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Difficulty Level
This concise trip of northern Thailand lets you experience first hand
the buzz of cycling to ancient ruins, seeing elephants at work and bargaining
for treasures at the Chiang Mai night market while staying in the comfort
of superior hotels.
This trip is a relaxing alternative. You don't have to
worry about being able to do anything physically demanding unless you
want to.
Accommodation
Superior hotels (10 nights), overnight train (1 night)
Transportation
Private bus and minivan, elephant, boat, overnight train
Food Included
10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners
Duration
12 days
Tour leader
throughout
Budget
Allow US$150 for meals not included. See Trip Dossier for spending money.
Notes
Arrival airport transfer is included, so please advise flight details
at time of booking.
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Bangkok, River Kwai, Sukhothai, elephant riding,
Chiang Mai, hilltribe villages, Thai cooking school, Hua Hin. Discover
Thailand's wealth of culture, history and natural beauty. Journey through
northern Thailand in comfort and style, discovering diverse cultures,
exploring the ruins of ancient kingdoms and glimpsing the world of Thai
spirituality.
Day 1, 2 Bangkok
Outside the comfortable hotel the lively Bangkok streets are teeming with
life and lined with aromatic foodstalls. Visit the Temple of the Emerald
Buddha and the Grand Palace before taking a boat trip along the canals
to observe the daily lives of the people who live here.
Day 3, 4 Chiang Mai
A cooking lesson at the famous Chiang Mai Cooking School
reveals the secret ingredients of the delicious Thai cuisine. Chiang Mai
is also a great place to shop at the night market and visit the spectacular
Doi Suthep Temple.
Day 5 Elephant Conservation Centre
Whether you're riding an elephant or enjoying the Hmong culture, this
busy day is both enlightening and enjoyable.
Day 6 Sukhothai
Cycle through the original capital of Siam, learn about its golden age
and study its classic religious art and architecture. With many historical
ruins to ponder, a wealth of treasures await.
Day 7, 8 Kanchanaburi
A samlor tour to the historical sites of the region is followed by a morning
train ride on the infamous 'Death Railway' and the 'Bridge over the River
Kwai'.
Day 9,10 Hua Hin
A beach retreat of the royal family, this quiet town has natural, recreational
and historical attractions to explore. Play a round of golf, grab a seafood
meal at the night market, indulge in a Thai massage, or just enjoy the
sun.
Day 11,12 Bangkok
'The City of Angels' draws us back one more time for an evening cruise
and dinner on the Chao Phraya River.
Included Highlights
Grand Palace tour
canal tour
Kanchanaburi including the Allied War Cemetery
the JEATH Museum
the Bridge over the River Kwai
train journey on Death Railway
samlor tour
Hell Fire Pass
Memorial Museum
Sukhothai Historic Park
Elephant ride at Elephant Conservation Centre
H'mong cultural show
Hilltribe village and Doi Suthep Monastery visits
Thai cooking course
Hilltribe cultural show
Bangkok river cruise
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