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Chiang Mai Rail Escape

4 day Rail Tour – from £299

Travel by train from Bangkok to the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai to discover vibrant markets, a refreshingly cool climate and some truly stunning scenery.

Highlights:
  • Sit back and enjoy the landscapes of Thailand from the train
  • Explore historic Chiang Mai, home to over 300 colourful temples
  • Test your haggling skills at Chiang Mai’s vibrant night bazaar
  • Enjoy a guided tour to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
  • Observe the elephants feed, and bathe in the river

You can include this rail tour in a longer Thailand holiday.

Your Itinerary

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You can customise this itinerary by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do

Grand Palace Bangkok

Day 1 – Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Travel from your Bangkok accommodation to Hua Lamphong train station and board the morning train to…

Travel from your Bangkok accommodation to Hua Lamphong train station and board the morning train to Chiang Mai. Second class travel enjoys the comforts of air-conditioning and recliner seats so sit back and relax on the nine hour journey. Enjoy the scenery as you travel north through Thailand’s heartlands and also take the opportunity to converse with the locals. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

    Dusit Princess Hotel, Chiang Mai

    Snacks may be purchased on board the train
Grand Palace Bangkok
Buddhas

Day 2 – Chiang Mai

Today is free to explore Chiang Mai at your own pace. Thailand’s second city is famous…

Today is free to explore Chiang Mai at your own pace. Thailand’s second city is famous for its friendly people, cooler climate and stunning mountain scenery. Use your time to explore some one of the 300 temples, among them some of the most beautiful and revered in the Buddhist world. Or alternatively ask about adding a tour to explore the region with lots of activities on offer including elephant sanctuaries and river rafting. Don’t miss the night bazaar with its vast array of stalls, great for that souvenir hunting.

    Dusit Princess Hotel, Chiang Mai

    Breakfast
Buddhas
Elephant

Day 3 – Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

After breakfast, join a group tour to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. The drive takes approximately 1.5…

After breakfast, join a group tour to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. The drive takes approximately 1.5 hours and travels through rural landscapes, agricultural areas and forested hills. On arrival, the group will be met by a local guide who will give an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history and behaviour, before meeting and interacting with the elephants in their natural home.

Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit and then learn how to make herbal medicine balls that are fed to the elephants. One of highlights of the day will be walking the elephants to the river, bathing and brushing them. Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa, swim in the river and take lots of photos.

    Dusit Princess Hotel, Chiang Mai

    Breakfast and lunch
Elephant
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Day 4 – Farewell from Chiang Mai

After breakfast enjoy a morning at leisure, before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.

After breakfast enjoy a morning at leisure, before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.

    Breakfast
When is the wet season in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai?

Your Itinerary

You can customise this itinerary by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do

Day 1

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Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Travel from your Bangkok accommodation to Hua Lamphong train station and board the morning train to Chiang Mai. Second class travel enjoys the comforts of air-conditioning and recliner seats so sit back and relax on the nine hour journey. Enjoy the scenery as you travel north through Thailand’s heartlands and also take the opportunity to converse with the locals. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

    Dusit Princess Hotel, Chiang Mai

    Snacks may be purchased on board the train
Grand Palace Bangkok

Day 2

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Chiang Mai

Today is free to explore Chiang Mai at your own pace. Thailand’s second city is famous for its friendly people, cooler climate and stunning mountain scenery. Use your time to explore some one of the 300 temples, among them some of the most beautiful and revered in the Buddhist world. Or alternatively ask about adding a tour to explore the region with lots of activities on offer including elephant sanctuaries and river rafting. Don’t miss the night bazaar with its vast array of stalls, great for that souvenir hunting.

    Dusit Princess Hotel, Chiang Mai

    Breakfast
Buddhas

Day 3

|

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

After breakfast, join a group tour to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. The drive takes approximately 1.5 hours and travels through rural landscapes, agricultural areas and forested hills. On arrival, the group will be met by a local guide who will give an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history and behaviour, before meeting and interacting with the elephants in their natural home.

Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit and then learn how to make herbal medicine balls that are fed to the elephants. One of highlights of the day will be walking the elephants to the river, bathing and brushing them. Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa, swim in the river and take lots of photos.

    Dusit Princess Hotel, Chiang Mai

    Breakfast and lunch
Elephant

Day 4

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Farewell from Chiang Mai

After breakfast enjoy a morning at leisure, before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.

    Breakfast
When is the wet season in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai?

This Rail Tour Includes

3 nights hotel accommodation
2nd class train travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
3 breakfasts and 1 lunch
Guided tour to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Airport transfer in Chiang Mai

Flights & More

With FREEDOM, you can book your Chiang Mai Rail Escape rail tour and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.

Next Step

Please get in touch with our Asia Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.

Chiang Mai Rail Escape

4 day Rail Tour – from £299

It is recommended to bring appropriate clothing for the day trip to the Elephant Sanctuary.

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