Heritage of Thailand

The city tour takes you through some of the most interesting parts of Bangkok, including stops at the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), famous as the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok; the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Trimit), the home of a 5.5 ton Buddha image, found when the port of Bangkok was being expanded and dating back more than 200 years. Visit to the Grand Palace, Coronation Hall and the holiest of all Thai temples “The Emerald Buddha Temple” (Wat Phra Kaew) where the replica of Angkor Wat and the late Ayutthaya-style murals on the surrounding walls illustrate scenes from the Ramayana are included in the temple’s compound. Overnight in Bangkok.

Today you will drive through the north of Thailand to Sukhothai. Your first stop will be in Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya is the former capital of Thailand. Visit one of the most beautiful Summer Palace namely Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, Temple of Ruins, Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch (The former Royal Temple), Wat Yai Chai Mongkol (the temple of reclining Buddha Image and biggest chedi), Wat Mahathat (where the head of Lord Buddha Image is coverd by Poh Tree so far), Wat Ratchabura (where the national treasure were kept). Then continue your journey to Saraburi. There you have the chance to see the footprint of Buddha. The lunch will be taken in Lop Buri. After this short break you continue your trip to Sukhothai. A short stop will be made at Prang Sam Yod Pagoda and the well known monkey temple. Overnight in Sukhothai.

After breakfast, transfer to Phitsanulok, where you will have a good chance to enjoy the most beautiful Lord Buddha Image namely Phra Sri Rattana Sasadaram or Phra Buddha Chinaraja. Visit Sukhothai Historical Park, 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, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for all travelers. Overnight in Sukhothai .  

Sri Satchanalai Historical Park is located on the bank of the Yom River at Tambon Muang Kao, Si Satchanalai County, only 55 km. from the town of Sukhothai. The ancient town, formerly call "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- hectare (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 is one of the tourist places of the routing to the North, if time permits you will take a horse carriage to sightseeing around the city. After all these exciting spots you will continue your journey straight to Chiang Mai for your overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Chiang Rai and on the way we will visit the hot spring on the way and then continue to the ancient city, Chiang Saen. Then continue to where the three country borders meet which is called “Golden Triangle”. Lunch and transfer to Mae Sai, the Thailand and Myanmar border city. Finally, visit to the Akha and Yao hilltribe villages on your return  to Chiang Mai. Overnight in Chiang Mai

Free at leisure till ttransferring to airport for your onward flight. End of services.