Discover Thailand's unique charms with this exciting tour! Travel north through mountainous landscapes to encounter the ruins of ancient kingdoms and the handicrafts of various hill-tribes, where elephants are still used in forestry and night markets offer goods rarely seen anywhere else in the world. Continue your journey south for a getaway in Hua Hin and fill your days with relaxing on the beach, participating in numerous water-sports, or travel to the countryside for a look at the surrounding rice paddies, pineapple plantations and quaint neighborhoods. Bangkok is the perfect destination to conclude your visit through Thailand. Often described as one of the most exciting cities in Asia, it offers visitors magnificent "Wats" (temples), museums, palaces and parks, as well as an unending variety of foods from culinary delights offered by street vendors to 5 star hotel delicacies. This bustling capital is a city of contrasts from Buddhist monks to businessmen chatting on mobile phones, from historic holy sights to modern day dance clubs. Thailand's many mysteries need to be explored first-hand and this tour offers the perfect opportunity!
Package Includes
Round trip airfare on available air carrier5-night hotel accommodations in Bangkok1-night hotel accommodations in Pitsanulok1-night hotel accommodations in Lampang1-night hotel accommodations in Chiangrai2-night hotel accommodations in Chiangmai3-nights hotel accommodations in Hua HinAll airport transfersOne way flight from Chiang Mai to BangkokEnglish-speaking guide provided on escorted portion of the tour (see itinerary for details)All entrance feesTotal of 24 meals: 13 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinnersHotel taxes, service charges, and baggage handlingPackage price excludes airport taxes and fees
(Fuel Surcharges are included in the package price)
Vacation Package Itinerary
Day 1 (Monday): Depart USA
Day 2 (Tuesday): Arrival Bangkok
Arrival into Bangkok International airportTransfer to the Classic Place HotelAccommodation in BangkokDay 3 (Wednesday): Bangkok ? Ayuthaya ? Lopburi ? Pitsanuloke
Breakfast at the hotelTravel from Bangkok to Ayuthaya by air-conditioned bus Visit Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand, with it's many ancient pagodas and temples.Visit Phra Buddha Badh with it's shrine of the holy footprint of BuddhaTravel on to Lopburi for lunch at a local restaurantVisit the Prang Sam Yod (Sacred Three-spire Pagoda), the ruins of the temple Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat and the Monkey Temple.Proceed to PitsanulokeDinner at the hotelAccommodation in Pitsanuloke (B,L,D)Day 4 (Thursday): Pitsanuloke - Sukhothai - Sri Satchanalai - Lampang
Breakfast at the hotelVisit Wat Maha Dhat with it's revered Buddha statueTravel to Sukhothai, visit the ruins of this first capital of Thailand (1257-1379)Lunch at a local restaurantTravel to Sri Satchanalai, the northern outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, built by King Ramkamhaeng.Visit Wat Chang Lom, Wat Jedi Jet Thaew, and Wat Nang PhyaProceed to LampangDinner at the hotelAccommodation in Lampang (B,L,D)Day 5 (Friday): Lampang - Phayao - Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai
Breakfast at the hotelDrive to Ko Kah to see Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang with its beautiful Emerald BuddhaTravel on to Phayao, a unique rural town and former princely state. Visit Wat Sri Kom KamProceed to Chiang RaiLunch at a local restaurantVisit Chiang Saen, an attractive town and a former capital, situated directly on the Mekong River at the border between Thailand and LaosVisit Wat Phra Dhat Jom Kitti by climbing 383 steps to the top of the hill. Also visit Wat Chedi Luang and a small museum nearbyTake a boat trip upriver on the Mekong to the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meetTravel to Mae Sai, the northernmost Thai town, on the border with Myanmar. Shop at the local marketReturn to Chiang RaiAccommodation in Chiang Rai (B,L,D)Day 6 (Saturday): Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai
Breakfast at the hotelVisit Ban Lorcha, a Phami Akha hill-tribe community center, and learn about it's effort in promoting sustainable village life and tourismProceed to Chiang Mai and enjoy lunch at a local restaurantVisit to Handicraft Villages to observe production of lacquer-ware, Thai silk, and paper umbrellasEnjoy Kantoke Dinner, a typical Thai dinner with ancient dances from Northern Thailand, followed by dances and songs by various hill-tribes.Rest of evening at your leisure to experience the city's night markets in search of bargains.Accommodation in Chiang Mai (B,L,D)Day 7 (Sunday): Chiang Mai
Visit Wat Doi Suthep and Monastery, built in 1383 and tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters. In the center of the complex is a big chedi (spiral pagoda), containing partial relics of BuddhaVisit an Elephant camp and watch the elephants working with timber in the forestVisit an Orchid farm and enjoy lunch at an local restaurantReturn to Chiang MaiAfternoon visit to a well-known Thai wood carving factory with possibility of buying Burmese antiquesAccommodation in Chiang Mai (B,L)Day 8 (Monday): Chiang Mai - Bangkok - Hua Hin
Breakfast at the hotelFly from Chiang Mai to BangkokUpon arrival into Bangkok you will be met by our local guideContinue on a scenic drive to Hua Hin a Bustling beach townAccommodation in Hua Hin (B)Day 9 (Tuesday): Hua Hin
Breakfast at the hotelFull Day at LeisureAccommodation in Hua Hin (B)Day 10 (Wednesday): Hua Hin
Breakfast at the hotelFull Day at LeisureAccommodation in Hua Hin (B)Day 11 (Thursday): Hua Hin - Bangkok
Breakfast at the hotelTransfer to BangkokAccommodation in Bangkok (B)Day 12 (Friday): Bangkok
Breakfast at the hotelCity and Temples Tour, including visits to three of the most important Buddhist temples in Bangkok - Wat Trimitr, Wat Po, and Wat BenjamaborpitrAccommodation in Bangkok (B)Day 13 (Saturday): Bangkok
Breakfast at the hotelThai Dinner and Dances at Ruen Thep Restaurant. Enjoy an authentic Thai dinner in an atmospheric restaurant. The meal is accompanied by Thai musical and dance performancesAccommodation in Bangkok (B,D)Day 14 (Sunday): Bangkok
Breakfast at the hotelThai Cooking Class at the Classic Place Hotel, Discover the secrets of Thai cuisine and learn to cook it. The excursion/cooking class includes a cooking demonstration and eating your own creations, supplemented with our Master Thai Chefs Creations, to ensure that you don't go away hungry. Every participant is presented with a cooking class diploma and set of recipesAfternoon at leisureAccommodation in Bangkok (B)Day 15 (Monday): Departure
Breakfast at the hotelTransfer from hotel to Bangkok International Airport
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