesses and traveling as a local
12/29/2023
It was an amazing experience with knowledgeable CEO
12/29/2023
I love the team at G. I am the travel agent and hosted the groups for our Cambodia and Thailand trips. Our CEO Minty could not have been better. She was understanding, knowledgeable, resourceful and truly cared about our group and group members. I encouraged our group members to tip her very well. We did have a few snags, but none caused by Minty. She was a 10/10.
12/29/2023
You can see sites you normally wouldn't see, everything is planned out for you but you are not forced to participate, you can take a break and do your own thing.
12/29/2023
I thought G Adventures did an amazing job organizing a great trip for me
12/29/2023
Great balance between adventure/exploring as well as accommodations
12/29/2023
The reason I didn't give a '10' score is because the tour included several long days', ground travel (and one night by train) between locations, where flights could have been offered as an alternative, whether having travelers book these themselves or having G Adventures arrange booking and transfers. Since the ground transportation isn't based on head count when renting a bus or van, other than just size of the vehicle, there may be quite a few who would take it due to additional cost of flights or preference for grand transportation. I'm not sure how this would be constructed financially, however, a total of 3 days and a night were lost to simply nothing but riding in a bus.
12/29/2023
Our tour guide Minty was phenomenal. She is a trove of information and knowledge on how to navigate around that part of the world I was previously unfamiliar with. I can't begin to express how grateful I am to have her with us.
12/22/2023
Well organized tour alongside like minded people
12/15/2023
high score for quality
12/08/2023
Amazing way to see large parts of Thailand (in my case Bangkok, Ayyutaya and Chiangmai). Great exposure to cultural and historical monuments. Traveled with the night train, which was nowhere near as daunting as some (including the CEO lead us to believe haha). Got lots of relevant information from the CEO before every stop about the cultural and historical significance of what we were about to see/tour. If I HAD to put my finger on a downside it would be language barrier of our CEO, who had a wide range when it comes to vocabulary, just maybe pronounced some things a little differently, leading to some misunderstandings. Additionally the way the next day was presented was often times confusing, but always understandable when we asked him to repeat the instructions (for example what time we were getting up, eating breakfast, leaving hotel, getting at first, second, third sights to see, how much time we had at the respective sights). This is in part also due to the large amounts of info to digest given all at once (again with somewhat difficulty understanding). I think an excellent way to avoid this would be to send all the info to be delivered in bullet form in the WhatsApp group, tell everyone the info is sent, give them 2 mins to read it, go through it verbally, then ask if there's any questions. Easier for all parts. More on the plus side is the CEOs extreme outgoingness and easy going, which made him a joy to speak with and interact with. He also made all trips to restaurants and events go extremely smoothly - for example taking orders from people in the group to make the food come faster, working as a go between if we had any questions to the people in the stores/shops/markets/etc. Overall highly recommend this trip. If the communication bit had the above improvements this trip would have been absolutely stellar!
12/08/2023
Excellent tour, the pace was great with daily group activities and enough time to explore on our own time. Our tour leader Ronnie was excellent!
12/08/2023
Poor hotel quality
12/08/2023
Get to see a lot of different things in a short amount of time
12/08/2023
Well organized itineraries with excellent guides
12/08/2023
This trip was a well organized fast paced experience and we loved it. Our leader Ronny was so good and looked after everyone very well. Thank you Ronny.
12/05/2023
Everything was as advertised or better. Our CEO was nothing less than fantastic.
12/05/2023
It was a wonderful adventure with long lasting memories
12/03/2023
Small travel-group
12/01/2023
Could have done without seeing so many temples and been able to enjoy 1 location or hotel stay for more than just to sleep there
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