ENCHANTING THAILAND 16 DAYS / 15 NIGHTS

16 Days
TYPOLOGIES

Culture Tour

DIFFICULTY

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Tour Overview:

Let's embark on a remarkable adventure through Thailand, starting from the vibrant capital of Bangkok and making our way up north to the cultural heart of Chiang Mai, before ending on the idyllic island of Koh Lanta. This itinerary offers a diverse experience, from bustling cities to serene islands, and showcases the rich history and culture of Thailand.

 

Bangkok: The City of Angels

Our journey begins in Bangkok, a city that seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern dynamism. Explore the magnificent Grand Palace, the Wat Pho with its reclining Buddha, and the bustling Chinatown.

Kanchanaburi: Nature and History

Next, we head to Kanchanaburi, renowned for the Bridge over the River Kwai, a poignant reminder of World War II. Beyond the bridge, explore the Erawan National Park, home to stunning waterfalls and lush rainforests.

Ayutthaya: The Ancient Capital

Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was once the capital of the Siamese Kingdom. Discover the ruins of ancient temples and palaces, and immerse yourself in the rich history of this once-great city.

Sukhothai and Lampang: The Cradle of Thai Civilization

Sukhothai, the first capital of Siam, is famous for its well-preserved ruins and beautiful temples. Lampang, a charming city, offers a glimpse into traditional Thai life. Visit the local markets and temples, or take a leisurely train ride through the countryside.

Chiang Rai: The Golden Triangle

Chiang Rai, located near the Golden Triangle, is home to the stunning White Temple and the Blue Temple. Explore the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet.

Chiang Mai: The Rose of the North

Chiang Mai, a cultural and artistic hub, is famous for its numerous temples, including the iconic Doi Suthep Temple. Enjoy trekking, elephant sanctuaries, and the vibrant Night Bazaar.

Koh Lanta: Island Paradise

Our journey concludes on the idyllic island of Koh Lanta, known for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and laid-back atmosphere. Relax on the beach, explore the national park, or go diving or snorkeling.

Itinerary in brief :

DAY DESTINATION MEAL CITIES
Day 1 Sawadee “Hello” Thailand Bangkok
Day 2 Highlight of Bangkok B Bangkok
Day 3 Floating Market – Kanchanaburi B Kanchanaburi
Day 4 Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya B Ayutthaya
Day 5 Ayutthaya – Sukhothai B Sukhothai
Day 6 Sukhothai – Lampang B Lampang
Day 7 Lampang – Chiang Rai B Chiang Rai
Day 8 Chiang Rai City Tour B Chiang Rai
Day 9 Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai B Chiang Mai
Day 10 Highlight of Chiang Mai B Chiang Mai
Day 11 Elephant Jungle Sanctuary B Chiang Mai
Day 12 Chiang Mai – Krabi – Koh Lanta B Koh Lanta
Day 13 Free day in Koh Lanta B Koh Lanta
Day 14 Free day in Koh Lanta B Koh Lanta
Day 15 Free day in Koh Lanta B Koh Lanta
Day 16 Goodbye Thailand B Koh Lanta

* B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Itinerary in details:

Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or on requests.

 

Warmly welcome at Bangkok International Airport, meet & greet service by our guide and transfer from the airport to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking guide. Check in at the hotel (Standard check in time at 14:00). Rest of the day is free to discover the “City of Angels” at your own pace.

 

Bangkok, the sprawling capital of Thailand, dazzles visitors with its ornate shrines, bustling street markets, and relentless energy. The Chao Phraya River, crowded with long-tail boats and ferries, winds through the city and feeds a historic network of canals. Flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, the river offers views of the opulent Grand Palace and the sacred Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), two of the nation's most revered landmarks.

Overnight in Bangkok.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a sightseeing tour of Bangkok's most famous temples. Your first stop will be at Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha, two of the most famous tourist attractions in Bangkok. The Grand Palace is adjacent to Wat Phra Kaew, and together they form a common compound. The Grand Palace features European-inspired designs, except for the roofs, which maintain a distinctly Thai style.

Next, you will visit Wat Po, which is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok. This temple is famous for its Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas), the largest single Buddha image in Thailand, and is also the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. After this visit, you will have free time for lunch on your own.

You will then visit Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn. This iconic landmark is one of the most well-known temples in Bangkok and offers a stunning view of the city.

Enjoy a walk through the flower market before the last visit at the Golden Mountain.

After this visit, you will return to your hotel for some free time to relax and explore the city at your leisure. Overnight in Bangkok.

After breakfast at the hotel, take just a short drive from the bustling streets of Bangkok, the high-rise urban landscape dissolves into a lush green rural idyll. This full-day trip to Samut Songkhram Province, only an hour outside the capital, allows guests to experience the traditional charms of the Thai countryside.

