Unforgettable Thailand
Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak - Nakhon Phanom - Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya - Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai
With " Unforgettable trip in Thailand 13 days" you will discover the north but also the south of this beautiful country. You will visit some of the most beautiful monuments of Thailand and you will have the opportunity to see magical landscapes. You will be closer to the population, fauna and flora local. Although you make some very touristy sites, you will abandon the tourists to discover the real Thailand without the mass tourism.
Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
Country: 5
Code: TCT10
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Overview
With ” Unforgettable Thailand 13 days” you will discover the north but also the south of this beautiful country. You will visit some of the most beautiful monuments of Thailand and you will have the opportunity to see magical landscapes. You will be closer to the population, fauna and flora local. Although you make some very touristy sites, you will abandon the tourists to discover the real Thailand without the mass tourism. You will have the unique opportunity to find yourself at the golden triangle, meeting point of Thai, Burmese and Laotian borders.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover the beautiful city of Bangkok with the Royal Palace, Wat Phra Keo and Wat Pho
- Explore of the ancient capital of the country, the magnificent Ayutthaya
- Visit the beautiful temples
- Pay a visit to the Golden Triangle: meeting point between the borders of three countries; Thailand, Laos and Myanmar
- Enjoy the fresh atmosphere of Doï Inthanon National Park
- Elephant ride in Chiang Mai, rafting down the river, ride on an ox cart.
Itinerary in brief:
Day 1: Bangkok Arrival
Day 2: Bangkok City Tour (B)
Day 3: Bangkok – Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – Nakhon Pathom – Kanchanaburi (B)
Day 4: Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya (B)
Day 5: Ayutthaya Historical Park – Bangkok (B)
Day 6: Bangkok – Flight to Chiang Mai (B)
Day 7: Chiang Mai City – Doi Suthep Hill (B)
Day 8: Chiang Mai – Chiang Dao Elephant Riding
& Rafting (B)
Day 9: Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon – Chiang Mai (B)
Day 10: Chiang Mai – Poopoo Paper park
– Chiang Rai (B)
Day 11: Chiang Rai City (B)
Day 12: Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai – Flight to Bangkok (B)
Day 13: Bangkok Departure (B)
Itinerary
Expand all Collapse allWarmly welcome you on arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. We will pick you up with a comfortable vehicle to the center of Bangkok to check-in your hotel, then take your time to have a rest after a long flight and lunchtime.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meal : Not available
Today, we will take the whole day to explore Bangkok – the city of golden temples.
The first destination is the Grand Palace, which includes 3 main sites: Royal Palace, Royal Office and pagodas (Wat) built in 1770s. Nowadays, most of national significant events takes place there.
Wat Pra Kwae is famous not only for its beauty of unique Thailand Buddhism architecture but also for the sacred jade Buddha statue.
Nearby Grand Palace is Wat Pho - the oldest and biggest pagoda in Bangkok with more than 1000 Buddha statues and the huge one sit-back Buddha in gold.
We will board on a boat to pay a visit along the Chao Phraya River, watching the life of local people close by. On route, we stop at Wat Arun, the most beautiful pagoda in Bangkok not only for its location on the Chao Phraya’s riverbank but also for the different architecture from other pagodas.
After having lunch, we visit Wat Traimit. This pagoda is famous for its unique and historic beauty, and also for the huge golden Buddha statue.
Return to the hotel and you are free to explore Bangkok by night.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meal : Breakfast
Early in the morning, after having breakfast, we pay a visit to Meaklong Railway Market - a local market has grown up along the rail tracks. When a train pulls in or out of the station, the sellers quickly clear their stalls, and set them up again when the train has passed.
We continue our way to Damnoen Saduak Floating market, which is specialized in trading fruits, vegetables, etc.
After having lunch, we will fall into the relax atmosphere in Rose Garden, a huge park built in the middle of rural scenery along the Nakhon Chaisri River with the major attractions of Thai Village. Here you can enjoy the activities and shows such as Thai boxing, sword - fighting, elephant parade, etc.
We transfer to Kanchanaburi, check-in the hotel there and then you are free to relax.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Kanchanaburi
Meal : Breakfast
The first destination today is JEATH War Museum, a museum about the Death Railway built from 1942 to 1943. The museum exhibits photographs and illustrations reflecting the living condition of prisoners of war during that cruel time.
Nearby the JEATH War Museum is Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, holding almost 7.000 graves of victims of Japanese immurement during their construction for the Burma Railway.
We drive about 1 hour to Wang Pho Elephant Camp where you have the opportunity to ride and bathe with the elephants. Have lunch there and continue to Erawan Waterfall, considered as the most beautiful waterfall of Thailand.
We transfer to Ayutthaya, check-in the hotel and you are free to relax.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Ayutthaya
Meal : Breakfast
Having a breakfast and today we will pay a visit to some sites of Ayutthaya Historical Park. Being a ruin with many temples which characterize the handicraft architecture, the park was recognized as World’s Heritage Site by UNESCO.
- Wat Phu Khao Thong is a massive pagoda towering in the middle of paddy fields. There is a high golden plated chedi on the top, which makes the pagoda outstanding.
- Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the most important temple of Ayutthaya with 3 towers standing high together in Ceylonese style.
- Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit is the pagoda in which the bronze Buddha statue in the attitude of subduing Mara is situated. This is one of the biggest Buddha statue in Thailand.
