Thailand Tour 11 Days: Culture, Nature Adventure

Warmly welcome you on arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

We will pick you up with a comfortable vehicle to the center of Bangkok to check-in your hotel, then take your time to have a rest after a long flight.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals: Not available

Today, we will take the whole day to explore Bangkok – the city of golden temples

The first destination is the Grand Palace.

This huge architecture complex is over 2 sq. kilometers, including 3 main sites: Royal Palace, Royal Office and pagodas (Wat) built in 1770s. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is no longer home of Thailand Royal, most of national significant events takes place there.

Wat Phra Kaew is the most out-standing architecture in complex, built in 1785 when King Rama I moved the capital to Bangkok. The pagoda is famous not only for its beauty of unique Thailand Buddhism architecture but also for the sacred jade Buddha statue.

Nearby Grand Palace is Wat Pho – the oldest and biggest pagoda in Bangkok with more than 1000 Buddha statues and the huge one sit-back Buddha in gold. This pagoda is also famous for being a birthplace of traditional Thai massage, since there is a traditional medicine school established in 1982, educating the arts of Thai massage.

We will board on a boat to pay a visit along the Chao Phraya River, watching the life of local people close by.

On route, we stop at Wat Arun, known as the most beautiful pagoda in Bangkok not only for its location on the Chao Phraya’s riverbank but also for the different architecture from other pagodas. The pagoda was decorated with glass pieces and Chinese ceramic, in a complicated style.

After your lunch time, we visit the last destination of the day: Wat Traimit. This pagoda is famous for its unique and historic beauty, and also for the huge golden Buddha statue. Thai people believe that the statue represents for prosperity and purity, as well as strength and power.

Return to the hotel and you are free to explore Bangkok by night.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

Early in the morning, after having breakfast, we pay a visit to Meaklong Railway Market – a local market has grown up along the rail tracks.

When a train pulls in or out of the station, the sellers quickly clear their stalls, and set them up again when the train has passed. We continue our way to Damnoen Saduak Floating market.

Arrival at the market, you can see the vendors who wear traditional farmer dresses and hats bring local Thai foods, fruits and products to sell on rowing boats.

Don't miss the chance to take a boat ride along the canals, exploring the market and nearby villages. Afterward, continue your journey to Kanchanaburi.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Kanchanaburi

Meals: Breakfast

Early morning departure to Erawan National Park is considered as the most beautiful waterfall of Thailand. This is such an impressive series of seven tiers, each with a shape and character on its own. (included entrance fee only)

In the afternoon, transfer by road to Ayutthaya. The ancient city of Ayutthaya is known as the “Venice of the East” because it is located along the Chao Phraya River, tributaries surrounding the Ayutthaya province.

Night in Ayutthaya.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Ayutthaya

Meals: Breakfast

Having a breakfast and today we will pay a visit to some sites of Ayutthaya Historical Park, Being a ruin with many temples which characterize the handicraft architecture, the park was recognized as World’s Heritage Site by UNESCO.

1. Wat Phu Khao Thong is a massive pagoda towering in the middle of paddy fields. There is a high golden plated chedi on the top, which makes the pagoda outstanding.
2. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the most important temple of Ayutthaya with 3 towers standing high together in Ceylonese style.
3. Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit is the pagoda in which the bronze Buddha statue in the attitude of subduing Mara is situated. This is one of the biggest Buddha statue in Thailand.
4. Wat Lokaya Sutha is considered as the sacred place for pilgrims since it’s famous for the reclining Buddha statue. It is also the most important relics in most of those in Wat Lokaya Sutha.

Heading to visit the Royal Summer Palace in Bang Pa-in district.

We then return to Bangkok for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

Morning you get free time at the hotel until transfer to airport to take a flight to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, you will be transfferred to your hotle in Chiang Rai to check in and relax. Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning, you will set off to explore the surrounding area, and the first road you will take is the one leading to Doi Mae Salong. You will climb and descend verdant hills covered in tea plantations. You will also have the opportunity to taste the delicious tea produced by one of the many plantations in the region. From Doi Mae Salong, you will visit one of the ethnic minority villages: the Akah village of Loyo.

Then, visit Mae Sai, the border between Thailand and Myanmar and the northernmost point of Thailand. Enjoy shopping for Myanmar products at the local market.

Afterward, you will continue your journey to the Golden Triangle, a strategic point from which you will contemplate a unique landscape shared between Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos; it is here that the three borders meet. We board a longtail boat for the Laotian side and, from the hilltop, marvel at the splendor of the mighty Mekong River as it joins the Ruak, forming the true "Triangle" with Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Then, we return to Chiang Rai to check into our hotel. Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai

Morning after breakfast drive to Black House. Baan Dam (Black House) is the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs.

Move to Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple) The Blue Temple or Wat Rong Seua Ten literally translates to ‘temple of the dancing tiger.’ It was built on a site where tigers were said to have jumped over the river.

Transfer to Chiang Mai. On the way we visit the White temple, Wat Rong Khun. It nevertheless very recent temple is the most visited monument in the region, the work of Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, started in 1997. Its creator himself announces that he will only be completed 60 to 90 years after his death. Its uniqueness, its whiteness, making it a unique temple of its kind. In wihaan a fresco mixing Buddhist codes with Matrix, Star Wars, the bombing of the Twin Towers in New York and even Kung Fu Panda stands out from the usual decorations such monuments.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai

After breakfast, our morning tour will be started by a walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will be able to visit the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai including of Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Prah Singh.

Wat Chedi Luang is the impressive ruins of a temple in the center of Chiang Mai which was built in 1411.

Next to the sacred Wat Chedi Luang is a small interesting temple called Wat Phan Tao. This ancient temple is well known for its exquisite Lanna-style ordination hall entirely made of teakwood, which served as a throne hall during the reign of King Mahotara Prateth.

Wat Prah Singh is the second most venerated temple in Chiang Mai after Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and a glittering example of Lanna art and temple architecture.

We then continue wander through small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take rickshaw tour.

And then a walking through the central market of Warorot before visiting the Doi Suthep hill. You then exercise yourself by ascending the 306 steps to the temple.

However, it is very well worth the effort. A panorama view of the city and the surrounding areas can be seen from the temple grounds.

Return to the hotel in Chiang Mai for your overnight.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meals: Breakfast

08:00 – 08:30 : Pick up from your hotel or accommodation

08:30 : Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.

10:30 : Arrive at the Sanctuary. Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing. Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior.

11:00 : Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.

12:00 : Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.

13:00 : Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.

14:00 : Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants.

15:00 : Change clothes and say goodbye to the elephants

15:30 : Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.

17:00-17:30 : Drop off at your hotel or accommodation

The time will be on your own until we transfer you to the airport, taking an international flight to your hometown. End our service!

Accommodation: N/A

Meal: Breakfast