Treasure of Thailand - 9 days
Bangkok, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Duration: 9 days
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Start: Bangkok, Thailand
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Finish: Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Tour type: Private tour
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Meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Embark on a 9-day journey to uncover Thailand’s treasures, from Bangkok’s glittering temples and vibrant waterways to Kanchanaburi’s wartime history and Ayutthaya’s ancient ruins. Explore the cultural heart of Chiang Mai with its sacred temples, bustling markets, and artisan villages. Enjoy meaningful encounters with elephants, trek through charming Mae Kampong Village, and experience both city life and nature’s serenity for a well-rounded Thai adventure.
Tour Highlights
- Discover Bangkok’s iconic landmarks: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and a long-tail boat ride along the canals.
- Visit Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market before exploring Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai.
- Swim in the turquoise pools of Erawan Waterfalls and explore Ayutthaya’s historic temples and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace.
- Experience Chiang Mai’s Old Town, sacred Doi Suthep temple, vibrant markets, and local craft villages.
- Enjoy a full day at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary with feeding, bathing, and ethical interactions.
- Trek through Mae Kampong Village, discovering local traditions, coffee cultivation, and warm community life.
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Travel style:
Cultural & Classic
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Your guide:
English speaking
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Meals:
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches
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Tour type:
Private tour
You will visit
Route map
Itinerary
B(breakfast), L(lunch), D(dinner)
Warmly welcomed upon arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Meet your guide and driver for transfer to the hotel for check-in. Take some time to rest after your long flight.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Meals: None
Private car & tour guide
After breakfast, visit the Grand Royal Palace, the ceremonial heart of Thailand’s royal family. Within the same compound lies the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, home to the revered Emerald Buddha.
Continue to Wat Pho, famous for its giant Reclining Buddha, and then Wat Traimit, renowned for the Golden Buddha.
In the afternoon, board a long-tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and bustling canals, offering a glimpse of local riverside life. Stop to explore Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn.
Return to the hotel and enjoy free time at leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide
Early this morning, drive southwest of Bangkok to visit the Maeklong Railway Market. Take photos and sample local snacks before heading to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Enjoy a motorboat ride along the waterways leading to the colorful market.
Continue the journey to Kanchanaburi. Upon arrival, visit the World War II Memorial, including the JEATH War Museum and the War Cemetery. Then board a train for a scenic 30-minute ride along the River Kwai before visiting the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kanchanaburi
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide
After breakfast, depart for Erawan National Park to explore the stunning seven-tiered Erawan Waterfalls. Walk to admire each level and, if you wish, swim in the natural pools. Comfortable walking shoes and swimwear are recommended.
In the afternoon, drive to Ayutthaya. Known as the “Venice of the East,” Ayutthaya was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong and boasts numerous historic temples and ruins along the Chao Phraya River.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ayutthaya
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide
After breakfast, enjoy a ride on the unique “Kermit” tuk-tuk, found only in Ayutthaya and Trang. Visit the city’s highlights, including Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Mahathat (famous for the Buddha’s face entwined in tree roots), and Wat Phra Srisanphet. Stroll through a local market along the way.
Later, explore Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya period. Its eclectic architecture blends European, Khmer, Thai, and Chinese styles, making it a favored retreat of Thai kings.
Transfer to the station for your overnight train to Chiang Mai. (No guide on board)
Accommodation: Overnight train to Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide (daytime only)
After breakfast at a local restaurant, start a walking tour of the old city, visiting ancient landmarks such as Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang.
Stroll through narrow streets lined with traditional houses before taking a rickshaw ride and visiting the bustling Warorot Market.
In the afternoon, drive up to Doi Suthep Hill to visit the sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Continue to local craft villages to see lacquerware, silk weaving, umbrella making, woodcarving, and goldsmith workshops.
Return to the hotel. In the evening, explore the vibrant Chiang Mai Night Bazaar at your leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide
08:00 – 08:30: Pick up from your hotel.
