From Bangkoks bustling cityscape named Great City of Angels to ancient temples in Ayutthaya and Chiang Rai, Thailand has many things to offer, with rich, unique culture, exquisite Buddhist architecture, and stunning untouched nature. Plunge in the forested wilderness in Chiang Mai at the renowned temples on Doi Suthep Hill, chill among the captivating allure of Koh Lanta Island. Cost-saving with our 16-day tour Complete Amazing Thailand, you will have a chance to explore all of Land of Smiles at an appropriate expense.
Upon arrival at Bangkok Airport, you will meet our guide, and the driver transfers you from the airport to your hotel located in Bangkok
After some check-in procedures, you have free time to relax or go out to explore the city
Have an overnight stay in Bangkok
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Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Morning
After breakfast, you will join the adventure to the most sacred places in Bangkok:
Visit the Grand Royal Palace, which used to be the accommodation of the Thai royal family. Until now, some temples and official buildings are still used
In the same compound, you will pass by the temple of the Emerald Buddha - Wat Phra Kaew, home to sophisticated Buddhist architecture with gorgeous Buddha statues
Before lunch, the next destination is the Wat Pho, famous for its Reclining Buddha. The temple is one of the oldest and largest Buddhist temples in the city, and possesses the sculpture representing the Buddha on his deathbed
Afternoon
Have a walk around the most vibrant spot in Bangkok and witness the lively local life of Thai people - Chinatown. Pass by Wat Traimit to see its renowned and invaluable Golden Buddha, which is totally made from gold.
After that, guests will get on a long-tail boat for a trip along the Chao Phraya River and have a chance to explore the vivacious vibe of Thonburi banks inner canals. Enjoy some tasty snacks, choose some trinkets or use toilets (at a stop along the way)
During the trip, you will stop at the last highlight of Bangkok city - Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn
Return to your hotel and stay overnight in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Morning
You will be served breakfast at the hotel, then take a short drive through bustling streets in Bangkok to Samut Songkhram Province for 1 hour. Lets experience the traditional charms of Thai culture during the trip:
Begin the venture to Mae Klong Railway Market, an interesting market that is grown along the train tracks. When a train comes, the vendors will immediately clear their stalls before the train passes by
Your journey will go on to the most famous floating market in Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you can have a glance at the energetic trading activities here while the boat rides slowly through the labyrinth of canals
NOTE: If your trip falls on Saturday or Sunday, the tour offers 2 options between visiting Damnoen Saduak or the smaller and less touristy floating market Tha Kha, where you can pay a visit to an old Thai ho Duse making coconut palm sugar.
Afternoon
Go to Kanchanaburi to stop by the World War II memorial, including the Cemetery and Kwai River Bridge. Then, you will take a train from Wang Pho along the river for around 30 minutes.
Upon arrival in Kanchanaburi, stay in your hotel for the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Kanchanaburi
Morning
Have breakfast to gain energy for a transfer to Erawan National Park, where you can admire the Erawan Waterfall - a captivating seven-tiered waterfall famous for its stunning natural beauty
You have to walk up to see the picturesque waterfalls, then have a chance to enjoy swimming among the cool water in the falls natural pools
Afternoon
You are transported to Ayutthaya, the ancient city with sacred religious temples and monuments.
Overnight at your hotel in Ayutthaya
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ayutthaya
Morning
When you finish your breakfast at the hotel, you will have an opportunity to experience the Kermit tuk tuk, which is only found in Ayutthaya, and Trang.
Along the trip, you can discover outstanding spots of the city from Wat Yai Chai Mongkol and Wat Mahathat, which is an ancient temple famous for a Buddha face emerging from a tree. Then, begin strolling through a local market en route to Wat Phra Srisanphet
Continue the road trip to Sukhothai via Uthai Thani and Phitsanulok. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and overnight in Sukhothai
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Sukhothai
Morning
You will be transferred to the bicycle parking area for a bike to the Sukhothai historical park, which contains up to 200 historical ruins:
Admire the image of Ajana Buddha, the legend of the speaking Buddha image at Wat Srichum
The next temples we will visit are Wat Sri Sawai, Wat Sra Sri, and Wat Trapang Ngoen
Afternoon
After the tour, you will be transported to Lampang. Overnight in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Lampang
Morning
Admire one of the best Lanna-style architecture in Thailand at Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, built in the 13th century.
After the visit, take a 30-minute horse-drawn carriage tour through the city and the villages.
