THE MYSTERIOUS WONDERS OF Thailand
BANGKOK - PHITSANULOK - LAM PANG - CHIANG MAI - CHIANG RAI
---9 days / 8 nights---
Day 1 :
ARRIVAL BANGKOK
(by Plane, A/C Car)
Arrival at the airport. Warmly welcome to everybody, a moment of courtesy meeting of the tour guide in the meeting point’s Airport.
Welcome to Bangkok - the “Land of Smiles”, one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities, is a national treasure house and Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic centre.
You will be transferred to your hotel for check in and free at leisure for your own activities.
Note of check-in / check-out procedures: Please note that standard check in time is 14.00, check out at 12.00. Early check in or late check-out is subject to room availability. Hotel can guarantee early check in or late checkout at 50% of the room rate or full charge as depend on the state at that time.
In the evening, we highly recommend a welcome dinner with THAI DINNER & DANCES - A Thai cultural dance and music performance with delicious Thai dinner in traditional setting at Piman Restaurant. Even though Piman is palatial, the atmosphere is warm and friendly, and you dine in air-conditioned comfort too. The delicious authentic Thai food at Piman show inside the Theatre-Restaurant is genuine antiques of Sukhothai period 13th century A.D. Overnight in Bangkok. (D)
Day 2 :
BANGKOK Full day tour
(by A/C car)
Thailand has over 26,000 ‘Wats’ or Temples. This tour brings you to the 3 most famous temples in Bangkok. Wat Traimit (‘Temple of the Golden Buddha’) boasts a statue of Buddha which is made from solid gold. It weighs 5.5 tons and is a fine example of Sukhothai art. Passing through Chinatown your next stop is Wat Po (‘Temple of the Reclining Buddha’) which is the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, a great place also for a traditional Thai massage. It is also the seat of Traditional herbal medicine School, being referred to as "Thailand First Medical university" www.watpho.com. Your last stop is Wat Benchamabopit (‘Marble Temple’). This magnificent monastery was built with white Italian marble from Carrara and is an exotic and romantic temple to visit.
Continue visit to the The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) – Together, these two sites form what many consider the greatest spectacle for visitors to Bangkok. Dating back to 1782 (when Bangkok was founded), the entire compound consists of over 100 brightly colored buildings, golden spires and glittering mosaics. Because of its popularity, this destination is often extremely crowded, but still an essential part of any trip to Bangkok.
Presently, the Grand Palace is used for the occasional ceremony and is no longer the royal home (the present King Bhumibol lives in Chitralada Palace, located in Bangkok's nearby Dusit district). The interiors of most of the buildings in the Grand Palace are closed to the public.
Wat Phra Kaew adjoins the Grand Palace in a common compound and is the home of the country's most famous Buddha statue (also known as the Emerald Buddha). This important figure has a long and interesting history that is tied to the royal family and once resided in nearby Wat Arun. It is relatively small (about 66 centimeters) and is situated in a high position in the Wat to signify its important status in the Thai kingdom
Return to your hotel for dinner and free at leisure for your own activities.Overnight in Bangkok. (B, D)
Day 3 :
BANGKOK - PHITSANULOK
(by A/C car)
Northern Thailand is rich in both cultural sightseeing and refreshing escapes into the Thai countryside. An excursion there will prove to be most rewarding with many historical sites, thriving cities, and a beautiful landscape populated by exotic hill tribes and local forest areas. This tour brings guests up close and personal with all that Northern Thailand has to offer, creating lasting memories in the process.
The outing begins in Bangkok with an early departure, our first stop is at Bang Pa In, the former summer residence of the kings of Ayutthaya built in the 18th century. There we’ll visit the Royal Palace, the Thai pavilion, the Chinese-style Palace Vihat Chamrun with their trimmed bushes in elephant shapes. Continue to Ayutthaya, which used to be the capital of Siam from 1350 to 1767 and visit the most interesting temples like Wat Chaiwathanaram, Wat Phra Srisampetch.
