Country
Thailand
Duration
10 Days/9 Nights
Travel Type
Escorted Tours
Highlights
Join this memorable ten-day tour and see some of Thailand´s most beautiful attractions. Start your adventure in Chiang Mai, the beautiful former capital of the Lanna kingdom, mingle with the locals in the night market, and be amazed by the beauty of the ancient Buddhist temples before continuing to Sukhothai and Ayutthaya, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites that both served as capitals of Siam. Your odyssey ends in bustling Bangkok, the capital known as the ‘City of Angels’.
Inclusions
9-night accommodation in chosen category
Meals as per chosen meal option:
– Half board option: 16 meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches (lunch available from day 2-8)
– Full board option: 23 meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners (dinners available from day 1-7)
Arrival and departure shared transfer
Transportation throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking guide on shared basis
All entrance fees as indicated: Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre, Wat Phra That Chom Kitti and Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, River Ping cruise, farmhouse lunch, Elephant Poopoopaper Park, Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Sing and Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Hariphunchai and Wat Phra That Lampang Luang in Lampang, Sukhothai Historical Park and food offering in Sukhothai, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand-Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery in Kanchanaburi, and Phra Pathommachedi in Nakhon Pathom
Exclusions
International airfare and airport taxes – Gratuities to hotel personnel, guides and drivers – Optional sightseeing tours – Beverages – Visa to visit the country if needed – Travel insurances – Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Additional Information
This is a guided group tour. Departures are guaranteed with minimum two people.
**Different languages can be combined in our vehicles for Seat-In-Coach itineraries. There will be a separate guide for each language.
1
DAY 1 CHIANG RAI - ARRIVAL
Arrive at Chiang Rai Airport, where our representative will meet and greet you. Then, enjoy a comfortable transfer to your centrally located hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the beautiful place. Maybe explore the heart of the old town, which dates from the reign of King Mangrai in the 13th century, or wander around the night bazaar to get a flavour of Chiang Rai.
Accommodation : Chiang Rai for 2 nights
2
DAY 2 CHIANG RAI - GOLDEN TRIANGLE (270 KMS - 6HRS)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to the centre to admire the iconic monument of King Mangrai en route to the Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre. Learn all about the dozens of hill tribes that, for centuries, have lived in the highlands around the city and understand how they have survived the spread of globalisation. Continue to the Mae Chan district to explore the remote hill tribe villages of Yao and Akha peoples, and experience their way of life first-hand. Take to the road for Mae Sai, a small border town with a busy market, before heading into the heart of the infamous Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. This natural wilderness gained an unwanted notoriety in the sixties because of the abundant opium cultivation in the area. After lunch, continue to Chiang Saen to visit the hilltop Wat Phra That Chom Kitti, which is reached via a 350-step staircase. Return to Chiang Rai with rest of the day free at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
3
DAY 3 CHIANG RAI - CHIANG MAI (260 KMS - 4HRS)
Begin your adventure after breakfast at the hotel, heading towards Chiang Mai. On the southern outskirts of Chiang Rai, stop at the magnificent Wat Rong Khun, a dazzling temple built in the 1990s. Its ornate all-white exterior, with embedded pieces of mirror, makes it one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand. Continue to Chiang Mai and, on arrival, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of the most revered temples in the country. This sacred location is at the top of a mountain from where you can appreciate stunning panoramic views of the city. To reach the temple you have to climb up a 309-step naga staircase. Alternatively, you can use the cable car. Head to the riverbank and board a boat for a cruise along the scenic River Ping. Stop at a farm to savour a delicious khao soi noodle curry as you enjoy interesting dance performances. After a walk through the local flower and fresh produce market, return to the hotel. The cable car is included.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Chiang Mai for 2 nights
4
DAY 4 CHIANG MAI CITY AND SURROUNDINGS (40 KMS - 1HRS)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to Elephant Poopoopaper Park, an eco-friendly, naturally built outdoor museum park that introduces and explains the unique steps involved in making our much talked about paper products from elephant poop fibres! The interpretive walking tour through our lush gardens brings visitors through eight different pavilions explaining each stage of our fascinating process from poo collection to rinsing to final product assembly. Visitors are encouraged to pull up a stool, roll up their sleeves and join with our talented artisans and guides and participate in our head-turning process! Complemented by the presence of rich graphics and signage, visitors will also be introduced to Chiang Mai’s long and rich history of traditional papermaking and handicrafts production. After lunch in a local restaurant, continue to Chiang Mai for an afternoon exploring this ancient city. Chiang Mai’s old town is still surrounded by remnants of the old defensive walls and a moat. Visit the historic Wat Suan Dok and admire its 48 metre high Sri Lankan-style chedi, which overlooks the Royal Cemetery. Continue to Wat Phra Sing in the old town and appreciate the beauty of this large complex of more than 60 buildings before visiting 14th century Wat Chedi Luang in the very heart of the old city. In the evening, you can enjoy an optional khantoke dinner (not included).
