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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Bodhiserene Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with tour group
    • Explore Chiang Mai's old town
    • Visit local markets
  3. Day 2

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Dining with local Lanna family)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Bodhiserene Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Doi Suthep Temple
    • Foot massage at Women's Correctional Institution
    • Walking tour of Chiang Mai
    • Cooking class with local Lanna family
    • Dinner with host family
    Landmarks
    Doi Suthep Temple
  4. Day 3

    Chiang Mai - Maekampong

    Chiang Mai - Maekampong
    Meals
    Lunch (Buffet lunch at Elephant Nature Park)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Bodhiserene Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Elephant Nature Park with viewing platform and guided river walk
    • Buffet lunch at Elephant Nature Park
    • Maekampong waterfall visit
    • Walking tour of Maekampong village

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to top of Maekampong waterfall
    • Walk around base of waterfall (alternative option)
    • Explore Chiang Mai night market in evening
    Landmarks
    Elephant Nature Park
    Maekampong
  5. Day 4

    Chiang Mai to Lampang

    Chiang Mai to Lampang
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Lampang River Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat
    • Visit ceramic factory and observe artisans
    Landmarks
    Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat
  6. Day 5

    Lampang to Sukhothai

    Lampang to Sukhothai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast by the river), Lunch (Local village noodle dish)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Legendha Sokhothai Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast by the river
    • Visit Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang
    • Walking tour of Naton Chan village
    • Interact with local artisans
    • Bicycle tour of Sukhothai historical park
    Landmarks
    Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang
    Sukhothai Historical Park
  7. Day 6

    Sukhothai to Uthai Thani

    Sukhothai to Uthai Thani
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (U-Thai River Lake View Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Almsgiving with Buddhist monks
    • Boat ride on Sakae Krang River
    • Visit Wat Chantaram with crystal sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Wat Chantaram
  8. Day 7

    Uthai Thani to Ayutthaya

    Uthai Thani to Ayutthaya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Evening dinner cruise on Chao Phraya River with Thai dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Krungsrii River)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ayutthaya's historical landmarks
    • Evening dinner cruise on Chao Phraya River

    Optional Activities

    • Explore temples in afternoon
    • Relax at riverside hotel
    Landmarks
    Ayutthaya Historical Park
  9. Day 8

    Ayutthaya to Kanchanaburi

    Ayutthaya to Kanchanaburi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Float House Riverkwai)

    Included Activities

    • Visit war cemetery
    • Visit Bridge over the River Kwai
    • Train ride on Death Railway
    • Visit Hellfire Pass Museum
    • Longtail boat journey on River Kwai
    Landmarks
    Bridge over the River Kwai
    Hellfire Pass
  10. Day 9

    Kanchanaburi

    Kanchanaburi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Float House Riverkwai)

    Optional Activities

    • Bamboo rafting on River Kwai
    • Visit Erawan Waterfall with multi-tiered cascades
    Landmarks
    Erawan Waterfall
  11. Day 10

    Kanchanaburi to Bangkok

    Kanchanaburi to Bangkok
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Chatrium Riverside)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Maeklong Railway Market
    • Boat ride on Chao Phraya River
    • Visit Bangkok sky bar
    Landmarks
    Maeklong Railway Market
  12. Day 11

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant in Chinatown after food tour)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Chatrium Riverside)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha
    • Visit Wat Po and Reclining Buddha
    • Food tour in Bangkok's Chinatown
    • Farewell dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping
    • Leisure exploration of Bangkok
    Landmarks
    Grand Palace
    Wat Po
  13. Day 12

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bangkok
    • Beach extension to Koh Samet

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  • David5.0•November 2025
    Many highlights ranging from Buddhist temples to the frenetic transport and markets. However, our highlights were:...
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  • Brian4.7•December 2025
    The Float hotel was a very special place. Little Bhutan was spectacular. We were fortunate enough to coincide with...
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  • Nicholas4.8•November 2025
    The elephant sanctuary was powerful stuff. The ability to get close to these wonderful animals and appreciate the...
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  • Patricia5.0•November 2025
    All very excellent difficult to select.
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  • Lesley5.0•January 2025
    With the trip starting in Chiang Mai it allowed me to arrive early and spend an extended amount of time with the...
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    Traveled in November 2025
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  • Peter5.0•November 2025
    Tours of golden temples Great bard Good value accessories Good to do a Thai massage as part of the tour
    Traveled in November 2025
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  • Beverley4.8•November 2025
    Visiting the Elephant park/sanctuary. A fantastic project and informative experience. Also our time at Ricer Kwai,...
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    Traveled in November 2025
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  • Kerry4.5•February 2026
    Day 2 - fantastic day seeing Chiang Mai, having a massage at correctional institution and then visiting the Lanna...
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    Traveled in December 2025
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  • Shannon4.7•December 2025
    Little Bhutan and the FloatHouse. The cooking class was also a lot of fun and good for the group bonding.
    Traveled in December 2025
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  • Lesley4.8•June 2026
    There were so many- the cookery session an dmeal with the Lanna family, the amazing Wat Chalaem Phra Kiet, the...
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    Traveled in December 2025
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