Northern Thailand Holidays

Northern Thailand is a captivating place of rolling hills, lush valleys and mist-shrouded mountains, age-old traditions and a rich hill-tribe culture. With its predominately rural economy and close ties to the country’s northern neighbours, this is a region that stands distinct to the rest of the kingdom. Northern Thailand’s most important city is Chiang Mai. Atmospheric and relaxed, not only is Chiang Mai the region’s most populous city, its location and proximity to key places makes it the perfect base for a cultural tour. Setting for some of Thailand’s most important monasteries and temples, explore the famous night markets, climb Doi Suthep to the shrine of Wat Phrathat and enjoy some of the best food that the country has to offer. From Chiang Mai travel north to a beautiful region of rolling hills and meandering rivers known as the ‘Golden Triangle’ where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. Here learn about Hmong and Lahu culture or take a short cruise on the Mekong River to the town of Luang Prabang in Laos. To the east of Chiang Mai visit the sleepy and isolated town of Nan for a flavour of rural Thai life or head to Sukhothai – one of Thailand’s most important archaeological sites which was once the original capital of Siam. Pettitts Travel specialises in providing bespoke tailor-made holidays to Thailand and cultural tours to northern Thailand.