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Tour Overview
Fully explore the beauty and culture of Thailand with Asia Links Travel. This Thailand tour takes you from the bustle of Bangkok with its splendid royal temples and the poetic Chao Phraya River to the ancient city of Ayutthaya with its mysterious historical ruins.
Continuing your journey to Chiang Mai, you will immerse yourself in the peaceful space of ancient temples, experience village life, and have the opportunity to get close to friendly elephants. This is a great journey to explore the diverse and attractive country of golden pagodas.
Tour Highlights
- Go for an excursion around Bangkok, where there are great Lana-style Buddhist architectures such as the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, as well as unique emerald Buddha statues
- Enjoy a boat trip along the Chao Phraya River, from which you can see a different Bangkok with a more slow-paced way of life and traditional beauty.
- On your arrival in Ayutthaya, pay a visit to its many attractions, such as Wat Phu Khao Thong, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit and Bang Pa In Palace, which are all famous for the magnificence in their architecture, their historical value as well as stunning settings
- Find your soul settle in the tranquility of Chiang Mai as you have a stroll around Buddhist temples, craft villages and a well-known destination called Doi Suthep hill
- In Mae Taman, have a sense of nature there and try new experience of riding elephant and taking care of them
- Explore life of people living in the border with a visit to the border market in Mae Sai, as well as satisfy your curiosity about the notorious Golden Triangle area.
Itinerary
As soon as you arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, our guide will be waiting there to welcome you and take you to the hotel for check-in, which starts from 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Afterwards, spend the time at your leisure.
Enjoy the night at the hotel in the capital city of Bangkok.
In the morning, meet our guide and drive to visit two of the most special Buddhist temples in the city. The Buddha in Wat Traimit weighs several tons, and is made of solid gold.
And visit the famous Reclining Buddha at Wat Po, where the blind may be trained to become masseuses.
In the afternoon, continue your discovery tour with a visit to a site the Thai people consider the most sacred in the Kingdom: The Royal Grand Palace.
This is one of the most beautiful examples of an ancient Thai court, with several Halls in same compound.
You will also visit the Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) which is regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand.
Located in the historic center of Bangkok, within the grounds of the Grand Palace, it enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade.
The Emerald Buddha is a Buddha image in the meditating position in the style of the Lanna School of the north, dating from the 15th century.
After that, explore the Chao Phraya River’s edge, on a traditional "Long Tail Boat", and spend a few hours to enjoy the old canals of the Thonburi side of Bangkok, where an older and more gracious lifestyle still prevails.
You will have an opportunity to visit Wat Arun, perhaps better known as the Temple of the Dawn, is one of the best-known landmarks and one of the most published images of Bangkok.
Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.
After breakfast, drive to Ayutthaya start a tour by tuk tuk "Kermit" you discover the magnificent ruins of ancient temples in the historical park: Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, one of the most photographed temples in Ayutthaya and Wat Phra Mahathat, Wat Mongkhon Bophit and Wat Ratburana, they are all beautiful.
Then, we will stop at Wat Yai Chaimongkhol, one of the largest reclining Buddha images and the ruins of the great Royal Palace & Temples.
Then visit the Palace Bang Pa In. At its origin, the palace was a river island, King Prasat Thong (1630-1655) had a palace built on a lake in the middle of the island to serve as a royal refuge.
This place was once used by each ruler of Ayutthaya. However, when the capital moved to Bangkok, the palace remained unused for 80 years.
King Rama IV (1851-1868) revived the area by building a house. His son, Rama V (1868-1910) deeply loved this place, staying there every year. He built the splendid set that can be visited today.
Then transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.
Early Morning transfer to the airport flight to Chiang Mai. Arrive at Chiang Mai Airport in the morning, welcomed by the local guide.
Then start to visit the old city with a stop at the ancient wall, the moat and a door of the old city.
You will see the most beautiful temples in Chiang Mai: Wat Prah Singh Temple, Wat Phan Tao temple and Wat Chedi Luang.
Then you will stroll along streets lined with traditional houses, where you make a tour by tricycle. From there, you will go to Great Market Warorot.
