Classical Thailand Tour
Ayutthaya - Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Lampang - Lopburi Phayao
Pitsanuloke - Sukhothai - 6 Days

Itinerary

Day 1 - Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Lopburi - Pitsanuloke

• 06.00 Pick up all passengers from major Bangkok hotels
• 07.00 Depart from Bangkok to Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand. The principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpitr, the three ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch and Wat Pranangcherng.
• Continue via Saraburi to Phra Buddha Badh with its shrine of the holy footprint of Lord Buddha.
• Proceed to Lopburi for lunch.
• Visit the Prang Sam Yod (Sacred Three-Spired Pagoda), the ruins of Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat and the Monkey Temple.
• Proceed by bus to Pitsanuloke and check in at TOPLAND or similar hotel.
• Dinner and accommodations.

Day 2 - Pitsanuloke - Sukhothai - Sri Satchanala - Lampang

• Breakfast
• 08.00 Visit Wat Maha Dhat with its revered Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj.
• Depart for Sukhothai
• Visit the famous ruins of this first capital of Thailand (1257-1379). See Wat Maha Dhat, Wat Sra Sri and Wat Sri Chum.
• Lunch at local restaurant.
• Continue to Sri Satchanalai, the northern outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, built by King Ramkamhaeng.
• Visit Wat Chang Lom, Wat Jedi Jet Thaew, Wat Nang Phya and Wat Phra Sri Ratana Maha Dhat standing on site of the Khmer fort "Chalieng."
• Proceed to Lampang and check in at WIANG LAKOR or similar hotel.
• Dinner and accommodations

Day 3 - Lampang - Phayao - Chiang Rai

• Breakfast
• 08.00 Drive to Ko Kah to see Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang housing the only Emerald Buddha, besides the one at Wat Phra Keo in Bangkok.
• Depart for Phayao, a unique rural town and former princely state the former glory of which may be seen at Wat Sri Kom Kam.
• Proceed to Chiang Rai and lunch at local restaurant.
• Continue to Chiang Saen, former capital of the first Thai kingdom, situated directly on the Mekong River at the border between Thailand and Laos.
• Visit Wat Phra Dhat Jom Kitti by climbing 383 steps to top of hill, Wat Chedi Luang and the small museum nearby.
• Take a boat trip upriver on the Mekong to the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet.
• Continue to Mae Sai, the northernmost Thai town and on the border with Myanmar. Stroll through and shop at local market.
• Return to Chiang Rai and check in at WIANG INN or similar hotel.
• Dinner and accommodations

Day 4 - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

• Breakfast
• 08.00 Depart for Mae Chan to visit the hilltribe community development center. Then continue uphill to the Akha village of Ko Saen Chai and a Yao hilltribe settlement nearby.
• Proceed to Chiang Mai and lunch at local restaurant.
• Afternoon visit to Handicraft Villages to observe manufacture of lacquerware, the spinning and weaving of Thai Silk and to watch how paper umbrellas are made.
• Check in at CHIANG MAI GRAND VIEW HOTEL.
• 19.15- 22.15 Kantoke Dinner. Enjoy a typical Thai dinner with ancient dances from northern Thailand, followed by a performance of dances and songs by various hilltribes.
• Accommodations
• Optional: Opportunity to visit the city's night market in search of bargains.

Day 5 - Chiang Mai - Bangkok by Train

• Breakfast
• 08.00 Visit Wat Doi Suthep, tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters. The temple is reached using a NAGA railing rising along both sides. The monastery was built by King Gue-Na in 1383. The center is a big chedi (spiral pagoda), containing partial relics of Lord Buddha.
• Continue to visit the elephant camp to watch the elephants taking timber in the forest. Their strength and strategic teamwork will amaze you.
• Also visit the orchid farm and lunch at local restaurant.
• Return to Chiang Mai.
• Afternoon visit to a famous Thai wood carving factory with possibility of buying Burmese antiques.
• Transfer to Chiang Mai Railway Station.
• 16.40 Depart by second class airconditioned train with sleeping berth.
• Box dinner and overnight stay on train.

Day 6 - Bangkok

• 06.00 Arrive Bangkok Railway Station. (No breakfast)
• Transfer to your Bangkok hotel.

Prices

THB p.p 1 Pax 2 Pax 3-5 Pax 6-14 Pax joint SGL S/C Booking Class A 66,300 36,810 26,760 20,840 22,720 2,550 Guaranteed weekly departure on seach in coach tour with English/German/French/Italian/Spanish-speaking guide on Wednesdays, all meals included. All prices are per person in Thai Baht, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for the listed category *** Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): 2 - 12 years -30%. NOTE: The itinerary can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, flight schedules and room availability. You may deduct the amount of Baht 600 .- nett per person if you do not require Chiang Mai to Bangkok train tickets. However, this only applies if we are we are informed at time of booking that you will not require Chiang Mai to Bangkok train tickets. If you want to return by air from Chiang Mai to Bangkok instead of train on day 5, the surcharge is BHT 2,275.- nett per person and must be specified at time of booking. Hotel Class A According to the itinerary Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking. Included in the price(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner): Accommodation in airconditioned room with bath and meals as mentioned in the programme. Transfers, entrance fees, and tours by airconditioned car/minibus/coach with English/ German/ French/Italian/Spanish-speaking guide Boat trip. 2nd class airconditioned sleeper berth trainticket Chiang Mai-Bangkok Service charges, room tax, VAT and baggage handling. Not included in the price: Optional tours Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc. Other tours & meals than mentioned in the programme.

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