Thailand highlights tour in 12 Days

Meet up at Bangkok Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Bangkok’s marvelous heritage is intertwined with the Chakri Dynasty, which still reigns but no longer rules Thailand.

Check-in at the hotel.

Free time to relax.

Bangkok- Thailand

After breakfast, you will go on a tour of the Royal Grand Palace, which is dedicated to the Thai Royal Family’s ceremonies. The magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, best known for the Emerald Buddha Image, is located within the same complex.

Royal Palace – Bangkok

Following your visit upon these compounds, you will explore Wat Pho, which contains a humongous Reclining Buddha. You will embark in a long tail boat trip along the Chao Phraya River as well as many lively inner canals, which gives you a lot of fantastic nearby views of local life. Stop by the way at Wat Arun- the beautiful Dawn Temple.

Have lunch at a floating restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit the Wat Traimit , also well known as the Golden Buddha.

Return to the hotel. Enjoy some leisure time.

Leave Bangkok early in the morning and head to the south-west to visit a local market in Samut Songkhram before traveling to Damnoen Saduak, a popular floating market.

Visit the Damnoen Saduak’s picturesque floating market by a long tail boat rides along the peaceful waterway.

Kanchanaburi- Thailand

Then continue to visit the Kanchanaburi Town. Upon arrival, you will visit the World War II memorials, along with the Jeath War Museum and the Cemetary.

Enjoy lunch on a floating restaurant at the Kwai River.

In the afternoon, drive to the Tiger Temple to visit the home of wild tigers, where you would observe and touch the tigers up close.

Have an exciting experience with the tigers. Then continue to feed wild monkeys at Wang Pho.

Then, take a train which ride along the death railway to the town for the night.

Take a trip to Ayutthaya, Thailand’s former capital, via Suphanburi.

The ancient city of Ayutthaya is recognized as the “Venice of the East” because it is located along the Chao Phraya River, with the waterways surrounding the province of Ayutthaya.

The Ayutthaya Empire’s glory (1350-1767 A.D.) could be seen in the ruins of temple complexes such as Wat Chai Wattanaram, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Keep going to Bang Pa In in the afternoon to see the Royal Summer Palace.

Overnight in Ayutthaya.

Today, leave Ayutthaya early and drive directly to Phitsanulok.

Short visit to Wat Mahathat in Phitsanulok. You can admire the beautiful Phra Buddha Chinnarat. Visit the Sergeant-Major Dr. Thawee BuranaKhet Folklore Museum. The museum is famous for its collection of crafts, pottery, folk arts, basketry and ancient kitchen utensils…. Numerous agricultural and household instruments are also on display.

Sukhothai Historical Park – Thailand

Head to the first capital of Thailand (then Siam). Originally established in the 13th century, its superb palaces, monuments and temples have been extensively renovated in Sukhothai Historical Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must-see destination when visiting Thailand. The tours include Buddha images, statues and old celadons found in the old city. Wat Mahathat, the Royal temple, has a giant chedi built to house Buddha relics brought from Sri Lanka. Wat Sri Sawai where has three Hindu-style prangs. Wat Traphang Thong in the center of a large pond and its Buddha Footprint. Wat Sa Si is an attractive temple which connects the islands with Singhalese Chedi. The Loi Krathong festival takes place at Wat Traphang Ngoen on Silver Lake. They are all important sites within the old city walls.

Then in the evening, transfer to Wat Traphang Ngoen on Silver Lake to participate in the Loi Krathong festival. Enjoy local food at the festival site.

After breakfast, take a tour of Srisatchanalai, the northern outpost town of the Sukhothai kingdom built by King Ramkamhaeng.

Explore the Sri Satchanalai Historical Park and Wat Phara Sri Rattana Maha Dhat, which is built on the site of a Khmer fort widely recognized as “Chalieng.”

Lunch will be served at a nearby restaurant.

Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang- Thailand

Continue driving to Lampang in the afternoon. Visit Lampang Luang Pagoda, one of the greatest temples in the North.  The chedi towers above the trees. Located to the left of the chedi is the viharn with a salvaged wood facade and double-level roofs. Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang is one of the great features of Northern-style religious architecture. It has a sense of harmonious proportions and magnificent interior decoration.

Transfer to the city to enjoy horse cart rides around the town.

Check-in at the hotel. Free time to explore the town.

Following breakfast, move ahead to the oldest temples at Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang, which features old Lanna or Burmese architecture.

Head to Chiang Mai, stop along the journey to visit Daan Kwian local market, where you would find wild animal meats such as deer, snake, and so on.

Lamphun- Thai Lan

The journey continues to Lamphun, Chiang Mai’s twin city. You will visit Phrathat Hariphunchai, one of the most beautiful pagodas sacred for Thais.

Lunch at the local restaurant.

Transfer to Chiang Mai, crossing through thousands of hundred-year-old trees on the old road.

Arrived in Chiang Mai.

Check-in at the hotel.

Enjoy free time to relax.

Explore the charming town by driving to Wat Phrathat Temple near the summit of Doi Suthep Mountain. At a height of over 1,000 meters, the temple fields provide a scenic panorama of the countryside. Following on a tour of the old and new parts of town, highlighting the town’s rich diversity.

Temple Chiang Mai – Thailand

Chiang Mai, known as the “Rose of the North,” has known for its exquisite handicrafts, combined with the traditional wares of the hill tribe people, will offer you wonderful shopping experiences.

Leave the town and drive to the nearby villages of Sankampaeng and Borsarng to see the numerous family businesses such as silk weaving, silverware, wood carving and umbrella making.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

The thrilling adventure begins by leaving the town and driving through the stunning mountain scenery to Mae Hong Son.

On the way to Pai, you will stop at the Mae Sa Elephant Training Center. There is a lot to explore in this beautiful area, including the Lahu Hill tribe Village and the Lisu Hilltribe Village.

Arrive in Pai. Check-in hotel.

Free time to relax.

Mae Hong Son- Thailand

Travel to Mae Hong Son. Stop at Fish Cave, where numerous carps live peacefully.

Move to Pooklon Country Club for a relaxing Mud Spa and natural mineral bath (about 3 hours)

Arrive in Mae Hong Son, take a city and temples tour. Check-in hotel.

Spend the night in Mae Hong Son.

Transfer to the Karen hill tribe village of Ban Nai Soi. Change the transportation in this small village, then take a short but exciting elephant ride forward through unexplored forest to the Padong hill tribe village. This ethnic minority has kept their old culture and traditions alive, with most women attempting to have long necks by wearing multiple metal rings around their necks from such a young age.

Padong hill tribe village- Thailand

Board on a long tail boat for a relaxing trip downstream on the Pai River, it will give you a taste of the tranquil rural areas as well as an interesting close-up view of country life.

Then continue your journey to Chiang Mai.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Free time for relaxing or shopping.

Transfer to the airport for your flight departure: next destination.

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Chiang Mai- Thailand