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Essence of Thailand

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Start in BANGKOK
Bangkok - Chiang Mai:
ASIA 8 Days / 7 Nights

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES: TUESDAYS Important Note: proper attire is required to Day 4 - KANCHANABURI - AYUTTHAYA –
Until October 31st, 2021. visit Temples: shorts , sleeveless , mini skirt SUKHOTHAI
and sandal are not allowed, women please Early breakfast at the hotel. Then head to
wear skirts or Thai Sarong. Ayutthaya (3.30 hrs.) the ancient capital of
ITINERARY the Kingdom of Siam, where impressive ruins
Day 1 - BANGKOK Arrival at Bangkok airport Day 3 - BANGKOK – KANCHANABURI – of forts and temples await us. In Ayutthaya
Arrival in Bangkok , capital of the Kingdom of RIVER KWAI – DEATH RAILWAY TRAIN – you will see the tall stupas of Wat Phra Sri
Thailand and economic engine of the country. HELLFIRE PASS Sanphet, Wat Chaiwatthanaram and Wat
Upon arrival at the Suvannabhumi Airport, Breakfast at the hotel. We then travel tor Mahathat, this last one famous for the image
meet & greet with our representative and Kanchanaburi, the region known for the River of Buddha in the roots of a tree. Lunch at local
transfer to the hotel: on the way you can see Kwai and its famous bridge over the river. Thai restaurant in Ayutthaya . Then continue
the skyline of the city, its dense traffic and This steel bridge is one of important historical to Sukhothai ( 4.30 hrs.). Upon arrival, transfer
the peculiarities that make this metropolis so landmarks and memorials in Thailand. You will to the hotel and enjoy a pleasant rest. Dinner
exotic. Check-in at the hotel and rest of the then visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery at hotel. Overnight.
day at leisure. Overnight. (Don Rak), located on Saeng Chu To Road
(Highway 323), to pay respect to the remains Day 5 -SUKHOTHAI - LAMPANG - CHIANG RAI
Day 2 - WAT TRAIMIT – WAT PHO – ROYAL of 6,982 Allied prisoners of the World War Breakfast at the hotel. Today visit one of the
GRAND PALACE & THE EMERALD BUDDHA II who died during the construction of the most prolific historical parks in archaeological
TEMPLE – WAT SRAKET Death Railway. Then enjoy an exciting Death remains and declared a World Heritage Site
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast , you’ll Railway Train ride over original wooden by UNESCO in 1991. Take a comfortable and
get MRT Subway which is the best way to get wampho-vaiduct passing the lush forest pleasant bike ride through the flat gardens
closer and visit three of the most unusual and enjoying the view on the River Kwai of the Sukhothai Historical Park, admiring its
Buddhist temples. Start with WatTraimit, Ride will end at Krasae Cave. Lunch at local ruins and lakes; enjoying the vegetation, the
located at the end of Chinatown, it is home restaurant. After lunch continue with a visit to temples and the relaxation that this historical
to the world's largest solid gold Buddha, the impressive “Hellfire Pass”, known among setting offers. Afterwards, admire another
measuring almost five meters tall with locals as the museum of Chong Khao Kad , it of the most iconic images of the country, the
great White Buddha of Wat Si Chum.
a weight of five and a half tons. We will is a part of the Death Railway that was built
continue to WatPho, the largest temple in cruelly by prisoners of war during the World
Bangkok, the temple of the reclining Buddha. War II. This museum was created to remind
Next we visit the Chedis of the Kings, one of people the importance of world peace. After
the largest temples in the city and famous for visit, transfer to hotel for check-in and leisure
its gigantic reclining Buddha that is 46 meters evening.
long and covered in gold.
Lunch at local Thai restaurant.
After lunch , visit to the Royal Grand Palace,
the city's most famous landmark, built in
1782, and home of the King of Thailand,
the royal court, and the administrative seat
of government for 150 years. Within the
complex, is Wat PhraKaew or the Temple
of the Emerald Buddha (officially known as
WatPhra Sri Ratta naSatsadaram), considered
the most important Buddhist temple in
Thailand. We admire the image of a highly
revered Buddha meticulously carved from a
single block of jade . We then enjoy a ride on
the Tuk Tuk to another famous temple: Wat
Saket & the Golden Mount. Located on the
only hill in Bangkok, it is of great significance
to the followers of the Buddha God. 320 stairs
take you up to the top for panoramic views
of the Rattanakosin Island.Return to the hotel
by MRT Subway and balance of the day at
leisure. Overnight.

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