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Essence of Thailand: 9-Day Tour from Bangkok to Chiang Mai via Ayutthaya & Kanchanaburi

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From Bangkok to Chiang Mai
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  • Couple joyfully embracing under a shower with an elephant in the background.
  • Beautiful temple in Bangkok surrounded by tourists and greenery.
  • A train passing over a scenic railway bridge through lush vegetation.
  • People exploring terraced waterfalls in a lush forest setting.
  • Street scene with people and small shops, featuring traditional architecture.
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  • Floating market scene with colorful fruits and flowers on boats.
  • Ornate temple with a mountainous backdrop, richly decorated.
  • Tourists feeding elephants in a lush green forest setting.
  • Famous bridge over a river with a train on it.
  • Grand Palace with golden statues and stupas.
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 10+

Places You’ll See

  • Bangkok
    Bangkok
  • Kanchanaburi
    Kanchanaburi
  • Ayutthaya
    Ayutthaya
  • Chiang Mai
    Chiang Mai
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Highlights

  • Explore the Grand Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
  • Cruise along Chao Phraya River on a long tail boat
  • Visit the historic floating markets of Damnoen Saduak
  • Discover Ayutthaya's ancient temples by tuk tuk
  • Interact with elephants at the Jungle Sanctuary

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Bangkok - Private transfer no guide
  2. Day 2 Bangkok city tour (B)
  3. Day 3 Bangkok – Railway market – Floating market – Kanchanaburi (B)
  4. Day 4 Kanchanaburi – Erawan waterfalls – Ayutthaya (B)
  5. Day 5 Ayutthaya – Bang Pa-In– Night train to Chiang Mai (B) – No guide on board
  6. Day 6 Chiang Mai – City tour (B)
  7. Day 7 Chiang Mai – Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (B, L) Join tour
  8. Day 8 Chiang Mai – Mae Kampong – Chiang Mai (B, L)
  9. Day 9 Chiang Mai – Departure (B)
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • W22 by Burasari 3*

    Hotel
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  • Nouvo City Hotel Bangkok 4*

    Hotel
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  • Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 5*

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  • Royal River Kwai Resort

    Resort
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  • U Inchantree Kanchanaburi

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  • Dheva mantra Resort

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  • Classic Kameo Hotel

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  • Kantary Hotel

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  • Hotel M Chiang Mai 3*

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  • Bohdi Serene 4*

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  • Mélia Chiang Mai 5*

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Age Range

1 to 99 years old

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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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