Treasures of Thailand
Treasures of Thailand
$4948
Treasures of Thailand
11 Days Starting in Bangkok, Thailand and ending in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Visiting: Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Chiang Mai
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CSOTN20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Rail Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Thailand with the "Treasures of Thailand" tour. This immersive experience takes you from the bustling streets of Bangkok to the serene landscapes of Chiang Mai. Discover the grandeur of the Grand Palace, the spiritual tranquility of Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho, and the vibrant Damnoen Saduak floating market. Delve into history at the ancient city of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai Heritage Park, and pay homage at the Bridge over the River Kwai. Engage with local culture through a traditional cooking class, a visit to a coconut palm sugar plantation, and a unique encounter with the villagers of Natonchan. Enjoy a traditional meal with the Saiwangjit family in Chiang Mai and stay at the iconic Montien Hotel in Bangkok. With expert guides, luxury accommodations, and a host of cultural experiences, this tour offers a rich tapestry of Thailand's past and present.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Bangkok and Chiang Mai
- Visit the Grand Palace, the temples of Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho in Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak floating market, the ancient city of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai Heritage Park
- View the Bridge over the River Kwai and Hellfire Pass in Kanchanaburi and Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya
Make Travel Matter®
Natonchan: On a visit to Natonchan we interact with the locals and meet one of the villagers to learn about traditional crafts such as gymnastic doll making and creating textiles in an array of patterns which are then soaked in mud to protect them from fading.
Be My Guest
Chiang Mai: Join the Saiwangjit family who live in a wooden Thai stilt house for a traditional northern Thai-style meal.
Stays with Stories
Bangkok: The Montien Hotel was ceremoniously opened by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand on Valentines Day in 1967. It quickly became one of Thailand's most-loved venues attracting royalty and actors from across the globe.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Bangkok
Location: Bangkok
Accommodation: Montien Surawong
Accommodation Name: Montien Surawong
Say sawadee ka to the land of smiles, starting your Thai adventure in Bangkok. Transfer to your hotel where this evening, we meet our Travel Director and fellow guests for a Welcome Reception drink with local appetizers.
Day 2: See The Sights Of Bangkok Dive Into Culture
Location: Bangkok
Accommodation: Montien Surawong
Accommodation Name: Montien Surawong
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Rise early and join the locals for a graceful T’ai Chi practice in Lumpini Park to kick-start your day. Alternatively, enjoy a leisurely start before joining your fellow travelers on a City Tour, which begins with a visit to Bangkok’s Grand Palace, where you’ll visit the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, Wat Phra Kaew. See the largest-reclining Buddha in Thailand in Bangkok’s oldest temple, Wat Pho, and enjoy a traditional Thai massage in the temple’s massage center. Return to your hotel by express river boat, cruising down the Chao Praya past beautiful Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn.
Day 3: Thai Cuisine And Cooking Experience Dive Into Culture
Location: Bangkok
Accommodation: Montien Surawong
Accommodation Name: Montien Surawong
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Immerse your senses in the five flavors of Thai cuisine as you join a Local Specialist for a traditional cooking class in a colonial-style house. Visit a local market nearby to source the freshest ingredients that reveal the sweet, sour, salty, bitter and hot flavors of Thai cuisine. Sample the results later, then spend the afternoon exploring the City of Angels on your terms, or consider joining an Optional Experience to Jim Thompson's House, home to an impressive collection of Asian art.
Day 4: Onwards To Damnoen Saduak And Kanchanaburi Dive Into Culture
Location: Kanchanaburi
Accommodation: Away Kanchanaburi Dheva Mantra Resort and Spa
Accommodation Name: Dheva Mantra Resort and Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A riot of colors greets us this morning as we embark on a visit to the famous floating market at Damnoen Saduak. Connect with the friendly merchants who paddle along the congested canals in their sturdy canoes, laden with fresh fruit and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks. En route, we’ll Dive Into Culture, stopping at a coconut palm sugar plantation where we’ll discover how the farmer extracts the sap from his palm trees to create palm sugar. After lunch in a local restaurant, visit the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai. After a walk along the bridge continue to the Thailand-Burma Railway Museum, revealing insights into the history of the infamous railway line built during WWII by the Imperial Japanese army. Our final stop today sees us pay tribute to the thousands of allied prisoners of war who were laid to rest at the War Cemetery.
Day 5: Railways And Rivers In Kanchanaburi
Location: Kanchanaburi
Accommodation: Away Kanchanaburi Dheva Mantra Resort and Spa
Accommodation Name: Dheva Mantra Resort and Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, we visit Hellfire Pass, a section of the Thailand-Burma “Death Railway”, so named for the tortuous conditions that prisoners of war endured during WWII to build it. After lunch, we embark on a thrilling train ride across wooden viaducts, skirting the winding waters of the Kwai River. We’ll disembark and see the wooden viaducts first-hand walking across one. This evening, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 6: On To Ancient Ayutthaya And Sukhothai
Location: Ayutthaya
Accommodation: Legendha Hotel
Accommodation Name: Legendha Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we travel to the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya, once the second-most important ancient capital of Old Siam and the largest city in the world. Here, we’ll delve into the trading heritage of a mighty city that was all but raised to the ground by an 18th century Burmese invasion. We’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then return to Bangkok for our flight to Sukhothai, Thailand’s first capital.
