Ancient Thailand & River Kwai (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Bangkok - Explore Thailand's bustling capital city, home to lively street markets and exciting cultural landmarks
• Ayutthaya - Explore the UNESCO-listed former capital of Siam, and marvel at its ruins of ancient temples
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Handicrafts - Watch Thai craftsmanship come to life with visits to Ban Bang Sadet Court Doll Centre, Aranyik Knife Village, a Lampang ceramic factory and more
• Sukhothai Historical Park - Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing meticulously preserved temples, palaces, and sculptures
  
  
  
• Lampang - Embark on a walking tour along Talad Gao Street, where stylish colonial houses stand as elegant remnants of the past
  
• Doi Mae Salong - Explore the picturesque village of Doi Mae Salong, renowned for tea plantations, Chinese temples and ethnic hill tribe communities
  
• The Golden Triangle - Witness the location where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge, and cruise along the Mekong River
  
• Chiang Mai - Nestled in the mountains of Northern Thailand, explore this cultural hub and enjoy a traditional khantoke dinner and dance performance
• Elephant Poopoo Paper Park - Learn about the creative and innovative process of making paper products from elephant dung
• Temples - Visit iconic and historic Thai temples including Wat Pranancherng, Wat Muang, Wat Pra Dhat Suthep and more
• Thai Wartime History - Learn about Thailand's wartime history with visits to the Thai-Burma Railway Centre, Allied War Cemetary, Hellfire Pass and the Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
• Mon Tribal Village - Enjoy a visit to a Mon Tribal Village and witness their traditional dance performance
• River Kwai - Take a long-tailed boat ride along the famous river and visit the Bridge on River Kwai
• Death Railway - Take a train ride down this historic railway, built during WWII by prisoners and laborers under harsh conditions

Included in Price

• 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches & 3 dinners
  
• 6 nights 4 star hotel, 1 night safari-styled tent and 1 night in floating hotel
• 1 night air-conditioned overnight sleeper train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok (2nd class)
  
• Airport arrival transfer on day 1
• Escorted by an English-speaking Thai tour guide
• All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
• Guided sightseeing - Ayutthaya, Aranyik Knife Village, Angthong, Lopburi, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai Historical Park, Lampang, Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Kanchanaburi
• Entrance fees for all included sites
• All applicable taxes and service charges
• Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go Tours. Guiding may be in an additional language to English.

NOT included in price

• International flights and visas
• Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
• Departure airport transfer

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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Ancient Thailand (7 Days)

Join this 7-day expedition across Thailand, beginning amidst the vibrant streets of Bangkok and journeying through historical treasures like Ayutthaya, artisanal delights in Aranyik, cultural gems in Lampang, and the spiritual haven of Chiang Mai. You'll ...

Next Departure: 06-May-2025
Starting at: ± EUR 818.00

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