[Trip] Ancient Thailand

Escorted

This tour is accompanied by an English speaking local guide from departure from Bangkok on Day 4 to departure from Chiang Mai airport on Day 12. Extensions are unescorted however assistance will be available from our local representatives.

Itinerary

• Bangkok: 2 nights
• River Kwai: 2 nights
• Ayuthaya: 2 nights
• Sukhothai: 1 night
• Chiang Rai: 2 nights
• Chiang Mai: 1 night

Day 1 Start/Bangkok

Fly Thai Airways from YourContry to Bangkok, arriving the following day for two nights in a superior room at the Majestic Grande.

Day 3 Bangkok

Today enjoy a half day guided tour of the Grand Palace and famous temple of the Emerald Buddha (included in the cost).

Day 4 Bangkok/River Kwai

Take an exhilarating narrow long-tailed boat ride along the canals of the colourful Damnoen Saduak floating market. Visit the spectacular Nakorn Pathom temple, then the cultural Rose Garden for lunch. Drive to Kanchanaburi on the banks of the River Kwai for two nights (approx. 110 miles).

Day 5 River Kwai

See the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, where a journey to Wang Po is included on the ‘death railway’. After lunch visit Sai Yoke Waterfall, the Don Rak war cemetery and Jeath Museum where a typical allied prisoner of war camp has been reconstructed (approx. 81 miles).

Day 6 River Kwai/Ayuthaya

Today drive north. After lunch visit a local market and the house boats in the market town of Uthaithani, and then to the ancient capital of Siam. Stay two nights Ayuthaya (approx. 213 miles).

Day 7 Ayuthaya

Explore ruined temples, palaces and Thai handicraft stalls. Later take a boat trip along the Chao Phraya River to the Summer Palace of Bang-Pa-In (approx. 28 miles).

Day 8 Ayuthaya/Sukhothai

Enjoy a train journey north to Lopburi then journey to the ancient capital of Sukhothai (approx. 213 miles).

Day 9 Sukhothai/Chiang Rai

Drive from Sukhothai through tropical jungles and mountain scenery to Chiang Rai for two nights (250 miles).

Day 10 Chiang Rai

Ascend into the mountains by ‘pick-up’ truck visiting an Akha Hill tribe. Drive to Mae Sai for lunch, Thailand’s most northern town on the Burmese border (approx. 107 miles).

Day 11 Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai

Continue through beautiful mountain scenery to Chiang Mai for lunch. Climb the 290 steps up to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep – the famous hilltop temple for panoramic views over the city (alternatively you may use the cable car). Overnight in Chiang Mai (approx. 114 miles).

Day 12 Chiang Mai/Bankok/London

Visit the elephant camp (approx. 32 miles), then fly Thai Airways to Bangkok and onwards to Heathrow arriving the following day. Alternatively extend your stay on a beautiful Thai beach for four nights or more.

Hua Hin Extension

Ancient Thailand: 10 nights
Hua Hin: 4 nights

Day 12 Bangkok/Hua Hin

Drive by private road transfer, approx. three hours to Hua Hin and an Evason room at Evason Hua Hin

Day 16 Hua Hin/Bangkok/London

Return to Bangkok by road from Hua Hin to connect with your Thai Airways flight to Heathrow.

Koh Samui Extension

Ancient Thailand: 10 nights
Koh Samui: 4 nights

Day 12 Bangkok/Koh Samui

Fly Bangkok Airways to Koh Samui and a Deluxe Garden room at Rocky’s Resort for four nights of relaxation at the beach.

Day 16 Koh Samui/Bangkok/London

Return flight from Koh Samui to connect with your Thai Airways flight to Heathrow.

Krabi Extension

Ancient Thailand: 10 nights
Krabi: 4 nights

Day 12 Bangkok/Krabi

Fly Thai Airways to Krabi and a Superior room at Ao Nang Villa

Day 16 Krabi/Bangkok/London

Return flight from Krabi to connect with your Thai Airways flight to Heathrow.

Pattaya Extension

Ancient Thailand: 10 nights
Pattaya: 4 nights

Day 4 Bangkok/Pattaya

Drive 1 ½ hours private road transfer to Pattaya and a Superior room at Aisawan.

Day 16 Pattaya/Bangkok/London

Return to Bangkok by road from Pattaya to connect with your Thai Airways flight to Heathrow.

Phuket Extension

Ancient Thailand: 10 nights
Phuket: 4 nights

Day 12 Bangkok/Phuket

Fly Thai Airways one hour to Phuket and a Superior room at Cape Panwa.

Day 16 Phuket/Bangkok/Back

Return flight from Phuket to connect with your Thai Airways flight to Start.

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