17 DAYS ON THE WAY TO THE OLD KINGOMS OF THAILAND, LAOS AND CAMBODIA

Day 1 Bangkok

Meals: - / L / D

 

Morning:

Arrival at Bangkok Airport – Pick up by your English speaking guide - Private transfer by A/C coach to your hotel – Immediate access to your room – Time to relax - Departure at lunch time to the Jim Thompson House

 

Lunch served in the restaurant of the Museum (starter – main course – tea or coffee)

 

Afternoon :
Visit of the Jim Thompson House – Transfer to Golden Mount temple – Climb up to the top of Golden Mount to enjoy panoramic views of downtown Bangkok – transfer back to your hotel by end afternoon – Relax

 

Diner served at your hotel (international buffet)

 

Overnight at the Century Park Hotel – Superior room

 

Day 2 Bangkok

Meals: B / L /D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach – Visit of the most important monuments of Historical Bangkok (Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Temple of the Recycling Buddha)

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

At leisure for making your own shopping in Bangkok – Perfect city for shopping at bargain price – Your local guide remains in standby to assist the group

 

Diner served at your hotel (international buffet)

 

Overnight at the Century Park Hotel – Superior room

 

 

Day 3 Ayutthaya

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach – Visit of the Royal Summer Residence Bang Pa In (main pavilions) and the Buddhist Monastery built in a Neo-Gothic Lusitanian style – Continuation to Ayutthaya.

 

Lunch served in local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Visit of most important ruins of the Ancient capital of the country, Ayutthaya (UNESCO) – Transfer back to your hotel by end afternoon – Relax

 

Diner served in a local restaurant (Thai menu).

 

Overnight at the Century Park Hotel – Superior room

 

 

Day 4 Bangkok - Sukhothai

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach – Visit the Damnoen Saduak floating market (including boat ride).

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Private transfer by A/C coach to Bangkok Airport – Assistance for check-in – Direct flight to Sukhothai – Arrival in Sukhothai – Private transfer by A/C coach to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner served in your hotel (Thai cuisine buffet)

 

Overnight at Sriwilai Sukhothai – Deluxe room

 

 

 

Day 5 Sukhothai

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at your hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach to the historical park of Sukhothai (UNESCO). Visit the main ruins of the park.

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant.

 

Afternoon:

Continue visiting ruins located in more remote areas and a local ceramic workshop (Celadon) – Transfer back to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner served in your hotel (Thai cuisine menu)

 

Overnight at Sriwilai Sukhothai – Deluxe room

 

 

 

Day 6 Sukhothai – Lampang - Chiangmai

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach to the North. Journey to Lampang city and visit the Elephants Royal Conservation Center.

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant.

 

Afternoon:

Continue the road to Chiangmai – Visit the old commercial houses area of Lampang and the most original temple of the city (temple with fortifications dating back from the 13th century) – Arrival in Chiangmai – Installation to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner served at your hotel (international buffet)

 

Overnight at Le Meridien Chiangmai – Deluxe Room

 

Day 7 Chiangmai

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach to the colorful Chiangmai market– Visit the market and the oldest temples within the walls of historical city.

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Visit the Doi Suthep mount, towering over the city and its beautiful temple whose mystical atmosphere delights travelers. Transfer back to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner served in the Old Chiangmai Cultural Center (typical Kan-Toke diner and folkloric dances)

 

Overnight at Le Meridien Chiangmai – Deluxe Room

 

 

Day 8 Chiangmai

Meals: B / L / -

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach to Doi Ithanon national park – Visit the plains and paddy fields as well as the most beautiful waterfalls of the park

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant.

 

Afternoon:

Visit of the agricultural local project (orchids, fruits, flowers) – Visit the two chedis (memorials for the King and the Queen) and the mountain summit rainforest – Transfer back to Chiangmai – Rrelax

 

Diner at leisure and not included so that everyone can enjoy the night market of Chiangmai.

 

Overnight at Le Meridien Chiangmai – Deluxe Room

 

Day 9 Chiangmai - Chiangrai

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C coach to the nearby province of Chiangrai – Arrival in Chiangrai and visit the famous White Temple.