The day starts with a trip to Mae Klong Railway Market; a country market has sprouted up along the tracks. When a train pulls in or out of the station, the vendors quickly clear their stalls, only to set them up again moments later when the train has passed! From here, the journey continues to very famous touristic Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Although quite touristy today, the market remains the best example to showcase how a floating market originally was like decades ago. A relaxing paddle boat ride through the labyrinth of canals offers the chance to see the old part of the floating market and local lifestyle along the canal side. Off the boat, it is time to enjoy strolling around the colorful floating marketplace bustling with boats and vendors selling tropical fruits and other delights.

For visits falling on a Saturday or Sunday, the tour offers the option of an exploration choosing between visiting Damnoen Saduak or the smaller and less touristy floating market Tha Kha where a short paddle boat tour in the backwaters offering a visit to an old Thai ho Duse making coconut palm sugar.

Depart for Kanchanaburi for a stop to visit the World War II memorial including the Cemetery. Visit the Kwai River Bridge. Take boarding for a train ride along the railway from Wang Pho along the river around 30 minutes. Transfer to the city for the night.

Overnight in Kanchanaburi.

Morning breakfast and depart for Erawan Waterfall – a beautiful seven-tiered waterfall. Located in Erawan National Park, Walking up to see each of the picturesque falls, it is best to bring good walking shoes. Also, guests should remember to bring their swimming suit if they wish to swim in the fall’s natural pools. In afternoon departure for Ayutthaya, the ancient city of Ayutthaya is known as the 'Venice of the East’ because it is found along the Chao Phraya, the tributaries that surround the province of Ayutthaya River. Many monuments and remains of the period can be visited in this city founded in 1350 by King Uthong when the Thai had to migrate to the South under pressure from their neighbours to the North.

Overnight in Ayutthaya.

Morning after breakfast we will catch Kermit tuk tuk. These ‘cute’ tuk tuks are found in only two of Thailand’s provinces: Ayutthaya, and Trang. Along the ride, explore the temple highlights of the city from Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Wat Mahathat (with a Buddha face emerging from a tree), and strolling through a local market en route to Wat Phra Srisanphet. And we continue road trip to Sukhothai via Uthai Thani and Phitsanulok.

Lunch free on route.

Sukhothai is Thailand’s ancient capital and considered to be the birthplace of Thai culture and “Thainess”, Sukhothai is rich with historical history and intrigue. Upon arrival in Sukhothai in late afternoon, check in hotel and overnight in Sukhothai.

Overnight in Sukhothai.

After breakfast, welcome and transfer to the bicycle parking area where we will take the bike to visit the Sukhothai historical park, the park contains nearly 200 ruined chedis in remarkable condition. First, we visit the image of Ajana Buddha, the legend of the Buddha spoken at Wat Srichum.

Then we take the bike to Wat Prapailuang, the community center before starting the Sukhothai kingdom in the past. The next temples we will visit are Wat Sri Sawai and Wat Sra Sri and Wat Trapang Ngoen.

Free lunch and in the afternoon, transfer to Lampang.

Installation in Lampang.

Overnight in Lampang.

After breakfast we will visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, one of the best examples of Lanna style architecture in Thailand. Its viharns open on all sides are typical of the Lanna style. While some temples have been restored using modern materials and modern building techniques, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang has been preserved in its original state. The temple was built in the 13th century. Its name translates to "the temple of the Great Relic of the Lampang Buddha". The architecture is a mix of Lanna and Thai Lü styles. After, we will take a 30-minute horse-drawn carriage tour through the city and the villages.

Lunch free in the local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we continue to Chiang Rai. On the way we will have a stop at Phayao Lake where we can have a coffee and enjoy the view of the lake.

Arrival in Chiang Rai at the end of the day.

Overnight stay in Chiang Rai.

After breakfast, we will visit the local market to discover the local products. After that we visit the world famous Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined. Move on to Wat Phra Singha where one of Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha images is now enshrined. Then short drive from Chiang Rai City to Black House. Baan Dam (Black House) is the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs. Lunch on your own and afternoon we will take on our boat cruise on Mae Kok river from Chiang Rai to Karen village, visit to the Karen Long-neck Village, where you’ll experience the unique customs of the Karen people, watch elephants or feed them. After that you will take 1 hour elephant trekking. Transfer back to Chiang Rai.

Overnight stay in Chiang Rai.

After breakfast, have a ride to visit Chiang Saen the ancient city which is located on the Khong River Bank. After that, visit to Opium museum where show about the opium’s history in the past in Thailand. Have lunch at the local restaurant at the Golden triangle. Taking a boat trip along Mekong Kong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos meet at the Golden Triangle. Afternoon we transfer directly to Chiang Mai. Check in hotel and overnight in Chiang Mai.

The morning will be mainly devoted to the walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple, Wat Chedi Luang temple. Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take rickshaw tour. After that, you will take a walking through the central market of Warorot before visit the Doi Suthep hill. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night Market for yourself.

Overnight in Chaing Mai.

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

A full-day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary package offers visitors the opportunity to get to know each of the remarkable elephants and gain a special understanding of their daily lives and behaviours. Experience life with the elephants in their natural home – A freely roamed environment which is both safe and sustainable. Located beside a Karen village in a densely forested mountainous region, the Sanctuary is surrounded by spectacular jungle scenery

08:30 Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.

