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Wondering if you have something similar that includes a visit to an elephant sanctuary (DON'T want to ride one) and also would like to see Angkor Wat

There are still many elephant sanctuaries in Thailand that are unethical and companies that claim to be sanctuaries but are not. Elephant Nature Park is the only one we know that is meant to be ethical - they are mentioned in the credits of the film The Last Tourist which is a film our founder Bruce Poon Tip was involved with.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bangkok
Bangkok
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand China Bangkok)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Day 2
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Royal River Kwai Resort)
Included Activities
- Echoes of the River Kwai
- Thai/Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery Visit
Landmarks
Bridge on the River Kwai
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
Day 3
Kanchanaburi - Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Kanchanaburi - Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Thai dishes on a converted rice barge from the 1930s)
Accommodation
Hotel (Classic Kameo Hotel Ayutthaya)
Included Activities
- Hike in Erawan National Park
- Swim in Erawan Falls turquoise pools
- Dinner Cruise on converted rice barge
Landmarks
Erawan National Park
Erawan Falls
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya Historical Park
Day 4
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya - Chiang Mai
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya - Chiang Mai
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Khantok-style dinner with tea time and conversation with local people)
Accommodation
Resort (Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Tour
- Visit traditional village in Chiang Mai countryside
- Local Khantoke dinner
Landmarks
Ayutthaya Historical Park
Day 5
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Thai dishes prepared during cooking class)
Accommodation
Resort (Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Morning market visit with local chef
- Thai cooking class
- Meet with Theravada monk at historic temple
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple visit
Optional Activities
- Chiang Mai Cycling Tour (30 USD per person or 1500 THB per person)
- Night Market visit
Landmarks
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Day 6
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
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Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Cycling tour through rice paddies and historic district
- Chiang Mai Night Market visit
Day 7
Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand China Bangkok)
Included Activities
- Life along the canals
- Wat Po Visit
Landmarks
Wat Pho
Day 8
Bangkok
Bangkok
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand China Bangkok)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
Optional Activities
- Visit the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew
- Explore Bangkok National Museum's Thai art and artifacts collections
- Bangkok Cycling Tour to explore quieter neighborhoods, hidden temples and parks
Landmarks
Grand Palace
Wat Phra Kaew
Emerald Buddha
Bangkok National Museum
Day 9
Bangkok to Ko Samui
Bangkok to Ko Samui
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Fair House Villas & Spa)
Landmarks
Ko Samui
Day 10
Ko Samui
Ko Samui
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Fair House Villas & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Island tour
- Angthong National Marine Park Visit
Day 11
Ko Samui - Khao Sok
Ko Samui - Khao Sok
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local specialties at Kao Thep Pitak community-owned farm), Dinner (Campfire dinner surrounded by the music of the jungle)
Accommodation
Lodge (Anurak Community Lodge)
Included Activities
- Ferry to mainland
- Kao Thep Pitak Farm and Culinary Experience
- Local farm lunch and fruit orchard stroll
- Nighttime rainforest walk with community guide
- Campfire dinner in the rainforest
Optional Activities
- Khao Sok National Park Hike
- Sok River Canoe Tour
- Khao Sok Bicycle Tour
- Hot Springs Visit
- Anurak Jungle Hike
Landmarks
Khao Sok National Park
Day 12
Khao Sok
Khao Sok
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Lodge (Anurak Community Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Jungle hike in search of monkeys and tropical birds
- Sok River Canoe Tour
- Boat tour around limestone cliffs
- Khao Sok National Park Hike
- Anurak Jungle Hike
- Khoa Sok Bicycle Tour
- Hot Springs Visit
Landmarks
Khao Sok National Park
Sok River
Day 13
Khao Sok to Krabi
Khao Sok to Krabi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Aonang Princeville VIlla Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Life along the Krabi River
Landmarks
Khao Khanap Nam Cave
Ko Klang Island
Day 14
Krabi
Krabi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Included lunch during Hong Islands tour)
Accommodation
Resort (Aonang Princeville VIlla Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Island hopping by longtail
Optional Activities
- Kayaking
- Massage
Landmarks
Hong Islands
Hong Beach
Hong Lagoon
Lading Island
Aonang Beach
Day 15
Krabi to Bangkok
Krabi to Bangkok
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Bridge on the River Kwai
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

