Best of Thailand
Prices will depend on travel date, hotel choice, room category and number of people travelling.
Please note that all our itineraries are flexible and can be altered to suit your requirements.
- Day 1: Arrival – Bangkok
- Day 2: Bangkok (B/-/-)
- Day 3: Bangkok – Ayuthaya – Bangkok (B/L/-)
- Day 4: Bangkok – Sukhothai – Lampang (B/-/-)
- Day 5: Lampang – Chiang Mai (B/-/-)
- Day 6: Chiang Mai – Maetang – Chiang Mai (B/L/-)
- Day 7: Chiang mai – Chiang Rai – Chiang Sean (B/-/-)
- Day 8: Chiang Sean – Chiang Khong (Exit to Laos) (B/-/-)
Inclusions:
All accommodation on double/twin sharing basis with daily ABF
All airport – hotel – airport transfers on private basis with English speaking guide
All tours & transfers on private/join basis (as indicated) with English speaking guide, all entrance fees
Meals as indicated (Breakfast, L-lunch, D-Dinner), drinks excluded
Complimentary drinking water and wet tissue on tour days (1bottle/pax/day)
Join ferry ticket for Chiang Khong Pier – Houxay village
Exclusions:
Air fares of any kind
Services not mentioned above
Extra charges, personal expenses
Surcharge for peak/festival season if any (upon booking)
Optional tours /meals if any, drinks excluded
Travel insurance, visa fees
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Arrival – Bangkok
Private transportation with air conditional, tour guide, accommodation at hotel 3/4 star in Bangkok
No activities planned for this afternoon, however our guide is on hand to advise some available options.
Upon arrival to the airport in Bangkok, our driver and tour guide pick up and transfer you to your hotel to check in. The rest time for you relax and if the time permits we enjoy our welcome dinner at the final local restaurant in the center of Bangkok. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok
Bangkok Tour
Private transportation with air conditional, breakfast, tour guide, boat, all entrance fees, accommodation at 3/4 star hotel in Bangkok
Chao Phraya River, Wat Arum, temple of Dawn, Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Vimarnmek Museum, Wat Phou
After your breakfast at hotel, our tour guide and driver pick up and we start our full day trip to explore Bangkok along tail boat. We navigate along the Chao Phraya River and venture into the many lively inner canals which provide some fantastic views of the local life close up. Along the way we make stop over at Wat Arum, the temple of Dawn, before continuing to the Grand Palace. This masterpiece is dedicated to the Thai Royal Family’s ceremony. Nearby are the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew which is famous for the Emerald Buddha Image, and the Vimarnmek Museum, the world’s largest building entirely made of golden teak . We visit this complex and drive through the many vibrant streets of China Town to the Wat Pho, one of the most significant temples in Bangkok. This sacred edifice houses a gigantic gold plated Reclining Buddha. The remainder of the day is free for your own exploration of the town and catching up on many funny shopping areas. Overnight at the hotel in Bangkok
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Bangkok – Ayuthaya – Bangkok
Private transportation with air conditional, breakfast, tour guide, boat, all entrance fees, accommodation at 3/4 star hotel in Bangkok
Wat Phra Sisanphet, Wat Chai, Bang Pa In, Wat Potangtai Pier
At around 8am, you are picked up and we head out of the town to drive though the scenic countryside to Ayuthaya, the ancient capital of Siam from 1350 to 1767 AD. This glamorous city was all but ultimately destroyed by the hands of Burmese, however it is still fascinating to explore the ruined temples. Among these is Wat Phra Sisanphet, an impressive monument that was used as the royal temple by several kings. The following sight is Wat Chai whose the constructing patterns are very interesting. We continue to Bang Pa In, which was served as the summer palace for many Thai monarchs. This structure has a captivating collection of marvelous pavilions in a variety of Thai, Chinese, Italian and Victorian architectural styles. We embark a luxury boat at Wat Potangtai Pier and cruise down the river to Bangkok, a perfect way to observe the rural landscape. Stay overnight at hotel in Bangkok
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Bangkok – Sukhothai – Lampang
Private transportation with air conditional, breakfast, tour guide, all entrance fees, air ticket Bangkok – Sukhothai, accommodation at 3/4 star hotel in Lampang
Thailand Kingdom, Ramkhamhaeng Museum, Wat Si Chum, Si Satchanalai, Lampang, Ban Sao Nak , Wat Chedi Sao, Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang
Our tour guide picks you up around 8am, and our following destination of our trip will be Sukhothai via a short flight from Bangkok. On arrival we spend our time exploring Sukhothai. This famous cultural town was once the royal capital of the Thailand Kingdom, however has left its legacies in the forms of many ruined temples and palaces. The excellent Ramkhamhaeng Museum displays a lovely collection of artifacts while the park features ruins of the very extensive city, which flourished in the mid 13th to the late 14th century. We include these in a half day tour which will give us a deep insight into the glorious past of Sukhothai. We also visit to Wat Si Chum and its rather imposing seated Buddha. The next stop of our trip is Si Satchanalai where various ancient monuments are still standing. Upon Lampang Thailand leaving this site we drive to Lampang and have time seeing some of Lampang’s most interesting sights including Ban Sao Nat , Wat Chedi Sao and Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang which provides an old Lanna or Burmese architectures. Overnight at hotel in Lampang
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Lampang – Chiang Mai
Private transportation with air conditional, breakfast, tour guide, all entrance fees, accommodation at 3/4 star hotel in Chiang Mai.
