Memorable Family Time 11 Days

Our today’s excursion will take you around Bangkok, which is also known with the name “the city of golden temples”.

Start with a visit to the Grand Palace, which consists of 3 major sections: Royal Palace, Royal Office and pagodas (Wat) constructed in the 70s of the 18th century. These days, this place is where the majority of crucial national celebrations are held. Wat Phra Kaew is well-known both for its distinctive charm of Thailand Buddhism construction style and the holy Buddha statue which is made of jade.

From the Grand Palace, it is quite close to reach Wat Pho, known as the oldest and largest pagoda in the city where there are over a thousand Buddha statues as well as a giant sit-back Buddha golden statue. Our journey continues with a boat trip on the Chao Phraya River. This offers us a good view over the life of the local living nearby.

Along the way, we can also drop by Wat Arun, which is recognized as the most stunning pagoda in the capital city of Bangkok both for its riverside position and its unique architectural features found nowhere else. Then, we will make for Wat Traimit – our today’s final site. This spot makes a name for its charming distinction, its ancient spectacle and for the large Buddha statue made in gold as well.

Back to your hotel and make the most out of your leisure time to wander around Bangkok as night falls.
Enjoy the night at the hotel in the capital city of Bangkok.

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

Our time today will be spent around Safari World, which is considered as one of the destinations tourists should not miss while in Thailand. This is the largest natural opened zoo where over 75 mammal species are living together with birds of 300 types originating from African and Asian continents as well as numerous rare living creatures worldwide.

The Safari World is separated into two major sections, namely Safari Park and Marine Park. The former is where various wild beings such as lion, tiger, giraffe, zebra, deer, … are given care and preservation measures. These animals grow in a natural environment; therefore, tourists are able to admire and are welcome to photograph as they wish. In Marine Park, there are dolphins, sea lions, … - those common creatures living under the sea. Marine creatures, after carefully given a training course, will offer tourists skillful performances.

Return to your hotel and take the time at your leisure,

Have a wonderful night at the hotel in Bangkok

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

Enjoy your breakfast before our journey begins and take us to Ayutthaya, where we will have a stop at the Royal Summer Palace in Bang Pa-in - the place royal members often go for their vacation.

Included in this site is a variety of towers constructed in the architecture that combines European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese styles. Our journey goes on northwards to Ayutthaya Historical Park. This park is certified by UNESCO to be the World’s Heritage Site, owing to the ruins of many religious structures there which are typical of handicraft architecture.

Wat Phu Khao Thong is a great pagoda standing in the heart of rice fields. Atop the pagoda situates a tall chedi gilded in gold, which constitutes the noticeable appearance of the structure. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was of highest importance among other temples in Ayutthaya, consisting of 3 Ceylonese-styled towers rising high next to each other. Inside a pagoda called Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, there is a copper Buddha image placed in the gesture of subduing Mara. This is among the largest Buddha statues in the country.

Wat Lokaya Sutha is well-known for its descending Buddha statue, which makes this place become a holy ground where many pilgrims gather. In addition, this relic is among the most crucial one in Wat Lokaya Sutha. We will then be taken to Uthai Thani. After all the check-in stuff with the hotel staff, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Have a wonderful night at the hotel in Uthai Thani.

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

This morning, enjoy your breakfast before we take a car ride to a monkey temple, where you can witness a troop of a few hundreds and give food to the monkeys. These creatures inhabit the temple’s surrounding bush and seem quite friendly and not afraid of visitors. Afterwards, we will transfer to Nakhon Sawan to embark on a boat excursion around Bueng Boraphet.

This is a large, natural lake where you are able to admire the stunning landscape and see hundreds of birds inhabiting around here. Then, we will continue our journey towards Kamphaeng Phet to pay a visit to Banana Market and observe people producing various types of banana and taste. For sale at that unique market is a wide variety of banana snacks and species. Our today’s tour keeps on with a stroll around Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park, which is certified by UNESCO to be World’s Heritage Site. This site is an archaeological spot, consisting of what is left from an ancient town named Kamphaeng Phet, which used to be of crucial role in the Sukhothai Kingdom.
 
We also drop by Wat Prakaew – a great royal temple located in the heart of the town. This religion site was where essential occasions of the city took place and there were no monks living. The most outstanding highlights of the temple are the main stupa based on a lion and a round chedi on a foundation adorned with elephants. There exist other chedis with bases of various types and ruins of some chapels. It is surrounded by border walls made from laterite.

As we continue our excursion on a drive towards Sukhothai, we will have a stop at Sukhothai Historical Park. It contains the remains of Sukhothai, which, also known as "Dawn of Happiness' ', was the capital of Sukhothai Kingdom during the period spanning from the 13th to 14th century. A number of hundreds-year-old monuments, yet still in good condition or recently rebuilt, are placed in well-kept park-like surroundings with lakes, ponds and plants.

 These monuments may trace back to the 1300s till the 15th century. After that, when the check-in procedure at the hotel is complete, you are welcome to enjoy the time at your leisure after today’s excursion.

Have a wonderful night at the hotel in Sukhothai.

