Thailand Tour 11 days: Nice Off-the-beaten-track Experience

Thailand Tour 11 days: Nice Off-the-beaten-track Experience is designed for adventurers who want to discover remote areas, visit sites less affected by mass tourism and meet the Northern tribes. This journey promises unforgettable experiences for you with so many things to enjoy.

11 days 10 nights

Thailand

Off the beaten track

Attractions

Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak - Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

Duration

11 days 10 nights

Code

TOT04

Type of tour

Private tour

Overview

Do you want to know a more exclusive Thailand? This Thailand Tour 11 days: Nice Off-the-beaten-track Experience is designed for you. It will allow you to discover remote areas, visit sites less affected by mass tourism and meet the tribes in the North.

You will first visit the country's capital, Bangkok with local and typical markets of the region. Then head for Kanchanaburi, a city that resisted bombing in the summer of 1945. After visiting the sites at the Center, you head north to Thailand to visit Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. This region is one of the most beautiful in the country with magnificent jungles and mountains. In addition to the historical and cultural sites, you will have the opportunity to meet nice local people, to taste specialties, to visit an elephant park,etc.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit of the capital of Bangkok with its historical and cultural monuments
Exploration of typical local markets: Damnoen Saduak, Maeklong, etc.
Boat on the Mekong at Golden Triangle, Kayaking on the Kwai River
Visit of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, two big cities in the north of the country
Trek through the local ethnic groups and meet locals

Itinerary

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Upon arrival at Bangkok airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel. The glorious history of the capital of Thailand, Bangkok is closely linked to the Chakri dynasty that still reigns but does rule in Thailand. Installation at the hotel and free time for your relaxation. Overnight in Bangkok

After breakfast, we will start our visit to the Grand Royal Palace, which includes 3 main sites: Royal Palace, Royal Office and pagodas (Wat) built in 1770s. Nowadays, most of national significant events takes place there.

After visiting this complex, we continue to visit Wat Pho - the oldest and biggest pagoda in Bangkok with more than 1000 Buddha statues and the huge one sit-back Buddha in gold.

We then continue to board on a long tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and many bustling interior canals that offers fantastic views of local life close by. Along the way, we stop at Wat Arun, the most beautiful pagoda in Bangkok not only for its location on the Chao Phraya’s riverbank but also for the different architecture from other pagodas. You can climb up to the top of Wat Arun to see Chao Phraya, Grand Palace and Wat Pho at the opposite side, before lunch in a floating restaurant.

Afternoon we visit the Wat Traimit. This pagoda is famous for its unique and historic beauty, and also for the huge golden Buddha statue.

Return to the hotel and free time for relaxation. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok

After breakfast at the hotel, take just a short drive from the bustling streets of Bangkok, the high-rise urban landscape dissolves into a lush green rural idyll. This full-day trip to Samut Songkhram Province, only an hour outside the capital, allows guests to experience the traditional charms of the Thai countryside.
The day starts with a trip to Mae Klong Railway market; a country market has sprouted up along the tracks. When a train pulls in or out of the station, the vendors quickly clear their stalls, only to set them up again moments later when the train has passed!

From here, the journey continues to very famous touristic Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. A relaxing paddle boat ride through the labyrinth of canals offers the chance to see the old part of the floating market and local lifestyle along the canal side. Off the boat, it is time to enjoy strolling around the colourful floating marketplace bustling with boats and vendors selling tropical fruits and other delights.
For visits falling on a Saturday or Sunday, the tour offers the option of an exploration choosing between visiting Damnoen Saduak or the smaller and less touristy floating market Tha Kha where a short paddle boat tour in the backwaters offering a visit to an old Thai ho Duse making coconut palm suga.
Next, we depart for Kanchanburi where we have chance to visit the World War II memorial including the Jeath War Museum, Cemetery. Lunch is served in a floating restaurant next to the Kwai River Bridge. We continue to Wang Pho to feed wild monkeys. Then boarding for a train ride along the railway from Wang Pho to enjoy the beautiful scenery and river around 30 minutes. Pick up and transferby car to hotel. Overnight in Kanchanburi

After breakfast, transfer to Ayutthaya the former capital of Thailand. Visit one of the most beautiful Summer Palace namely Bang Pa-In Summer Palace.

