3 days in Thailand, Nan Tour The Hidden Gem of North Thailand
Explore ancient temples, religious traditions, and wild forests on a 3-day trip to Nan by air (own expense) from Bangkok.
Tour overview
3 days in Bangkok, Explore ancient temples, religious traditions, and wild forests on a 3-day trip to Nan by air (own expense) from Bangkok. Learn about the fascinating Nan region’s history at a national museum and its most notable sites. Join the villagers in giving alms to Buddhist monks before visiting Doi Phuk Ka National Park to observe petrified trees and tropical blossoms. Before boarding and returning to Bangkok, cross the Nan River to witness a revered, centuries-old wat wrapped in copper and brass.
The guide is informative, kind, and professional
The ideal starting point for first-time visitors
Multi-Day Journey
Outstanding value for money, A private tour is conducted with only your group and a guide/driver.
Nan remains off the beaten route in Thailand: picturesque and isolated, the capital of the same-named province is well-known domestically for its antique architecture, attractive setting within fascinating natural grandeur, and peacefulness. After receiving its kingdom status, the region developed its own culture and often nuanced values that are prevalent and can undoubtedly brag of being unique. The abundance of tropical lushness, in particular, draws a rising number of visitors to Nan; after all, the mountains and forest regions cover over 75% of the province. Experience what can only be described as a step back in time with Buddhist relics dotted around the ever-present Nan River for three days and two nights.
After being greeted by your English-speaking guide at Nan Airport, you will immediately depart for lunch before the trip begins. The base for touring Nan cannot be better than the previously abandoned Wat Ming Muang, erected in 1857 by the former monarch of the Nan Kingdom, Chao Anantaworaritthidej. Wat Phumin, famed for its magnificent paintings, is the next most well-known temple. The first day concludes with temples with a distinct mood, such as the Sukhothai-inspired Wat Chang Kham Woravihan and the mountain temple of Wat Pratardnoi. Those with any energy could definitely ride their bikes about town before calling it a night. Dinner is on your own accord.
Before the sun sets, it is highly recommended that you join your guide and the local community in Nan for an almsgiving experience. After breakfast at your accommodation, day 2 begins with a visit to Wat Nong Bua, notably the paintings depicting life in a bygone age. The day will now follow the path of natural beauty with visits to the primeval forests of Doi Phuk Ka National Park, the salt-winning field at Bo Klua, a unique natural source of rock salt that has made Nan province one of the region’s largest producers of salt. This day will not be complete until we enter the Nong Bua village borders. This day will not be complete unless we enter the village borders of Nong Bua Thai Lue Village, which is famous for its handwoven fabrics. This day includes lunch and dinner at a local restaurant before returning you to your accommodation.
On the final day of your Nan adventure; after breakfast, check out of the guesthouse and proceed to Wat Phrathat Chae Haeng. Before it was relocated to its current location, this temple was the focal point of Nan Town. Locals see this temple as an essential component of their legacy, dating back to the days when Nan was an autonomous kingdom. It’s time to return to Nan Airport to catch your trip back to Bangkok.
Tour itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok – Nan
We will pick you up from your Bangkok hotel and drive you to Bangkok International Airport for your flight to Nan (domestic tickets from and to Nan are not included in the program and must be booked by the client); we propose a morning departure.
When you arrive in Nan, your guide and driver will meet you at the airport, and lunch will be provided at a local restaurant before we depart for our afternoon excursion. After lunch, we begin our Nan excursion with a visit to the Nan National Museum, followed by a visit to Wat Phumin, which is notable for its historic mural wall paintings in the Thai Lu style known as Pu Man-Ya Man. We then go to Wat Chang Kham Woravihan, a must-see temple in the vicinity, where the Chedi exhibits the influence of Sukhothai arts.
We return to the city and make a stop at Wat Pratard Noi, which is perched on top of a hill and offers the greatest panoramic views of Nan. There is an optional short bicycle trip (payable locally) around Nan that is a terrific way to end a culturally stimulating day. This package does not include supper. In Nan, spend the night in a hotel.
Day 2: Nan
Get up and shine! An early start is an excellent opportunity to make merit with the monks. Thai Buddhists believe that by generating merit, people acquire happiness, tranquillity in life, and the opportunity to grow in the next life, while this sacred experience offers a pleasant manner for everybody to begin the day.
