Thailand Life Through the Ages
Duration
12 Day(s)
Includes
Tours and Excursions
Board Basis
Bed and Breakfast
12 Day
Thailand Life Through the Ages
From £ 1949/pp
OVERVIEW
This tour takes you on a cultural and historical journey through Thailand. Start in the bustling capital city of Bangkok, explore the city including a visit to the Grand Palace. Next head to the historical cities of Kanchanaburi, learn about its war time history with a visit to the River Kwai and Death Railway. Be transported back in time with visits to the historical cities of Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and Chiang Mai. Whilst travelling, learn about Thai life with visits to local farming communities, participate in cooking classes and even enjoy a jaunt in a sidecar picking fruit off the trees along the way. Before you leave, spend a day with the elephants at a local sanctuary.
Itinerary
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- Accommodation
- Tours and Excursions
- Meal as per itinerary
- Transport as per itinerary
Day: 1 | Arrival in Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok and take your private transfer to your hotel
Upon arrival at Bangkok International Airport, you will be greeted before being escorted to your hotel in central Bangkok.
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Day: 2 | Bangkok
Explore Bangkok’s highlights
Spend the morning exploring one of Bangkok’s most impressive sites, the Grand Palace, the official residence of the Kings of Siam. The most famous buildin...
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Day: 3 | Kanchanaburi
Travel to Kanchanaburi, stop off along the way and visit a Thai farm
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will head towards a typical Thai village. Here you can experience the classic agricultural life of central Thailand...
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Day: 4 | Kanchanaburi
River Kwai and Death Railway
An ancient Thai civilization, Kanchanaburi is best known for its more recent history when, during World War II the Japanese Im... ...read more
Day: 5 | Ayutthaya
Today we travel to Ayutthaya and visit its historical sights
Today we transfer to the former Thai capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ayutthaya. The city was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong and remained the home of t...
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Day: 6 | Sukhothai
Today we travel to Sukhothai, stopping off enroute in Lopburi
After breakfast we start our journey to Sukhothai, stopping on the way to visit Lopburi, one of the oldest cities in Thailand,... ...read more
Day: 7 | Sukhothai
Enjoy some time farming and participate in a votive making class
This morning we visit an agriculture project, set up with the aim of promoting the social benefits of organic agriculture... ...read more
Day: 8 | Sukhothai
Alms giving ritual, cycle ride and an evening watching the sunset over Sukothai
Prepare for an early start to participate in the alms giving ritual, stopping off at the “Talad Muang Kao” (morning market) to pick up an offe...
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Day: 9 | Chiang Mai
Today we drive to Chiang Mai via Lampang
In the morning visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, the site where, according to legend, Lord Buddha donated a hair 2,500 years ago, and is now on display in the...
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Day: 10 | Chiang Mai
Explore the temples of Chiang Mai and the famous Talt Warorot market
Drive up the serpentine road to the magnificently situated Wat Doi Suthep. Perched atop a forested mountain with sweeping views of the ci...
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Day: 11 | Chiang Mai
Spend a day with the elephants
Spend the day at the elephant sanctuary of Baan Chang (shared experience), for many a highlight of their trip to Chiang Mai. M... ...read more
Day: 12 | Depart
Depart to onward destination
At leisure before your transfer to the airport for your flight home or onwards to one of Thailand’s famous beache resorts.
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