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8 Days Thailand Classic Tour
- Thailand Classic
- Bangkok
- Chiang Mai
- Temples & Palaces
- Elephant Camp
- Floating Market
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Chaopraya River Cruise
- Hill-tribe Minority
Upon arrival at Bangkok, you are picked up by our local tour guide and escorted to hotel for check-in.
Enjoy your free time for the rest of the day. You can stay in the hotel for rest, or take a stroll to get acquaintance with this prosperous city as capital of a country, or drink a beer in a local bar.
Stay overnight in Bangkok.
Take a boat to visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, situated 110 km west of Bangkok, which is a very attractive place for tourists to see the old style and traditional way of selling and buying fruits, vegetables, etc., from small boats. You can also catch a glimpse of traditional Thai houses, the way they live and travel by boats.
Continue on to Nakorn Pathom, the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia, which is home to the highest Chedi in Thailand called “Phra Patom Chedi”.
Then transfer back to Bangkok. Over night stay in Bangkok.
This tour includes three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5 ½ tons of solid gold) – Wat Pho, the most extensive temple in Bangkok, with its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings.
The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple.
Visit Wat Phra Kaew, which is a royal chapel situated within the walls of the palace. Incorrectly referred to as a Buddhist temple, it is in fact a chapel; it has all the features of a temple except for living quarters for monks.
Wat Arun, is among the best known of Thailand's landmarks. The temple is so named because the first light of the morning reflects off the surface of the temple with pearly iridescence.
Free at Khaosan Road. Over night stay in Bangkok.
Set out by air conditional mini-bus for Ayutthaya, the former capital city of Thailand.
Visit Bang Pa In Summer Palace to appreciate the perfect combination of various architectural styles with multifaceted and characteristic charm without any disharmony.
Wat Yai Chaimongkhol can be seen from afar, constructed for the use of the monks who had returned from Ceylon after studying under Phra Vanarat Maha Thera.
And the Ruins of the old Royal Grand Palace & Temples are also on your visit-list.
Later cruise down to Bangkok along Chaopraya River where you can enjoy the rural Thai life along the river.
Return to hotel for leisure time. Overnight stay in Bangkok.
Leave Bangkok for Chiang Mai by flight.
Drive up the serpentine road to the magnificently situated Wat Doi Suthep. Perched on a forested mountain, this most sacred of Chiang Mai’s temples (3,280 ft.) provides a superb view over the city, as well as a wealth of images and frescos.
You then pass the city’s biggest market and go to two important temples in the city center- Wat Chedi Luang housing Emerald Buddha once enshrined and Wat Phra Sing with a 1,500-year old Buddha image.
After a visit Wat Chiang Man, back to the hotel for rest.
Drive from Chiang Mai City to Mae Rim. Starting with a visit to an elephant camp and having seen the admirable and intelligent animals bathing and working, you take an hour ride through the forest on elephant back.
Visit Hmong Nong Hoi Mai hilltribe village and The Royal Project. On the way back visit Queen Sirikit Botanic garden and orchid farm. And transfer back to the hotel.
Next day enjoy your free time at leisure to explore Chiang Mai.
- Free time at leisure by own for you till to departure for your next destination.
- Private transfer (air-conditioned vehicle) as listed in itinerary;
- Entrance fee to all scenic spots listed in itinerary;
- Local English speaking tour guide in each city as programmed;
- 3-star hotels in each city as programmed.
- International flights of arrival & departure;
- Optional meals/attractions/activities/tours;
- Travel assurance & Personal assurance
- Tips for tour guides and drivers;
- VISA fees;
- Personal expenses;
- Others not mentioned.