Chiang Mai - Sukho Thai 1 week
(Tradition and Culture )
Day 1: Welcome at Chiang Mai Airport
We will meet you at the Airport and warm welcome you to Joy’s House, Relax at the swimming pool; learn your first words in Thai, Enjoy our delicious Thai meal and sleep well.
Day 2: Temple, Markets and the old city of Chiang Mai
Start: 9.30am, We will guide you to the local points of interesting of Chiang Mai. You will see the local market life style. At Lunch, we will bring you to a typical Thai Restaurant then we will visit the old famous temples. You will get to see traditional Thai life. At Last we will go back to Joy’s house by boat: site seeing the important river of Chiang Mai “Ping River” and have some fruit at the famer house. And go back to have dinner in Joy’s house
Day 3: “Fish in the water and rice in the fields”
We leave Joy’s House early in the morning to drive to Sukho Thai use time around 4-5 hours and on the way we will stop at Kad Tong Kwian Lampang” This market rich of local life of people and also jungle foods and insect. On the way drive, you will see seasonal fruit and some product of the village. Lunch time, we will arrive at the farmer village; Sukhothai was the first kingdom of the Thais, Pho Khun Ramkhamhaeng, ascended to throne in 1278 and reigned for forty years. He was Thailand's first great King. During his reign there was prosperity and happiness. As in a stone inscription was written "In the time of King Ramkhamhaeng this land of Sukhothai is thriving. There are fish in the water and rice in the fields." We will have lunch with Local Sukhothai noodle soup “Khao Poep” After lunch, we will visit the farmer village, see the life of farmer and enjoy their activities; harvest fruit, rice or some vegetables, mushroom. You will be heathy and happy in the life of organic way. Dinner with local family and stay overnight at the farmer’s home stay.
Day 4: Second center of the Sukhothai
After breakfast we will join the farmer activities, see how they do Mud ferment for their cloth. After lunch, we will drive to “Si Satchanalai Historical Park” UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sukhothai. This historical park was once the residence of the Crown Prince and the second center of the Sukhothai Kingdom during its heyday. Our guide will show you around by bicycle. Beyond ancient ruins, aged trees cast shadowy shade against the late afternoon sun while birds and insects sing the tunes of nature. Best to explore by cycling, Si Satchanalai Historical Park encompasses the best of history and nature. Driving to Sukhothai city and if you have time, we can see Sukhothai Historical Park while the sunset, stay overnight in the guest house.
Day 5: “The Dawn of Happiness”
After breakfast we will drive to Wat Sri Chum - Temple of the Bodhi Tree. Then we will cycling around Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai was the first independent Thai Kingdom, where Thai art and architecture developed into what is known as the Sukhothai style, influenced mainly by Khmer and Singhalese styles. After seeing the historical, we will go to Celadon museum. Approximately 5km away from Si Satchanalai Historical Park lies the Sangkhalok kilns, believed to be the oldest in Thailand. Sangkhalok refers to Sukhothai Style pottery. These traditional producers of Celadon and ceramics used to export their products during the 14th to 16th century. Today, the antiques, kitchenware and artwork can be seen around Thailand and beyond. One can partake in making or painting of your own Sangkhalok. Even when mediation fails, there is a sense of accomplishment for painting that Sukhothai fish on its own handmade pottery. The guide will explain all processing to do celadon. When it’s dry, you can bring to home (They also can transfer to Joy’s House or address in Thailand). On the way, if we have time, we can visit the water fall. Drive back to Joy’s house and enjoy dinner
Day 6: Market and cooking course (our traditional village)
Morning free time and relax in the late afternoon, enjoy 1 hour free welcome massage and enjoy your time at the pool. In the evening, time: 4.30pm, we will guide you by side car through the village. You will get a local market experience and help buying herbs, vegetable and ingredients for cooking. We invite you to learn how to cook a real Thai Dinner with a member of our family. Enjoy dinner together
Day 7: Say Good bye
After breakfast you have the opportunity to relax at the pool.
Or you just make a walk through the village.
To say goodbye we will bring you to the airport or to any place in Chiang Mai.
Prices Journeys and Packages
Including guide, accommodation, meals, transport, activities and tax.
Children up to 3 years are free in the booked room category.
Family Prices are offered for 2 adults with children 4-11 years.
Prices per person in Thai Baht.
Our Guests
Booking & Contact us, Map
