Explore vibrant Bangkok, Get a taste of village life, Ride elephants through the jungle, See the stunning Three Pagoda Pass, Visit the infamous River Kwai, Be a part of local life in homestays, Travel back in time in Sukhothai, Shop eat and enjoy in Chiang Mai
Journey through the historical heart of Thailand. Impressive ruins and ancient temples hint at the grandeur of the past while eerie memorials give a glimpse of more recent times. One thing that has endured is the warmth and friendliness of the people.
Physical Rating: 2 Culture Shock Rating: 3 Accommodation: Guesthouses/hotels (10 nts), homestay (2 nts), overnight train (1 nt) Transportation: Longtail boat, local bus, minibus, bicycle rickshaw, elephant, songthaew, train, taxi Trip Style: Intrepid Original Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group Departure: Departure is guaranteed Budget: Allow USD $150 for meals not included.
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The ruling heart of Thailand is Bangkok, home to temples, palaces, floating markets and the frantic pace of a city on the move.
Days 2-3
Three Pagodas Pass
Staggering views await on a journey along the winding road to Sangkhlaburi. Travel through the limestone mountains and forests that are home to the Karen and Mon people and take an elephant ride before stopping off at the historical Three Pagodas Pass.
Day 4
Thong Pha Phum
Learn about the customs, religions and way of life of the Karen and Mon people and wander through the produce market that has remained largely unchanged over the centuries.
Day 5
River Kwai
Make an sobering visit to the Hellfire Pass Museum before taking the infamous Thai-Burma railway to the infamous 'Bridge on the River Kwai'.
Visit the spectacular Erawan waterfalls and take a dip, try your hand at Thai Cooking or take a kayak for a paddle before returning to Bangkok. Enjoy a stay with a local family in a traditional teak house.
Days 8
Sukhothai
Travel to Thailand's first capital and explore the 12th century ruins by bike. This historical park is dotted with temples, lakes and beautiful gardens.
Day 9
Lampang
See the wooden temple at Wat Phra That Lampak Luang and admire the inspiring murals or step back in time and be chauffeured around town by horse cart. This is the only town in Thailand that still uses this transport. For a bit of indulgence head down to the local herbal sauna for some pampering.
Days 10
Elephant / Homestay
Watch elephants at work and play before jumping aboard one for a ride through the forest. Say goodbye to our majestic friends and spend the night in a remote village to learn about hilltribe crafts and rural Thai life.
Fabulous temples await in Chiang Mai and there is ample time to take a cooking class, bamboo raft down the river or hire a bike and cycle off into the countryside.
Return to Bangkok for last minute shopping and sight seeing at the end of an incredible journey.
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