Thailand Tour 23 days: Nature and 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

Meal : N/A

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

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

Wat Phra Kaew is the most outstanding architectural 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 Buddhist 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 sit-back Buddha in gold. This pagoda is also famous for being the birthplace of traditional Thai massage, since there is a traditional medicine school established in 1982, educating the arts of Thai massage.

We visit 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 prosperity and purity, as well as strength and power.

After lunch time, we will board 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.

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

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meal : Breakfast

Early in the morning, we drive to the southwest of Bangkok, visitting the Maeklong railway market, taking photo, and enjoying the local snack in the market before driving to Damnoen Saduak - a rural floating market. Stop for a motor boat trip along the waterway to the picturesque floating market of Damnoen Saduak.

Afterwards we continue the road to the city of Kanchanaburi.

Upon arrival, visit the World War II memorial including the Jeath War Museum, Cemetery. We continue to Wang Pho to boarding a train for riding along the beautiful river for around 30 minutes to Ban Kao station and transfer then city to visit Kwai bridge. Overnight in Kanchanaburi.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Kanchanaburi

Meals : Breakfast

Morning breakfast and depart for Erawan Waterfall - a beautiful seven-tiered waterfall. Located in Erawan National Park, walking up to see each of the picturesque falls, it is best to bring good walking shoes. Also, guests should remember to bring their swimming suit if they wish to swim in the fall’s natural pools.

In the afternoon, we continued on the road to Ayutthaya. The ancient city of Ayutthaya is known as the 'Venice of the East’ because it is found along the Chao Phraya, the tributaries that surround the province of Ayutthaya River. Many monuments and remains of the period can be visited in this city founded in 1350 by King Uthong when the Thai had to migrate to the South under pressure from their neighbours to the North. Overnight 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.

• 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.
• Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the most important temple of Ayutthaya with 3 towers standing high together in Ceylonese style.
• 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.
• 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 back to Bangkok. En route, we visit the Royal Summer Palace in Bang Pa-in district.

Being a favorite resort of royal, the Royal Summer palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles.

The rest time of day is on your own.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meal: Breakfast
 

You have free time until we pick up and then transfer you to the airport for your flight to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival pick up and then transfer you to hotel in Chiang Rai for your overnight.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Chiang Rai

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast, you'll leave the hotel toexplore the surroundings, starting with the road to Doi Mae Salong. You'll ascend and descend lush green hills covered with tea plantations. You'll also taste the delicious tea produced by one of the many plantations in the region. From Doi Mae Salong, you'll visit an ethnic minority village: the Akha village of Loyo.

Afterward, you'll continue the journey to the Golden Triangle, a strategic point where you'll witness a unique landscape shared by Thailand, Burma, and Laos – the meeting point of the three borders.

Upon arrival, visit the Opium Museum, which tells the stories of opium and the Golden Triangle. Explore the town of Chiang Saen, founded around 1328, and visit various sites, including ancient temple ruins, stupas, old city walls, and moats.

Then, embark on a long-tail boat to the Laotian side and marvel at the splendor of the mighty Mekong joining with the Ruak, forming the real 'Triangle' with Laos, Burma, and Thailand.

Transfer back to Chiang Rai. Overnight in Chiang Rai

Accommodation :At the hotel in Chiang Rai

Meals: Breakfast

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. 

Lastly 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. 

In the afternoon transfer to Chiang Mai for your overnight

Accommodation : At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meals : Breakfast

The morning will be mainly devoted to visit the old city with a stop at the ancient wall, the moat and a door of the old city. You will see more beautiful temples in Chiang Mai: Wat Prah Singh Temple, Wat Phan Tao temple and the temple Wat Chedi Luang. Then you will stroll along streets lined with traditional houses, visit Central Market Warorot.

Afternoon, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most famous pagoda Chiang Mai. It is reached after climbing a staircase of 290 steps with ramps represent two giant naga. From the square, you can admire the panorama of the whole Chiang Mai Valley.

Then transfer back to the hotel and free time. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meals : Breakfast

Your guide will meet you at the hotel. It’s a beautiful drive to Mae Orn. We will stop at the San Kampaeng market to buy the ingredients for our lunch and fruit of the season. We will continue to Mae Kam Pong.

Upon arrival in Mae Kam Pong, we will be met by some of the villagers and our local community guide. You will learn about the history of this remarkable village and make a beautiful trek around the village. Most villagers are engaged in growing Bai Miang tea, a kind of plant that can be processed into tea. Apart from Bai Miang tea, they also grow coffee and aromatic mushrooms. Other villagers are making handicrafts such as decorated pillows filled with tea leaves, rattan baskets, and bamboo furniture.

