Thailand

Day 01 – Depart from your location on your transatlantic flight. Night on board.

Day 02 – Bangkok.
Arrival, you will be greeted by our representative and will be transferred to your hotel. Free day to explore on our own this exciting and exotic country: Thailand.

Day 03 – Bangkok.
Breakfast. Today we will take the tour that takes us to the heart of Bangkok. “HALF DAY TEMPLES & ROYAL PALACE” tour: Half day tour to enjoy the most important places in Bangkok: we start with the Wat Trimitr , an ancient temple whose golden exterior houses the largest solid gold Buddha statue in the world, weighing 5.5 tons and standing 3 meters tall. We will pass through China Town, continue to the Wat Pho, the great royal temple complex that houses a 46 meter long Reclining Buddha and the chedis (tombs) of kings. One of the oldest temples in Bangkok, the Wat Pho, was declared a royal monastery during the reign of King Rama I. We finish the tour visiting the Grand Palace, one of the most beautiful examples of the Siamese courts. Formerly it used to be used as the residence of the kings of Thailand. Here you can admire palaces used for various occasions: the funeral palace, the reception palace, the throne room, the coronation room, the house of royal guests and the wonderful temple of the Emerald Buddha.

Day 04 – Bangkok / Ayutthaya / Lopburi / Phitsanuloke.
Breakfast. We will depart from your hotel and arrive at the extraordinary archaeological park of Ayutthaya, where we will surely not get tired of contemplating its wonderful and exuberant temples. Ayutthaya was the capital of the kingdom of the same name from approximately 1371 to 1700, later becoming the Kingdom of Siam and thus encompassing much of present-day Thailand and neighboring Cambodia. We will visit the most representative temples: the Wat Chaiwathanaram and the Wat Phra Sri Sanphet , impressive places to discover. This afternoon we leave for Lopburi, one of the oldest cities in Thailand, to reach the spectacular and fun Monkey Temple ( Prang Sam Yod – The Sacred Pagoda), which is of Khmer origin and dates back to the 13th century. The particularity, as its name indicates, is the multitude of monkeys that have taken possession of the place. Then we continue our journey to Phitsanuloke, the provincial capital and an ideal destination for lovers of natural beauty. Lunch at a local restaurant. Accommodations.

Day 05 – Phitsanuloke / Sukhothai / Chiang Rai.
Breakfast. We continue to the Sukhotai Historical Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and considered to be the first Thai kingdom (13th century), before Ayutthaya. We will visit (optional bicycle) the great White Buddha of Wat Sri Chum (Temple of the Sacred Tree), whose hand, covered in gold leaf and resting on his knee, is venerated by the locals. In the afternoon, we go to Chiang Rai, with an obligatory stop at the picturesque Phayao Lake, in the valley of the Ing River. Lunch at a local restaurant. Accommodations.

Day 06 – Chiang Rai / Golden Triangle / Chiang Mai.
Breakfast. This morning the most popular Wat awaits us; Rong Khun or White Temple, a very original contemporary Buddhist temple, designed by a Thai architect who gave it a specific shape and color; the almost immaculate white is the representation of purity. At mid-morning, we visited “Sop Ruak”, the local name given to the famous Golden Triangle. This is the meeting point between Laos, Burma and Thailand, and from the top of a hill we will enjoy magnificent views over the Mekong River and its Ruak tributary, which divides geometrically, in the form of a triangle, the border between the 3 countries. We will also visit the Casa del Opio, to learn more about the opium market that marks the recent history of the region. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch we leave for Chiang Mai by road, approximately a 3 hour drive. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Accommodations.

Day 07 – Chiang Mai / Bangkok.
Breakfast. At mid-morning we will visit the orchid farm and its butterfly farm. Lunch at the orchid farm. After lunch, optional visit (for an additional cost) to the ELEPHANT SANCTUARY AND THE VILLAGE OF THE GIRAFFE WOMEN. In the afternoon, transfer to the Chiang Mai train station to take the train to Bangkok. Train accommodations.

Day 08 – Bangkok.
Arrival at the Bangkok train station at approximately 6:50 am. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Free time until check -in. We suggest taking the optional tour (for an additional cost) BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER KWAI AND BURMA RAILWAY: Visit the construction of the Burma Railway, also known as the “death railway” in this historical tour of 10 hours to Kanchanaburi , approximately 80 miles (130km) west of Bangkok. Upon arrival we will visit the war cemetery, where the graves of some 9,000 allied soldiers are tended. They perished while building the notorious “Death Railway”, which the Japanese hoped would stretch to the Burmese border. Discover the terrible history of the Railway at the JEATH museum, which takes its name from the first letters of the words Japan, England, the United States, Australia, Thailand and Holland. See the past recreated and brought to life with images and artifacts. You’ll also travel by train along the original track of the Death Railway, with a sumptuous lunch awaiting you at the disembarkation station. Return to Bangkok late afternoon for drop off at your hotel. Accommodations.

Day 09 – Bangkok.
Breakfast. This day we will have one of the most exciting and symbolic tours of this city. Today we will tour the most famous markets in all of Bangkok. First of all we will visit the famous Floating Market “Damnoen Saduak”. At the end we will visit the incredible Market on the train tracks, where you can witness for yourself how the railway causes the Market to be built in a matter of seconds. You will even be able to see how part of said railway passes over many items that the Market has for sale. It is a show that you can only find here in Bangkok. Accommodations.

Day 10 – Bangkok.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore Bangkok on your own. Transfer to the international airport, final departure.

THE TRIP INCLUDES

• 04 nights accommodation in Bangkok.
• 01 night accommodation in Phitsanuloke .
• 01 night accommodation in Chiang Rai.
• 01 night accommodation in Chiang Mai.
• 01 night accommodation by train.
• Train ticket Chiang Mai – Bangkok in tourist class.
• All breakfasts (except the day of train travel).
• All meals and dinners marked in the itinerary.
• Arrival and departure transfers Airport – Hotel – Airport.
• All tours marked in the itinerary.
• English speaking guides.
• Air-conditioned coach.

THE TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Personal expenses and extras in hotels.
• Beverages.
• Tips for porters, maids, waiters, etc.
• Extra expenses in hotels such as telephone calls, laundry, etc.
• Camera fees at monuments.
• Any service not specified as included or specified as optional.

Notes:

• Airport transfers included are at arrival and departure days of the program.

Suggested Tips:

• Guide: $4 USD Per Passenger per day
• Driver: $3 USD Per Passenger per day