Thailand Tour with Wildlife

Itinerary

• Day 1: International Arrival, Bangkok

  Welcome to Thailand! On arrival in Bangkok, your guide will meet you and take you to the hotel for check-in. Free at your leisure for the rest of the day.

  Overnight: Bangkok

• Day 2: Bangkok Sightseeing

  Following breakfast, set out to visit Wat Traimit, 'Temple of the Golden Buddha' famous for its 900-year-old and five-and-a-half-ton solid gold image. Continue to see Wat Arun, perhaps better known as the Temple of the Dawn, which is one of the most published images of Bangkok. After that, explore Wat Po, the largest and oldest temple in this city that houses the largest single Buddha image - the Reclining Buddha.

  After lunch, comes to the highlight of today's tour - the renowned Grand Palace, one of the must-sees that adjoin Wat Phra Kaew, the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. 

  Overnight: Bangkok
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Day 3: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi

  In the early morning, you'll be transferred to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you can have a chance to take a boat trip observing the lifestyle of locals along the small canals. Later on, drive for Kanchanaburi. Board a train along the Burma Railway built by Japanese prisoners of war and Indonesian slave laborers. Next, you will visit the War Museum and take a photo at the bridge over the River Kwai, where the famous movie The Bridge On River Kwai was filmed.

  Overnight: Kanchanaburi
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

   

• Day 4: Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya

  Breakfast at hotel, then meet your guide and check out. Depart for Ayutthaya, the former Capital of Thailand by van. En route, visit Bang Pa-In Palace, the summer palace for the King and Queen.

  Later on, continue to see Wat Chai Wattanaram, one of the most imposing ancient Buddhist monasteries, Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch, the largest temple in Ayutthaya, Viharn Mongkol Bophit, the former Royal Temple built in 1610 and restored in 1956, and Wat Mahathat, one of the 10 royal temples of the highest class in Bangkok. Nearby is Wat Ratchaburana, the most significant feature of which is the 600-year-old stupa that enshrines relics of the Buddha.

  Overnight: Ayutthaya
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Day 5: Ayutthaya - Lopburi - Sukhothai

  Breakfast at hotel, check out and head for Lopburi by car. Today you will visit Monkey Temple, where you’ll have hilarious experience with cheeky monkeys. Proceed to Wat San Phra Kan, a Brahman shrine which is also the landmark of Lopburi city.

  Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before driving to Sukhothai. After check in to the hotel there, let us go visiting the awe-inspiring Sukhothai Historical Park, a big and quiet park with 193 ruins comprising the ruins of royal palaces, Buddhist temples, the city gates, walls, moats, and the water dyke control system of ancient Sukhothai.

  Overnight: Sukhothai
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Day 6: Sukhothai - Chiang Mai

  Today, you will be transferred to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival in the afternoon, ride up the well-paved, winding road till you reach the magical staircase leading to the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a highly revered temple that sits on the top of Mount Doi Suthep overlooking Chiang Mai. Check in to the hotel and have a good time on your own.

  Overnight: Chiang Mai
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Day 7: Chiang Mai, Fun with Elephants

  Today, get up close and friendly with the elephants being cared for in Baan Chang Elephant Park. This ethical and sustainable refuge, a 50-minute shuttle bus ride from your hotel, leaving around 8:30 to 9:00, offers you the chance to not only see the happy animals but to touch, feed, bathe and play with them. For the elephants’ welfare, there are no rides or circus tricks. You will have the chance to prepare their lunch and before turning to the hotel, visiting the babies in the nursery area.

  Overnight: Chiang Mai
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Day 8: Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

  Today after breakfast, you will head out to Chiang Rai. En route, make a stopover and watch the hot spring. Continue to the Golden Triangle in Chiang Sean, where the three borders of Myanmar - Laos - Thailand meet. Lunch finished and transfer to Mae Sai Border (migration fee THB 500 on your own for one-day crossing to Myanmar). Last, the incredibly beautiful White Temple on your way back to Chiang Mai.

  Overnight: Chiang Mai
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Day 9: Chiang Mai - Phuket

  After breakfast, have some exploration on your own for the whole morning. In the afternoon, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket. On arrival, your guide will take you to the hotel for check-in. Relax poolside or head to the beach.

  Overnight: Phuket
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Day 10: Phuket Holiday

  You will have two free days in Phuket. Get into all that this nice place has to offer, from vast beach to crystal-like seawater to exotic foods. Have a good time! 

  Overnight: Phuket
  Meal: Breakfast

• Day 11: Phuket Holiday

  Continue your free holiday today. 

  Overnight: Phuket
  Meal: Breakfast

• Day 12: Phuket - Bangkok

  Free day at leisure, then depart for Bangkok by flight. On arrival, your guide will meet you and escort you to the hotel. Make the most of your last Bangkok stay on your own. 

  Overnight: Bangkok
  Meal: Breakfast

• Day 13: Bangkok, Departure

  After breakfast at the hotel, you will have some free time before being transferred to the airport for your departure flight. 

  Meal: Breakfast