Charming Thailand Package tour 12 day:

Starting the day with Breakfast at Hotel. Depart to Rattanakosin Island, the original area of Bangkok when it was first established as the capital over 200 years ago. Visit Wat Phra Kaeo, the most beautiful and important Buddhist temple in Thailand. It is so richly and intricately decorated that, once entering the temple, you will feel as if you are in a real ‘city of angels’.Visit The Grand Palace, an area of 218,400 sq. metres and is surrounded by walls built in 1782. The length of the four walls is 1,900 metres. Within these walls are situated government offices and the Royal Chapel of the Emerald Buddha besides the royal residences.

Take a comfortable long-tail motor boat trip along the Chao Phraya River and canals in Thonburi area. You will be treated to a spectacular and colorful scenery of Thai life along the river banks. The Bangkok people still depend on the waterways to transport their merchandise. En-route you can see many magnificent temples and architectural buildings, including Grand Palace, Wat Arun or The Temple of Dawn, the Royal Thai Navy Dockyard, the Thai Maritime Navigation Company, the Old Customs House and Royal Barges Museum.

Visit to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, is one of Bangkok’s best know landmark. It stands on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Thon Buri. Wat Arun is best seen from the opposite bank of the river; it glistens in the sunlight during the day and stands dark and noble at dawn or dusk. A visit to the beautiful, peaceful monastery complex surrounding the familiar towers is very worth-while. These towers, the Phra Prang, although best known, the only part of Wat Arun. It also contains narrow lanes; elegant, old white buildings; shrines, pools of turtles; and two fine giants, Yuk Wat Jaeng, mortal enemies of the Yuk Wat Po across the river.

Visit Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), founded in the 16th century, the oldest and biggest temple with the largest number of pagodas (95 in all) in the city. Wat Pho was the first open university of Thailand which offered courses in several branches of knowledge like literature, astrology, medicine and massage. It’s well known for its huge Reclining Buddha, 46 m. long and 15 m. high.

City-sightseeing tour along Ratchadumnoen Road.(The Royal’s Way). En-route you can see many magnificent temples and architectural buildings, including the City Pillar Shrine, National Museum, Democracy Monument, Golden Mountain, Thai Boxing Stadium, Anantasamakhom Palace, Parliament House, Dusit Zoo and ChitladaPalace King’s Residence. Arrive your hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Phitsanulok, where you will have a good chance to sacred the most beautiful Lord Buddha Image namely PHRA SRI RATTANA SASADARAM or Phra Buddha Chinaraja. Embark to SUKHOTHAI HISTORICAL PARK or the 1st Capital of Thailand. Found in the 13th century, Sukhothai (literally means Dawn of Happiness) was the first truly independent Thai Kingdom, which enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng, credited with creating the Thai alphabet. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored in Sukhothai Historical Park, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE and a must-see for all travelers. Overnight at Hotel in Sukhothai.

SUKHOTHAI – SRI SATCHANALAI HISTORICAL PARK –LAMPANG. (B)

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Breakfast at Hotel. Sri Satchanalai Historical Park is located on the bank of the YomRiver at Tambon Muang Kao, Si Satchanalai county, only 55 km from the town of Sukhothai. The ancient town, formerly called “Muang Chaliang”, was named “Si Satchanalai” during the Phra Ruang Dynasty when a new administrative centre was established to replace Chaliang.

This ancient town occupied more than 320 hectares (800 acres) of land. Of this, the 91 hectares (288 acres) area within the old laterite ramparts and the city moat is the focus of sightseeing in the historical park. After that proceed to Lampang province where one of the tourist places of the routing to the North is. If the time allows, we will take a horse carriage to sightseeing around the city.

Overnight at Hotel in Lumpang.

LAMPANG-CHAING MAI (B)

Breakfast at the hotel then depart to Chiang Mai. On the way if time allows, we will visit the Phra That Lampang Luang temple which is the most famous temple in Lampang. Then continue to our hotel in Chiang Mai and take a short rest. Then our journey continues with a visit to Wat Doi Suthep where is one of the most sacred temples in Chiangmai. Wat Phra that Doi Suthep, located on hilltop in Northern-Thai style and containing holy relic of Lord Buddha and enjoy seeing panoramic view of the whole city. After that short excursion we head back to the hotel and free leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Chaing Mai

CHIANG MAI ELEPHANT SAFARI (B /L)

Breakfast at Hotel. Travel to north of Chaing Mai route to Mae Taman Elephant Camp,  explore the spectacular mountainous scenery along the way. Enjoy Demonstrations of how trained elephants are used as working animals in teak forests. The show includes elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, elephant painting, dragging and pushing logs, and responding to commands.

Experience a special adventure with Elephant Ride for one hour through the beautiful mountain scenery and over hilly trails. Make a stop at the Lisu Hill Tribe Village; they are originated from Tibet and usually live in the mountains around 1,000 meters above sea level. Then take a local farmer transportation Ox-cart Ride, through rice fields and tropical fruit plantations to return back to the elephant camp.

Lunch served at the restaurant in the camp. Take a leisurely cruise along the rural Mae Taeng River by Bamboo River Rafting for 45 minutes. Softly moving along the river while relaxing as the rafts men pole you down through farm houses and stunning green scenery.

