Centre and North Thailand Classic 11 day tour

Destination: Bangkok/Floating Market/River Kwai/Kamphaeng Phet/Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai/Phitsanuloke/Ayutthaya

Description: Explore the magical Kingdom of Thailand taking in the main sites from bustling Bangkok to chilled out Chiang Mai, ending up in Ayutthaya to enjoy the best value of culture, tradition and local lifestyle in the Centre and North of Thailand.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide

Day 1: Arrive Bangkok (G)

On arrival at Suvanphumi Airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel. Your overnight stay will be in Bangkok.

Day 2: Bangkok City Tour (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel. You’ll begin your tour of Bangkok with a long tail boat ride along the Chao Phraya River to see many lively inner canals which provide some fantastic views of the local life. Along the way you will stop over at Wat Arun, the temple of dawn, before continuing to the Grand Palace which dedicated to the Thai Royal Family’s ceremonies. Nearby is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, which is famous for the Emerald Buddha Image. After seeing this complex, you will drive through the many vibrant streets of China Town to some of the most significant temples in Bangkok. The landmark of Wat Traimit is well known as the Golden Buddha Temple while Wat Pho houses a gigantic Reclining Buddha. You will spend the night in Bangkok.

Day 3: Bangkok/Floating Market/River Kwai (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel. Drive 2 hours to Damnoensaduak where the only authentic floating market can be seen today. Explore the market, before continue to Kanchanaburi to visit War Cemetery and War Museum. Lunch served at restaurant. After lunch visit to the famous Bridge Over the River Kwai. Take a ride along the Death Railway. Arrive the station get off train and drive to hotel for check in and overnight stay.

Day 4: River Kwai/Kamphaeng Phet via Suphanburi (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel. Depart from hotel with drive to Suphanburi with a visit to Wat Palaylai where huge sitting Buddha is enshrined, witness also San Chao Por and Wat Mahathat, before continue to Kamphaeng Phet. On arrival check into hotel and free at own leisure. Overnight in Kamphaeng Phet.

Day 5: Kamphaeng Phet/Chiang Mai (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park, Aranyik before proceed to Sukhothai for historical park of the first independent Siamese kingdom. Continue to Chiang Mai with visit en-route to Wat Lampangluang for ancient classic Lanna Buddhist architecture. Lunch at restaurant, and toward to check into hotel in Chiang Mai and overnight stay.

Day 6: Chiang Mai Sightseeing (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep for witness Thailand most popular Buddhist pilgrim center. Drive to Doi Pui for Meo Hilltribe village for beautiful garden and handicrafts. Lunch at restaurant, before tour downhill to visit Wat Jet Yod and visit to Bosrang and Sankamphaeng for all kind of local products such as Umbrella, silverware, Teakwood handicrafts, Thai Silk weaving etc. Overnight stay in Chiang Mai.

Day 7: Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel. Tour to Elephants cam for an elephant show, after the tour proceed to orchid farm nearby continue to Chiang Rai. En-route, visit to Hilltribe villages. Lunch at restaurant. Arrive Chiang Rai check into hotel and free at own leisure. Overnight stay in Chiang Rai.

Day 8: Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Mae Sai, the market between Thailand and Burmese border. Lunch at restaurant, after lunch continue to the famous Golden Triangle where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand are bordered. Visit to Wat Chediluang the ancient temple during Chiang Saen kingdom. Continue to Chiang Mai with stop en-route at Mae Kha Chan hot spring. Arrive Chiang Mai check into hotel and free at own leisure. Overnight stay in Chiang Mai.

Day 9: Chiang Mai/Phitsanuloke (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Lamphun to visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai to pay respect to Golden palted Chedi where Buddha’s relic is enshrined. Continue to Phitsanulok with stop en-route for lunch at local restaurant. Arrive Phitsanulok visit to Wat Phra Sri Ratanamahathat to witness the finest art of Buddhist sculpture of Buddha Chinarat with its impressive and peace feature. After the tour check into hotel for accommodation and free for the rest of the day. Overnight in Phitsanuloke.

Day 10: Phitsanuloke/Ayutthaya/Bangkok (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siamese during 1350-1767 AD. Visit to the ruin of temples, palaces, and other archeological sites. Lunch served at restaurant. After the tour proceed to Bangkok for check into hotel and free at own leisure. Overnight stay in Bangkok.

Day 11: Bangkok Departure (B, G)

Breakfast at hotel. You’ll be free until transfer to the airport for flight departure to next destination.