The Classic Thailand & Angkor Wat
Tags:
Sightseeing; Laos; Thailand; Bangkok; Golden Buddha Temple; Chiang Rai; Chiang Mai; Burma; Reclining Buddha Temple; Siem Reap;
This tour give you the essential sites of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. You will see the King's Palace, Wat Pra Kaeo, the Reclining Buddha, the river cruise and more in Bangkok. Everywhere you go you will experience the wonderful hospitality of the Thai people, delicious Thai foods ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Bangkok, Thailand; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Chiang Rai, Thailand; Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Trip Length:
- 15 days
- Price Range:
- From $2000 to $3000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
This tour give you the essential sites of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. You will see the King's Palace, Wat Pra Kaeo, the Reclining Buddha, the river cruise and more in Bangkok. Everywhere you go you will experience the wonderful hospitality of the Thai people, delicious Thai foods and their warm, friendly smiles and service. Itinerary: Starting in Depart Los Angeles with stops in In Flight, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Siem Reap, Return USA
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
In Flight.
Commercial Flight
You leave for Thailand from LAX at in the late evening. (Meals on flight).
Day 2 - On the Plane
In Flight.
Commercial Flight
You lose this day due to the International Dateline. You will regain it on the return trip.
Day 3 - Bangkok
Arrive in Thailand.
Hotel
Our guide will meet your group and transfer you to your hotel.
Spa/Wellness
Then we will take you to dinner and for a complimentary Thai Massage.
Day 4 - Bangkok
Sightseeing
Today the day begins with a trip to the Golden Buddha Temple. Afterwards you will visit the Reclining Buddha Temple. After lunch you will go to the incredible Grand Palace with Wat Pra Kaeo.
Performing Arts
Evening: Traditional Thai dinner with classical dances, traditional performances, and beautiful costumes. (Possibly meet the dancers before backstage) B, L, D.
Day 5 - Chiang Mai
Commercial Flight
Today you will fly to Chiang Mai.
Hotel
There your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. B, L.
Day 6 - Chiang Mai
Sightseeing
The day begins with a visit to the Doi Suthep, the ancient temple site. After lunch we will take you to the hotel to check in. Afterwards there will be a trip to the Handicraft "villages"--actually the various factories of the many things which the Thais make very well: silk, silver crafting, umbrellas, cloissonne, furniture and leather. Visit the Chiang Mai and Tribal Research Center with guide. B, L, D.
Shopping
The Night Market.
Day 7 - Chiang Mai
Sightseeing
After breakfast you will visit the Elephant Camp, see the elephant show and cultural show, take a one hour elephant ride, go on a bamboo raft and learn about the noble Asian elephant and the worker monkeys. You will also visit the Orchid Farm.
Performing Arts
Evening - Khantoke dinner with hilltribe dances. B, L, D.
Day 8 - Chiang Rai
Sightseeing
After breakfast you will go on an excursion to visit the hilltribe villages where you will meet the Aca, the Hmong, Yao and the Karen. Lunch will be at local restaurants along the way.
Hotel
Then you will arrive in Chiang Rai and check into the hotel.
Food and Dining
Dinner at a local restaurant in Chiang Rai. B, L, D.
Day 9 - Chiang Rai
Sightseeing
Today you will visit the Queen Mother's Home and Garden, Doi Tung.
Hotel
Then we will return you to your hotel. B, L.
Day 10 - Bangkok
Sightseeing
The day begins with a drive to the Burmese border. Then you will go to the historic Golden Triangle where three countries share a border: Thailand, Laos and Burma (Myanmar). Then you will take a ride on a small river boat to the Burmese side and stop on a small island owned by Laos.
Commercial Flight
You will then take the evening flight from Chiang Rai to Bangkok, where your guide will meet you.
Hotel
Transfer you to your hotel. B, L, D.
Day 11 - Bangkok
Sightseeing
You leave early in the morning to visit the Floating Market. Here you will ride on the canals through an older Thai river neighborhood and onto the actual Floating Market area. You can have lunch at the Rose Garden and enjoy the grounds. Possibly go to the cobra show.
Hotel
Then we return you to your hotel. B
Performing Arts
The Joe Louis Puppet Show.
Day 12 - Siem Reap
Commercial Flight
Today you fly to Siem Reap.
Hotel
Your guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel.
Sightseeing
The rest of the day is free to rest and enjoy the grounds. B, (lunch on plane).
Day 13 - Siem Reap
Sightseeing
We will begin the Angkor Wat tour with Angkor Thom, the ancient city, and Angkor Wat, the ancient temple City. After a mid-day break you will go to the ancient temple of Angkor Wat itself. Then we will take a late afternoon cruise on Ton Le Sap (the Great Lake).
Hotel
Afterwards you will return to your hotel. B, D.
Day 14 - Siem Reap
Sightseeing
You will visit some of the most spectacular sites in Angkor Wat, including Ta Prohm and Bantay Srei.
Sightseeing
Sunset view from mound of Phnom Bakeng. B, D.
Day 15 - Siem Reap
Airport Transfer
Today you will be flown back to the USA.
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All Southeast Asian flights, All land transportation throughout itinerary including arrival / depart transfers, boats, A/C private car or van, guides, drivers, excellent 3+4 star hotels (double occupancy), meals as per itinerary, Fully escorted by English speaking guide, all entrance & admission fees as per itinerary. Price is based on double occupancy.
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