Itinerary
Day 1
Bangkok Arrival
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Upon arrival at Bangkok Airport, our guide greets you and transports you to your hotel in town and
the rest of the day is your own leisure
Day 2
Bangkok B:Hotel D:Light Dinner & Snacks
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Half day Grand Palace TourNow you’re ready for the City of Angels! Starting after
breakfast at your hotel, we will visit the Grand Palace,
the “must see” attraction in Bangkok. The Temple of the
Emerald Buddha, situated in the Grand Palace complex,
otherwise known as Wat Phra Kaew is regarded as the
most sacred temple in the kingdom. It is home to the
Emerald Buddha, a stunning carving from one single
jade stone. The former residence of the King, the Grand
Palace, adjoins the temple and is well worth a visit. A
fascinating combination of Thai and classical European
architecture, it features within its grounds a depiction of the Ramakien, a mythical battle between
good and evil, painted in the tiniest, most exquisite detail on a set of murals, each one of them several
meters high. Unmissable!
This tour ends around lunchtime and you’re taken back to your hotel. Now you can dive in and make
the most of the sights, sounds, street food, fabulous shopping and the sheer, happy-go-lucky
friendliness of the people that make Bangkok a unique, world class city.Evening Food Tour by Tuk TukIn the evening, experience the fun of riding around in a
Tuk Tuk to discover Bangkok’s magical atmosphere
at night. We will cruise past Bangkok’s Old City
historical attractions, illuminated and pretty against the
dark sky. See, smell, and hear Bangkok as the locals do.
The first stop is at a Northeastern Thai restaurant
where we will share famous dishes from the region.
Our next stop is chicken crispy noodles, with a choice
of runny or well-cooked eggs. Go behind the scenes to
see how it's made in the alley kitchen. Get your camera
ready for the moment the Wok is on Fire! Explore the amazing flower market with its vivid
colors, this market really comes to life at night and try some local snacks. Visit a magnificent temple
for a unique night-time perspective to see the temple spires glistening in the night light. Seeing the
illuminated pagodas at night is a magical experience. Our last stop is Bangkok's best and famous
Pad Thai noodles dish. We will skip the long queue and go right in. The tour finishes by or close
to midnight with the Tuk Tuk dropping you off at your hotel.
Day 3
Bangkok B:Hotel
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After breakfast at the hotel, you have a full day at leisure to discover Bangkok on your own or to
take one of the many optional excursions below.
Day 4
Bangkok - Kanchanaburi B:Hotel L:Local restaurant D:Floating restaurant
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After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your hotel
and drive to Kanchanaburi. Your first visit for today is
the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre an interactive
museum, where you’ll find information dedicated to
preserving the history of this grand old railway. Then
you carry on to the Allied War Cemetery where you
can pay respect to the 6,982 allied prisoners of war who
perished during the railway’s construction. Next, you
visit to the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai,
a part of Death Railway constructed by Allied POWs
in World War II and had seen its share of conflict and bloodshed, followed by a delicious lunch at
the local resturant. After lunch, let’s make once-in-a-lifetime journey, taking in the sights of spectacular landscapes and
modern marvels from behind the window, as you travel on the train that ride along the famous
Death Railway. The highlight is the stretch of line along the wooden trestle bridge that was built by
Allied prisoners of war at a great cost. Continue on road to visit the Hellfire Pass
Interpretive Centre, a small gallery lays out the history
of the Burma-Thailand railway under chronological and
thematic headings, explaining the rationale for the
railway, the way in which it was constructed and the
hardship experienced by those who worked on it. You
can descend the long set of stairs behind the museum to
Hellfire Pass Memorial Walking Trail following the
original rail bed.The tour ends in the late afternoon, and you’re transferred to Phutakien pier and board a longtail
boat to your floating resort to relax and stay overnight.
Day 4: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi
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The resort actually floats on the Kwai Noi River, and surrounded by stunning green jungle where you
can enjoy panoramic views of the amazing scenery from the terrace. Your dinner is served here at the
Floating restaurant.
Day 5
Kanchanaburi B:Hotel L:Floating restaurant D:Floating restaurant
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Enjoy your breakfast with the view of fertile mountains
and tropical gardens. After breakfast, you board a
longtail boat to the Mon Tribal Village, where the
Mon people have lived for generations. In the village,
the Mon still live a traditional, simple life. They make
almost no use of electricity, and the little bit they use is
from solar power. The village has been adapted a bit to
tourism, with the people selling traditional skirts and
foods to their visitors. While walking through the
village, you also see the Golden Rock, the Buddha
image cave, the village school and the traditional houses on poles. Then continure a short walking
on an easy jungle trail along the River bank to get to the stunning viewpoint of River Kwai. Then your tranboard the longtail boat back to your resort and enjoy the rest of the day at your own
leisure. Your lunch and dinner is included at the Floating restaurant.
Day 6
Kanchanaburi - Bangkok - Chiang Mai B:Hotel
After breakfast, it’s time to check-out and board the longtail boat downstream to the mainland pier.
Then, proceed by road to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport where you will board a flight to Chiang
Mai. Chiang Mai, known as the “Rose of the North”, is one of the most interesting cities in the Kingdom of
Thailand. Although classed as a city, Chiang Mai is relatively small and more like a town. As the former capital of
the ancient Lanna kingdom, Chiang Mai is culturally very rich and has an abundance of temples and fascinating
northern Thai architecture. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, you will be met by our local guide and then transferred to your hotel in
town. The rest of the day is yours own leisure to discover the historic walled city of Chiang Mai on
your own or book an optional excursion.
Day 7
Chiang Mai B:Hotel L:Local restaurant
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This morning we will learn about the Asian elephants at
one of the best-chosen elephant sanctuaries. You will
be picked up from your Chiang Mai town hotel, admire
the views of beautiful mountains crossed by spectacular
roads as you drive through picturesque countryside to
Mae Taeng District to visit a sanctuary and rescue
center for elephants. On the way you will hear the
personal stories of some rescued elephants as told by
one of the park’s expert guides. At the park you will
have the opportunity to spend time with the various
herds. Many of these elephants have left behind a traumatic past and for the first time are able to
form relationships with other elephants and rediscover their elephant nature. One of the highlights
is to hand fruit and vegetables to the elephants from the viewing platform and observe the
incredible giants as they roam the park with their family groups and walk around the park in
smaller groups. You can expect to have some wonderful photo opportunities during this time. No
riding and bathing activities in the park so you can focus on spending quality time observing and
being with the different herds, and other rescued animals enjoying the natural surroundings of the
sanctuary. Volunteers and visitors contribute to the animals' healing while learning about their lives. Note:
• Elephant care activities included roundtrip transfer is based on a join-in basis.
Day 8
Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai B:Hotel L:Local Restaurant
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After breakfast at the hotel, it’s now time to hit the road
for Chiang Rai, with a stop at Wat Rong Khun, known
as the White Temple. In our opinion, this is one of the
most amazing places in Thailand, which is quite a
statement, but it truly is a breathtaking site, with simply
stunning architecture and lots of unusual, quirky aspects.
You’ll see images from modern days alongside the more
traditional Buddhist icons you’d expect. It’s quite an
experience to see those carved depictions of the likes of
Michael Jackson and Neo from The Matrix! The temple
was built this century and was hit by an earthquake in 2008, but almost miraculously survived intact.
Your lunch is included at the local restaurant. Then you’re transferred to your hotel in town. After
checking in, there’s time to relax and get settled.
Day 9
Chiang Rai B:Hotel L:Local restaurant
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Meet our local guide in the hotel lobby after breakfast.
Then it’s time for a trip to Doi Mae Salong, the scenic
mountainous villages in this area were founded by
Kuomintang soldiers who fled China after the victory
of communist party in 1949 and made shelter here. It is
nowadays home to ethnic hill tribes and will grant you
spectacular views and insight into their rich hill tribe
culture and traditions. The Akha people are famous
for their very exotic and beautiful costumes, and they
can be seen in many towns in Thailand selling their
unique handicrafts. The Yao hill tribes hail from the southern region of China and at one time had
considerable prestige in the Chinese Empire. After lunch at the local restaurant, the tour then heads to The Hall of Opium to learn the history
of the opium trade; a trade that was once so valuable and prized, it was the cause of major wars
between the superpowers of an earlier era, followed by an exploration of the Golden Triangle where the Ruak and Mekong rivers meet to form the border between Thailand, Myanmar and Laos,
hence the name. From the Tibetan Plateau the mighty Mekong runs through China and all the way
through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam and eventually into the South China
Sea. It's a memorably majestic sight! The last visit is to the small town of Mae Sai, a major border crossing between Thailand and
Myanmar. There are numerous shopping opportunities at local flea markets to buy locals
handicrafts at very competitive prices. Locally made heady fruit wines and liquors are for sale here.
Especially coveted among locals is the locally brewed corn whiskey. Then return to your hotel to
relax and stay overnight.
Day 10
Chiang Rai Departure B:Hotel
Your last day starts with breakfast at the hotel. At the arranged time, you will be transferred to
Chiang Rai Airport for your flight to the next destination.