Various walks are possible around Mae Kam Pong. Our program is flexible and will be adjusted according to your wishes. Lunch will be either in a homestay in the village or a picnic lunch along the way, depending on the program. A traditional massage is available.

Late in the afternoon, we return to Chiang Mai.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Today, we start our journey to Chiang Dao, a hidden gem in Northern Thailand. With plenty of interesting activities and only a short distance from Chiang Mai, Chiang Dao is truly a destination worth visiting.

At the elephant camp, you will have the opportunity to watch the elephants taking their morning bath and demonstrating some of their interesting skills. You will also learn more about the elephants’ daily lives and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings along the Mae Ping River.

After lunch, enjoy a bamboo raft trip along the river. You will have the chance to admire traditional teak houses built on stilts along the lush riverbanks. Bidding farewell to peaceful Chiang Dao and its gentle people won’t be easy. On the way back to Chiang Mai, soften the farewell with a visit to an orchid farm. Admire the beautiful variety of orchids in different colors and patterns, from stripes to dots. By the end of the day, you will have discovered that Thailand’s natural bounty is truly an open-air art museum.

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast

This day will start with a transfer to Doi Inthanon National Park. It will take approximately 2 hours to this highest peak of Thailand. On arrival, we will spend 2-3 hours trekking through the jungle following a narrow mountain trail which leads us to stunning hidden waterfall in the middle of lush jungle. Along the way before reaching the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village, we will pass through the farmland where you will see the coffee plantation, flowers farm and the beautiful rice terraces. Discover the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village and taste a cup of locally grown coffee, then move on to Vachiratharn Waterfall, a 70 meters high thunderous waterfall. Enjoy the cool fresh air at the waterfall before we continue back to the ground.

After that you will visit the beautiful architecture of Napamaytanidol Chedi and Phra Mahatat Napaphon Bhumisiri which build to honor the 60th birthday of King Bhumipol and Queen Sirikit. Heading back to Chiang Mai for your overnight.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meal : Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Chiang Mai airport for the flight to Surat Thani.

Upon arrival, welcome and depart from Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park.

Night in Khao Sok.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Khao Sok

Meals: Breakfast

08:30 - 09:00 AM - Pick-up at Khao Sok Paradise Resort

10:00 AM - Visit to the local market to buy snacks for the boat ride

11:00 AM - Arrival at the lake pier, pay entrance & follow your guide to your long tail boat

11:30 - 12:30 PM - Sightseeing, Three-Brothers Rock, boat safari

13:00 PM - Lunch at the raft house

13:30 PM - Free time, kayaking, swimming

14:30 PM - Cave exploration & jungle trekking up a waterfall

15:30 PM - Boat safari & sightseeing on the way back to the lake pier

16:30 PM - Arrival at the lake pier

17:30 PM - Arrival at Khao Sok Paradise Resort

What to bring:

1. Comfortable clothing & shoes
2. Bathing suit
3. Dry clothes
4. Closed toe shoes for caving & trekking
5. Flip flops for free time
6. Torch / headlamp
7. Mosquito repellent
8. Sunscreen & sunglasses
9. Waterproof bag
10. Cash to use at the raft house

What’s included:

1. Lunch
2. National park entry tickets
3. English speaking guide
4. Transfer from and back to Khao Sok
5. Excursions to cave & waterfall
6. Free kayaking

What’s excluded:

• Additional drinks

Khao Sok National Park is a hiker’s dream, and a short hike is sometimes all you need. The tour offers half day hikes for everybody from the adventurous to the beginner.

Let our expert guides show you the hidden gems that Khao Sok has to offer as the jungle comes alive with blooming flowers, calls of the gibbons and birds and the micro world of the insects.

WHAT TO BRING: Light hiking shoes, Camera, Hat, Sunscreen, Insect repellent

(Canoeing on the Sok River, 2 hours –join-in tour/shared tranfer)

Canoeing is a very relaxing way to see Khao Sok from a different side. Our experienced English speaking guide take you on a canoe safari aong the Sok River. Genlty following the river you can see the natural beauty of Khao Sok, the evergreen rainforest and the limestone karsts.

Taking a canoe is also good to spot some wildlife. Birds and curled up snakes can be seen at tree branches. If you would like to try a bit canoeing yourself you’re free to try!