Afternoon, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most famous pagoda Chiang Mai. It is reached after climbing a staircase of 290 steps with ramps represent two giant naga.
From the square, you can admire the panorama of the whole Chiang Mai Valley.
Then visit craft villages: lacquer factories, silk weaving, manufacture of umbrellas, wood carvings and goldsmith work ... Then brighten up your evening with a visit to night market.
Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.
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Private transfer with Private Guide and Join Group Activity
- Pick up at from your hotel around 08.00 AM
- Change into mahout clothing upon arrival.
- Orientation and learn basic elephant commands.
- Pay respect to Ganesha the Elephant Buddha.
- Feed the elephants before practicing how to getting on and off them.
- Ride your elephant along a jungle path into the mountains.
- Enjoy a special lunch in the jungle.
- Get an elephant kiss before playing with them in the mud spa.
- Ride down to the river and bath your elephant.
- Ride to camp, take a shower, enjoy fresh fruit while looking at today’s photos. Return to Chiang Mai.
Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.
After breakfast at hotel, have some time on your own before we depart Chiang Rai in early morning and en route stop at the hot spring for relax.
Continue driving through the countryside, passing rice paddy fields & mountains. Visit the unique white temple built by one of the best national artists.
After visiting Karen Hilltribe Village before driving to visit Mae Sai Border, this is not only the most important border market but also it is the easiest way for any tourist who wants to visit Myanmar the mystic country (tourist pays an immigration fee THB 500.-on your own for one day crossing to Myanmar).
Later, we made a rest stop at the Golden Triangle in Chiang Sean, where the three borders of Myanmar-Laos-Thailand are met.
We take long tail boat to Laos side and see hill top viewpoint, marvel at the splendor of the mighty Mekong joining with the Ruak and forming the actual "Triangle" with Laos Burma and Thailand.
Finally, transfer you back to Chiang Mai.
Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.
Say good bye to our team in Chiang Mai.
What's included
Trip Notes
1. Best Time to Visit Thailand: Nov – Feb
Thailand has a warm tropical climate, so you can count on warm to hot weather throughout the year but there are many great places that you can visit all year.
Peak season is generally during December to January for everywhere in Thailand but the best time to visit Thailand is actually from November to February which the weather is cool, clear sky and no rain. During this season the weather in the northern regions is chilly at night, but the rest of the country stays a balmy 30°C even in the winter.
March is starting for the hot season but April to May are the hottest and driest months but the southern islands would be the good place to visit.
May to October is the low season and also the cheapest time to travel because the hotel price will be cheaper than other seasons but except some islands like Koh Tao or Koh Samui for example July and August, these periods, hotels are expensive.
2. Thailand Visa Requirements:
Many nationalities, including citizens of Australia, Canada, South Africa, the US and most European countries do not need a visa for stays of up to 30 days. A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, return ticket or onward travel arrangement needs to be presented upon request at your arrival in Thailand. These requirements are subject to change. Please check with the embassy or consulate in your home country before departure.
3. Car Procedure
| Group | Types of Car |
| 1 - 5 pax | 9-seater car |
| 5 - 9 pax | Two 9 - seater cars |
| 10 - 18 pax | 30 - seater car |
| 19 - 25 pax | 40 - seater car |
Rooms are available from 14.00 on arrival day until 12.00 on departure day. Special requests for early/late check in/out will come with a surcharge.
Airfares (if any) may change without prior notice to e-ticket issuance.
4. Child Policy:
- 0 - 2 years old: Free of charge (Maximum 1 child under 2 years old travels with 2 adults; from the second child, 50% of the regular fare will be applied) .
- 2 - 5 years old: 50% of the regular fare will be applied.
- 5 - 11 years old: 75% of the regular fare will be applied.
- From 12 years and older: 100% of the regular fare will be applied.
During Peak Season and Special Occasions, Surcharges may be Added to the Price:
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve: Compulsory meals would be added during these times of the years, depending on hotels or resorts you stay.
- Peak season during 20 Dec 2020 – 10 Jan 2021, Songkran Festival, Loy Kratong Festival, Chinese New Year: Extra fee required.
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