| Duration: | 11 Day(s) - 10 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Grand Tours |
DAY 1: BANGKOK (D)
Arrive at Bangkok and meet the guide & driver. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Proceed for dinner. Spend your evening at leisure, enjoy a delicious genuine Thai-style dinner in a delightful Thai atmosphere surrounded by beautiful decoration.
The meal is accompanied by Thai classical music and dances. The dancers with their beautiful, glittering costumes and exquisite, graceful movements will stay in your memory forever. Back to the hotel and overnight in Bangkok.
DAY 2: CITY & TEMPLE TOUR BANGKOK (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel. This tour includes three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5 ½ tons of solid gold), Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok, with its colossal Reclining Buddha, and the Chedis of the Kings. The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court.
It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit the Wat Arun or Temple of Dawn and its amazing architecture, situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Back to the hotel and free time for leisure. Overnight in Bangkok.
DAY 3: AYUTHAYA DAY TRIP & RETURN BY CRUISE / *Join program (B, L)
Among the “must-see” attractions in Thailand is a visit to Ayuthaya, the former capital of Thailand, situated 90 km north of Bangkok. The principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith, Wat Phra Srisanpetch, and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
This tour also includes a boat trip to Bang-Pa-In, the former Royal Summer Residence, representing a fine example of Thai architecture. Lunch will also be served during this tour. Hotel and overnight stay in Bangkok.
DAY 4: BANGKOK – PHITSANULOK – SUKHOTHAI (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. The outing begins in Bangkok with an early departure. Proceeding to Lopburi, to visit the ruins of War Phra Sri Ratana & Phra Prang Sam Yod, a temple with three towers and impressive ornaments, then continue to Phitsanuloke. Lunch enroute.
Visit to the Chapel Phitsanulok & Wat Phra Sri Ratana Mahathat - is a major city landmark and houses Thailand's most beautiful and significant Buddha image, Phra Buddha Chinnarat. Proceed to Sukhothai, the first capital (13th century) of the Thai Kingdom. Old Sukhothai is one of Asia’s most important historical sites and is therefore under the supervision of UNESCO.
After a visit to the temples Wat Sri Chum, we continue to Sri Satchanalai, the former sister town of Sukhothai, for lunch and a visit to some of its most interesting temples and ruins. Overnight at Sukhothai.
DAY 5: SUKHOTHAI – CHIANG RAI (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. We depart for Chiang Rai. Sightseeing along the way. Arrive at Chiang Rai. Check in and overnight at Chiang Rai.
DAY 6: CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI TOUR (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Akha & Yao Hill Tribe Village + Golden Triangle + Lunch + Karen Hill Tribe Village + transfer to Chiang Mai + Dinner and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
DAY 7: CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI TOUR (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the majestic Doi Suthep temple and later on proceed to visit the Handicraft Village. Lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy a Khantoke Dinner with a show.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
DAY 8: CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI TOUR (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Chiang Dao Elephant Camp + enjoy an elephant show + elephant trekking for 1.5 hr. to Lizu hill tribe village + Lunch + Orchid Farm + Transfer to the railway station for the train to Bangkok. A dinner box is provided on the train.
*1st Class AC Sleeper berth
DAY 9: BANGKOK – PATTAYA
Breakfast at the hotel. Arrive at Bangkok railway station + Meet guide/driver and transfer to the seaside town of Pattaya. Check in at the hotel. Overnight at Pattaya.
Day 10: PATTAYA (B)
Breakfast + free n easy
Day 11: PATTAYA – DEPARTURE/HOME(B)
Breakfast + transfer to the airport for the flight home/next destination.