Itinerary
Day 01: Canada – Hong Kong
Begin your Thailand vacation by taking a Cathay Pacific Airways flight to Hong Kong.
Day 02: Hong Kong - Bangkok
Arrive Hong Kong. Connecting flight to Bangkok. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Hotel: Montien Riverside or similar (2 nights)
Day 03: Bangkok
Hotel breakfast. Today you'll tour some of Bangkok's must-see sites. Board a canal boat on the Chao Phraya River for a colourful ride through Bangkok's extensive system of canals (khlongs). After lunch at the Supatra River House, explore the Grand Palace complex, also home to the Emerald Buddha. After today's touring, you'll be treated to a two-hour Thai Massage. Return to your hotel for a rest. Evening transfer for dinner and performance spectacular at Siam Niramit (www.siamniramit.com). (B/L/D)
Day 04: Bangkok - Floating Market – River Kwai
After breakfast, depart for Damnern Saduak Floating Market. Your coach will then take you to Kanchanaburi to view the site of the renowned WWII novel and film The Bridge on the River Kwai. Upon arrival take a train ride along the Historical Railway. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the JEATH War Museum. Check in to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation. (B/L/D)
Hotel: Felix River Kwai Resort or similar (1 night)
Day 05: Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Sukhothai
Begin an overland journey north. First stop will be the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. Enjoy a local lunch. Proceed to Sukhothai. Check in to your hotel. Dinner at hotel. (B/L/D)
Hotel: Ananda Museum Resort or similar (1 night)
Day 06: Sukhothai - Chiang Rai
After a Sukhothai city tour you will head south to visit Sri Satchanalai Historical Park. After lunch, transfer to Chiang Rai by coach. After hotel check-in, dinner at a local restaurant. (B/L/D)
Hotel: The Legend or similar (2 nights)
Day 07: Chiang Rai
Breakfast at your resort. This morning you'll tour the mountainous region of Doi Tung. You'll then head to Chiang Saen to embark on a Mekhong River boat trip to the Golden Triangle. After lunch, visit to the Opium Museum. Continue on to Mae Sai, the northern-most point of Thailand at the Thailand/Myanmar border. Return to your resort hotel. Dinner at at a local restaurant.(B/L/D)
Day 08: Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai
Morning at leisure. After lunch depart for Chiang Mai. Hotel check-in on arrival. The rest of the day is at leisure until your evening transfer to the town of San Kampheng for a Home Industry Tour to view local craftmaking - Thai silk, woodcarving, silverware, laquerware and the most famous specialty of this area, umbrellas. This will be followed by a Lanna Style Kantoke dinner with shows. (B/L/D)
Hotel: Royal Princess or similar (2 nights)
Day 09: Chiang Mai
You'll spend this morning at an elephant camp where you'll get to take an elephant ride, trek up to the forest, and enjoy elephant performances. Following this adventure visit Doi Suthep Temple, a butterfly farm and enjoy a delicious lunch. Tonight we will be gathering for our Chiang Mai farewell dinner and to participate in theThai cultural ritual of releasing paper lanterns to the sky symbolizing the freedom of life. (B/L/D)
Day 10: Chiang Mai – Phuket
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning free at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel on Patong Beach. Rest of the day free. (B)
Hotel: Ban Thai Resort or similar (3 nights)
Day 11: Phuket
Breakfast at your hotel. Full day Phang Nga Bay Sea Canoe program. A sea cruiser will take you to beautiful offshore islands to explore their caves in sea canoes. Lunch on board the cruiser. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. Transfer for a seafood dinner at a local restaurant. (B/L/D)
Day 12: Phuket
Hotel breakfast. Free day at leisure to enjoy this wonderful resort town. (B)
Day 13: Phuket – Bangkok
Hotel breakfast. Half day Phuket Island Tour. After lunch you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok, where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the evening free for you to do some last minute shopping. (B/L)
Hotel: Grande Centre Point or similar
Day 14: Bangkok - Hong Kong – Canada
Hotel breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your Cathay Pacific Airways flight to Hong Kong with same day connection back to Canada. Arrive home on the same day. (B)
Bon Voyage!
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