History, colour, tradition, spirituality and the magic of its people await you on this route designed for you to enjoy Thailand, the country of the eternal smile. You will start your trip in Bangkok, with its impressive Royal Palace, to continue visiting Ayutthaya and its archaeological park, Phitsanulok, the historical park of Sukhothai, Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle, and ending in Chiang Mai, where past and present come together giving the city a special aura. To make it even more special, we take you to the sensational beaches of the Maldives, making your trip an unforgettable experience.
Northern Route and Maldives
Thailand and Indian Ocean Islands, 12 Days · Tour including beach holiday
An ideal itinerary to get to know in depth a country that you will love, with a few days in paradise.
Exotic
Departure date:Departures from March 2025 till October 2025
Departures from:Dublin, Shannon, Donegal, Cork
Travel details
City of origin - Bangkok
Departure with destination Bangkok. Night on board.
Bangkok
Arrival at Bangkok Airport. Transfer to hotel. Departure in the afternoon to visit the "klongs", the Chao Phraya river channels in the traditional Long Tail Boat, where you can admire life unfolding along the banks of the river. We'll also stop at the Temple of the Dawn (officially called Wat Arun). Return journey to the hotel and overnight stay.
Bangkok
Includes:
Breakfast
Breakfast. In the morning, we'll head out to visit the famous Damnern Saduak, the floating market that's about an hour from Bangkok. On the way, we'll visit the Mae Klong Market, known as "the train market" as it runs through the railway track. When trains pass, the vendors gather up their stalls and merchandise for a few minutes. On arrival at the lively and colourful floating market, you'll see dozens of boats with fruit, vegetables, and other produce being sold from boat to boat. Return to Bangkok, where we'll visit the Royal Palace, symbol of the nation and the most glorified monument in the country. Inside we visit the Wat Phra Kaeow, which houses the Emerald Buddha, the Golden Chedi, the Royal Pantheon, and the Eight Towers of colours. Photos are only allowed outside the temples, and it is required to wear clothes that cover the shoulders and knees, and to enter the temples without shoes. Return to the hotel and rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Bangkok - Bang Pa In - Ayutthaya - Phitsanulok - Sukhothai
Includes:
Breakfast
Lunch
Breakfast. Early in the morning we leave Bangkok for Bang Pa In, where the kings of Thailand used to retreat to escape the heat of the capital, amidst tranquil gardens, ponds and buildings of eastern and western architecture. Onward journey to Ayutthaya, former capital of the Kingdom of Siam, where we'll visit the most important temples of the archaeological park: Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and Wat Mongkol Bophit. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we'll head to Phitsanulok to visit the Buddhist temple of Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, home to one of the most venerated Buddha images in the country, decorated in bronze and gold. Arrival in Sukhothai, transfer to hotel and overnight stay.
Sukhothai - Chiang Rai
Includes:
Breakfast
Lunch
Breakfast. Early morning departure towards Sukhothai Archaeological Park, the first capital of the Kingdom of Siam in the thirteenth century and today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we can visit Wat Sri Sawai, Wat Mahathat and Wat Sa Sri. After visiting the park, we'll depart for Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat (one of the most famous pre-Angkor sites, dating back to the Angkor Thom period). Departure to Wat Phra That Suthon, a Lanna-style temple, influenced by various Burmese invasions). Lunch at a typical restaurant. Onward journey to Chiang Rai. We'll visit Wat Rong Khun, commonly known as the White Temple. Arrival in Chiang Rai. Accommodation.
Chian Rai - Chiang Mai
Includes:
Breakfast
Lunch
Breakfast. Departure to Chiang Saen to visit the Khong River (which marks the border between Thailand and Laos). We arrive at the famous Golden Triangle (the meeting point of the three countries, Myanmar, Laos and Thailand, Opium Museum). Lunch at a typical restaurant. Departure to Chiang Mai via Doi Sakhet. We visit the Wat Prathat Doi Suthep temple in the evening to enjoy the lingering atmosphere of the temple at sunset, with the possibility of listening to the nightly chanting of the Buddhist monks. Transfer to hotel and overnight stay.
Chiang Mai
Includes:
Breakfast
Lunch
Breakfast. Next up is a visit to the ethnic village of the famous long-necked women of the Padaung ethnic group. Then it's on to Wiang Kum Kam, an ancient city in Saraphi district which, according to legend, was built by King Mangrai in the late 13th century. IOnce the capital until repeated flooding led to the construction of a new capital city, Chiang Mai. We then return to Chiang Mai. Lunch at a typical restaurant. Visit to the centre of Chiang Mai by cyclo, visiting Wat Chedi Luang (Royal Stupa Temple) and Wat Phra Sing (Temple of the Lion Buddha, represented only in three specific areas of Thailand: Chiang Mai, Nakon Pathome and Nakon Sri Tammaraj). Lastly, a visit to the local artisan factories. Return to hotel. Accommodation.
Chiang Mai - Hulhumale
Includes:
Breakfast
Breakfast. Free time until your scheduled airport transfer. Flight from Chiang Mai to Hulhumale. Arrival and transfer from the airport to the selected hotel in Hulhumale by your own account. Free time. Overnight stay.
Hulhumale - Maldives
At the scheduled time, transfer from selected hotel in Hulhumale to selected hotel in Maldives. Free time. Overnight stay.
Maldives
Free day. Overnight stay.
Maldives
Free day. Overnight stay.
Maldives - City of origin
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
Return flight.
Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.
Transfers according to the itinerary.
Transport in air-conditioned vehicles appropriate to the size of the group.
Regular tours mentioned in the itinerary, not stated as optional.
Diet: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches.
Flight from Chiang Mai to Hulhumale.
Stay in selected hotel in Hulhumale.
Selected meal plan in Hulhumale.
Transfer from hotel in Hulhumale to hotel in Maldives.
Stay in selected hotel in Maldives.
Selected meal plan in Maldives.
Transfer from the hotel in Maldives to the airport.
Your trip doesn't include
Visa to enter in Maldives.
Departure taxes in Maldives.
Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Hulhumale.
Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Flight
Overnight stay on board.
Important remarks
- Triple rooms in Thailand are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- The baggage allowance on domestic flights of most airlines in India is usually 15 kg per person, so lower than on international flights. Please take account of this when packing your bags.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Thailand.
- The law in Thailand only allows entry into the country with one carton of tobacco per person.
- Depending on the return flight, the trip may be one day longer.
- To reconfirm services at the destination, please send us your passport details within 24 hours of booking.
- Many hotels in Thailand offer special touches for travellers on their honeymoon. If this is your case and you've decided to put the most important journey of your life in our hands, then you're in luck. Let us know that it's your honeymoon when you book and don't forget to take documentation proving your recent marriage (certificate or original invitation) along with your travel documents. This is because the hotels offering these special touches will ask to see it.
- Triple rooms in Asia are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.