Situated about 60 km northern away from Bangkok, this palace is called Royal Summer Palace. Being a favorite resort of royal, the Royal Summer palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles.

Later, embark to Temple of Ruins, Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch (The former Royal Temple ), Wat Yai Chai Mongkol (the temple of reclining Buddha Image and biggest chedi), Wat Mahathat (where the head of Lord Buddha Image is coverd by Poh Tree so far), Wat Ratchabura (where the national treasure were kept). After that, return to the hotel in Bangkok and free at leisure.

Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for flight depart to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, meet & greet our local tour guide before transfer to Chiang Saen. After check in, proceed to the infamous Golden Triangle renowned for centuries as the centre of the opium trade. From a 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. Visit at the Opium museum nearby before return back to the hotel.

Overnight in Chiang Saen

Breakfast at hotel and then start our tour to Mae Sai Border Market, one of the biggest border markets, where you can access to Tha Khi Lek Province - Myanmar. At the market, you will find a lot of local products and many items which are imported from China & Myanmar.

Lunch at a local restaurant before continue to Doi Tung or Switzerland of Asia to visit Doi Tung, look no further outstanding than the Mae Fah Luang Garden which is situated at an elevation of 950 meters above sea-level. The Mae Fah Luang Garden consists of flowerbeds planted with a dazzling variety of flowers and shrubs from all corners of the world. A myriad of flowering plants come into bloom all year round and form a splendid hill-side tapestry that changes with the seasons.
After that, transfer to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and free at leisure.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

The journey begins with a visit to a Meo Hill tribe village. Since they originally migrated from South China, the physical features of the tribe are similar to Chinese. They practice shifting agriculture. Their houses are not built on stilt rather directly on the ground. Due to its proximity to Doi Suthep this particular village is slightly more commercial and less traditional.
Doi Pui was once famous for opium cultivation. Trip continues on to Wat Doi Suthep Temple. Driving up, offers a panoramic view of Chiang Mai city. Later on, embark to the San Kamphaeng district, heart of the silk and cotton home industries, to witness the fascinating process of making and weaving these popular fabrics. Continue on the Bor Sang, the umbrella village, where the delicate Thai paper umbrellas are produced and hand-painted. From here, onwards to Thai Celadon, about 6kms north of Chiang Mai, where exquisite ceramics are produced. These are modeled on the Sawankhalok pottery that used to be made hundreds of years ago at Sukhothai and exported all over the region. With its deep, cracked glazed finish the style is very distinctive and some pieces are exceptionally beautiful. Last but not least, are stops to observe the intricacies of both lacquer ware and silverware craftsmen.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

Leave from Chiang Mai by pick up truck to the hill tribe village, en-route at waterfall before drive to Hot Spring, then have an enjoy trekking 1.5 hr to Karen Village. Dinner and overnight at the village

Overnight in the Village

After breakfast, walk around the village and observe how to live their life, usual activities and the unique traditional as closely before walking to the elephant camp (45 min). Enjoy elephant riding for 1.5 hrs through the scenery jungle before stop to visit at Lahu Village where you’ll spend the night with a local hill tribe in a remote area without electricity.

Overnight in the Village

After breakfast, enjoy an exciting bamboo rafting for 2 hrs to Shan Village. Lunch is promptly provided. After lunch, we return to Chiang Mai.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

Morning after breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back to Bangkok. End of our service

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Trip notes

Tour includes:

Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
Meal as specified in the itinerary
Ferry, boat, cruise in the itinerary (if any)
Water & cool towels
Government taxes & service charge

Tour excludes:

Thailand Visa stamp fee
International airfare and departure taxes
Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
Early check in/ late check out
Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
Surcharged for Public holidays
Drinks and meal not mentioned
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
Gratuities/ Tipping
All other services not specified in the itinerary