- Wat Lokaya Sutha is considered as the sacred place for pilgrims since it’s famous for the reclining Buddha statue. It is also the most important relics in most of those in Wat Lokaya Sutha.
Heading back to Bangkok. En route, we visit the Royal Summer Palace in Bang Pa-in district.
Being a favorite resort of royal, the Royal Summer palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles.
The rest time of day is on your own.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meal : Breakfast
Today morning, we have a walking tour to the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, built in Lanna style architecture. Known as “The Monastery of the Lion Buddha’, this temple houses a number of highly revered and very old Buddha images.
The next is Wat Phan Tao, an ancient temple sitting right next to the sacred Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai town.
Next to Wat Phan Tao is Wat Chedi Luang. This is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take a rickshaw tour. After that, you will take a walking through the central market of Warorot. which is a great spot for travelers wanting to experience the true Thai culture and daily life.
In the afternoon we visit the Doi Suthep hill. The mountain's temple is one of the most historically and spiritually significant places in Thailand. So, many Thais and foreigners come to experience the special magic of this holy place.
Return to the hotel and you can relax or enjoy going to the night market.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai
Meal : Breakfast
Lunch is served at local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will get an up-close look at the river on a bamboo raft trip. You will languidly cruise past traditional teak houses high on stilts along the lush banks. Bidding farewell to chilled-out Chiang Dao and its gentle people won’t be easy. Soften the blow with a stop at an orchid farm on your return to Chiang Mai. Revel in the assortment of colors and designs from stripped to dots. At the end of the day, you’ll have seen that Thailand’s natural bounty is an open-air art museum.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai
Meal : Breakfast
After that you will visit the beautiful architecture of Napamaytanidol Chedi and Phra Mahatat Napaphon Bhumisiri which build to honor the 60th birthday of King Bhumipol and Queen Sirikit. Heading back to Chiang Mai for your overnight.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai
Meal : Breakfast
In the afternoon, time would be free at your own until we transfer you to Chiang Rai. Cheking-in the hotel in Chiang Rai and then you are free.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Rai
Meal : Breakfast
We move on to Wat Phra Singh. which was the storage of Phra Buddha Sihingh statue. The main structures of the Lanna style temple are the ubosot, the viharn, a chapel containing a footprint of the Buddha and the Kuti or monks living quarters.
Continue to visit Baan Dam (Black House), an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs.
We have lunch then take a boat to cruise on Mae Kok river from Chiang Rai to Karen village where you can watch elephants or feed them.
Heading back to Chiang Rai to overnight.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Rai
Meal : Breakfast
We visit Opium museum, showing the opium’s history in the past in Thailand. This exhibition portrays every angle of the story, from the history of the Golden Triangle, the origin of opium, the opium war to drug smugglers, etc.
Having lunch at the local restaurant at the Golden Triangle, then taking a boat trip along Mekong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos, confluence at the Golden Triangle. The Golden Triangle is known for its beautiful scenery. Some of the sights in the area include a large golden Buddha image seated in a boat, an ancient temple on a hill and the House of Opium Museum.
Return to Chiang Rai, go to the airport and take a flight to Bangkok.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meal : Breakfast
| Standard class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | Chaydon Sathorn Hotel | Superior | |
| Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai Gate Hotel | Standard | |
| Kanchanaburi | Good Time Resort | Standard | |
| Ayutthaya | Ayothaya Riverside Resort | Superior | |
| Chiang Rai | Diamond Park In Chiang rai Resort | Standard | |
| Superior class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
| Bangkok | Silom Serene Hotel | Deluxe | |
| Chiang Mai | Raming Lodge Hotel & Spa | Deluxe | |
| Kanchanaburi | Good Time Resort | Superior | |
| Ayutthaya | Krungsri River Hotel | Luxury | |
| Chiang Rai | Wiang Inn hotel | Superior | |
| Deluxe class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
| Bangkok | Hotel Muse Bangkok | Jatu Deluxe | |
| Chiang Mai | Shangri-la Hotel | Deluxe | |
| Kanchanaburi | Dheva Mantra Resort & Spa | Superior Garden | |
| Ayutthaya | Sala Ayutthaya Resort | Superior | |
| Chiang Rai | The Riverie by Katathani- | Deluxe | |
| First class class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
| Bangkok | Aetas Bangkok Hotel | Superior | |
| Chiang Mai | Rimping Village | Superior | |
| Kanchanaburi | U Inchantree Resort | Superior | |
| Ayutthaya | Iudia on River | Courtyard View Room | |
| Chiang Rai | The Legend Chiang Rai | Superior Studio |
Tour includes:
- Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
- Meal as specified in the itinerary
- Ferry, boat, cruise in the itinerary (if any)
- Water & cool towels
- Government taxes & service charge
- NOTES: The price is except for peak season during 20 Dec 18 – 15 Jan 2019
Tour excludes:
- Thailand Visa stamp fee
- International airfare and departure taxes
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Early check in/ late check out
- Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
- Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
- Surcharged for festivals: Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Compulsory Gala Dinner, Chinese New Year, Songkran Festival
- Drinks and meal not mentioned
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
- Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
- Gratuities/ Tipping
- All other services not specified in the itinerary












