SRT launching a special winter travel programme
State Railway of Thailand travel programme features seven trips across five routes
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT), in collaboration with Lampang Rajabhat University, is launching a special winter travel programme, inviting tourists to enjoy a scenic train journey to Northern Thailand and experience traditional Lanna culture.
This programme, featuring seven trips across five routes, allows visitors to immerse themselves in nature and breathtaking mountain views from this month to February 2025. Tickets will be available nationwide starting on Monday, November 4, at 8.30am.
This unique winter travel programme builds on the collaboration between the SRT and Lampang Rajabhat University, established through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on academic and research services.
Together with public- and private-sector partners, they aim to develop scenic railway routes and curated tour packages, promoting domestic tourism, distributing income, and strengthening local economies. Participants can choose from a variety of programmes across seven trips on five routes:
Three Mists Experience – Bangkok to Mae Hong Son to Chiang Mai: Explore Mae Hong Son, a dream destination featuring Ban Rak Thai, Pang Ung, and Pai, on a six-day, five-night trip (two nights on the train). Fares are 16,990 baht per person. Trip 1: November 14-19, 2024; Trip 2: February 21-26, 2025.
Three Mists Experience – Bangkok to Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son: A romantic five-day, four-night journey (two nights on the train) for 13,990 baht per person. Trip 3: December 5-9, 2024; Trip 4: January 27-31, 2025.
Charming Chiang Mai – Bangkok to Chiang Mai to Mae Taeng to Inthanon: Trip 5 runs from December 19-23, 2024, for five days and four nights (two nights on the train), costing 13,490 baht per person.
Sleeping Under the Stars – Bangkok to Den Chai to Nan: Featuring Doi Samer Dao, Trip 6 runs January 16-20, 2025, for five days and four nights (two nights on the train), at 13,990 baht per person.
Romantic Chiang Rai – Bangkok to Lampang to Chiang Rai: Trip 7 is scheduled for February 12-16, 2025, lasting five days and four nights (two nights on the train) for 13,990 baht per person.
These seven trips across five scenic routes offer a new adventure by train along Northern Thailand’s most picturesque landscapes, travelling through Nan, Lampang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Mae Hong Son from November 2024 to February 2025.
Tickets can be reserved at all train stations nationwide or via the D-Ticket system starting November 4 at 8.30am, with only 38 seats available per trip.
Prices include accommodations, train fares (air-conditioned second-class sleeper), bus and other transportation, entrance fees and insurance, as well as meals and beverages. If fewer than eight tickets are sold per trip, the activity may be cancelled, with full refunds provided.
For more details, contact the customer service hotline at 1690, available 24/7.