Before traveling to Wat Nong Bua, we return to the guesthouse for breakfast. Thai Lue, who moved from Sib Song Pan Na Province in South China, erected this ancient temple. This temple is well-known for its mural paintings, which depict the socioeconomic level of the inhabitants of the period. We arrive in Nong Bua Thai Lue after a short trip; its villages are famous for producing gorgeous indigenous cloth hand weaving.
Doi Phuk Ka National Park, one of Thailand’s primeval woods, includes an incredibly scenic location named Lan Do Dao (English as Stargazing Field). This national park is home to the incredibly rare petrified Phu Ka Tree, which has a variety of strange blooms rising upwards that bloom only in February.
Lunch will be served on the way at a local restaurant as a nice break before continuing on to the Bo Klua district, an important salt-producing sector of Nan, and returning to your hotel in Nan.
Day 3:Nan - Bangkok
After breakfast, we go to another renowned temple that should not be missed. Wat Phrathat Chae Haeng is a sacred temple of devotion located on the Nan River’s eastern bank.
We next return to Nan Airport for your flight back to Bangkok (domestic tickets from Nan are not included in the trip; an afternoon departure is recommended). This day does not include lunch.
Arrival at Bangkok International Airport, with travel from the airport to your Bangkok hotel, included.
Includes:
- All meals (food only) as specified in the program - this includes daily breakfast on days 2 and 3, lunch on days 1 and 2, and supper on day 2.
- All taxes and service fees that may apply
- Transportation via automobile, minivan, or bus, driven by a professional.
- During the tour, you will be sharing a twin/double room.
- Private tours and transfers with an English-speaking professional guide.
Excludes:
- Domestic return tickets (Economy Class), taxes and fees included
- Tours, inclusions, and any services not specifically included in the trip description
- Unless otherwise specified, personal costs such as meals, beverages, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees, and optional activities are not included.
- Hotel accommodations in the starting location.
- Christmas, country-specific event, and/or New Year's Eve meal at featured hotels
- Any additional transportation costs from and to the general meeting site, such as plane tickets or visa fees
- Transfers for clients arriving or departing from sites other than the typical pick-up and drop-off areas
- Personal hotel expenditures, if an overnight stay is included: This covers the use of the mini-bar, laundry, room service, and any telephone or other communication costs not included in the program.
- Customers should consider purchasing travel insurance.
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Important details
Point of convergence:
- Nan Airport is the name of the location. Return Location: Returns to the point of departure.
Before you go, be aware of the following:
- Subject to availability, confirmation will be sent within 48 hours of booking.
- This tour is conducted entirely privately with an English-speaking guide.
- We will do everything necessary to accommodate any dietary restrictions on your tour; but, due to the choice of local restaurant, we may not always be able to confirm your preferences in advance.
- Check-in and check-out times are set by each individual hotel, and in general (with exceptions that we cannot be held responsible for), check-in times at hotels are not before 14:00 hrs, and check-out times are not before 12:00 hrs. When customers require early check-in or late check-out, additional fees may apply.
- Please keep in mind that domestic flights are not included in the package; customers must arrange their own domestic flights.
- We regret to notify you that due to the nature of this trip, it is not suited for wheelchair users.
- Guests should be aware that some walking will be necessary during this journey; we always use the most pleasant routes from the entrance of the site to the sight itself.
- To respect local customs and the holy buildings and temples visited on this trip, visitors are required to remove their shoes before entering. Your guide will notify you ahead of time which of these locations this applies to.
- We will always make every attempt to confirm the precise pick-up time when you make a reservation. We have the right to notify you the day before the tour's departure if we are unable to confirm the precise pick-up time due to operational concerns.
- When traveling with us on this tour, please bring sunglasses, a hat/cap, and sunblock with a high SPF factor - even when it is cloudy, the sunrays have tremendous power.
- We retain the right to make required adjustments to the trip in the event of inclement weather or situations where we are compelled to make changes to ensure the safety of our visitors.
- If pick-up and drop-off services are included in the package, it is the customer's obligation to supply us with the relevant hotel information. Any modifications in accommodations made after 48 hours will be handled appropriately; alterations made within 48 hours may be requested.
- The famed Nan Museum has been shuttered until at least 2019 for substantial renovations.
- There will be a maximum of 6 people on this tour/activity.