DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN BANGKOK (-)

• • Pick up upon arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport
  • Transfer to hotel and check in
  • Free time to relax after a long flight

DAY 2: BANGKOK – FULL DAY CITY TOUR (B)

• • Visit the Grand Royal Palace – ceremonial residence of the Thai Royal Family
  • Visit Wat Phra Kaew – the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
  • Visit Wat Pho – the Reclining Buddha Temple
  • Visit Wat Traimit – the Golden Buddha
  • Board a long-tail boat for a canal cruise along the Chao Phraya River
  • Stop to visit Wat Arun – the Temple of Dawn
  • Return to hotel and free time

DAY 3: BANGKOK – RAILWAY MARKET – FLOATING MARKET – KANCHANABURI (B)

• • Visit Maeklong Railway Market, famous for its train passing through the market stalls
  • Continue to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Enjoy a motor boat ride through the canals and local market
  • Drive to Kanchanaburi
  • Visit the WWII memorial including JEATH War Museum and War Cemetery
  • Take a scenic train ride along the River Kwai
  • Visit the famous Bridge over the River Kwai

DAY 4: KANCHANABURI – ERAWAN WATERFALL – AYUTTHAYA (B)

• • Visit Erawan Waterfall in Erawan National Park, a beautiful seven-tiered waterfall
  • Walk up to explore each level and enjoy swimming in the natural pools (if you wish)
  • Transfer to Ayutthaya – the ancient capital of Thailand

DAY 5: AYUTTHAYA – BANG PA-IN – NIGHT TRAIN TO CHIANG MAI (B)

• • Explore Ayutthaya by local tuk tuk
  • Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Srisanphet
  • Visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
  • Transfer to the railway station for the overnight train to Chiang Mai

DAY 6: CHIANG MAI – CITY TOUR (B)

• • Walking tour of the Old Town with the ancient wall, moat and city gate
  • Visit Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao and Wat Chedi Luang
  • Rickshaw ride through traditional streets
  • Visit Warorot Market
  • Visit Doi Suthep Temple for panoramic views of Chiang Mai
  • Visit local craft villages: lacquer, silk, umbrella making, wood carving and silverware
  • Return to hotel and free time at the Night Market
    Overnight in Chiang Mai

DAY 7: CHIANG MAI – ELEPHANT JUNGLE SANCTUARY (B, L)

• • Join a full-day ethical elephant experience
  • Feed, walk, bathe and interact with elephants
  • Learn about elephant behavior and conservation
  • Enjoy traditional Thai lunch
  • Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon

DAY 8: CHIANG MAI – MAE KAMPONG – CHIANG MAI (B, L)

• • Visit San Kamphaeng Market to buy ingredients
  • Drive to Mae Kampong village
  • Guided walk through the village and surrounding forest
  • Learn about tea leaf farming, coffee and handicrafts
  • Enjoy lunch in the village or picnic style
  • Optional traditional massage
  • Return to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon

DAY 9: CHIANG MAI – DEPARTURE (B)

1. • Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your onward flight

INCLUSIONS