Private tour in Bangkok Swai H

Bangkok to Chiang Mai Province by car

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Swai H.

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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Sawaddee, khrub, it’s a really great pleasure to welcome you to 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝. ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ 𝚂𝚊𝚠𝚊𝚍𝚍𝚎𝚎, 𝚔𝚑𝚛𝚞𝚋 (/𝚜𝚊̀.𝚠𝚊́𝚝.𝚍𝚒ː/ 𝚔ʰ𝚛𝚊p̚/ 𝚘𝚛 สวัสดีครับ 𝚒𝚗 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚒 𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚞𝚊𝚐𝚎) 𝚖𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚜 𝚑𝚒 𝚘𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚘․ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ My name is 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐢 (/𝚜𝚊̀.𝚠ǎ𝚒/ 𝚘𝚛 ไสว 𝚒𝚗 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚒 𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚞𝚊𝚐𝚎)․ Looking back on my university graduation several decades ago, I didn't settle on a specific career right away. Instead, I took on various temporary positions across multiple fields to cultivate a diverse professional background. I started as a coordinator with youth camp organizations, then spent seven years teaching at a private school. After that, I expanded my experience through contract opportunities as a senior operations administrator, an office executive, and a lead academic instructor. Ultimately, none of those pursuits felt like the right fit for my long-term goals or led me to my ideal path. Employment at a travel agency initially seemed to align with my career aspirations, but I realized that the daily routine was still confined to a typical office environment, which inspired me to seek the outdoors rather than being desk-bound. I am also deeply passionate about nature-based activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, birdwatching, stargazing, and scuba diving. Moreover, I continuously challenge myself to acquire new skills. After deciding to step away from that corporate routine, I finally accomplished my goal of becoming a local tour guide¹. I always strive to immerse myself in rich history, culture, folklore, traditions, and lifestyles, as well as natural resources and national heritage sites. Currently, I hold a nationwide tourism license, operating as an independent professional guide and local tour expert, completely fulfilling my true purpose. Having been born, raised, and educated in Bangkok, I am proud to call it my lifelong home. I frequently take solo trips to update my knowledge, as well as to enrich my regional expertise. My travels range from exploring remote, hidden communities to visiting iconic attractions, and even returning to those spots from time to time. As a result, I am thoroughly familiar not only with the central districts but also with the suburbs and surrounding areas. I mostly explore on foot, though I regularly use all practical modes of transport, including buses, boats, trains, taxis, and planes as well as authentic local transit. Along with the capital city, I have traveled to every province in the country. During those personal journeys, I occasionally devoted myself to social service activities, such as volunteering for community functions, supporting disaster relief efforts, and donating supplies to remote rural villages or temples. With its diverse regions, this fascinating country continually unfolds breathtaking wonders, rewarding adventures, and vibrant cultural sights that make it an unmissable destination. For these reasons, it would be my great pleasure to invite you, your family, and your companions to join me for a journey as my honored guests in this warm and captivating land, 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ☆ Additional Information ➙ Every tour features a comprehensive description, including total 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 and real-time 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘. Available dates are displayed clearly without any markings on the calendar. Reservations operate on a first-come, first-served basis; therefore, dates immediately display as unavailable once a booking is made. Please review your chosen tour details thoroughly to ensure everything completely aligns with your preferences before finalizing. ☆ Tailored tour itineraries can be crafted upon request, subject to available travel dates. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 ✯ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 ✯ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 ➊ Graduation from Chulalongkorn University ⇨ CUAA : 220200007 ➋ Tourism Certificate at Silpakorn University. ⇨ 2/1994 from Faculty of Archaeology ➌ Nationwide Tourism License by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) ⇨ Tour Guide License No.1-034761 ¹ ➍ Life membership of Professional Tourist Guide Association of Thailand (PGAT) ⇨ Registration No.7753 ➎ National Guide of the Arts of the Kingdom ⇨ License No.2194 ➏ Complete standard course of CPR as well as First Aid and Rescue from Thai Red Cross Society ⇨ Registration No.5900033 ➐ Scuba Diving from PADI ⇨ License No.1512AZ3920 ➑ Attended and participated in exhibitions and conventions across 51 countries worldwide. ⇨ The First Aussie Specialist of Thailand from Australian Tourism Commission (ATC) in 2001 ⇨ The First Kiwi Specialist of Asia from New Zealand Tourism Board (NZTB) in 2003 ⇨ Zero Gravity from Space Adventures in 2004 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ¹ "𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙥-𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮." ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘

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Overview of your Bangkok tour

★ Bangkok to Chiang Mai ✧ The journey takes one full day to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai Province by a private car. The route is up north via some other provinces along the way with a few stops and a lunch break en route : Ayutthaya; Angthong; Singburi; Chainat; Nakhon Sawan; Kamphaengphet; Tak; Lampang; Lampoon and finalize at Chiang Mai. ✧ The distance from Bangkok to Chiang Mai Province is about 700 kilometers. The driving time, including a few short stops, is approximately 10-12 hours. ✧ The tour can be vice versa between Bangkok and Chiang Mai Province. ✧ If the number of travelers is 7 to 9 people, it is really not practical to bring along with numbers of big suitcases or large baggages because of not enough storage space in the car. However it is fine to use cloth baggages instead. The storage capacity is adequate for 1 to 6 passengers, with each carrying one luggage only. ✧ The trip can be customized to end at another long distance city instead of Chiang Mai Province.

Your Bangkok tour itinerary

::: A tentative plan ::: ⇨ After the meeting, start the journey from Bangkok up north. ⇨ Short visit at a famous local temple, Wat Muang in Angthong Province to view the largest Buddha image of the country. ⇨ A short break for relaxing or tea✬coffee ⇨ Lunch at Nakhon Sawan Province ⇨ Scenic views for the greeneries of rice fields; rural jungles; local villages and hills. ⇨ Another short stop at Lampang Province for relaxing or tea✬coffee. Time permitting, it is possible to visit a main attraction of the city. ⇨ Continue to a local market on the route at Lampoon Province for local products : fruits; snacks and handicrafts ⇨ Head to finalize the trip at Chiang Mai Province ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ✫ ⭒⭒⭒⭒⭒ 𝒯𝒽𝒶𝓉’𝓈 𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝒻𝑜𝓁𝓀𝓈 ⭒⭒⭒⭒⭒

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

A modern transport ⭒ A van ⭒ A home car in case of 1-2 travelers

What's included
Private Guide
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: 2 attractions
Private Transportation
What's not included
Tastings
Private Transportation With Driver
Equipment
Public Transportation
Classes Workshop
Accommodation
Services
Meeting location

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

✫ Airport ✫ Hotel ✫ A residence with full address and telephone number ✫ A specific location with full address and telephone number

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Shopping
Religious Sites
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
1438398
Languages
Thai
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Bangkok best suited for?

This private tour from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is perfect for travellers who want to explore the scenic route northbound with the flexibility of a private car. It's ideal for those who enjoy a mix of cultural stops, such as visiting Wat Muang in Angthong Province, and experiencing local life at markets in Lampoon Province. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for those who prefer a moderate activity level.

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