Grand Palace

Thailand Full Exploration with Beach Holiday

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Tour Code: ODY-TH-561
Destination: Thailand
  • Duration13 Days
  • Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
  • Tour Style Classic

About This Trip

This 13-day Thailand itinerary will allow you to learn about the country's history, culture, nature, and wildlife, as well as relaxing on stunning beaches. Begin your journey in the cosmopolitan capital of Bangkok by visiting the famous Grand Palace and other city landmarks. Then, visit Kanchanaburi, where the bridge over the River Kwai is located, before getting spiritual in Ayutthaya's Wat Mahathat famed for the Buddha head embedded in the roots of the trees. Explore the cultural highlights of Sukhothai, before arriving in Chiang Mai to have a good time with adorable elephants. Visit Chiang Rai near the Golden Triangle before concluding your trip to Phuket, a paradisiacal tropical island.

Itinerary Summary

  • DAY
    PLACE
    HIGHLIGHTS
  • 1 - 2
    Bangkok
    Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, Long-Tail Boat Ride, Wat Po, Flower and Vegetable Market
  • 3
    Kanchanaburi
    Bridge Over the River Kwai, Boat Ride on the River Kwai, Krasae Cave, Hellfire Pass Museum, Don Rak War Cemetery
  • 4
    Ayutthaya
    Wat Mahathat, Bang Pa-In Palace, Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch, Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit
  • 5
    Sukhothai
    Sukhothai Historical Park
  • 6 - 7
    Chiang Mai
    Baan Chang Elephant Park, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Phra That
  • 8
    Chiang Rai
    Golden Triangle, Mae Sai Border, White Temple
  • 9 - 11
    Phuket
    Beach Holiday, Optional Activities: Island-Hopping Tour, Night Market, Old Town Exploration
  • 12 - 13
    Bangkok
    Fly from Phuket to Bangkok for Departure
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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Bangkok

Greetings from Thailand! Your guide will be waiting for you at the airport with a name plate and will take you to the hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to explore or recuperate from jet lag.

Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok

In the morning, you'll first visit a colorful flower and vegetable market to experience real local life. The next attraction is the Grand Palace, the largest architectural complex of Thailand's royal family, which collects the minority essence of buildings, decorations, carvings, and paintings. In the palace is located the most sacred temple, Wat Phra Kaew, where the royal family held important ceremonies in the past.

After having lunch at a local restaurant, in the afternoon, head out to experience a long-tail boat ride along the canal. One of the must-sees is the unique beauty of Wat Arun from the boat on the river. After that, transfer to Wat Po, which contains more than 1,000 Buddha images.

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Bangkok

Day 3: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi

Today, you'll head to the Hellfire Pass Museum to learn about the history of World War II. Later, after savoring your delectable lunch, proceed to the Krasae cave, which features a wooden railway bridge and offers a picturesque view of the Kwai River. Next, view the famous bridge over the River Kwai, which is an iconic scene from the film Bridge on the River Kwai, before enjoying a boat ride on the river. After that, visit the Don Rak War Cemetery, where those who lost their lives during the construction of the "Death Railway" are buried.

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Kanchanaburi

Day 4: Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya

Today, leave for Ayutthaya, the ancient capital city of Thailand. On the way, visit the Bang Pa-In Palace, a complex of royal residences first built around the 17th century. Continue to see Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch, which has been considered the spiritual center of Thais for a long time; Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand; and Wat Mahathat, an important center for the study of Buddhism and meditation.

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Ayutthaya

Day 5: Sukhothai

In the morning, head to Sukhothai. After about a 5 to 5.5 hours' drive, enjoy your lunch before freshening up at the hotel. In the afternoon, explore the world-renowned Sukhothai Historical Park, whose central area alone contains 21 temples enclosed by a moat.

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Sukhothai

Day 6: Sukhothai - Chiang Mai

Today, you'll transfer to Chiang Mai by car and head directly to the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where you can visit the Phra That for good lucks and get to the terrace to soak up panoramic views of Chiang Mai and surrounding countryside. Later, check in to the hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to spare.

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Chiang Mai

Day 7: Chiang Mai

Today, you will join in Elephant's Day Care at Baan Chang Elephant Park. Around 8:30 - 9:00 am, be picked up by a shuttle bus from your hotel in downtown Chiang Mai and arrive at the park 50 minutes later. There, learn about the background, health care and behavior of the elephants, and enjoy your time feeding, roaming, touching, bathing and playing with them. Meet some baby elephants in a nursery zone as well before returning to the city in the afternoon.

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Chiang Mai

Day 8: Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

In the morning, transfer to Chiang Rai. On the way, make a stopover at Tha Pai Hot Springs. After that, proceed to the Thai side of the Golden Triangle, the borders of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand. There're plenty of natural attractions that warrant a visit.

In the afternoon, head to Mae Sai Border. Later, admire the splendid White Temple, which is filled with Buddhist symbols, from its layout, and architecture, all the way to the ornate reliefs and mirror decorations. You'll then return to Chiang Mai.

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Chiang Mai

Day 9: Chiang Mai - Phuket

The whole morning is free for you to make plans. And in the afternoon, your guide will take you to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, your guide will greet you and take you to the hotel. You can have leisure time for the rest of the day.

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Phuket

Day 10: Phuket

The next two days are for you to explore the island by yourself.

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Phuket

Day 11: Phuket

Take time to explore Phuket, dig deeper into Thai culture, eat lots of delicious foods and relax on the beach or by the pool.

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Phuket

Day 12: Phuket - Bangkok

Fly to Bangkok. Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up and accompany you to the hotel. You can utilize your last stay in Bangkok to explore the city.

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Bangkok

Day 13: Departure

You can walk around after having breakfast and the guide will escort you to the airport for your flight to the next destination.

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