08:30: Drive 1.5 hours south of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forests, and farmland.
10:30: Arrive at the sanctuary. Walk 10–15 minutes through the jungle to the camp. Change into Karen traditional clothing and enjoy an introduction to elephant history and behavior.
11:00: Meet, feed, and interact with elephants in a natural environment. Take memorable photos.
12:00: Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch with fresh fruit.
13:00: Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the elephants, then walk with them to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.
14:00: Experience a therapeutic mud spa and swim with the elephants.
15:00: Change clothes and bid farewell to the elephants.
15:30: Depart for Chiang Mai.
17:00–17:30: Drop off at your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Join tour (sanctuary guide & shared transfer)
Meet your guide and drive to Mae On, with a stop at San Kamphaeng Market to buy fresh ingredients and seasonal fruits. Continue to Mae Kampong Village, where you will be welcomed by locals and learn about their community.
Take a scenic trek around the village. The community is known for cultivating bai miang (a tea-like plant), coffee, and mushrooms, as well as handicrafts such as rattan baskets and bamboo furniture.
Enjoy lunch either in a homestay or as a picnic, depending on the program. In the afternoon, you may opt for a traditional Thai massage.
Late in the day, return to Chiang Mai.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Private car & tour guide
After breakfast, transfer with driver to Chiang Mai International Airport for your onward flight.
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & driver only
Inclusions
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing room with daily breakfast
- Experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary
- Private transportation with AC (Except Join in tour by sharing transfer)
- Train ticket in 2nd Class Sleep AC
- All sightseeing tickets
- Lunches and dinners as indicated in the itinerary
- Taxes and services charges
Exclusions
- International & domestic airfares, airport taxes
- Early check-in / late check-out
- Visa fees, tips & personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Services not clearly mentioned in program
- Surcharges for festivals (Loy Krathong, Songkran…), Christmas & New Year
- Compulsory Gala Dinner (24 & 31 Dec, if any)
- Airport transfer surcharge (10:00 pm – 6:30 am: USD 15/way)
Notes
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Tour Price
The tour rate is based on twin/double sharing rooms at 3* hotel category. The price will vary slightly depending on the number of people in your group. For an accurate tour price, please click the "INQUIRE NOW" button to discuss with our sales consultant.
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Deposit & Payment
After you have agreed on the tour itinerary and pricing, we will send you an email to confirm and provide information on our payment policy. You can choose your preferred payment method and make payment to us according to the following regulations:
- With tour bookings, you do not need to pay total in advance, we just need 30% for deposit. The balance will be settled before your trip or upon arrival.
- With flight, hotel or train ticket bookings, we require 100% total payment in advance.
The balance will be settled before or upon arrival by cash, credit card or bank transfer. We accept major credit cards such as Visa, Master, JCB and Amex. If you pay by credit card, please add 3% of bank commission.
After receiving your deposit, our team will process your booking and send you the confirmation by email within 1 - 2 working days.
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Food Requirement
If you have any specific food requirement (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies, etc.) please inform us in advance, we will provide notices to our restaurants, tour guides and partners so they would be able to serve you the best.
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Cancellation
We apply non refundable deposit of 10 USD for hotel, air ticket booking, 100 USD/per person for tour package upon service confirmation. Cancellations will be charged as following:
- 30 days before arrival: No cancellation charge.
- 29 - 14 days before arrival: 10% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- 13 - 7 days before arrival: 40% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- 6 days before arrival: 100 % of the tour cost is forfeited.
- No show: 100% of the tour cost is forfeited.
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Child Policy
- Infant under 2-years-old free of charge land tour and 25% of airfare.
- Child under 12-years-old sharing room with adult without extra bed charge 50% of adult land tour and 75% of airfare.
- Child under 12-years-old sharing room with adult with bed charge 80% of adult land tour and 75% of airfare.
- Upon 12-years-old - 100% charge of tour cost.