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

As we finish our breakfast for today, we will pay a visit to Si Satchanalai Historical Park.

Consisted in the park are remains of Si Satchanalai and Chaliang. The former city, known as “City of good people'' in local language, was established in 1250 to be the Sukhothai Kingdom’s second center and under the charge of the crown prince during the 13th-14th period.

Then we keep on our excursion with a drive around the mountainous area and have a stop at Wat Phrathat Suthon Mongkhol Kiri, the spectacular Descending Buddha, the decorative gold-plated Lanna Style stupas and the complex.

Heading northwards, we will arrive at Lampang, where to travel on a horse-drawn cart to reach a Burmese-concept temple at Wat Prakaew Dontao. Dating back to the 14th or 16th century, the temple is of great importance because it is the place where it situated the emerald green Buddha image, the holiest Buddha statue in this country during the 1500s for 34 years.

Leave for the hotel in Chiang Mai, where you deal with the hotel check-in and enjoy the time at your leisure after today’s long excursion.

Have a wonderful night at the hotel in Chiang Mai.

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

Today’s tour will start in the morning with a walk around the ancient town and we will pay a visit to the old wall, the moat and the gate of the ancient town. The most spectacular temple in this city, Wat Phra Singh temple, which was constructed in Lanna structure, is also included in today’s itinerary. Considered to be “The Monastery of the Lion Buddha’, the structure is the place where situate numerous deeply respected and ancient Buddha images.

Our following destination is Wat Phan Tao, a time-honored temple located adjacent to the holy Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai town. The temple has made a name for its elaborate Lanna-concept ordination venue (Wihan). Situated besides Wat Phan Tao is Wat Chedi Luang, which is a Buddhist structure constructed in the historic hub of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The temple foundation today was initially constructed on other three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. 
 
After that, we will go for a rickshaw ride to discover the narrow pathways with old-styled houses situated alongside. Then, have a stroll around the market at the center named Warorot – a famous destination for tourists who wish to explore more about the local culture and everyday lifestyle.

During the afternoon hours, we will pay a visit to the Doi Suthep hill. The temple atop the hill is among the top important sites in this country, both in historical and spiritual aspects. Therefore, a number of Thai residents and foreign visitors arrive here with a view to discovering the magical power of this sacred ground. Back to your hotel and you can choose to spend time relaxing or go for a stroll around the market at night.

Have a wonderful night at the hotel in Chiang Mai.

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

This morning, you will be collected from your hotel and take a one-hour car ride to reach Mae Taman Elephant Camp, on route you can have the chance to admire the stunning mountainous landscapes.

You are also able to enjoy a display of the way well-trained elephants provide assistance to people in teak forests. In the display, elephants take a bath in the river, complete tasks in the jungle, draw pictures, push and pull the wood as well as listen to commands. You can travel on the back of an elephant through breath-taking mountainous settings and try travelling on an ox-drawn carriage of local farmers through the village. Set out a trip along the rustic Mae Taeng River on a bamboo raft. As the crew push the raft forwards with bamboo poles, just relax and watch the raft moving gently along the flow of the river, passing by farm houses and beautiful greeneries.

Our journey goes on with a visit to Orchid Nursery where you can admire a wide variety of colorful unusual orchids which blossom around the year. After that, return to your hotel.

Have a wonderful night at the hotel in Chiang Mai.       

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

After fulfilling your stomach with a breakfast this morning, we will make for Elephant Poopoo Paper Park, which is an environmentally friendly, naturally constructed, open museum park that displays the process of making paper from elephant waste.

Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure before we collect you and take you to Chiang Rai for check-in at a local hotel. You are now welcome to spend time at your disposal.

Have a wonderful night at the hotel in Chiang Rai.

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

Having satisfied your stomach with a breakfast, we will pay a visit to the Mae Fah Luang botanical garden, situated on a mountain named Doi Tung.

As soon as you arrive here, you will be impressed by spectacular collections of plants and flowers. Our journey goes on northwards to reach Doi Mae Salong, which used to concentrate on the opium trade at an early time. We will go climbing both upside and downside the hills, which are coated with the green color of tea plantations. There, you will enjoy the opportunity to try the delightful local tea. We will then leave Doi Mae Salong for Akah of Loyo and Lisu of Ban Hanygo village, which are home to minor ethnic groups.

Enjoy our lunch at a restaurant located right inside the area of the Golden Triangle. Our trip then continues with a cruise on the Mekong River to view the junction of Thailand, Burma and Lao at the Golden Triangle. This site is famous for its stunning landscape. There are several attractions inside this area, such as a giant golden Buddha statue positioned in a boat, a time-honored temple uphill and the House of Opium Museum. 

Want to spend more time in Chiang Rai, maybe for the sky lantern festival? Let us create your itinerary in Chiang Rai or any other place in Thailand!

Back to your hotel and enjoy the time at your leisure.

Have a wonderful night at the hotel in Chiang Saen.

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast

Enjoy your breakfast and spend time at your leisure while waiting for a drive back to Chiang Rai, where you will get on a plane and return to Bangkok. From there, you will take an international flight back home. 

• Transport:

  Car

• Meals:

  Breakfast