Itinerary

Day 2
Bangkok (B L D)
Today you enjoy a tour of Bangkok’s sightseeing attractions including Wat Traimit with its 5.5-tonnes Golden Buddha, followed by a trip through Bangkok's bustling China Town with its trademark red gold shops. You then visit the Royal Grand Palace and view the dazzling Wat Phra Kaew with its revered Emerald Buddha, the Golden Chedi, the Pantheon of the Chakri Kings and the Eight Coloured Towers. You will also see Wat Po with its Reclining Buddha image.

Day 3
Bangkok (B L D)
This morning you will visit a local school and meet the students and teachers you have been communicating with while in Australia. This afternoon you will enjoy a local cooking class with experienced Thai chefs.

Day 4
Bangkok - Kanchanaburi / River Kwai (B L D)
This morning you depart for Kanchanaburi. On the way you will visit the picturesque famous Floating Markets at Damnoen Saduak. When you arrive in Kanchanaburi you visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, where approx. 1,400 Australian’s are buried You then take a historic ride on the Death Railway Train, passing lush forests. This afternoon you will enjoy a boat trip on the beautiful River Kwai.

Day 5
Kanchanaburi - Hell Fire (B L D)
After breakfast you travel to Hellfire Pass and walk along the former railway track to Konyu Cutting, Hellfire Pass. As you walk along the cutting you can reflect on the suffering of the POW’s as they built the railway track. Those that feel they would like to walk along the track to the site of “Pack of Cards Bridge” then on to the “Compressor Cutting” can do so. You will be driven to Hintok station and walk back to Hellfire Pass a distance of 4km.

Day 6
Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya - Phitsanuloke (B L D)
This the morning you travel to Ayutthaya, one of the world heritage listed sites. You will visit the famous ruins of Wat Mongkol Bophit, Wat Sri Sanpetch and Wat Chaiwattanaram with their impressive Buddha statues before proceeding to Phitsanuloke.

Day 7
Phitsanuloke - Sukhothai - Lampang (B L D)
After breakfast you stop at the famous "Wat Phra Sri Mahatat", a temple built in the 13th century with its sacred "Buddha Jinaraj", one of the most beautiful Buddha statues in Thailand. You then travel to Sukhothai, the first capital of Thailand and visit the Historical Park, Wat Mahathat, Wat Sri Chum and others. You then continue to Lampang.

Day 8
Lampang - Chiang Rai (B L D)
This morning you will proceed further north to Chiang Rai via the lake town of Phayao stopping at a pineapple plantation along the way. In Doi Mae Salong you can experience the daily life of the Akha and Yao Hilltribe people. Arrive at your hotel and overnight in Chiang Rai.

Day 9
Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle (B L D)
After breakfast drive to Chiang Saen, the ancient city to visit Wat Chedi Luang. Proceed to the city of Mae Sai, the most northern point of Thailand and the border city with Myanmar. After lunch continue to the Golden Triangle - the area where the borders of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet. Visit a local Opium Museum and enjoy a boat trip on the Mekong River (with a stop in Laos) Visa fee at own expense at the border.

Day 10
Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai (B L D)
Departing in the morning you travel further north through an enchanting landscape in the direction of Chiang Mai.
After arriving in Chiang Mai you will visit a landmark of the North, the Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple. The temple originates from the 13th century and is located 1050m above sea level. From above you can enjoy a beautiful view over the city of Chiang Mai.

Day 11
Chiang Mai (B L D)
In the morning drive to an Elephant Camp. You will attend an elephant show, demonstrating their logging skills and how they work in the jungle. (you also will have the chance to ride on an elephant through the jungle - (additional cost approx 300 Baht) Afterwards you will proceed for you lunch at an Orchid Farm at Mae Rim. After lunch return to the hotel. The afternoon and evening is free at leisure and for some shopping at the famous night Bazaar.

Day 12
Chiang Mai (B)
After breakfast you are transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your onward flight home or to another destination.