Discover Thailand's unique charms with this exciting tour! Travel north through mountainous landscapes to encounter the ruins of ancient kingdoms and the handicrafts of various hill-tribes, where elephants are still used in forestry and night markets offer goods rarely seen anywhere else in the world. Continue your journey south for a getaway in Hua Hin and fill your days with relaxing on the beach, participating in numerous water-sports, or travel to the countryside for a look at the surrounding rice paddies, pineapple plantations and quaint neighborhoods. Bangkok is the perfect destination to conclude your visit through Thailand. Often described as one of the most exciting cities in Asia, it offers visitors magnificent "Wats" (temples), museums, palaces and parks, as well as an unending variety of foods from culinary delights offered by street vendors to 5 star hotel delicacies. This bustling capital is a city of contrasts from Buddhist monks to businessmen chatting on mobile phones, from historic holy sights to modern day dance clubs. Thailand's many mysteries need to be explored first-hand and this tour offers the perfect opportunity!

Package Includes

Round trip airfare on available air carrier

5-night hotel accommodations in Bangkok

1-night hotel accommodations in Pitsanulok

1-night hotel accommodations in Lampang

1-night hotel accommodations in Chiangrai

2-night hotel accommodations in Chiangmai

3-nights hotel accommodations in Hua Hin

All airport transfers

One way flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

English-speaking guide provided on escorted portion of the tour (see itinerary for details)

All entrance fees

Total of 24 meals: 13 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners

Hotel taxes, service charges, and baggage handling

Package price excludes airport taxes and fees
(Fuel Surcharges are included in the package price)

Vacation Package Itinerary

Day 1 (Monday): Depart USA

Day 2 (Tuesday): Arrival Bangkok

Arrival into Bangkok International airport

Transfer to the Classic Place Hotel

Accommodation in Bangkok

Day 3 (Wednesday): Bangkok ? Ayuthaya ? Lopburi ? Pitsanuloke

Breakfast at the hotel

Travel from Bangkok to Ayuthaya by air-conditioned bus Visit Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand, with it's many ancient pagodas and temples.

Visit Phra Buddha Badh with it's shrine of the holy footprint of Buddha

Travel on to Lopburi for lunch at a local restaurant

Visit the Prang Sam Yod (Sacred Three-spire Pagoda), the ruins of the temple Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat and the Monkey Temple.

Proceed to Pitsanuloke

Dinner at the hotel

Accommodation in Pitsanuloke (B,L,D)

Day 4 (Thursday): Pitsanuloke - Sukhothai - Sri Satchanalai - Lampang

Breakfast at the hotel

Visit Wat Maha Dhat with it's revered Buddha statue

Travel to Sukhothai, visit the ruins of this first capital of Thailand (1257-1379)

Lunch at a local restaurant

Travel to Sri Satchanalai, the northern outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, built by King Ramkamhaeng.

Visit Wat Chang Lom, Wat Jedi Jet Thaew, and Wat Nang Phya

Proceed to Lampang

Dinner at the hotel

Accommodation in Lampang (B,L,D)

Day 5 (Friday): Lampang - Phayao - Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai

Breakfast at the hotel

Drive to Ko Kah to see Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang with its beautiful Emerald Buddha

Travel on to Phayao, a unique rural town and former princely state. Visit Wat Sri Kom Kam

Proceed to Chiang Rai

Lunch at a local restaurant

Visit Chiang Saen, an attractive town and a former capital, situated directly on the Mekong River at the border between Thailand and Laos

Visit Wat Phra Dhat Jom Kitti by climbing 383 steps to the top of the hill. Also visit Wat Chedi Luang and a small museum nearby

Take a boat trip upriver on the Mekong to the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet

Travel to Mae Sai, the northernmost Thai town, on the border with Myanmar. Shop at the local market

Return to Chiang Rai

Accommodation in Chiang Rai (B,L,D)

Day 6 (Saturday): Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

Breakfast at the hotel

Visit Ban Lorcha, a Phami Akha hill-tribe community center, and learn about it's effort in promoting sustainable village life and tourism

Proceed to Chiang Mai and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant

Visit to Handicraft Villages to observe production of lacquer-ware, Thai silk, and paper umbrellas

Enjoy Kantoke Dinner, a typical Thai dinner with ancient dances from Northern Thailand, followed by dances and songs by various hill-tribes.

Rest of evening at your leisure to experience the city's night markets in search of bargains.

Accommodation in Chiang Mai (B,L,D)

Day 7 (Sunday): Chiang Mai

Visit Wat Doi Suthep and Monastery, built in 1383 and tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters. In the center of the complex is a big chedi (spiral pagoda), containing partial relics of Buddha

Visit an Elephant camp and watch the elephants working with timber in the forest

Visit an Orchid farm and enjoy lunch at an local restaurant

Return to Chiang Mai

Afternoon visit to a well-known Thai wood carving factory with possibility of buying Burmese antiques

Accommodation in Chiang Mai (B,L)

Day 8 (Monday): Chiang Mai - Bangkok - Hua Hin

Breakfast at the hotel

Fly from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Upon arrival into Bangkok you will be met by our local guide

Continue on a scenic drive to Hua Hin a Bustling beach town

Accommodation in Hua Hin (B)

Day 9 (Tuesday): Hua Hin

Breakfast at the hotel

Full Day at Leisure

Accommodation in Hua Hin (B)

Day 10 (Wednesday): Hua Hin

Breakfast at the hotel

Full Day at Leisure

Accommodation in Hua Hin (B)

Day 11 (Thursday): Hua Hin - Bangkok

Breakfast at the hotel

Transfer to Bangkok

Accommodation in Bangkok (B)

Day 12 (Friday): Bangkok

Breakfast at the hotel

City and Temples Tour, including visits to three of the most important Buddhist temples in Bangkok - Wat Trimitr, Wat Po, and Wat Benjamaborpitr

Accommodation in Bangkok (B)

Day 13 (Saturday): Bangkok

Breakfast at the hotel

Thai Dinner and Dances at Ruen Thep Restaurant. Enjoy an authentic Thai dinner in an atmospheric restaurant. The meal is accompanied by Thai musical and dance performances

Accommodation in Bangkok (B,D)

Day 14 (Sunday): Bangkok

Breakfast at the hotel

Thai Cooking Class at the Classic Place Hotel, Discover the secrets of Thai cuisine and learn to cook it. The excursion/cooking class includes a cooking demonstration and eating your own creations, supplemented with our Master Thai Chefs Creations, to ensure that you don't go away hungry. Every participant is presented with a cooking class diploma and set of recipes

Afternoon at leisure

Accommodation in Bangkok (B)

Day 15 (Monday): Departure

Breakfast at the hotel

Transfer from hotel to Bangkok International Airport

(B)