Over nine unforgettable days, experience some of the highlights of the welcoming country aptly named the ‘Land of Smiles’. This fantastic tour includes plenty of time to explore the hectic and thrilling capital Bangkok, visits to several of the country’s most impressive temples, leisurely boat trips and the chance to get up close and personal with elephants at a famous sanctuary.
Bangkok | Ayuthaya | Uthai Thani | Sukhothai | Lampang | Chiang Mai | Bangkok
Day 1: Arrive at Bangkok
After a private transfer to your hotel, relax or take an optional Hidden Scenes of Bangkok boat tour.
Day 2: Visit Bangkok like a local
See the capital by Skytrain, taxi boat and tuk tuk, including Wat Pho temple, and enjoy an optional dinner cruise.
Day 3: Bangkok - Ayutthaya
Drive to this World Heritage site - the glorious ruins of the city destroyed by the Burmese army in 1767.
Day 4: Ayutthaya – Uthai Thani - Sukhothai
Visit Tha Sung temple, lunch aboard a Sakaekrang River cruise, then continue to what was Thailand’s first great kingdom.
Day 5: Sukhothai
Bike around Sukhothai Historical Park, then visit a local history expert and make your own Buddhist amulet as a lucky charm.
Day 6: Sukhothai – Lampang – Chiang Mai
Marvel at Wat Phra That Lampang Luang temple, then head to northern Thailand’s cultural hub and experience a private blessing.
Day 7: Chiang Mai
Enjoy special moments on an optional excursion to Elephant Rescue Park, then discover Chiang Mai's street food by e-tuktuk.
Day 8: Chiang Mai – Night train to Bangkok
Relax or explore the city, or browse at a local market for ingredients for an optional half-day cooking class.
Day 9: Bangkok - Departure
Arriving at Bangkok train station after your overnight train, breakfast at a hotel before leaving for the airport.
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