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Continue the road towards the Golden Triangle – Visit of the very interesting local Museum dedicated to opium, halt at the belvedere overlooking the Mekong river and cruise down river on a motorized pirogue towards the city of Chiangsaen – Visit the main ruins of Chiangsaen – Transfer back to Chiangrai – Relax

 

Diner served at your hotel (international buffet)

 

Overnight at the Legend Chiangrai – Superior room

 

Day 10 Chiangrai

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C minivan to Doi Mae Salong Visit tea plantations, the small Chinese settlements and enjoy panoramic views over the whole region – Road to Doi Tung domain.

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Visit of the wonderful domain of Doi Tung (Royal Villa, Botanical garden, Inspiration hall) – Transfer back to Chiangrai – Relax – It is possible to explore the local night market

 

Diner served at your hotel (international buffet)

 

Overnight at the Legend Chiangrai – Superior room

 

 

Day 11 Chiangrai – Houaixay - Pakbeng

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C coach to the Laotian border, on the banks of Mekong River – Boarding on the boat you will cruise on – Start sailing downstream river.

 

Lunch served on board

 

Afternoon:

Continue the navigation down to Pakbeng, with one or two stops to visit villages edging the river. The totally preserved landscapes are breathtaking – Arrival at the lounge where you will overnight – Disembark

 

Diner served at the lounge (local cuisine buffet)

 

Overnight at the Luangsay Lodge – Standard room

 

Day 12 Pakbeng – Luang Prabang

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Resume the cruise on the downstream, with one or two stops in ethnic villages along the river.

 

Lunch served on board

 

Afternoon:

Continue towards the ancient royal capital Luang Prabang, with a final stop at the cave of Pak Ou – Arrival at the city jetty, disembark and transfer by local minivan to your hotel – Relax or time at leisure for a walk around

 

Diner served in a local restaurant (local cuisine menu).

 

Overnight at the Villa Maydou – Standard room

 

 

Day 13 Luang Prabang

Meals: B / L / -

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C minivan to downtown Luang Prabang and visit of the most interesting buildings of the city.

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant (local cuisine menu)

 

Afternoon:

Private transfer by A/C minivan to Krung Sri waterfalls, among the prettiest of the country – Transfer back to Luang Prabang – Climb up to the Mount Phou Si (For those who would like to admire the panoramic view) – Others continue up to the hotel

 

Diner at leisure and not included (Free time to discover the night market)

 

Overnight at the Villa Maydou – Standard room

 

 

Day 14 Luang Prabang – Siem Reap

Meals: B / - / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C coach to Luang Prabang airport – Assistance for check-in – Direct flight for Siem Reap

 

Lunch at leisure not included

 

Afternoon:

Arrival in Siem Reap – Pick up by your English speaking guide. Private transfer by A/C coach to your hotel – Time for freshening up – Transfer to the Ancient French quarter – Rickshaw ride by the streets of the quarter and visit ‘Les Artisans d’Angkor’ foundation – Transfer back to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner served in a local restaurant (Cambodian menu + Apsara dances show)

 

Overnight at The Tara Angkor Hotel – Superior room

 

 

 

Day 15 Siem Reap

Meals: B / L / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private tour by A/C coach– Visit of the first part of Angkor site’s ruins (UNESCO) – Visit, among others Bayon, Preah Khan and Ta Phrom’s ruins.

 

Lunch served in local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Continue the visit of the main ruins of the site; The Terraces, the Baphuon, the majestic temple of Angkor Wat, finishing with assisting to a sunset from Phnom Bakheng hill – Transfer back to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner served at your hotel (International Buffet)

 

Overnight at The Tara Angkor Hotel – Superior room

 

 

Day 16 Siem Reap

Meals: B / L / -

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C coach to the fabulous temple of Banteay Srei (Women’s Citadel)

 

Lunch served in a local restaurant

 

Afternoon:

Continue visiting Siem Reap area – Boat ride to watch local fishermen in their daily life villages.

Transfer back to your hotel – Relax

 

Diner at leisure and not included

 

Overnight at The Tara Angkor Hotel – Superior room

 

 

 

Day 17 Siem Reap

Meals: B / - / D

 

Breakfast served at the hotel

 

Morning:

Pick up by your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Private transfer by A/C coach to Siem Reap airport – Assistance for check-in – Flight to your next destination

 

We can organize a beach extension, on request

 

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