THAILAND PASSION
Embark on a 14-day journey through the very soul of Thailand, where ancient temples, colorful markets, scenic rivers, mountain villages, and sun-kissed beaches blend into an unforgettable adventure. Start in Bangkok, the bustling capital, where royal palaces, sacred temples, and canal-side communities await. Venture west to Kanchanaburi, exploring WWII history and lush waterfalls in Erawan National Park. Walk among the ruins of Ayutthaya, the former Siamese capital, before heading north to Chiang Rai and the mystical Golden Triangle, a land of misty hills and ethnic minority villages. This is a well-balanced itinerary combining cultural immersion, soft adventure, historical discovery, and beach relaxation ideal for curious travelers seeking both depth and diversity in their Thai experience.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN BANGKOK (-/-/-)
Welcome to Bangkok, the vibrant capital of Thailand where rich history meets modern life. Upon arrival at Bangkok airport (Gate No.4), you are greeted by our tour manager and transferred to the hotel.
Bangkok is closely linked to the Chakri dynasty, which still reigns today. After hotel check-in, you have free time to relax and explore the surroundings at your own pace
Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.
Distance:
- Bangkok Airport – Bangkok Central: 22 miles -> 1 hour driving transfer
DAY 2: BANGKOK CITY TOUR (B/-/-)
After breakfast, we visit the Grand Royal Palace dedicated to the ceremony of the Thai royal family. It is is the most sacred place, respected and majestic in Bangkok. The Grand Palais, or the Royal Palace, is a resort with many historical monuments built for centuries. For most, these are temples and official buildings still used today.
In the same compound is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew which is known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha. After visiting this complex, we continue to visit Wat Pho, a giant house of the Reclining Buddha.
Wat Pho is one of the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It is located at the shore of eastern Chao Phraya River, south of the Grand Palace. The temple of the symbol is the famous statue “Reclining Buddha”. This statue represents Buddha on his deathbed. It is 45 meters long and 15 meters high. His feet are inlaid with mother of pearl.
After lunch at the restaurant (client have to pay on spot), a walk in Chinatown which is considered the busiest area in Bangkok and known by various specialties from countries in the region. The dishes are prepared only with the freshest ingredients of the day. Then, we visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha.
Afternoon, boarding on a long tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and many bustling interior canals that offer fantastic views of local life close by. Along the way, we stop at Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. Return to the hotel for free time.
Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.
DAY 3: BANGKOK – MAE KLONG RAIWAY MARKET – DAMNOEN SADUAK FLOATING MARKET – KANCHANABURI (B/-/-)
After breakfast at the hotel, take just a short drive from the bustling streets of Bangkok, the high-rise urban landscape dissolves into a lush green rural idyll. This full-day trip to Samut Songkhram Province, only an hour outside the capital, allows guests to experience the traditional charms of the Thai countryside.
The day starts with a trip to Mae Klong Railway market; a country market has sprouted up along the tracks. When a train pulls in or out of the station, the vendors quickly clear their stalls, only to set them up again moments later when the train has passed! From here, the journey continues to very famous touristic Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Although quite touristy today, the market remains the best example to showcase how a floating market originally was like decades ago. A relaxing paddle boat ride through the labyrinth of canals offers the chance to see the old part of the floating market and local lifestyle along the canal side. Off the boat, it is time to enjoy strolling around the colorful floating marketplace bustling with boats and vendors selling tropical fruits and other delights.
For visits falling on a Saturday or Sunday, the tour offers the option of an exploration choosing between visiting Damnoen Saduak or the smaller and less touristy floating market Tha Kha where a short paddle boat tour in the backwaters offering a visit to an old Thai ho Duse making coconut palm sugar.
