Saem Siemreap Hotel with Breakfast Private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach while touring in Thailand. Sightseeing vehicle in Siem Reap. Headsets throughout your tour Private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach while touring in Thailand. Sightseeing vehicle in Siem Reap. Headsets throughout your tourNovotel Bangkok Fenix Silom with BreakfastFelix River Kwai Resort with BreakfastThe Grand Riverside with BreakfastLampang River Lodge with BreakfastWiang Inn with BreakfastEmpress Hotel Chiang Mai with Breakfast
3 nights in Siem Reap
3 nights in Bangkok
2 nights in Kanchanaburi
1 nights in Phitsanulok
1 nights in Lampang
2 nights in Chiang Rai
2 nights in Chiang Mai
Day 1: Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Welcome to Cambodia! Your hotel room is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2: Siem Reap.
Your sightseeing tour starts at the best preserved of all the temples; Angkor Wat, honoring the Hindu god Vishnu. Next stop is Angkor Thom to see Bayon Temple. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, it features some 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B,L)
Day 3: Siem Reap.
Today, visit the exquisite 10th-century Banteay Srei, a unique temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva that was built on a small scale from red sandstone, which can be carved like wood. Then, on to Ta Prohm, which has been left relatively untouched; surrounded by jungle, tree roots grow over and through the ruin walls. (B)
Day 4: Siem Reap, Bangkok, Thailand.
Today, fly to Bangkok, Thailand's capital city. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 5: Bangkok.
Bangkok is an exhilarating blend of historic and religious monuments, chic modernity, exciting shopping, and friendly culture. An exciting day of sightseeing is ahead. Take in the city's principal landmarks such as the splendid Temple of the Golden Buddha and the spectacular Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. You will also visit the gleaming Grand Palace, Thailand's most sacred monument, and the spectacular Temple of the Emerald Buddha. (B)
Day 6: Bangkok.
Today is yours to explore Bangkok at leisure, perhaps enjoying the great-value shopping, lively markets, and delicious Thai cuisine. You may opt to join an optional excursion to the legendary Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where traders sell all manner of items from their boats, including exotic fruits, vegetables, silks, and toys. (B)
Day 7: Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi.
Today, head to Ayutthaya, ancient capital of Siam. Here, you will visit Bang Pa-In Palace, which was built in the 18th century as a summer residence for the Kings of Ayutthaya. Then, travel to Kanchanaburi on the banks of the Kwai River, famed for the River Kwai Bridge, built during WWII. (B)
Day 8: Kanchanaburi.
Today's highlight is a train ride across the famous bridge to Wang Po Station. Also visit the Allied Forces Cemetery and spend time in the fascinating Thailand-Burma Railway Center. This afternoon, visit Hellfire Pass Memorial, part of the Death Railway that cuts through the mountains. Today, it houses a museum detailing life of the Allied prisoners and Asian laborers who helped build the railway, and subsequently suffered or died at Hellfire Pass. (B,L)
Day 9: Kanchanaburi, Phitsanulok.
Today's full-day drive takes you to Phitsanulok, one of Thailand's oldest cities, founded over 600 years ago. This evening, enjoy a rickshaw ride to experience Phitsanulok's colorful night market. (B,L)
Day 10: Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Lampang.
Journey to Sukhothai, Thailand's 13th-century former capital, and admire the atmospheric, moated Old Town. Here, you will visit Sukhothai Historic Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore ruined temples and monasteries, including Wat Si Chum with its stunning seated Buddha. Then, travel to Lampang. (B)
Day 11: Lampang, Chiang Rai.
This morning, visit Phayao Lake and Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. Built in 1476, this ancient Buddhist temple is often thought to be the oldest-standing wooden structure in the country. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue through rural countryside to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, visit Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple. (B,L)
Day 12: Chiang Rai. Golden Triangle Excursion.
Enjoy breathtaking vistas as you journey to Doi Mae Salong and visit a tea plantation. Continue to Mae Sai, Thailand's northernmost town, and on to the renowned Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Burma, and Laos meet. You may consider an optional boat tour on the Mekong River. (B,L)
Day 13: Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai.
Travel through lush jungle to Chiang Mai, a fragrant mountain retreat known as the Rose of the North for its refreshing climate. Upon arrival, visit San Kampaeng to see local craftsmen make Thailand's traditional lacquerware and teakwood furniture. (B,L)
Day 14: Chiang Mai.
This morning, visit Wat Phra Singh with its famous Buddha image, and Wat Doi Suthep, a temple tucked away in the mountains. For the final ascent to the temple, you can take a tram car or walk up the Naga (dragon-headed serpent) staircase, with more than 300 steps. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy this dynamic city. (B)
Day 15: Chiang Mai.
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)