I am planning a trip to Thailand for 2 weeks
1 week at Chiang Mai then 1 week at Bangkok
as i am taking my parents with me on this trip, i tried to make it easy for them.
below is what i plan, hope sifu here can help comment.
plan to stay at Tawan Court Hotel agoda (triple room), not luxury, but should be comfortable to stay. nearby all the market which can spend time at night, my mum like pasar malam shopping.
2 days will be free and easy, will take taxi/Uber to old town for visiting.
5 days think to take this package (Chiang Mai Tours BPT5002: 5 Day Elephants & Highlights Tour Package - 5,600 Baht) would this expensive for 3 people? or better i book tour nearby night market when i arrive?
Day 1
Wat Umong and Doi Suthep Temple at Night
• Pickup from your hotel in Chiang Mai. 17:30
• Visit Wat Umong.
• Visit Doi Suthep Temple.
• Return to your hotel in Chiang Mai. 21:00
Overnight
• Chiang Mai
Day 2
Doi Inthanon with Pa Dok Siew Nature Hike
• Pick up from Chiang Mai hotel 07:00-07:30
• Visit Siritharn Waterfall
• Visit the Chedi's of the King & Queen
• Visit the highest mountain
• Angkha Nature Trail
• Hmong hill tribe market
• Lunch
• 2 hour trek - Pa Dok Siew Nature Trail
• Visit Wachiritharn Waterfall
• Return to your hotel in Chiang Mai at 17:00
Overnight
• Chiang Mai
Day 3
Cooking School at Asia Scenic
• Pick up from Chiang Mai hotel 09:00
• Fresh food Market visit
• Transfer to cooking school
• Cooking of 6 Thai dishes
• You will eat what you cook!
• Back to Chiang Mai hotel around 16:00
Overnight
• Chiang Mai
Day 4
Karen Long Neck, Chiang Rai and The Golden Triangle
• Pick up from hotel in Chiang Mai 07:30
• Visit Maekhajan hot springs
• Visit Wat Rong Khun
• Visit Golden Triangle
• Option - Boat trip on Mekong, cross to Laos
• Have lunch
• Visit border market at Mae Sai
• Visit Karen Long Neck village
• Visit Akha and Yao hill tribal groups
• Back to hotel about 21:00
Overnight
• Chiang Mai
Day 5
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
• 06:30-07:00 Pick up from your hotel
• Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai
• Walk through and learn about the elephants
• Change into traditional Karen clothing and make medicine for the elephants.
• Meet the elephants. Feed, give medicine, interact, and play with the elephants
• Mud Spa with the elephants
• Walk with the elephants to a river and bathe them.
• Eat a traditional meal and then say goodbye to the elephants.
13:30 Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
btw, one thing to take note, i see the free & easy day u planning to take uber/grab..i never personally take grab/uber there so not sure if its easy to get onot la..for places like bangkok no problem.