7 Days Bangkok and Chiang Mai Discovery Tour

Name: Bangkok and Chiang Mai Discovery Tour
Brand: Indochina Tour
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INT-T-MC07 7 Days Bangkok and Chiang Mai Discovery Tour

This 7 days Bangkok and Chiang Mai discovery tour offers you a great chance to explore the beauty and mystery of Thailand through the sightseeing in Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai.

In Bangkok, tour the fabulous temples including Wat Traimit, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Wat Phra Kaew and the mighty Grand Palace. The trip in Kanchanaburi takes you to trace back the history of the Death Railway. The head to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya to admire the historical treasure. Finally, transfer to Chiang Mai to care for the disabled and retired elephants in Elephant Nature Park.

TOUR CODEINT-T-MC07

PLACES VISITEDBangkok - Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya - Chiang Mai

DEPARTURE DATESDates are flexible and customizable for private departures.

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Trip Highlights

Enjoy a temple tour in Bangkok, covering Wat Traimit, Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew.
Tour Kanchanaburi, a town for nature lovers and history buffs.
Explore the ancient capital of Ayutthaya.
Visit the fabulous temples in Chiang Mai, like Wat Umong, Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chiang Man, etc.
Care for the disabled elephants in Elephant Nature Park.

At a Glance

Bangkok(2 nights)

Kanchanaburi(1 night)

Ayutthaya(1 night)

Chiang Mai(2 nights)

Itinerary Day by Day

7 Days Bangkok and Chiang Mai Discovery Tour

Day 1 Bangkok Arrival

Flight: International flight on your own arrangement

Welcome to Bangkok! Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 2 Bangkok City Highlights

Meals: B

After breakfast, you will have a full-day city tour of Bangkok. First visit Wat Traimit, known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha. It is the home to a gold Maravijaya Attitude seated Buddharupa statue, with a weight of 5.5 tons.

Then visit Wat Arun, known as the Temple of the Dawn, which is one of the most published images of Bangkok. In the middle of the temple, an 82 metres high beautifully decorated Khmer-style tower stands, where you can walk up the steep stairs and admire the view of Bangkok and the rivers.

After that, explore Wat Pho, also called the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Finally, head for the Grand Palace, one of the must-sees in Bangkok, followed by Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 3 Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

Meals: B

In the morning, visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you can experience the traditional Thai market with numerous vendors selling local food, fresh fruit and products from their boats.

After an exploration of the market, drive to Kanchanaburi that is famous for the Death Railway built during WWII. Made famous by the book and movie The Bridge on the River Kwai, the bridge and railway are notable attractions in Kanchanaburi. Today, carriages still go on the tracks, taking travelers through the fields of sugar cane and rice terrace.

Finally, pay a visit to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre to learn more history about the railway.

Overnight in Kanchanaburi.

Day 4 Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya

Meals: B

After breakfast, drive to explore the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. Your tour begins at one of Ayutthaya’s oldest markets, where you can sample the traditional boat noodles and among other authentic bites from a local vendor.

Next, visit the iconic temples in Ayutthaya. The first one to see is Wat Yai Chai Mongkol with its 196-foot-tall (60-meter) stupa, followed by the ancient ruins of Buddha images at Wat Mahathat, also known as the Temple of the Great Relics. Finally, stop by Ayutthaya’s most historically important temple, Wat Phra Si Sanphet.

In the afternoon, visit Ayutthaya Historical Park, home to Wat Chai Wattanaram, one of Ayutthaya's most renowned temples. Then go behind the scenes of the production of roti sai mai to see how this spun sugar dessert is made and enjoy a taste.

Overnight in Ayutthaya.

Day 5 Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai

Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement

Meals: B

Today, drive back to Bangkok and catch the flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and then go to tour the beautiful temples in Chiang Mai.

Start with the Buddhist temple of Wat Umong, nestled in the forested foothills of Suthep Mountain. Before you head inside to see the impressive Buddha statue, learn about the Buddhist proverbs posted throughout the grounds.

Then visit Wat Suan Dok built in the 14th century, a white bell-shaped temple housing a 20-foot (6-meter) Buddha. See the large prayer hall and the unique open-sided chapel. Also, you have the opportunity to chat with the monks about Buddhism and their temple life.

After that, go back to the hotel and enjoy your leisure time.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 6 Chiang Mai Excursion to Elephant Nature Park

Meals: B

Today, tour the elephant rescue and rehabilitation center - Elephant Nature Park, involving in the rescues of the disabled elephants, dogs and cats.

You can volunteer and care for the animals. Take your time to wander freely on the grounds and get close to these gentle giants. You get the opportunity to feed them and learn how to bathe them.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 7 Chiang Mai Departure

Flight: International flight on your own arrangement

Meals: B

Today enjoy your free time until transfer to the airport for your flight home.

End of Service.

Service Inclusions:

Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
Private English speaking tour guide service.
Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner.

Service Exclusions:

International air tickets.
Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
Meals do not listed in itinerary.
Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
Services not stated in the itinerary.

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