Visit the Orchid Nursery to see a large collection of more than 50 different types of colorful exotic year-round-bloom orchids. Then transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Chaing Mai

GOLDEN TRIANGLE (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel. Travel to Chiang Rai by road (200 Km/3 hours drive) along picturesque scenic routes passing several beautiful northern mountains.

Visit the Hot Spring at Mae Ka Chan district. Continue to Rong Khun Temple (White Temple), designed by the famous national artist. The main temple building is a distinctive white color, decorated with fragments of reflective glass which can be seen from afar. Then visit the archeological remains at Chiang Sean, which probably dates from the 12th century and was once original capital of the Lanna kingdom.

Lunch serve at the local restaurant on the bank of Mae Khong River. Visit the world famous Golden Triangle where the borders of three countries; Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar are met. See the Golden Buddha Statue and the panoramic view of Mekong River. Then visit Opium Museum, a small museum with historical displays pertaining to opium culture include all the various implements used in the planting, harvest and all information about how dangerous of opium. The trip continues to Mae Sai, the Thailand-Myanmar border which is also the northernmost point of Thailand. Enjoy shopping local products from China and Myanmar. Drive along the less travelled highway to see the Long-Necked Tribe (Padong) Village in the jungle; see the beauty of the womenfolk adorned with heavy brass necklaces from a very young age to lengthen their necks. Women with long necks in this tribe are considered to be the most beautiful. Padong is originated from Shan state, The Union of Myanmar.

Get a chance to visit their village and watch them weave cloth, skills which they are renowned for.

Also visit nearby Akha Hill Tribe, the most beautiful women’s head wares, decorated with assorted coins, shells, beats, feathers and animals. They are originated from China. Overnight at Hotel in Chaing Rai.

CHAING RAI-CHAING MAI-KOH SAMUI (B)

Breakfast at Hotel. Take Transfer From Hotel to Chaing Rai Hotel for the flight to Bangkok and connect with the next flight to Koh Samui.

Transfer from Koh Samui Airport to Koh Samui Hotel. (Private Van with English Speaking Guide)

Ko Samui, Thailand’s second most popular island destination, is located in the Gulf of Thailand roughly 700 km. south of Bangkok and 80 km. from Thailand’s southern coast. Samui is the third largest island in Thailand and the largest in an archipelago of more than 80 islands that includes the Ang Thong National Marine Park, a kayaking paradise and day trip from Ko Samui. While Samui is small enough to be circumnavigated in just a couple of hours by motorbike or car, the island features such a variety of beaches and activities that it would be impossible to experience everything in a single visit. However, this was not always the case. Until the late 20th century, Samui was home to a small community engaged primarily in fishing and harvesting coconuts. There were not even any roads on the island until the early 1970’s. However, once foreign visitors discovered this island gem, lush with tropical forest, fringed with palm tree lined stretches of golden sand, and surrounded by pellucid, aquamarine water, development quickly followed. Today the beaches of Chaweng and Lamai are bustling beach towns with fabulous beach resorts, internationally acclaimed restaurants, and world-class nightclubs. Activities around Ko Samui include cooking courses, yoga instruction, Muay Thai training, scuba diving, and even golf. While there are a few quieter beaches that are ideal for relaxation, particularly those that feature some of the finest 5-star resorts in the world, and some that exude old world charm, such as Bo Phut, which features converted, old Chinese shop houses, Samui is a lively, exciting place than it was a few decades ago. Ko Samui has developed into its own style of island paradise, retaining much of its natural beauty while offering nearly every imaginable activity or service for the ultimate beach holiday.

ANGTHONG MARINE & NATIONAL PARK (B)

Breakfast serve at the hotel. Meet our staff in the hotel’s lobby. Transfer to Nathon pier (by big boat) or Maenam pier (by speed boat). Leave from the pier to Angthong Marine National Park.

Arrive at Angthong Marine National Park then visit Wua Talap Island (visit the park office), where you can enjoy climbing to visit the view point the great to observe the gorgeous panoramic scenery below, visit Bua Boke volcanic cave, swim and leisure on the white sandy beach. Lunch served on Boat.

Visit Talay Nai the Emerald salt lake on Koh Mae kok and entails a strenuous climb.

Leave for Samui and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Koh Samui

Breakfast at the hotel. Free at your own leisure. Overnight in Koh Samui

Take a Whole Day for rest and  Charge your energy back again. Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand (bordering the South China Sea in the Pacific Ocean). The island is a “Amphoe” or district in the Surat Thani Changwat or province. Samui is divided into seven “Tambon” or administrative regions: Maenam, Bophut, Maret, Taling Ngam, Namuang, Lipa Noi and Angthong.

Koh Samui became a backpackers destination in the late 70’s. Today, all kinds of tourists from all over the whole world are visiting this easygoing “paradise”. Samui is surrounded by more than sixty other islands, some small and inhabited, some are larger such as Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.

Other popular destinations in the area are: Koh Nang Yuan (three small islands, connected with a beach, next to Koh Tao) and the Angthong National Marine Park (located between Koh Samui and the Suratthani mainland).

Leave the lovely island and all your memories, free time before moving to Airport for your onward flight. 

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