Daan Kwian Market, Doi Suthep Mountain, Wat Prathat Temple, Sankampaeng, Bo Sang
After your early breakfast, we start to drive towards Chiang Mai. Along the way we make stop to visit Daan Kwian Market which is famous for the trade of local products. The capital of the north, Chiang Mai has rich historical and cultural heritage which is still evident in the architecture with over 300 temples spreading in and around. Today we visit the most famous one set on Doi Suthep Mountain and embark on a walk leading us to Wat Prathat Temple near the summit. At an elevation of over 1,000 m, the temple grounds affords a panoramic view over the surrounding countryside. The tranquil town of Chiang Mai has been always noted for the exquisite handicrafts made of the hill tribe people’s traditional wares. Upon leaving Doi Suthep we set off on a short drive to the neighbouring villages of Sankampaeng and Borsarng to see the various cottages industries including silk weaving, wood carving, silver ware and umbrellas making. We follow this with a visit to the old and new parts of the town featuring the great diversity. Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai – Maetang – Chiang Mai
Private transportation with air conditional, breakfast, tour guide, boat, all entrance fees, air ticket Bangkok – Sukhothai, accommodation at 3/4 star hotel in Chiang Mai.
Elephant Ride, Ox cart ride, Mae Taeng River, Orchid farm, Butterfly farm, Night market
At around 8am, upon leaving the town we set off on a short drive towards Maetang. The first stop is an elephant Wat Prathat Temple in Thailandcamp set against the tranquil mountain backdrop . Here, we have a chance to see the many colossal animals performing their amazing feats of strength and skill at the command of the mahouts. We continue our exploration of Mae Tang with an hour elephant ride though the nearby river and the rolling hills into the jungle. At the end of the excursion we experience a 15 minute ox-cart ride back to the camp. This transportation form was widely used by ancestors in the middle ages. We have rest for a picnic lunch under the cool jungle shade before we embark on bamboo raft for a thrilling trip along the peaceful Mae Taeng River. The exciting day ends up by seeing a beautiful orchid farm and a butterfly farm. This interesting site displays a large collection of colorful butterfly species , some of which are hardly seen nowadays. The highlight of this evening is a visit to the vibrant night market which is full of local treasures. Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai
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Chiang mai – Chiang Rai – Chiang Sean
Private transportation with air conditional, breakfast, tour guide, all entrance fees, accommodation at 3/4 star hotel in Chiang Sean
Lanna Kingdom, Wat Phrathat Jom Kitti, Wat Chedi Luang, Golden Triangle
We leave at 8am after your breakfast at the hotel to transfer to Chiang Sean, the royal capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. This delightful town is nestled on the Mekong Riverbank which is now the border between Thailand and Laos. The drive is long , but views are fantastic. On arrival in Chiang_Rai Chiang Sean we visit some of its major sights including Wat Phrathat Jom Kitti and Wat Chedi Luang. The interesting journey leads us through the verdant and rugged mountain scenery to the famous Golden Triangle in which powerful warlords have fought for control the opium trade. We have time to stroll around and make a stop to visit the opium hall museum. This gleaming mansion is built amid mountains which were covered with the intense red blush poppies, few decades ago. The display of pictures and documents reflect the global history of opium dating back to 5,000 years towards. Stay overnight at hotel in Chiang Sean
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Chiang Sean – Chiang Khong (Exit to Laos)
Private transportation with air conditional, breakfast, tour guide
No activities planned for today
Free time until transfer you by roads to Chiang Khong border to enter Laos, this place is the border gate at Houxay village. Or transfer to your next destination, it is flexible and upon your request.