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Essential Thailand

12 days
From Bangkok to Chiang Mai
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 40 - 52
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bangkok

    Meals
    Dinner (Thai cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Galleria 10)
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  2. Day 2

    Bangkok

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Galleria 10)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Pho and the Grand Palace
    • See the Reclining Buddha
    • Visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
    • Lunch at a local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Private boat tour of the canals (klongs) to view traditional stilted homes
    Landmarks
    Wat Pho
    Grand Palace
    Temple of the Emerald Buddha
  3. Day 3

    Bangkok

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Galleria 10)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Pak Klong Talad (Bangkok flower market)
    • Explore Chinatown for street food and jade shopping
    • Optional excursion to Ayutthaya with Bang Pa Summer Palace and temples
    • Cruise return on Chao Phraya River with buffet lunch
    • Optional visit to Jim Thompson's House
    Landmarks
    Pak Klong Talad
    Bang Pa Summer Palace
    Ayutthaya
    Jim Thompson's House
  4. Day 4

    Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Group dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Felix River Kwai), Hotel (Felix River Kwai Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
    • Visit the War Cemetery
    • See the Death Railway
    • Local train ride across wooden viaducts
    • Visit the Bridge over the River Kwai
    • Group dinner
    Landmarks
    Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
    War Cemetery
    Bridge over the River Kwai
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  5. Day 5

    Kanchanaburi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Felix River Kwai), Hotel (Felix River Kwai Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hellfire Pass
    • Lunch at a local restaurant
    • Spa facilities at the hotel
    Landmarks
    Hellfire Pass
  6. Day 6

    Kanchanaburi to Sukhothai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch en route), Dinner (Group dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Charme Sukhothai Historical Park Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bhutsaya Khiri Suvarnabhumi (Rock Buddha)
    • Lunch en route
    • Group dinner
    Landmarks
    Bhutsaya Khiri Suvarnabhumi
  7. Day 7

    Sukhothai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Charme Sukhothai Historical Park Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the UNESCO-listed Sukhothai Historical Park

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Thai cooking class with meal preparation and dinner
    Landmarks
    Sukhothai Historical Park
  8. Day 8

    Sukhothai to Chiang Rai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Relaxed group dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wiang Inn Chiang Rai), Hotel (Wiang Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic stop at Khaw Phayao Lake
    • Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience: Eco-friendly indigo dyeing workshop
    • Create and take home a handwoven textile piece
    • Group dinner
    Landmarks
    Khaw Phayao Lake
    Wat Rong Khun
  9. Day 9

    Chiang Rai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wiang Inn Chiang Rai), Hotel (Wiang Inn)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Golden Triangle excursion with Mekong River boat cruise
    • Visit Don Sao Island markets in Laos
    • Lunch at a local restaurant
    • Visit the Hall of Opium museum
    Landmarks
    Golden Triangle
    Mekong River
    Don Sao Island
    Hall of Opium
  10. Day 10

    Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Empress Chiang Mai), Hotel (The Empress)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs
    • Lunch at a local restaurant
    • Visit Wat Phra Singh temple
    • Visit Wat Chedi Luang temple
    • Visit the Night Market
    Landmarks
    Mae Kachan Hot Springs
    Wat Phra Singh
    Wat Chedi Luang
    Chiang Mai Night Market
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  11. Day 11

    Chiang Mai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Empress Chiang Mai), Hotel (The Empress)
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  12. Day 12

    Chiang Mai

    Meals
    Breakfast

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