10:30 Arrive at the Sanctuary. Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing. Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior.

11:00 Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.

12:00 Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.

13:00 Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.

14:00 Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants. 15:00 Change clothes and say goodbye to the elephants

15:30 Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.

17:00-17:30 arrive hotel in Chiang Mai

 

Please Note: At the Sanctuary, we will allow you to spend as much time as possible with the elephants. Therefore, there is no formal schedule and aside from pick-up times, the times shown here are approximations

WHAT TO BRING: Hat, Bathing Suite, Sunscreen, Towel, Walking Shoes, Change of Clothes, Camera

 

Overnight in Chaing Mai.

Moring free until transfer to airport for flight to Krabi, on arrival, pick up and transfer to Ao Nang where you will take ferry to Koh Lanta Island. Check in hotel. Have time free & easy on the island.

Koh Lanta is one of Thailand’s most beautiful islands, located just off the coast of Krabi. Its long coastline has nearly a dozen beaches; some considered the finest in the country, and each one with its own charm and atmosphere.

 

Overnight in Koh Lanta.

You have all day free in Koh Lanta and you can participate in activities around the island.

Overnight in Koh Lanta.

 

Option: A day on the island of Phi-Phi by speed boat (L) -  Join group with English-speaking guide.

Duration of the visit: 8:30 am – 15:00 pm.

Enjoy a speed boat to the Phi Phi Island Group. Phi Phi Island is one of the best places in the world due to its magnificent resources of marine life.

Itinerary:

08h00-08h30: Pick up from your hotel.

Board a speedboat for Phi Phi Leh and visit the Viking Cave and the lagoon of Phi Phi Leh, one of the most beautiful lagoons.

Stop at Loh Sa Ma Bay to swim and snorkel. Head to Maya Bay. It's very beautiful, that's why the film The Beach was filmed there in 2000. After Maya Bay, we will go to Monkey Bay where you will be greeted by many little monkeys.

Have a delicious buffet lunch and relax at the restaurant on Phi Phi Island.

After lunch, no more snorkeling in Hin Klang. It is snorkeling in the open sea along the colorful coral reef gardens with exotic fish.

At the end, we stop and spend time swimming, relaxing and sunbathing on Bamboo Island.

Return to the pier and transfer to your hotel.

Notes: Program details may change depending on the tide or weather conditions.

Bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, hat, towels, swimsuit and flippers. (in low season a waterproof jacket is a good idea in case of rain)

Price included: Transfer to the hotel, entrance fees, accident insurance, mask and snorkel, life jacket, first aid kit, water and soft drinks, fruit, lunch (for halal or vegetarian Muslim food, please ask on reservation) and an English-speaking guide.

Free meals and overnight in Koh Lanta.

You have all day free in Koh Lanta and you can participate in activities around the island.

Overnight in Koh Lanta.

You have all day free in Koh Lanta and you can participate in activities around the island.

Overnight in Koh Lanta.

Morning you are free until transfer to Krabi airport for flight back home. End of service.

Services

What’s include :

TOUR COST INCLUDES:

TOUR COST NOT INCLUDES:

✅ Accommodation: 15-nights with daily breakfast in double / twin shared room

✅ Meals: at local restaurant (Foods only) as mentioned in program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner)

✅ Private Transportation: Airport transfers & Tours by air con. vehicles as per program.

✅ Private boat trip as mentioned in program.

✅ Entrance fees: Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified as mentioned in program.

✅ Private Tour Guide: Local English-speaking guide during tours as mentioned in program

✅ Flight ticket: Chiang Mai – Krabi (check in luggage 20kg and hand-carry 7kg).

✅ Join Tour – Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

✅ Ferry ticket: Krabi – Koh Tao / Koh Tao – Koh Samui.

✅ All government taxes.

✅ 24hours supporting hotline.

✅ Cold water and towel during tours

❌ Thailand Visa stamp fee (if any)

❌ All International air tickets.

❌ Other meal, drink, personal expenses, tip, Travel insurance,

❌ International bank transfer fees (Banking fee is covered by the sender)

❌ Another thing not mentioned in included

GENERAL NOTICE:

  • Standard check-in time is 14h00 and check-out time is 12h00 at most of the hotels.
  • Arrival/Departure: Above prices are valid only for group of clients travelling together – arrival and departure with the same flight. Arrival/departure by other flight subject to supplement charge.
  • Program is subject to change without notice due to Airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight unexpected cancellations.
  • There will be no refund or compensation applied due to force major which effect to visit program.
  • We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase of the fuel surcharge applied by airlines companies or any other transport companies.
  • Deadline for flight tickets: We will automatically issue flights 5 days after bookings is confirmed by us, please take note and come back to me within 5 days since booking is confirmed if you find clients don’t want to issue it.

 

Consultant/Emergency Contact:

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info@eurasietravel.com.kh / www.eurasietravel.com.kh

 

Hot lines:

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