Afternoon
Heading to Chiang Rai, you will stop by Phayao Lake where travelers can have a cup of coffee while enjoying the beautiful view of the lake
Arrive in Chiang Rai at the end of the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai
Morning
After the interesting discovery of local products when visiting a local market, you will visit the well-known Wat Phra Kaew, where the Emerald Buddha statue - the most highly revered Buddha image in the country was once enshrined
Then, you will move to Wat Phra Singh, one of the finest examples of classic Lanna-style temple architecture of North Thailand, which houses many ancient Buddha images
Have a short drive from Chiang Rai City to Black House (Baan Dam), to admire the eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs
Afternoon
Take a boat on the Mae Kok River from Chiang Rai to Karen village, where you can watch wild elephants or feed them. Then take an exhilarating 1-hour-elephant trekking
Transfer back to Chiang Rai. Stay overnight at your hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai
Morning
When your breakfast is done, you will have a ride to visit Chiang Saen, an ancient city located on the Khong River Bank
Upon arrival, you are taken to Opium Museum, which shows more than 2,000 artistic objects about the opium trade in the Golden Triangle. You can learn more about the history of the Golden Triangle and the origin of opium here
Afternoon
Its time to get on a boat. You will have a boat trip along the serene Mekong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos meet at the Golden Triangle
After the sightseeing, you will be transferred directly to Chiang Mai. Check in at your hotel and stay overnight
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Morning
After breakfast at your hotel, you will join an interesting walking tour of Chiang Mai, and travel to major attractions of the old town:
Stop by the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai to admire the delicate and impressive architecture of these works: Wat Phra Singh Temple, Wat Phan Tao Temple, and Wat Chedi Luang
Have a stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take an exciting rickshaw tour
After that, walk through the central market of Warorot and witness the local lifestyle here before visiting the Doi Suthep Hill
Return to your hotel, you can explore the night market on your own, or just relax and stay overnight at your hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Morning
Savor your breakfast to gain energy for a trekking tour in Doi Inthanon. When you finish the meal, take approximately 2 hours to the highest peak of Thailand - Doi Inthanon National Park:
Upon arrival, you will join an adventurous trekking journey for 2 - 3 hours through the jungle, following a narrow mountain trail that leads us to a stunning hidden waterfall in the middle of the lush forest
Along the way, before reaching the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village, we will pass through the farmland, where you will see coffee plantations, flower farms, and beautiful rice terraces.
Discover the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village and taste a cup of locally grown coffee
Move to Vachiratharn Waterfall, a 70 meters high thunderous waterfall. Enjoy the cool fresh air at the waterfall and its beautifully verdant surroundings
Have a glance at the gorgeous architecture of Napamaytanidol Chedi and Phra Mahatat Napaphon Bhumisiri, which build to honor the 60th birthday of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit
Transfer back to Chiang Mai after the exploration.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Morning
Around 08:00 - 08:30, you will be transferred to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary for about 1.5 hours and join the exhilarating program below:
Upon arrival, you will meet the guide and take a walk for 10 - 15 minutes through the green jungle to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary.
Before starting the journey, you will change into traditional Karen clothing and participate in an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior
Have a chance to interact with wild elephants - you can feed and play with them in a natural environment, or even take some pictures
Have lunch with traditional Thai food and fresh fruits
Afternoon
Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the elephants, and then walk with them to the river to bathe and brush these friendly animals.
Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with them
After the program, you will change clothes and say goodbye to the elephants. Take a 1.5-hour transfer back to your hotel in Chiang Mai
Overnight in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Morning
You have some free time in the morning to prepare your belongings for a transfer to the airport. Have a flight to Krabi
Upon arrival, you are picked up to Ao Nang, where you will take a ferry to Koh Lanta Island
Check in at your hotel and relax for the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Koh Lanta
You have all day free in Koh Lanta to explore the island by yourself. However, if you are looking for a tour to join, consider our tour to Phi Phi Island by Speedboat:
Morning
Being picked up at the hotel from 08:00 - 08:30, when arriving, you get on a speedboat to Phi Phi Leh, where you can admire the natural beauty of Viking Cave and the lagoon of Phi Phi Leh
Stop at Loh Sa Ma Bay to swim and snorkel, then head to Maya Bay to enjoy its beautiful and tranquil attractiveness. After Maya Bay, we will go to Monkey Bay, where you will be greeted by many little monkeys.
Have a delicious buffet lunch and relax at a restaurant on Phi Phi Island.
Afternoon
Go snorkeling in Hin Klang, where you can explore the underwater world of the open sea along with colorful coral reef gardens with exotic fish.
In the end, we spend some time swimming, relaxing, and sunbathing on Bamboo Island.
Return to the pier and transfer to your hotel.
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Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Koh Lanta
This day is your free day to relax at your hotel, or go out to unwind and find peace of mind in the pristine natural charm of Koh Lanta Island
Stay overnight on Koh Lanta Island
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Koh Lanta
Morning
Have some free time to enjoy Koh Lanta Island before being transferred to the airport for your flight back home
Wishing you a fantastic journey with countless unforgettable moments and happy memories!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA