Tour itinerary
Day 1,BANGKOK
Arrive in this vibrant exciting city. Check into your hotel, relax before meeting up with your Tour Leader this evening. (No meals)
Day 2,BANGKOK
Guided tour of the Grand Palace and the magnificent Wat Phra Keow (Emerald Buddha). This afternoon your tour leader will take you on an exciting journey along Bangkok’s canals or ‘klongs’. (BD)
Day 3,PHITSANULOK
Our first stop today is the ancient capital of Siam, Ayuthaya. We have a guided tour of the old palace and city before continuing to Phitsanulok where we have the chance to enjoy the local culinary experience of the ‘Flying Vegetables’ or the great night food market. Approx. 5 hours driving. (BD)
Day 4,SUKOTHAI - CHIANG MAI
Guided tour of the magnificent Buddhist site of Sukothai. Later we drive to Chiang Mai via the elephant orphanage at Lamphang. Tonight we’ll visit the famous Chiang Mai night market. Approx. 6 hours driving. (B)
Day 5,CHIANG MAI
An excursion to the hilltop Buddhist temple of Doi Suthep. Free afternoon to explore or experience a Thai massage. (B)
Day 6,CHIANG MAMOUNTAIN VILLAGEI - TRIBAL
We head out of Chiang Mai into the hills. After a visit toan elephant training camp we travel by pick-up truck to a small tribal village. We then continue on foot through mountainous terrain to a Palong village where we spend the night in a traditional village house. (BLD)
Day 7,ELEPHANT RIDE AND BAMBOO RAFTING
After breakfast we ride elephants through the jungle to a small river. We then continue by bamboo raft down the river. Later we return via an orchid garden and butterfly farm to Chiang Mai. There is time to relax around the pool before the evening flight to Bangkok. (BL)
Day 8,Day 8, RIVER KWAI
A short drive west of Bangkok takes us to Kanchanaburi on the River Kwai. We visit the floating market before visiting waterfalls and seeing a traditional Mon village and elephants en route to the raft houses. We will take an exciting ride up-river to our raft houses, set amongst beautiful jungle scenery, where we spend the night. (BLD)
Day 9,RIVER KWAI
Today we visit the War Cemeteries, the bridge Museum and the Bridge over the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi before transferring to our hotel which is situated on a small island in the middle of the Kwai River. The rest of the day is free to explore the town or enjoy the swimming pool. (BLD)
Day 10,BANGKOK
Drive to the nearby National Park and visit the Erawan Waterfalls. We can swim in the natural pools or walk up to the top of the falls. We later return to Bangkok, visiting the tallest Buddhist monument in the world on the way. (BL)
Day 11,BANGKOK
Tour ends after breakfast. (B)