Landmarks
Erawan National Park
Erawan Falls
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya Historical Park

Landmarks
Ayutthaya Historical Park

Landmarks
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Landmarks
Wat Pho

Landmarks
Grand Palace
Wat Phra Kaew
Emerald Buddha
Bangkok National Museum

Landmarks
Ko Samui

Landmarks
Khao Sok National Park

Landmarks
Khao Sok National Park
Sok River

Landmarks
Khao Khanap Nam Cave
Ko Klang Island

Landmarks
Hong Islands
Hong Beach
Hong Lagoon
Lading Island
Aonang Beach

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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What's Not Included

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Insurance
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Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Grand China Bangkok
Hotel
Days 1, 7, 8
Royal River Kwai Resort
Resort
day 2
Classic Kameo Hotel Ayutthaya
Hotel
day 3
Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa
Resort
Days 4, 5, 6
Fair House Villas & Spa
Hotel
Days 9, 10
Anurak Community Lodge
Lodge
Days 11, 12
Aonang Princeville VIlla Resort & Spa
Resort
Days 13, 14

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3.5

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

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2.0
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4.0
Guide
2.0
Accommodation
5.0
Tour Operator
4.5

ERROL3.5•October 2019
I’ll begin by stating that all of the hotel accommodations provided on this tour were excellent. However, nothing...
I’ll begin by stating that all of the hotel accommodations provided on this tour were excellent. However, nothing else was up to my expectations. I booked this trip based on its title billing as “Iconic Thailand National Geographic Journeys”. However, the only mention of any National Geographic involvement was on our Day 11 visit to Khao Sok which is a very small land area inhabited by less than a dozen native families eking out a meager existence on it’s miniscule rubber production. In my humble opinion, the reason for National Geographic’s support of this insignificant settlement and lending it’s name and reputation to this tour is questionable. Although a minority of the sites visited were interesting (the Bridge on the River Kwai, the waterways and caves of Krabi, and privately, the old City of Chiang Mai and the Grand Palace in Bangkok), most of the rest of the tour (I estimate over seventy percent) involved long arduous and boring coach, train or long boat travel with no commentary or explanations of any places or buildings of interest along the way. When I requested to be given a heads up of any such things upcoming along the way so that I could take a photo from the vehicle, my tour guide told me that she didn’t know what would be of interest to me or other members of the group, hence my only photos were destination shots. The main focus of our tour guide (pardon me C.E.O.) seemed to be on edifying the group on the history of Buddhism in Thailand although I am sure that there are many Thais who were never mentioned that practice other religions or ways of life, the latter as claimed by Buddhists is what Buddhism is all about. I am very disappointed in this tour.Show more
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2025
  This Journeys: Iconic Thailand tour has the minimum age requirement as being 12 years old and up. The next closest would be our G Adventures Thailand Family Adventure but the age requirement is 6 years old and up.
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  If you prefer to pay extra for the private room option then this is available and the pricing will appear in the calendar/booking page. You can certainly create a courtesy hold for the exact pricing!
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Katrina
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Would this be possible to arrange and if so, what would be the quote for this?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025
  The Journeys: Iconic Thailand National Geographic Journeys tour does not include Phuket. The tour is sold as a package so we can not add or amend any services on it. They could always add this on independently to the tour package.
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Dawn
Asked on December 26th, 2024
why is there no positive feedback on this tour? The one feedbck in 2019 is not inspiring? How can i make an informed decision without feedback?
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  As this tour is a partnership with National Geographic we do not publish any reviews due to strict data protection and privacy regulations.
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  Dawn
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  is it not possible to have single room as a 63 year old man I dont fancy sharing with a stranger?
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  The single supplement is an extra $1059 for this tour. However please note the tour date you have chosen is On Request.
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Christina
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Can you confirm that there are no overnight trains on this trip?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  The Iconic Thailand National Geographic Journeys does not have any overnight trains part of the tour.
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Dana
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Wondering if you have something similar that includes a visit to an elephant sanctuary (DON'T want to ride one) and also would like to see Angkor Wat
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2024
  There are still many elephant sanctuaries in Thailand that are unethical and companies that claim to be sanctuaries but are not. Elephant Nature Park is the only one we know that is meant to be ethical - they are mentioned in the credits of the film The Last Tourist which is a film our founder Bruce Poon Tip was involved with.

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