Thailand at a glance

Day 01: Arrival in Bangkok.

Arrival at airport in Bangkok. We welcome you at airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure time.

• Stay overnight in Bangkok.
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Day 02: Bangkok – Ayutthaya

At 6.30, pick up from hotel and transfer to the River Shopping Complex for the Air-Conditioned Coach. Depart Bangkok to Ayuthaya.

At 09:30, arrive at the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayuthaya era. The palace is beautifully decorated in both traditional Chinese and European style. See the beautiful Aisawanthipaya- Art Pavillion, the unique Chinese-style hall with a vast collection of Thai, Chinese, and European artifacts, as well as many other outstanding monuments. The palace itself is a pretty garden with plenty of rare flowers.

At 10:30, arrive at the Ayutthaya, the Ancient city, which was the former Thai capital for over 400 years. The prosperous city used to dominate trade in Asia as well as being the center of trade between Thailand and many European countries, including Britain, France and Holland.

Nowadays the glory and the beauty of the grand palace and Temples in the past vanished leaving merely a glimpse of ruins, despite this it is a good reflection of the past. River sun brings you a combination of both the ruins and the remaining historical attractions.

We visit the Wat Maha That, over 600 years old, Wat Maha That was the heart and soul of the Ayuthaya people. It was almost completely destroyed by the Burmese during Thai-Burmese war.

We continue our visit at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the largest and most important temple. Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the holiest temple on the site of the old Royal Palace in Thailand's ancient capital of Ayutthaya until the city was completely destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. It was the grandest and most beautiful temple in the capital and it served as a model for Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.

At 12:30, we embark Grand Pearl Cruise Liner at Wat Chong-lom Pier (Nonthaburi). Enjoy Sumptuous buffet lunch with a choice of a variety of oriental and western cuisines will be served, while you may relax and enjoy the fascinating scenery on the River of Kings. The cruiser will then head towards Nontaburi, past Koh Kred, the monn community before reaching Bangkok city.

15:00, coffee will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the River banks such as the colorful Royal Barges House, Thammasart University, Siriraj hospital, The Royal Grand Palace, Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun Ratchawararam) and Wat Kallayanamitr.

16:00, arrival and disembark at the River City Shopping Complex Pier. Transfer back to hotel by air-conditioned van.

Overnight in Bangkok. (B,L)

Day 03: Bangkok / Flight to Chiang Mai

Morning, Pick up at hotel for visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, A leisurely morning drive true the bustling metropolis of Bangkok and the scenic country side going towards the south for about few kilometers, you will come to Damnueansaduak , where is colorful floating market in Thailand were you can find all kinds of farm product sold in their colorful flat bottom boats.

Afternoon, transfer to the Airport for the flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel, check in and free on your own.

In the evening, we are going to enjoy a superb dinner called Khantok with hill tribe performance. After that, free on own at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar before return to the hotel.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

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Day 04: Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon

Pickup at hotel around 8.00am. Visit Doi Inthanon National Park, encompasses the highest mountain In Thailand. Thailand’s highest peak is Doi Inthanon (often abbreviated to Doi In), which measures 2565m above sea level, an impressive altitude for the kingdom, but a tad diminutive compared to its cousins in the Himalayan range. The 1000-sq-km national park surrounding the peak has hiking trails, waterfalls and two monumental stupas erected in honour of the king and queen. It is a popular day trip from Chiang Mai for tourists and locals, especially during the New Year holiday when there’s the rarely seen phenomenon of frost.

On the way up, visit the Modern Chedis of the King & Queen, the best views across the park are found here. These two adjacent chedis are called Naphamethinidon, meaning “by the strength of the land and air”, and the other, Naphaphonphumisiri, meaning “being the strength of the air and the grace of the land”. These temples were built to honour the 60th birthday anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1987, and the 60th birthday anniversary of Queen Sirikit in 1992, respectively.

Proceed to a Karen hill tribe village. The Karen are a tribal group who have historically lived in the hills on the Myanmar (formerly Burma) side of the Thai border. Best recognized for their elongated necks, the Karen women wear heavy brass rings around their necks, forearms, and shins. While the Karen men are mainly field workers and farmers, the women have a rich history of crafting from wood carving to weaving. Overall the Long Neck Tribes live a rugged, tedious, and simple lifestyle, but the fruits of their labor are colorful and very lively.

Lunch at a local restaurant then visit Vachiritharn and Siritharn Waterfalls and the flower garden at the Royal Project Research Station. Take a short walk into the forest on one of the nature trails at the top of the mountain. Return at 04.00pm.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

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Day 05: Chiang Mai / Golden Triangle

Pickup at hotel around 7.00am. Visit Maekhajan hot springs a good spot to take a morning cup of coffee. Then heading up towards the stunning Wat Rong Khun often named The White Temple. The next stop is Chiang Saen which is situated on the banks of the mighty Mekong River (Alt: boat trip across the Mekong River to the Laos side).

Proceed to The Golden Triangle area of Northern Thailand , The meeting Point of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. Lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, we visit Wat Phra That Pukhao.

Phra That Doi Pukhao, a riverside temple believed to be built by a king of Wiang Hirannakhon Ngoen Yang in the middle of the 8th century. However, the chapel and crumbled stupas are the only remaining antiquities left to date. Its geographical location on a hill right before the Golden Triangle allows spectacular views of the river, mountains, and Golden Triangle.

We go back to Chiang Mai. On the way back, we stop to visit Akha and Yao hill tribe villages.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

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Day 06: Chiang Mai / Departure

After breakfast, free at your leisure till the time transfer to the airport for your flight back to Bangkok.

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End of the journey!