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Essential Thailand

12 days
From Bangkok to Chiang Mai
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In-depth Cultural
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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bangkok

    Meals
    Dinner (Thai cuisine dinner with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Galleria 10)
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  2. Day 2

    Bangkok

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Private boat tour through Bangkok's canals (klongs)
    Landmarks
    Wat Pho
    Reclining Buddha
    Grand Palace
    Temple of the Emerald Buddha
  3. Day 3

    Bangkok or Ayutthaya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Galleria 10)

    Included Activities

    • Free time to explore Bangkok

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Pak Klong Talad (Bangkok flower market)
    • Explore Chinatown streets for street food and shopping
    • Full day trip to Ayutthaya with visit to Bang Pa Summer Palace
    • Explore Ayutthaya temples, monasteries and archaeological sites
    • Cruise back to Bangkok with buffet lunch along Chao Phraya River
    • Visit Jim Thompson's House with Asian art collection
    Landmarks
    Pak Klong Talad
    Chinatown
    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 Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
    • Visit War Cemetery
    • See the Death Railway
    • Local train ride with views over river and wooden viaducts
    • Visit Bridge over the River Kwai
    Landmarks
    Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
    War Cemetery
    Death Railway
    Bridge over the River Kwai
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  5. Day 5

    Kanchanaburi

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

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at hotel with spa facilities
    • Explore Kanchanaburi town and surroundings
    • Visit Hellfire Pass with lunch included
    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)
    • Local lunch en route
    Landmarks
    Bhutsaya Khiri Suvarnabhumi
  7. Day 7

    Sukhothai

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO-listed Sukhothai Historical Park and explore temples and palace ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Thai cooking class with herbs and spices instruction and dinner included
    Landmarks
    Sukhothai Historical Park
  8. Day 8

    Chiang Rai

    Meals
    Dinner (Relaxed dinner together in Chiang Rai)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wiang Inn Chiang Rai), Hotel (Wiang Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khaw Phayao Lake
    • Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Eco-friendly indigo dyeing workshop with handwoven cotton textile creation
    Landmarks
    Khaw Phayao Lake
    Wat Rong Khun
  9. Day 9

    Chiang Rai

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

    Optional Activities

    • Boat cruise on Mekong River to Golden Triangle where Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet
    • Visit Don Sao Island markets in Laos
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Visit 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), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Empress Chiang Mai), Hotel (The Empress)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Visit Wat Phra Singh temple
    • Visit Wat Chedi Luang temple
    • Visit Chiang Mai night markets
    Landmarks
    Mae Kachan Hot Springs
    Wat Phra Singh
    Wat Chedi Luang
    Chiang Mai night markets
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  11. Day 11

    Chiang Mai

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

    Departure

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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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