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Chiang Mai - Sukhothai Loop
The finest old wooden temples, World Heritage historical parks,
untamed jungle, rugged mountainous scenery and hill tribes in
the remote reaches of north-western Thailand await you on this
tour.
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WorldClass Drive takes you south to the city of Lampang before
going on to the historical birthplace of the Thai Kingdom
at Sukhothai. From there the full tour goes west to the border
town of Mae Sot, a colourful ethnic crossroads.
A special tour goes south to the boundary of Thailand's last
remaining extensive reserve of primary forest. There the remote
district town of Umphang is the base for eco-adventure into
the jungle for two days or more.
From
Mae Sot the return route follows the Thai-Myanmar border north-west
along the Moei River through country populated by the Karen.
Striking karst scenery is followed by a pass through mountainous
country to the Yuam River Valley and Mae Sariang. Turning
north-east, the route crosses a major watershed before entering
the valley of the River Ping and passing the highest mountain
in Thailand en route back to Chiang Mai.
The full tour programme takes five days, but this can be shortened
by returning to Chiang Mai directly from Sukhothai on alternative
routes. This tour also offers scenic and cultural alternatives
to the northern section of the busy main highway between Chiang
Mai and Bangkok.
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Overview
Day 1 Chiang Mai
- Lampang 99 kms.
Day 2 Lampang
- Sukhothai 205 kms.
Day 3 Sukhothai
- Mae Sot 166 kms.
Day 4 Mae Sot
- Mae Sariang 232 kms.
Day 5 Mae Sariang
- Chiang Mai 190 kms.
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