This 8-day tour proposes to discover the main splendours of the "Country of the Smile". In addition to the city of Bangkok and its surroundings, you will visit Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. You will pass by the mythical Golden Triangle and admire the landscapes of the mountains of the north. All this without forgetting the meetings with the local populations and the discovery of their cultures and traditions.
Total Km for this tour: 1 648 km and about 26h30 minutes.
Day 1 - Bangkok
Bangkok
Visit of the temples of Bangkok
This activity will make you travel through the most famous temples of Bangkok. From the Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho to the Wat Arun, you will be amazed by the rich architectural culture of the capital of Thailand and all its wonders.
Exploring the klongs
Mahasawat is only about 50 kms from Bangkok in Nakhon Pathom Province, near to Mahidol University’s Salaya Campus. The Province of Nakhon Pathom is criss-crossed by many canals (klongs) and irrigation ditches. Mahasawat is built along one of these canals which is the life source of the community, and for many, the only way of commuting.
Furama Silom - Superior room
Day 2 - Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - Bangkok
Bangkok Kanchanaburi Bangkok
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
The most famous of the floating markets of Bangkok is Damnoen Saduak, about 100 kilometers southwest of Bangkok. This buzzing market is at its best in the early morning before the crowds arrive and the heat of the day builds up.
The JEATH War Museum
JEATH stands for Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand and Holland, representing the nationalities of the prisoners of war (POW's) who were forced to work on the construction of the famous "Bridge On The River Kwai". The museum is on the bank of the River, inside Wat Chai Chumphon temple, and displays graphic images of the terrible conditions inflicted on the many young men that died and the many that survived to tell the story.
Furama Silom - Superior room
Day 3 - Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Sukhothai
Bangkok Ayutthaya Sukhothai
Ayutthaya
Founded 1350, Ayutthaya became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. It was destroyed by the Burmese in the eighteenth century. Its remains, characterized by the prang or reliquary towers and the gigantic monasteries, give an idea of its past splendor.
Lopburi
Lopburi was one of the centers of the Dvaravati culture. She then came under Khmer domination at the time of the kingdom of Lavo, and was the second capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya in Narai the Great (Ramathibodi III reign 1657-1688). He built a large palatial assembly, the King Narai's Palace, which is now a museum.
The Charme - Deluxe room
Day 4 - Sukhothai – Chiang Rai
Sukhothai Chiang Rai
Sukhothai
Sukhothai was the first capital of Siam founded in 1238 and ending the Khmer kingdom of Angkor Wat. Sukhothai was listed in 1991 as a World Heritage of Humanity. It is more famous for his art than for his political achievements.
Wat Sri Chum
Known as the temple of the bodhi tree, Wat Si Chum was built in circa 13th Buddhist century. The highlight is the graceful Buddha sculpture enshrined inside the remaining structure of the square mandala building. Located 1,500 meters from the north of the WatMahathat, Wat Si Chum is surrounded with the long moat acting like a boundary.
Pineapple fields & Phayao lake
Lake Phayao is the 3rd largest freshwater lake in Thailand. It is located 380m above sea level, the beginnings of the northern mountains appear at the edge of the road. It is an artificial lake of 17 km2, formed by a dam created in 1941. The lake is 1.77m deep and counts to 22 species of fish.
Wiang Inn - Deluxe room
Day 5 - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai Mae Sai Chiang Mai
Wat Rong Khun
Located 13 km south of Chiang Rai, Thailand, Wat Rong Khun is commonly called the white temple. It was built by Chalermchai Kositpipat, renowned Thai artist who wanted to create a lasting tribute to Rama IX, the present King of Thailand, and also honor his hometown.
Mae Sai
Mae Sai, or locally more often, Maesai, is the northernmost city of Thailand. It is mainly a stepping stone for visits to Myanmar and has few attractions of its own.
Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle is in Chiang Rai Province, in the far north of Thailand. The English name comes from the meeting of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand here, but to the locals it's Sop Ruak, since this is where the Mekong meets the Ruak River. Historically the Golden Triangle has been an area well-known for the growing of opium, and the name comes from a US State Department memo on the practice.
Boat on the Mekong
Travel on the Mekong, the most famous river, which take its source in China, sticks to the border between Thailand and Laos, cross Cambodia and finish in Vietnam. Your trip will be aboard a typical boat of 4 people.
The Opium Museum
The Golden Triangle used to be infamous as one of the largest producers of opium. Various Thai organizations led by the Royal Project and Doi Tung Development Project, have spent decades battling this trade. As part of this campaign, the Hall of Opium was built to educate people about the dangers of the drug through an entertaining exhibition which traces opium’s history from its first use 5,000 years ago to current issues of drug abuse and addiction.
The Park - Superior room
Day 6 - Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep & handicraft
Chiang Mai
Doi Suthep
The Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai province, Thailand. It is often referred to as Doi Suthep although this is actually the name of the mountain on which it is located. Located 13 kilometers north of the city of Chiang Mai, it is a sacred site for the Thais. From the temple, you will have an impressive view of the city of Chiang Mai.
The Park - Superior room
Day 7 - Chiang Mai – Safari - Bangkok
Chiang Mai Bangkok
Trip on the back of an elephant
Enjoy a safari trip on the back of an elephant. Thailand is the most famous place to meet the asian species. More little than his big brother from Africa, the elephant of Asia used to help humans during hard work in the jungle. At now, human protect them through several elephant camps.
Orchid farm
Visit an authentical orchid farm in one of the most beautiful places.
Day 8 - Bangkok
Bangkok
Furama Silom - Superior room
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