Treasures of Thailand
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Group Leader: Tara Burk
Requested Return Date: 7/8/2025
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From the bustling metropolis of Bangkok to the serenity of Erawan Waterfall and National Park, you will gain a broad understanding of this spectacular kingdom.
Navigate the Chao Phraya River canals and battle for bargains at busy markets. Experience the warmth of the Thai people and test your spice threshold with their flavorful cuisine. Every destination and experience will add new depth to this immersive tour of Thai culture and its natural surroundings.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Thailand
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Day 2: Bangkok
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Day 3: Bangkok
Take a tour of Bangkok
Visit the Grand Palace and see the Emerald Buddha
Take a boat tour of Chao Phraya River and the Thonburi klongs
Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Learn about Thai history at the Museum of Siam
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Day 4: Bangkok
Take an excursion to Ayutthaya
Enjoy a tour of Ayutthaya's old town
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Organic Farm Experience
Enjoy an afternoon at a Thai organic farm and participate in a hands-on demonstration of organic farming practices. You'll also get to sample season fresh fruits and a delicious coconut drink!
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Day 5: Bangkok • Ratchaburi • Kanchanaburi
Travel via Ratchaburi to Kanchanaburi
Explore Damnoen Saduak floating market
Visit the Death Railway Museum
Enjoy a Thai cooking class
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Day 6: Kanchanaburi
Walk to the beautiful Erawan Waterfall
Experience a train ride on the "Death Railway"
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Day 7: Kanchanaburi • Phitsanulok
Travel to Phitsanoluk
Visit Bo Ya Cave
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Night Market Rickshaw Tour
Every traveler to Asia should enjoy a spin in a man-powered rickshaw. Get your camera ready-this evening your rickshaw peddler will take you on an exhilarating tour of the local market. See vendors tossing Pak Boong Loy Fah, or "Flying Morning Glory," the odd (but wildly popular) signature dish of Phitsanulok province.
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Day 8: Phitsanulok • Chiang Mai
Travel through Sukhothai to Chiang Mai
Visit the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Active guests can tour by bike with a local guide
Strike a bargain at the lively Chiang Mai Night Market
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Day 9: Chiang Mai
Visit Mae Taeng Valley and an elephant sanctuary
Enjoy a traditional Khantoke dinner and show
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Day 10: Chiang Mai • Bangkok
Visit a monastery for a local exchange with one of the head monks
Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Fly to Bangkok
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Thailand
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Day 2: Bangkok
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Bangkok
Take a tour of Bangkok
Visit the Grand Palace and see the Emerald Buddha
Take a boat tour of Chao Phraya River and the Thonburi klongs
Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Learn about Thai history at the Museum of Siam
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Day 4: Bangkok
Take an excursion to Ayutthaya
Enjoy a tour of Ayutthaya's old town
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Organic Farm Experience
Enjoy an afternoon at a Thai organic farm and participate in a hands-on demonstration of organic farming practices. You'll also get to sample season fresh fruits and a delicious coconut drink!
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Day 5: Bangkok • Ratchaburi • Kanchanaburi
Travel via Ratchaburi to Kanchanaburi
Explore Damnoen Saduak floating market
Visit the Death Railway Museum
Enjoy a Thai cooking class
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Day 6: Kanchanaburi
Walk to the beautiful Erawan Waterfall
Experience a train ride on the "Death Railway"
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Day 7: Kanchanaburi • Phitsanulok
Travel to Phitsanoluk
Visit Bo Ya Cave
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Night Market Rickshaw Tour
Every traveler to Asia should enjoy a spin in a man-powered rickshaw. Get your camera ready-this evening your rickshaw peddler will take you on an exhilarating tour of the local market. See vendors tossing Pak Boong Loy Fah, or "Flying Morning Glory," the odd (but wildly popular) signature dish of Phitsanulok province.
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Day 8: Phitsanulok • Chiang Mai
Travel through Sukhothai to Chiang Mai
Visit the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Active guests can tour by bike with a local guide
Strike a bargain at the lively Chiang Mai Night Market
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Day 9: Chiang Mai
Visit Mae Taeng Valley and an elephant sanctuary
Enjoy a traditional Khantoke dinner and show
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Day 10: Chiang Mai • Bangkok
Visit a monastery for a local exchange with one of the head monks
Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Fly to Bangkok
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (12 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (with extension: breakfast only)
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by licensed local guide; 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director
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Entrances
The Grand Palace; Boat tour of Chao Phraya River and klongs; Museum of Siam; Mae Taeng Valley and Elephant Nature Park; Khantoke dinner; Wat Phra That Doi Suthep; Sukhothai Historical Park; Erawan Waterfall and National Park; Death Railway Museum; Death Railway train ride; Damnoen Saduak floating market
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
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24-hour Emergency Service
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