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.

This 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.

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.
• Accommodation