Lost in Time: Thailand’s Ancient & Hidden Kingdoms
Route: Phrae → Nan → Lampang → Sukhothai
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Best for: History buffs, off-the-beaten-path travelers
Trip Highlights:
- Explore Phrae’s well-preserved teakwood mansions and colonial heritage.
- Visit Nan’s historic temples and witness the iconic “Whispering Lovers” mural.
- Experience Lampang’s traditional horse-drawn carriages and ancient Lanna temples.
- Cycle through Sukhothai’s UNESCO-listed historical park at sunrise.
- Discover hidden Khmer ruins in Si Satchanalai Historical Park.
Day-wise Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Phrae
- Transfer to your hotel in Phrae.
- Visit Wat Phong Sunan and explore Vongburi House Museum.
- Enjoy a guided ghost tour at Baan Prathap Jai.
- Overnight in Phrae.
Day 2: Ban Nakham & Cultural Exploration
- Take a day trip to Ban Nakham, known for its traditional indigo dyeing.
- Visit Wat Chom Sawan and explore Pratu Chai, the old city gate.
- Return to Phrae for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Transfer to Nan & Sightseeing
- Drive to Nan with a stop at Doi Phu Kha National Park.
- Visit Wat Phumin and the Nan National Museum.
- Enjoy a riverside dinner and overnight in Nan.
Day 4: Arrival in Lampang & Sightseeing
- Travel to Lampang and check in at a traditional wooden homestay.
- Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang and take a horse-drawn carriage tour.
- Overnight in Lampang.
Day 5: Sukhothai Historical Park Exploration
- Transfer to Sukhothai and explore its ancient ruins by bicycle.
- Visit Wat Mahathat, Wat Si Chum, and Wat Sa Si.
- Enjoy a sunset dinner by the Yom River.
- Overnight in Sukhothai.
Day 6: Si Satchanalai Historical Park
- Take a day trip to Si Satchanalai Historical Park.
- Explore ancient Khmer temples and serene landscapes.
- Return to Sukhothai for an overnight stay.
Day 7: Departure from Sukhothai
- Visit a local handicraft village to learn traditional pottery-making.
- Depart from Sukhothai.
