Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive at Bangkok International Airport where your Tour East guide meets you for a private transfer to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to rest and recover from your journey.
- Start point
- Suvarnabhumi Airport, 10540, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, Thailand (Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Mueang Airport Pickup)
- Day 2
Bangkok
Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll visit three major temples in Bangkok. Start at Wat Trimit to see the 5.5-ton golden Buddha, then head to Wat Pho with its massive Reclining Buddha. The Grand Palace complex comes next, where you'll walk through royal buildings, golden domes, and see the Temple of the Emerald Buddha with its intricate murals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Trimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha)
- Visit Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha Temple)
- Visit Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
- Explore palace buildings including Pantheon of the Kings, 9 Towers, and throne rooms
Optional Activities
- Interior rooms tour including Throne Room, Official Reception Hall, and Coronation Hall (closed Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and special occasions)
Landmarks/POIs Wat Trimit Wat Pho Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) 
- Day 3
Samut Songkram - Damnoen Saduak
You'll leave Bangkok early by train to Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors quickly move their goods as trains pass through. From there, a long-tail speedboat takes you through marshes and past stilt houses to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. You'll see colorful boats loaded with fruits, vegetables, and local goods before lunch at a local restaurant and return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong Railway Market (Rom Hoop Market)
- Long-tail speedboat ride to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- View floating market from water's edge
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Paddle boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (available at additional cost, payable direct at market)
Landmarks/POIs Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market 
- Day 4
Kanchanaburi
After breakfast, you're driven to Kanchanaburi province to visit the Bridge over the River Kwai. You'll see the War Museum and War Cemetery, then take the Death Railway train to Tamkrase station, passing through historical landscapes including Hellfire Pass. Lunch happens at Tamkrase station, then you'll head to your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Tamkrase station), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit War Museum at Kanchanaburi
- Visit War Cemetery
- Take Death Railway train to Tamkrase station
- View Hellfire Pass
- Lunch at Tamkrase station
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Bridge over the River Kwai Kanchanaburi War Museum Kanchanaburi War Cemetery Hellfire Pass 
- Day 5
Ayutthaya - Lopburi - Sukhothai
Post-checkout, you're driven to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam. You'll check out UNESCO World Heritage temples including Wat Mahathat with its famous Buddha head in a tree, plus Wat Chai Wattanaram, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, and Wat Phra Si Sanphet with its three bell-shaped chedis. Next is Lopburi's Monkey Temple, then the drive to Sukhothai for check-in. Lunch is at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya
- Visit Wat Chai Wattanaram in Ayutthaya
- Visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkol in Ayutthaya
- Visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Ayutthaya
- Visit Wat Prang Sam Yod (Monkey Temple) in Lopburi
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Wat Mahathat Wat Chai Wattanaram Wat Yai Chai Mongkol Wat Phra Si Sanphet Wat Prang Sam Yod 
- Day 6
Lampang - Chiang Rai
After breakfast and checkout, you'll explore Sukhothai Historical Park on foot or by bike, seeing ancient Buddha figures, palace buildings, and temples. The Monument to King Ramkhamhaeng sits in the park's center. Lunch follows at a local restaurant, then you'll drive through Lampang with a stop at Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. From there, you continue to Chiang Rai for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Sukhothai Historical Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Monument to King Ramkhamhaeng
- Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Bike or walking tours of Sukhothai Historical Park
Landmarks/POIs Sukhothai Historical Park Monument to King Ramkhamhaeng Wat Phra That Lampang Luang 
- Day 7
Chiang Mai
You'll start with breakfast, then visit the Blue Temple and the White Temple, a recent creation blending modern design with traditional Buddhist beliefs. The 4-hour drive to Chiang Mai takes you through scenic northern countryside with a lunch stop. Upon arrival, you'll visit Sankamphaeng artisan village to see silk, silver, Sa paper, and lacquerwares, plus a brief stop at the Giraffe Women Tribe village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant on the way)
Included Activities
- Visit Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)
- Visit White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
- Lunch at local restaurant on the way
- Visit Sankamphaeng artisan village
- Visit Giraffe Women Tribe village
Landmarks/POIs Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) Sankamphaeng Artisan Village 
- Day 8
Chiang Mai
After breakfast, you'll drive about 50 minutes north through countryside to Kanta Elephant Sanctuary. You'll change into traditional clothing, prepare fruits, then spend time feeding, interacting, and walking with elephants to a water pond. Tea, coffee, and seasonal fruit are served before you visit the butterfly orchid nursery. Later, you'll drive to Doi Suthep, a hilltop temple with panoramic city views, followed by lunch and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Kanta Elephant Sanctuary
- Feed and interact with elephants in natural environment
- Walk with elephants to water pond
- Visit butterfly orchid nursery
- Visit Doi Suthep temple
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Kanta Elephant Sanctuary Doi Suthep - Day 9
Siem Reap
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Chiang Mai airport for your flight to Siem Reap (not included). Suggested flights depart at 15:40 with a connection at 20:05. Upon arrival at Siem Reap Angkor Airport, your guide meets you and transfers you to your hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Siem Reap
You'll have breakfast at your hotel, then visit Wat Thmei, a memorial to Khmer Rouge victims from 1975-1979. Next comes the Apopo Visitor Center to learn about Cambodia's conflict history and landmine impact, including seeing trained rats detect mines. The Angkor National Museum follows with artifacts from the 9th-14th century Khmer Empire. Afternoon visits include three Roluos group temples: Bakong, Lolei, and Preah Ko, dating from the late ninth century.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Thmei (killing field memorial)
- Visit Apopo Visitor Center
- Watch 'Hero Rats' trained for landmine detection
- Visit Angkor National Museum
- Visit Bakong temple
- Visit Lolei temple
- Visit Preah Ko temple
Landmarks/POIs Wat Thmei Apopo Visitor Center Angkor National Museum Bakong Lolei Preah Ko - Day 11
Siem Reap
After breakfast, you'll visit Banteay Srei, a temple known for its red sandstone and exquisite detail work. You'll continue to Banteay Samre, a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style built in the early 12th century. In the evening, you'll enjoy a special performance of Cambodian Traditional Circus at Phare, where performers use theater, music, dance, and circus arts to tell Cambodian stories.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Banteay Srei temple
- Visit Banteay Samre temple
- Cambodian Traditional Circus show (Phare)
Landmarks/POIs Banteay Srei Banteay Samre - Day 12
Siem Reap
You'll start at 5:00am to watch sunrise at Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument. After exploring the temple's intricate stone carvings and bas-reliefs with your guide, you'll have time to see the inner and outer grounds. Back at your hotel for breakfast, then you'll visit the South Gate, Angkor Thom with its Bayon temple featuring 54 towers and 200+ smiling faces, the Baphuon mountain temple, Royal Enclosure, Elephants Terrace, and Terrace of the Leper King. Ta Prohm, famous from Tomb Raider, comes next. You'll finish with a buffet dinner and Apsara Dance Show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner with Apsara Dance Show)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Angkor Wat
- Explore Angkor Wat temple
- Visit South Gate
- Explore Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon temple
- Visit Baphuon
- Visit Royal Enclosure
- Visit Elephants Terrace
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Buffet dinner with Apsara Dance Show
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat South Gate Angkor Thom Bayon Baphuon Royal Enclosure Elephants Terrace Terrace of the Leper King Ta Prohm 
- Day 13
Siem Reap
After breakfast, you'll transfer with your English-speaking guide to Siem Reap airport for your onward flight. Tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