After lunch at good local restaurant, proceeding to Lopburi, to visit the ruins of War Phra Sri Ratana & Phra Prang Sam Yod, a temple with three towers and impressive ornaments then continue on to Phitsanuloke for over night. Overnight in Phisanulok. (B, L, D)
Day 4 : PHITSANULOK - LAM PANG (by A/C car)
After breakfast, visit to the Chapel Phitsanulok & Wat Phra Sri Ratana Mahathat - is a major city landmark and houses Thailand's most beautiful and significant Buddha image, Phra Buddha Chinnarat. Proceed to Sukhothai, the first capital (13th century) of the Thai Kingdom. Old Sukhothai is one of Asia’s most important historical sites and therefore under the supervision of UNESCO. After a visit of the temples Wat Sri Chum, we continue to Sri Satchanalai, the former sister town of Sukhothai for lunch and a visit to some of its most interesting temples and ruins. We drive further North to Lampang.
Optional tour: Lampang is the only town in Thailand, where horse carriages are still used as a means of transportation. Take a leisurely ride on the colorful horse-drawn carriages along the river. Price per person: (TBA by our guide on spot)
Dinner inside your hotel. Overnight in Lam Pang. (B, L, D)
Day 5 : LAM PANG - CHIANG MAI (by A/C car)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and visit the famous temples in Lampang, Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang and Wat Phra Keo Don Tao before proceeding to Lamphun. Visit Wat Haripoonchai Burmese style temple. Finally arrive to Chiang Mai and take lunch.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Chiang Mai - Thailand's second-largest city and the gateway to the country's north was founded in 1296. Chiang Mai has a striking mountain backdrop, over 300 temples and a quaint historical aura. It is also a modern, friendly, internationally flavored city with much to offer the visitors.
Express check in your hotel and visit to a popular shopping destination, San Kampaeng is also famous for its range of local cottage industries and handicrafts, including authentic Thai silk and cotton weaving. Guests will be able to witness firsthand the skill of these local craftsmen as they consider which products to buy as souvenirs.
Dinner inside your hotel . Overnight in Chiang Mai. (B, L, D)
Day
6 :
CHIANG MAI Halfday tour
(by A/C car)
This tour features a scenic drive through the most historic areas of Chiang Mai, including a pass through the old city walls and gates. The drive continues into Tapae (Chiang Mai’s tourist attraction area) before continuing to the acclaimed temple Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep, home to a holy relic of the Lord Buddha and considered by many to be the most sacred wat in northern Thailand, situated 3,500 feet above sea level, this temple offers an interesting challenge as it contains a flight of over 300 steps to reach its top level. Once on top of the summit, visitors will be treated to a panoramic view of the city before leaving to visit Wat Prasingh, and Wat Bupparam.
Lunch at a local restaurant. Back to your hotel and free at leisure for your own activities.
In the evening, enjoy a Kantoke typical dinner, with dances and folk songs from northern tribes. Back to your hotel for good night. Overnight in Chiang Mai. (B, L, D)
Day 7 : CHIANG MAI - CHIANG RAI (By A/C car, Elephant riding)
This morning, check out right after breakfast, then visit the Field of Elephants and elephant ride. Walk in bamboo raft. Thaton. Lunch at local restaurant. Mekong River Walk around in motor boats from Baan Ton That until Thai Ban Pa. Visit en route to villages in the northern tribes. Finally, drive straight up to Chiang Rai - the first capital of Lanna Thai (Kingdom of a Million Rice fields). The province contains Thailand's northernmost point at Mae Sai, which is well known for its crisp mountain scenery, and hill tribes. North Chiang Rai and falls within the region known as the Golden Triangle, the area where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos converge. Overnight in Chiang Rai. (B, L, D)
Day 8 : CHIANG RAI - BANGKOK (by A/C car, Plane)
This morning, check out right after breakfast and take an excursion to Golden Triangle, Mae Fah Luang, the Botanical Garden, and the Museum Villa Real Princess Mother; stops en route to visit some villages. Lunch at local restaurant and transfer to Mae Sai, the local market.
Transfer later to Chiang Rai airport and flight to Bangkok via TG131 at 15.30 - 16.45.
Express check in the hotel and enjoy your dinner inside your hotel. Overnight in Bangkok. (B, L, D)
Day 9 : BANGKOK - FLY BACK HOME (by A/C car, plane)
This morning, take your time to free at leisure for your own activities until time to check out, transfer to the Bangkok airport for a flight back home or to Siem Reap. Have a safe trip come home!
GOOD-BYE & SEE YOU AGAIN! (B)
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