WHAT TO BRING: Swimsuit, Hat, Towel (from your room)

Accommodation: At the hotel in Khao Sok

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, transfer from Khao Sok, Surat Thani to Krabi. Arrived at the hotel, free time for relaxation.

Night in Krabi.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Krabi

Meals: Breakfast

08:30: Pick customers up from the hotel and transfer to the pier.

09:00: Depart by long tail boat destination to 4 islands.

09:30: 1st stop Pranang Beach just a short walk to a Princess cave with a decorative spirit house. Free time for sunbathing swimming, photography, and exploring.

2nd stop is Tup Island exotic tropical island, ideal for easy snorkeling and exploring on foot. If the tide is low, you can walk along the white sandy causeway joining the neighboring island.

3rd stop is Chicken Island's natural landmark, named after the shape of its unique limestone rock jutting out into the sea. Excellent snorkeling opportunities in warm, inviting waters, rich in coral life.

4th stop Poda Island stunning jewel of the Andaman Sea with both lowland, picturesque bamboo plantations and majestic, rocky cliffs, bordered by a long beautiful beach. Lunch at the beachside and leisure.

15:00 hrs: Return to the pier and transfer to the hotel.

Inclusion

- Hotel round trip transfers, SIC

- Drinking water & fruit

- Picnic lunch

- Mask, snorkel, life jacket

- Accident insurance

Notice: The trip does not include the National Park fee (Pay on the spot with government officials 400, 200 Baht/ pax)

What to bring Beach footwear Sun protection Swimming gear Towel, Camera some money

08:30 hrs. Pick up from the hotel by minivan and then straight to Klong Thom district.

First, we will visit the hot waterfall, enjoy the warm waterfall and Thai-style sauna. The area is covered by rainforests and shady trees. Then go to the Emerald Lagoon where the tourists can walk about 1,200 meters through the rain forests to explore the different species of plants and animals.

Enjoy the spectacular view and swim in the emerald lagoon pool.

16.30 hrs. Transfer back to your hotel by pleasant trip. On the way stop to visit Tiger Temples

Tour includes:

- Tour by minivan

- Drinks and fruits

- Lunch

- English-speaking guide

- Insurance

- National park fees

You have free time until we pick up and transfer you to Phuket for your overnight

08.00 hrs. : Pick up customers from the hotel and transfer to Marina at 09.30 hrs. Departure from The Marina Phuket direct to James Bond Island (Phang Nga Bay)

10.15 hrs. Visit James Bond island where "James Bond 007, The Man with the Golden Gun" was filmed.

11.00 hrs. Start to paddle a sea canoe in the beautiful cave for 45 minutes.

12.30 hrs. Great lunch at Panyee Musalim fishing village and free time as leisure for shopping.

14.00 hrs. : Leave from Panyee village directly to Naka island for swimming and relaxing.

16.00 hrs.: Departure from Naka Island back to Phuket.

16.20 hrs.: Arrive at Marina and transfer back to the hotel on a pleasant trip.

Package includes

- Hotel round trip minibus transfer, SIC

- Soft drinks, drinking water, fresh fruits Professional Licensed tour guide and

crews

- National Park fee

- Full insurance

- Buffet lunch

The islands are wonderful and the sea is clear turquoise.

Travel with us by speed boat for only 50 minutes to arrive at Phi Phi Ley Island.

Itinerary

07:30 hrs. Pick you up from the hotel and transfer to the pier.

08:30 hrs.: Warm welcome at the pier with registration forms, serve you with a snacks and variety of drinks and briefing.

09:00 hrs.: Depart to Phi Phi Ley Island, visit the beautiful scenery of Maya Bay while touching a white sandy beach (highlight), snorkeling at Loh Samah Bay, and also visit Pileh Lagoon for swimming and a Viking cave. 12:30 hrs. Having a great lunch on Phi Phi Don island

14:30 hrs.: Arrive at Khai Island. Free time on the beach & take a photo with a wonderful tiger fish.

16:15 hrs. : Arrive at the pier and transfer back to your hotel on a pleasant trip. Notice: The program is subject to be changed due to weather conditions without advance notice.

Package Includes:

Speed boat trip; round trip hotel transfer (Patong, Kata, Karon beach); professional tour guide and crews; mask, snorkel and life jacket; lunch; soft drink, fresh fruits; insurance, National park fee.

Relax, unwind and enjoy the beautiful beaches and unrivalled charms of south Thailand

You have free time until we pick up and then transfer you to the airport for your flight home. End the service!