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
5
DAY 5 CHIANG MAI - LAMPHUN - LAMPANG - SUKHOTHAI (380 KMS - 4.5HRS)
Charge your batteries with breakfast and then depart for Lamphun to visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, a golden temple complex whose origins have been traced to the Mon Kingdom in the eighth century. Then, go to the picturesque town of Lampang to visit the historic temple of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. After a delicious lunch, relax with a scenic drive to Sukhothai Historical Park, arriving in the late afternoon. Explore the park, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site covering the ruins of ancient Sukhothai, which was the first capital of the kingdom of the same name.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Sukhothai for 1 night
6
DAY 6 SUKHOTHAI - UTHAI THANI - AYUTTHAYA (430 KMS - 5HRS)
Begin your day in a spiritual manner, as you join locals in offering food to Buddhist monks during their morning alms round. Drive south and stop for a delicious lunch in Chai Nat. Today’s route from Sukhothai via Uthai Thani to Ayutthaya mirrors the southward expansion of Siam, following the kingdom’s historical development. Arrive in Ayutthaya, a former capital of Siam, and go to the Ayutthaya Historical Park to visit the temple of Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the adjacent Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit. Contemplate the golden Buddha and continue to the eerily enchanting ruins of Wat Phra Mahathat, with its famous statue of Buddha devoured by tree roots. Such a heavenly heritage ensemble has earned this historical park the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Ayutthaya for 1 night
7
DAY 7 AYUTTHAYA - KANCHANABURI (190 KMS - 2HRS)
Have breakfast and then drive through pastoral landscapes virtually untouched by the passage of time before arriving at Kanchanaburi, a quiet town at the confluence of the rivers Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai. It is renowned for the beauty of its natural surroundings and the abundant wildlife, but it also holds an unwanted place in history as the location of the notorious World War II ‘Death Railway Bridge’, immortalised in the Hollywood classic, ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’. Visit the war cemetery, the final resting place of thousands of soldiers, and the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre to learn about the appalling conditions in which Allied POWs and Thai slave labourers worked to build a military supply railway. After lunch, enjoy the rest of day at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Kanchanaburi for 1 night
8
DAY 8 KANCHANABURI - BANGKOK (150 KMS - 2HRS)
Depart Kanchanaburi after breakfast at the hotel, enjoying a scenic drive towards Nakhon Pathom to visit the temple with the magnificent 127 metre high Phra Pathommachedi stupa, the tallest of its kind in the world. Continue to Damnoen Saduak, which is famed for its vibrant and colourful floating markets. Breathe in the fragrances of the Orient as dozens of boats glide along, selling fresh fruit and vegetables as well as tasty local delicacies. The buzz of the noise and the bustle of activity are quintessential Thai experiences. Continue to Bangkok for drop off at your hotel in the city.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Bangkok for 2 nights
9
DAY 9 BANGKOK
Enjoy a full day at leisure, discovering Bangkok on your own. For those who have never been to Bangkok, we suggest a half-day tour of the most popular Buddhist temples. The Royal Grand Palace, a great architectural masterpiece of several buildings was used as a royal residence from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. It is without any doubt a national reference and possibly the most visited royal monument in Thailand. The building houses the “Wat Phra Kaew”, Bangkok’s most sacred temple, in which is located the famous Emerald Buddha. In the evening we suggest you enjoy an optional Thai and International buffet dinner whilst cruising along the Chao Phraya River or River of the Kings. Pass by famous sites such as Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) and the Grand Palace. Entertainment is also provided on board, giving you the chance to listen to live music and see an interesting show. The dinner cruise is not included.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
10
DAY 10 BANGKOK - DEPARTURE
Wake up to one last breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure until transferring to Bangkok Airport, from where you’ll continue with your individual travel plans.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Chiang Rai
Superior Hotel Category – Laluna 4* – Standard Room
Superior Hotel Category – Imperial River House Resort 4* – Superior Room
Chiang Mai
Superior Hotel Category – Empress Chiang Mai 4* – Standard Room
Superior Hotel Category – Imperial River House Resort 4* – Standard Room
Sukhothai
Standard Hotel Category – Sukhothai Treasure 4*
Superior Hotel Category – Legendha 4*
Ayutthaya
Standard Hotel Category – Krungsri River 4*
Superior Hotel Category – Kantary 4*
Kanchanaburi
Standard Hotel Category – Pung Waan Resort Kwai Yai 3*
Superior Hotel Category – Felix River Kwai 4*
Bangkok
Standard and Superior Hotel Category – Royal @Chinatown 4*
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Rates in $CA, per person, starting from, in double or triple occupancy |
Land Package |
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| Departures every Friday from Chiang Rai | Standard hotel category |
Superior hotel category |
| April 1st to October 27, 2023 | 2035 | 2229 |
| Supplement for full board option | +245 | +369 |
| November 3, 2023 to March 29, 2024 | 2135 | 2335 |
| Supplement for full board option | +259 | +389 |
| Single occupancy supplement (min 2 pp traveling) | +610 | +640 |
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment The prices indicated exclude the contribution to the Customer Compensation Fund of $3.50 per $1,000 of tourism product or service purchased from a travel agent in Quebec.