Day 7: Explore Sukhothai
Location: Sukhothai
Accommodation: Legendha Hotel
Accommodation Name: Legendha Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Gain insights into a powerful kingdom that enjoyed its golden age during the 13th and 14th centuries and shaped modern Thailand as we know it today. Start the day with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Sukhothai Historical Park which reveals thousands of years of history and a 15-meter seated Buddha secreted within its walls. Your choice of exploring will see you engage with the historic complex by bicycle or on the internal tram. This afternoon, visit the home of a local family and learn how to make amulets which are thought to protect the owner from harm.
Day 8: Continue To Chiang Mai Make Travel Matter
Location: Chiang Mai
Accommodation: Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel
Accommodation Name: Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Our day begins with a visit to the first of our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experiences today at the village of Natonchan, where our visit supports the community’s eco-tourism project . We’ll interact with the locals and meet one of the villagers to learn about 'gymnastic doll' making and the villagers’ traditional cotton clothes which are soaked in mud to protect them from fading. Arriving in Chiang Mai, we enjoy an evening walk with our Travel Director and visit the colorful Sunday market. Our hotel tonight is located in the old town of Chiang Mai.
Day 9: Meet The Locals Of Northern Thailand Dive Into Culture
Location: Chiang Mai
Accommodation: Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel
Accommodation Name: Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Admire the delicate hand-painted fans and colorful paper umbrellas that are famously crafted in Chiang Mai’s San Kamphaeng district. We continue to a small village nearby where we’ll Connect with Locals, joining a family in their typical stilt house for a northern Thai-style Be My Guest lunch. Next is a visit to Wat Suan Dok where we’ll meet a local monk and learn about Buddhism, against the backdrop of the temple’s magnificent golden chedi.
Day 10: A Day To Discover Chiang Mai
Location: Chiang Mai
Accommodation: Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel
Accommodation Name: Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your morning is free to spend as you please. Later, we visit Wat Doi Suthep, one of Thailand's most sacred temples. As the sun sets over this mystical temple, listen quietly to the tranquil sounds of the monks chanting. This evening, we join fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner at a traditional Thai restaurant located next to the river.
Day 11: Farewell Thailand
Location: Chiang Mai
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our exhilarating encounter with old Siam and new Thailand at its end, we take a transfer to Chiang Mai International Airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Accommodation is provided in carefully selected hotels that are tried and trusted.
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Porterage and gratuities at restaurants are included in the tour package.
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered in the tour cost.
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Daily breakfast and up to half of the evening meals are included.
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
The tour includes must-see sightseeing experiences and surprise extras.
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Transportation is provided in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.
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Optional Experiences and free time
The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
If necessary, hotels of similar standard and location may be used.
What's Not Included
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Visa fees
Visa fees for entry into Thailand are not included in the tour package.
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Optional excursions
Optional excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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International flights
International flights to and from Thailand are not included in the tour package.
Dining Summary
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 7 Lunch (L)
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
Dive Into Culture
- Bangkok: Visit Lumpini Park in Bangkok and join the locals in their daily T'ai Chi practice.
- Bangkok: Enjoy a traditional Thai massage in the grounds of Wat Pho, a center for traditional Thai massage.
- Bangkok: Learn the secrets of Thai cooking and visit a local market to buy fresh ingredients.
- : Stop at a coconut palm sugar plantation and discover how the farmer extracts the sap from the palm trees to be turned into sugar.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with luxury air-conditioned coaches equipped with Wi-Fi, and enjoy a scenic flight from Bangkok to Sukhothai, ensuring a comfortable and seamless journey across Thailand's most captivating destinations.
Accommodation
Experience the charm of Thailand with stays at the Montien Surawong in Bangkok, the Dheva Mantra Resort and Spa in Kanchanaburi, the Legendha Hotel in Sukhothai, and the Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel in Chiang Mai, offering comfort and cultural immersion throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique cultural experiences are included in the Treasures of Thailand tour?
The tour includes several unique cultural experiences such as joining locals for T’ai Chi practice in Lumpini Park, enjoying a traditional Thai massage at Wat Pho, learning Thai cooking in a colonial-style house, and visiting a coconut palm sugar plantation. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interact with locals in the village of Natonchan and learn about traditional crafts.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour offers stays in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted. Notable accommodations include the Montien Surawong in Bangkok, Dheva Mantra Resort and Spa in Kanchanaburi, Legendha Hotel in Sukhothai, and Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel in Chiang Mai.
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Are there any special dining experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a variety of dining experiences such as a Welcome Reception with local appetizers, a traditional northern Thai-style meal with the Saiwangjit family in Chiang Mai, and a Farewell Dinner at a traditional Thai restaurant by the river. There is also a Be My Guest lunch with a local family in a stilt house.
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What historical sites will be visited during the tour?
The tour visits several historical sites including the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok, the ancient city of Ayutthaya, Sukhothai Historical Park, and the Bridge over the River Kwai and Hellfire Pass in Kanchanaburi.
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What activities are available in Chiang Mai during the tour?
In Chiang Mai, you can admire hand-painted fans and paper umbrellas in San Kamphaeng, join a local family for a Be My Guest lunch, visit Wat Suan Dok and meet a local monk, and explore Wat Doi Suthep while listening to monks chanting at sunset.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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