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Essential North

Northern Thailand is a different Thailand: cooler, more spiritual, closer to the mountains. In 8 days we explore Chiang Mai, the Pai Valley, and the Golden Triangle, ending in Chiang Rai.

8 days / 7 nights

Duration

12 travelers max

small group

Spanish

local guide

About the program

Anyone wanting to experience the most authentic Thailand should start in the north. Here there are no skyscrapers: there are golden temples perched on the mountains, night markets overflowing with handicrafts, and grandmothers cooking khao soi just like they did 80 years ago.

We begin in Chiang Mai with a sunrise visit to Doi Suthep and a day with rescued elephants at an ethical sanctuary. We then ascend to Pai to experience the slower pace of the valley. Our trip concludes in Chiang Rai with the White Temple and the Golden Triangle.

Groups of up to 12 people, boutique hotels and lodges surrounded by nature, Spanish-speaking guides in each city, and all transfers private. No crowds. No rush. The north as it should be experienced.

includes

  • 7 nights in boutique hotels and a lodge in Pai
  • All internal transfers by private vehicle
  • Domestic flight Chiang Rai → Bangkok
  • Spanish-speaking guide throughout the trip
  • Full day at an ethical elephant sanctuary
  • Northern cooking class with a local family
  • Tickets to Doi Suthep, White Temple and Blue Temple
  • Daily breakfasts + 3 themed lunches and 2 themed dinners

does not include

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Optional excursions (tubing in Pai, etc.)

Itinerary

A well-thought-out program, not improvised. We'll tell you what we do every day.

Day 01 :
Arrival in Chiang Mai

Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel in the old town. Welcome dinner in a traditional Lanna house.

Day 02 :
Doi Suthep at dawn

Ascent to the most sacred temple in the north before the heat and the buses. Free afternoon to explore the old town and night market.

Day 03 :
Ethical elephant sanctuary

A full day with rescued elephants. We learn how to feed them, bathe them in the river, and the history of animal ethics in Thailand.

Day 04 :
Cooking class + Doi Inthanon

Morning at the market and a cooking class with a grandmother from the north. Afternoon on the rooftop of Thailand: waterfalls and royal pagodas.

Day 05 :
Chiang Mai → Pai

Scenic drive along the 762 curves to Pai. Free afternoon in the valley: natural pools or hot springs. Overnight stay in a lodge among rice paddies.

Day 06 :
Relaxing pai + waterfalls

Hidden waterfalls, a grand canyon, and sunset at the White Buddha viewpoint. Dinner at the street market.

Day 07 :
Pai → Chiang Rai

We went down to Chiang Rai. We visited the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and the Blue Temple. We arrived at the hotel and had dinner at a local market.

Day 08 :
Golden Triangle and flight to Bangkok

Tomorrow in the Golden Triangle (Thailand, Laos, Myanmar). Afternoon flight to Bangkok, where our program ends.

No Fixed Departure Dates available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What we get asked most often before booking this program.

The best time to visit is between November and February, with clear skies and cool nights (10–18°C). Between March and May it is warmer and there may be agricultural smoke in the air.
There are 762 curves, yes. We make stops and carry motion sickness pills. If you have serious vertigo problems, we can arrange slower private transport.
Yes. We only work with certified sanctuaries that have rescued elephants from ride-on tourism. There are no shows, no back-riding, and the animals are free.
Different from the south: less spicy, milder, with coconut curry and khao soi. Vegetarian and vegan options are available at all meals on the program.
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Essential North
From ฿14,000
/ Adult
From ฿6,500
/ Child
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