Thailand Classic Tour

Thailand Classic Tour

Day 1 >> BANGKOK – AYUTTHAYA – PHITSANULOK (-/L/-)

Early morning pick up passengers from various Bangkok hotels, drive to Bang Pa In for a scenic boat trip to Ayutthaya. Visit Wat Panangchoen, Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol and the ancient ruins of Wat Chai Wattanaram. Then continue to Bang Sadet village, where we will visit an orphanage. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Phitsanulok. Visit Wat Maha That and its highly revered Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj. Overnight at AMARING LAGOON HOTEL.

Day 2 >> PHITSANULOK – SUKHOTHAI – LAMPANG (B/L/-)

Drive to Sukhothai, where you will visit the ancient ruins at Sukhothai Historical Park; a short ride on a traditional ox-cart brings you to Wat Sri Chum with it's gigantic Buddha statue. Continue to Sri Satchanalai for lunch at Gaeng Luang Restaurant. Upon arrival in Lampang, we take you on a 1-hour horse carriage ride through town with photo stops at two interesting temples, each which its own architectural style and history: Wat Si Rong Muang, Wat Pratu Phong. We will also visit Baan Sao Nak, a 100-year old teak-wood mansion. Overnight at LAMPANG RIVER LODGE or WIENGLAKOR.

Day 3 >> LAMPANG – GOLDEN TRIANGLE – CHIANG RAI (B/L/-)

Drive to the Golden Triangle. After lunch at the Imperial Golden Triangle Hotel, take a boat ride on the Mekong River, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge. Continue to Mae Sai, the northern most city bordering Myanmar. Overnight at RIMKOK RESORT in Chiang Rai.

Day 4 >> CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI (B/L/-)

Early morning depart for Chiang Mai with a brief photo stop at Wat Rong Khun Wat Rong Khun, which is very different to any of temple you are likely to see in Thailand. The temple is almost entirely white – no other colours are used at all. Arrive in Chiang Mai at noon and check in at your hotel. Lunch at Empress Hotel. In the afternoon, visit Wat Doi Suthep, a famous landmark of the city, tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters. The temple is reached by climbing 290 steps, flanked by a NAGA balustrade on both sides. Optional evening program: Traditional Kantoke Dinner & presentation of Northern Dances. Overnight at THE EMPRESS CHIANG MAI.

Day 5 >> CHIANG MAI – BANGKOK BY TRAIN (B/L/-)

Visit Mae Saa Elephant camp and watch the skilled elephants at work. Optional: 1-hour elephant ride. Price per person: 800 Baht. Continue to an orchid farm for lunch, then return to town and visit the handicraft villages in Sankampheng. Transfer to Chiang Mai Railway Station. Depart by second-class air-conditioned train with sleeping berth. Overnight ON THE TRAIN.

Day 6 >> ARRIVAL BANGKOK (-/-/-)

Arrive at Bangkok Railway Station in the early morning. End of services.

Seat-in-coach tour: English departures: every Tuesday from Bangkok (minimum 2 persons) / German departures: every Monday from Bangkok (minimum 2 persons).

Private tour: Daily from Bangkok with a guide in the language of your choice (surcharges for certain languages may apply).

Our tour prices are inclusive of transfers and tours by air-conditioned car/minibus/coach with German-speaking guide on Monday or English-speaking guide on Tuesday from city hotels in Bangkok, baggage handling (1 piece per luggage per person), admission fees and activities mentioned in the program, Boat trips as mentioned in the program, meals as specified in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch), accommodation shared twin rooms with private bathroom, 2nd class air-con sleeper berth train-ticket from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, service charges and Taxes. Not included are Transfer from Bangkok Railway station to your next destination on Day 6, Other meals than mentioned in the program, Surcharges for compulsory gala dinners, Optional tours, Expenditures of a personal nature (drinks, phone calls, mini bar consumptions, laundry etc.), Tips for guide and driver (at your discretion).

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