12DAYS 11NIGHTS DISCOVERING THAILAND
Day1: BANGKOK
Arrive at Bangkok. Meet our representative and transfer to hotel. Check in process and relax. Overnight stay at Bangkok.
Day2: CITY TEMPLES & GRAND PALACE (Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel. This tour includes three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Saket with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5 ½ tons of solid gold) – Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok, with its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings.The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions:the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. Wat Saket will be replaced. Wat Saket, known as the Golden Mount which houses Buddha relics within its 58 metres high chedi surmounted by a golden cupola)
Hotel and overnight at Bangkok.
Day3: AYUTHAYA & BANG-PA-IN BY CRUISE (Breakfast, Lunch)
Among the “must see” attractions in Thailand is a visit to Ayuthaya, the former capital of Thailand situated 90 kms north of Bangkok. The principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith, Wat Phra Srisanpetch and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol. This tour also includes a boat trip to Bang-Pa-In, the former Royal Summer Residence, which represents a fine example of Thai architecture. Lunch will also be served during this tour.Hotel and overnight stay.
*Join tour with English speaking guide
Day4: DAMNOEN SADUAK FLOATING MARKET + NAKORN PATHOM CHEDI (Breakfast)
The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, situated 110 kms west of Bangkok, is a very attractive place for tourists to see the old style and traditional way of selling and buying fruits, vegetables, etc., from small boats. You will also see traditional Thai houses, the way they live and travel by boats. The tour includes a visit to Nakorn Pathom, site of the highest Chedi in Thailand called “Phra Patom Chedi” which is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia.
Day 5: BANGKOK – CHIANG RAI (Breakfast, Dinner)
Breakfast & transfer to airport for flight to Krabi. Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, transfer to hotel. This afternoon take a boat trip along the Mae Kok River through unspoiled mountainous landscapes followed by an elephant ride. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 6: CHIANG RAI TOUR (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today''s tour begins with a scenic drive to the Akha and Yao hilltribes where natives continue to follow ancient way of life. Next, visit the town of Mae Sai located on the Thai-Myanmar border followed by a visit to the Golden Triangle, the meeting point of the borders of Burma, Laos and Thailand. After lunch, stop at the ancient village of Chiang Saen located at the scenic borders of the Mekong River before returning to your hotel. Overnight at Chiang Rai.
Day 7: CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today drive to Chiang Mai and visit several cultural and scenic sights enroute. Transfer to hotel.Balance of day at leisure. This evening enjoy a Khantoke dinner and hilltribe show. Overnight at Chiang Mai.
Day 8: CHIANG MAI TOUR (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
A full day tour visiting Chiang Dao Elephant Camp to see the elephants at work with an elephant ride and bamboo river rafting, also visit ancient Chiang Dao shrine-cave; Meo hilltribe village; Mae Ngad dam and an Orchid Nursery. Lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner at local restaruant. Overnight at Chiang Mai.
Day 9: CHIANG MAI – KRABI (Breakfast)
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight to Krabi. Arrive at Krabi. Meet driver and transfer to hotel. Check in and overnight at Krabi.
Day10: KRABI (Breakfast)
Free and Easy. Relax at Beach.Optional Tour.
Day11: KRABI (Breakfast)
Free and Easy. Relax at Beach. Optional Tour.
Day12: KRABI – HOME (Breakfast)
Transfer out to airport for departure to Bangkok and onward flight home.
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