Discovering Thailand
Thailand
- 20 days
- 16 nights
- 35 meals
Departure: Feb 04, 2027
Price from $7,599 $7,449
ThailandTaste of Asia
Deliciously exotic, Thailand is a feast for all the senses. Take a cooking class to delight your taste buds, stroll traditional markets and orchid plantations to savour the colours and fragrances, and marvel at the tranquility of palaces, temples and monuments steeped in history. Quite simply, enjoy life in a whole new world. Because in the Land of Smiles, joy is always a given.
Cities on itinerary:
Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Lampang, Chiang Mai
- Fast
- Local guide
- Group meets at destination
Highlights:
- Stunning Buddhist temples
- Sukhothai Historical Park
- Ayutthaya ruins
- Chiang Mai street food
Itinerary
- Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive at the Bangkok airport and transfer to the hotel. Hotel Mandarin 4* or similar
- Day 2: Bangkok – Ayutthaya (80km – 1hr. 15min.)
Visit the Bang Pa-In Palace, former summer residence of King Rama V, and the incredible ruins at Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Have lunch, then explore multiple Buddhist temples and the Bang Lan market. Hotel Krungsri River 4* or similar (B-L)
- Day 3 : Ayutthaya – Uthai Thani – Sukhothai (380km – 5hr.)
Travel to Sukhothai with a stop at Uthai Thani for a tour of Wat Tha Sung, known as the “crystal temple.” Then board your boat for a lunch cruise on the Sakae Krang River to observe the traditional way of life and floating houses. Arrive in Sukhothai and check in at the hotel. Le Charme Sukhothai Resort 3* or similar (B-L)
- Day 4: Sukhothai
Start your day with a bike ride and visit to Sukhothai Historical Park. Enjoy lunch at a local’s home then a lesson in making Buddhist amulets. Take the rest of the day to explore at your leisure. (B-L)
- Day 5: Sukhothai – Lampang – Chiang Mai (305km – 4hr. 45min.)
Stroll through the old town of Lampang and admire the beautiful teak houses. Continue to Chiang Mai, northern Thailand’s foremost cultural hub. Visit Wat Doi Suthep. Perched above the city, this sacred temple attracts many pilgrims. Banthai Village Hotel 4* or similar (B-L)
- Day 6: Chiang Mai
Free day. Optional excursion: Meet the elephants at the Elephant Rescue Park centre ($). In the late afternoon, take a songthaew to explore the streets of Chiang Mai with stops to sample local culinary specialties. (B-D)
- Day 7: Chiang Mai – Bangkok
Free day. Optional excursion: Thai cooking class ($). In the afternoon, transfer to Chiang Mai train station. Spend the night aboard the train. (B)
- Day 8: Bangkok
Visit Wat Pho, a temple that’s home to over a thousand representations of Buddha, including the iconic Reclining Buddha. Then explore Wat Phra Kaeo, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Enjoy lunch and the rest of the day as you please. Optional excursion: Take a boat ride through the canals of Bangkok ($). In the evening, take an optional dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River ($). Hotel Mandarin 4* or similar (B-L)
- Day 9: Bangkok
After breakfast, transfer to the airport.
Inclusions
Train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Transportation by tour bus
Transfers
7 nights in 3* and 4* accomodations
1 night on a train in a second-class sleeper car
Services of a French-speaking tour guide
Tours, excursions, and activities listed in the itinerary
Applicable taxes
International flights
Travel insurance
Baggage handling
Tips and personal expenses
Anything not listed in the “Price includes” section
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