TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit the most important temples. Learn about Buddhist practices and influences on daily life.
  • Spend several days in rural Chiang Mai in northern Thailand at one of Asia’s most luxurious and atmospheric resorts, surrounded by mountains and lush fields of terraced rice paddies.
  • Enjoy free time to indulge at the spa and relax on the picturesque beach

 

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ITINERARY

DAY 1: BANGKOK ARRIVAL - AMPHAWA

Arrival in Bangkok, then transfer to Amphawa (about 2 hrs driving). Upon arrival at the hotel (room available at 13.00 hrs.) Free time.

In the afternoon, visit Wat Bang Kung, located in the Bang Kung Navy Camp which was built to support the army of King Ayuthaya. Statues showing the different fighting techniques are lined up but the main attraction remains the temple which has been literally invaded by the roots of a huge banyan…

At the end of the day, you leave in a traditional private boat for a trip on the MaeKlong River and return by boat to the hotel, admiring the spectacle of the fireflies that make the region famous.

Overnight in hotel

DAY 2: AMPHAWA – TRAIN WALK- FLOATING MARKET- KANCHANABURI (B/L)

After breakfast, you will reach an astonishing place: the flip flop market or the Talad Rom Hub, where the astonishing carousel of this market lives to the rhythm of the passages of the train…where the stalls fold up and unfold as the train continues its slow progress in the middle of the crowd.

Then you go to the floating market of Damnoen Saduak. You go back in time to another era, when trade was done from boat to boat along the klongs, especially in Bangkok.

Continuation to Kanchanaburi. After lunch, discovery of the famous Kwai River and its bridge, the construction of which cost the lives of thousands of Thais. You visit the war museum, called JEATH (Japan, England, America/Australia, Thailand, Holland) in memory of the countries which lost theirs during the 2nd World War with the word DEATH, recalling the tragic history attached to this place.

Overnight in hotel

DAY 3: KANCHANABURI - AYUTHAYA (B/L)

After breakfast, transfer to Erawan National Park, with its famous Erawan waterfalls which served as the setting for the film “The Beach”. These particularly impressive waterfalls during the rainy season allow most of the time to swim in peace.

Lunch in local restaurant.

In the afternoon, continue to the ancient capital Ayuthaya of the Kings of Siam, founded in 1350 and partly razed by the Burmese in 1776. Visit the historic site and the main temples.

Overnight in hotel

DAY 4: AYUTHYA- UTHAI THANI- SUKHOTHAI (B/L)

Breakfast at the hotel, head to Uthai Thani for the temple Wat Tha Sung, having crystal hall.

Then talk a walk in Sakrae Kang town, located at the edge of Sakrae Kang river.

After lunch, transfer to Sukhothai.

Arrival at the hotel, free and overnight in hotel

DAY 5: SUKHOTHAI- LAMPANG- CHIANGMAI (B/L)

After breakfast, visit of Sukhothai, the first capital of Siam (1257-1379) and the most beautiful historical site in the kingdom. The archaeological park extends over more than 10 km and contains impressive temples and statues. From there you can rent bikes to discover the park in a calm and soothing atmosphere.

Continue to Lampang, visit a magnificent old teak wood house. Lunch in local restaurant.

Then head to Chiangmai. Check in hotel and overnight in hotel

DAY 6: CHIANGMAI (B/L)

After breakfast, transfer to reach the camp of the elephants, located in the middle of the forest. You will be able to attend the morning bath of the elephants in the river then the spectacle of the work of these enormous mastodons, which transport giant tree trunks.

After that, visit the orchid plantation, the most famous flower in Thailand, of which the country has more than 1,300 wild varieties. Lunch in local restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit the craft villages of lacquer, silk weaving, umbrella making, etc.

Return to the hotel. Free time and overnight in hotel

DAY 7: CHIANGMAI- PHUKET (B)

Breakfast at the hotel, departure to visit the temple of Doi Suthep. The hill that bears his name is dominated by this splendid temple, the most famous in Chiangmai and nestled 1,000 meters above sea level. You can only get there after climbing a staircase of 306 steps.

Then transfer to Chiangmai airport and fly to Phuket, the most beautiful seaside resort in Thailand.

Overnight in Phuket.

DAY 8: PHUKET (B)

Breakfast at hotel, free with beach activities or relax on the beach

Overnight in hotel

DAY 9: PHUKET (B)

Breakfast at hotel, free with beach activities or relax on the beach

Overnight in hotel

DAY 10: PHUKET- BANGKOK (B)

Free morning in Phuket.

In the afternoon transfer to Phuket airport for your flight to Bangkok.

Arrival in Bangkok, transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in hotel

DAY 11: BANGKOK (B)

Depart to the pier for a river cruise on the Klongs, the canals that make Bangkok nicknamed the Venice of Southeast Asia. You will have the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes and explore an authentic way of life in houses on stilts.

Then visit the Royal Palace built in a hybrid style, half-Eastern, half-Western where you can see the magnificent temple of the Emerald Buddha, then visit the temple of Wat Pho famous for its reclining Buddha.

Return to the hotel. Free time and overnight in hotel

DAY 12: BANGKOK DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at hotel, free until transfer to airport for your flight to next destination.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

INCLUSIONS

  • Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
  • All private transportation
  •  Accommodation shared in Double room with daily breakfast
  • All domestic flights
  • Experienced English speaking guide
  • Private boat trip as per tour
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
  • All sightseeing tickets
  • Tissues and water on coach
  • Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter
  • Services charges and government tax
  •  Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
  • No extra charge after services confirmation
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

EXCLUSIONS

  • International flights & departure taxes if any
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Beverage
  • Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any)
  • Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year (if any)
  • Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 1 passport photo for each person)
  • Other services not mentioned above

Destination

Thailand

Duration

More than 11 days

Responsible Benefits

Cultural Interaction, Locals Benefit, Making a Difference

THAILAND IN MOTION

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