Next, we depart for Kanchanaburi where we have chance to visit the World War II memorial including the Jeath War Museum, Cemetery. Then take boarding for a train ride along the railway from Wang Pho to enjoy the beautiful scenery and river around 30 minutes. Pick up and transfer by car to hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Kanchanaburi
Distance:
- Bangkok – Kanchanaburi: 76 miles -> 2 hour driving transfer
DAY 4: KANCHANABURI – ERAWAN WATERFALLS – AYUTTHAYAÂ (B/-/-)
Morning breakfast and depart for Erawan Waterfall – a beautiful seven-tiered waterfall. Located in Erawan National Park, Walking up to see each of the picturesque falls, it is best to bring good walking shoes. Also, guests should remember to bring their swimming suit if they wish to swim in the fall’s natural pools. Â
In the afternoon, we continue the road to Ayutthaya. The ancient city of Ayutthaya is known as the ‘Venice of the East’ because it is found along the Chao Phraya, the tributaries that surround the province of Ayutthaya River. Many monuments and remains of the period can be visited in this city founded in 1350 by King Uthong when the Thai had to migrate to the South under pressure from their neighbours to the North.
Overnight at hotel in Ayutthaya
Distance:
- Kanchanaburi – Erawan Waterfall: 43 miles -> 1 hours driving transfer
- Erawan Waterfall – Ayutthaya: 132 miles -> 3 hours driving transfer
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DAY 5: AYUTTHAYA – BANG PA-IN – BANGKOK – FLIGHT TO CHIANG RAI (B/-/-)
Morning after breakfast we will catch Kermit tuk tuk. These ‘cute’ tuk tuks are found in only two of Thailand’s provinces: Ayutthaya, and Trang. Along the ride, explore the temple highlights of the city from Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Mahathat (with a Buddha face emerging from a tree), and strolling through a local market en route to Wat Phra Srisanphet. And after that we visit will be the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era. The palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles. It’s the favorite summer palace of the King. And transfer back to Bangkok for flight to Chiang Rai. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Free at your leisure
Overnight at hotel in Chiang Rai
Distance:
- Ayutthaya – Bang Pa In Summer Palace: 12 miles -> 25 minute driving transfer
- Bang Pa In Summer Palace – Bangkok Airport: 50 miles -> 1 hours driving transfer
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DAY 6: CHIANG RAI CITY TOUR (B/-/-)
Morning after breakfast, we will visit the local market to discover the local products. After that we visit the world famous Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined. Move on to Wat Phra Singh where one of Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha images is now enshrined. Then short drive from Chiang Rai City to Black House. Baan Dam (Black House) is the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs. Lunch on your own account and afternoon we will take on our boat cruise on Mae Kok river from Chiang Rai to Karen village where you can watch elephants or feed them. After that you will take 1 hour elephant trekking. Transfer back to Chiang Rai.
Overnight at hotel in Chiang Rai
Distance:
- Chiang Rai Central – Wat Phra Kaew: 10 miles -> 30 minute driving transfer
- Wat Phra Singh – Baan Dam: 7 miles -> 20 minute driving transfer
DAY 7: CHIANG RAI– MAE SALONG – GOLDEN TRIANGLE  – CHIANG SAEN (B/-/-)
After breakfast, we depart for northern Thailand, a wooded, mountainous and beautiful area. This morning, you will explore the surroundings and the first road you will take is the one that leads to Mae Salong. Climb up and down the green hills, covered with tea plantations. You will taste the delicious tea produced by one of the many plantations of the region, bef. From Doi Mae Salong, you will visit a village of ethnic minorities: the village Akah of Loyo. Afer that you will visit the Mae Fah Luang botanical garden. On arrival in Golden Triangle, take boat trip on Mekong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos triangle.
Overnight at hotel in Chiang Saen
Distance:
- Chiang Rai – Chiang Saen: 47 miles -> 1 hour driving transfer
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DAY 8: CHIANG SAEN – CHIANG MAI (B/-/-)
After breakfast, you will leave the hotel for Thaton. You will make a stop on the way to the village of Patai to meet the tribe of Padong Karen, famous for its women “giraffes” who wear copper rings around their neck to lengthen it. You will then discover a traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy where an expert will explain the use of herbs, roots, plants and ointments. In the afternoon, take the road to Chiang Mai, the capital of the North, and stop for a walk in the maze of underground galleries in Chiang Dao.
Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.
Distance:
- Chiang Saen – Thaton: 49 miles -> 1,5 hour driving transfer
- Thaton – Chiang Dao: 80 miles -> 2 hour driving transfer
- Chiang Dao – Chiang Mai: 44 miles -> 1,5 hour driving transfer
DAY 9: CHIANG MAI CITY & DOI SUTHEP (B/-/-)
Breakfast served at the hotel. The morning will be mainly devoted to the walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Pan Tao temple, Wat Chedi Luang temple. Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take rickshaw tour. After that, you will take a walking through the central market of Warorot before visiting the Doi Suthep hill. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night Market for yourself.
Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai
Distance:
- Chiang Mai Central – Doi Suthep or vice versa: 14 miles -> 1 hour driving transfer
DAY 10: CHIANG MAI – ELEPHANT POOPOOO PAPER & MAE PING RIVER CRUISE – NIGHT TRAIN TO BANGKOK (B/L/-)
Morning after breakfast, transfer to Elephant Poopoo paper farm which is an eco-friendly, naturally built, outdoor museum park that introduces and explains the unique steps involved in making our much talked about paper products from elephant poop fibers!
Eight pavilions in Elephant Poopoo Park Chiang Mai will introduce you to know the procedure from elephant poo to final paper product. Additionally, you will have chance to practice making poopoo paper. Exciting!
Afternoon taking two hours of boat trip along the Mae Ping River, an excellent way to spend an afternoon. You get to watch as the scenery along the river changes, you will also get to see many beautiful traditional teak houses as well as a lot of rural greenery along the wat. Finally take overnight train in second-class cabin for Bangkok without guide.
Note: Night Train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok: 6:00 pm – 06:32 am
Overnight in cabin on the Train.
Distance:
- Chiang Mai – Elephant Poopoo paper farm: 11 miles -> 25 minute driving transfer
- Elephant Poopoo paper farm – Train Station: 14 miles -> 30 minute driving transfer
DAY 11: BANGKOK – FLIGHT TO TRAT – KOH CHANG ISLAND (-/-/-) (No Guide)
Morning arrival in Bangkok around 7-8 am, pick up and transfer to Bangkok airport for flight at noon time to Trat airport (Recommend the morning/noon flight) . On arrival and pick up and transfer to pier where you will catch the ferry to Koh Chang island.Â
It’s located in golf of Thailand. With steep, jungle-covered peaks, picturesque Koh Chang retains its remote and rugged spirit, despite the transformation of parts of it into a package-tour destination. Sweeping bays are sprinkled along the west coast; most have superfine sand, some have pebbles. What it lacks in sand it makes up for in an unlikely combination: accessible wilderness with a thriving party scene. You will have time to enjoy the beach, the resort. Time is free.
Estimate ferry time: 15:45-16:15
Overnight at hotel in Koh Chang Island
Distance:
- Bangkok – Bangkok Airport: 22 miles -> 45 minute driving transfer
DAY 12: KOH CHANG ISLAND FREE & EASY (B/-/-) (No guide & driver)
You will have all day free & easy.
Overnight at hotel in Koh Chang Island
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DAY 13: KOH CHANG ISLAND FREE & EASY (B/-/-) (No guide & driver)
You will have all day free & easy.
Overnight at hotel in Koh Chang Island
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DAY 14: KOH CHANG – TRAT – FLIGHT TO BANGKOK – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)         (No guide)
Morning pick up and transfer to ferry and transfer to Trat airport.
Estimate ferry time: 9:45-10:15
HOME SWEET HOME!
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Hotel Accommodation with daily breakfast (shared in twin/ double room)
- Experience English speaking tour manager on tour
- Private transfer and transportation on tour
- Train ticket in 2nd Class Sleep AC
- Meals are mentioned on program (B: Breakfast, Br: Brunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Entrance fees are mentioned on the itinerary
- Daily mineral water (2 bottles/ pax/ tour day)
- All flights with tax
- Visa Approval Letter and Visa Stamping fee at arrival counter
- Travel Insurance
- Early check in or late check out
- Drinks and Beverages
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Surcharge for Public Holidays:
o New Year: 31 December 2025 – 02 January 2026 (inclusive)
o Surcharge for festivals (Loy Krathong 14-16 Nov, Sonkran 12-15 Apr…)
o Christmas: 23 – 25 December 2025 (inclusive
o Compulsory Gala Diner on 24 & 31 Dec 2025 (if any). - TIPPING for local guide, cruise team, tour manager and driver (compulsory)
- All other services are not mentioned on Inclusions
- Bank fee
Tour Map
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