11-Day Classic Thailand - Small Group
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Discover Thailand through local life, regional flavors and some of the country’s most important cultural and historic sites. From Bangkok’s temples and markets to Kanchanaburi’s wartime history, Chiang Rai’s tea country and Chiang Mai’s Lanna traditions, this journey brings together hands-on experiences, meaningful local encounters and time to explore at your own pace. With your Small Group, you'll travel by tuk tuk, longtail boat and local train, meet local hosts, learn through MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences and even stay in distinctive settings, including a floating villa on the River Kwai.
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Itinerary
Arrive in Bangkok, the gateway to Thailand, where royal landmarks, Buddhist temples and fast-paced city life come together in one of Asia’s most distinctive capitals. On arrival, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel, with time to settle in before joining your Travel Director and your small group for dinner at a local rooftop restaurant overlooking the city skyline.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand. More than fourteen million people live in the greater Bangkok area around the Chao Phraya River delta, almost a quarter of the country's population. It is one of the world's most-visited cities.
Spend the morning discovering Thailand’s capital, Bangkok. At Pak Khlong Talat, the city’s main flower market, you’ll make a traditional floral garland with local vendors. Then visit Wat Pho, where you’ll present your handmade garland as an offering to the monks, meet a monk and receive a blessing. Continue by tuk tuk to the Grand Palace and explore the royal complex before visiting Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Later, return to your hotel and enjoy time at leisure. You could explore local markets, sample Bangkok’s street food or head out for rooftop city views. This evening, perhaps join an Optional Experience dinner cruise aboard the Manohra.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand. More than fourteen million people live in the greater Bangkok area around the Chao Phraya River delta, almost a quarter of the country's population. It is one of the world's most-visited cities.
Begin the day in Bangkok with the chance to join morning tai chi in Lumpini Park, where locals gather at first light. Perhaps visit Jim Thompson House on an Optional Experience and see the former home of the American silk entrepreneur, now known for its collection of Thai art. Later, explore Bangkok from the water as you cruise along the Chao Phraya River and into the canals of Thonburi, passing waterside communities along the way. Visit the Royal Barge Museum to see the ornate vessels used for royal processions, then continue to Wat Arun for sunset before returning to your hotel.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand. More than fourteen million people live in the greater Bangkok area around the Chao Phraya River delta, almost a quarter of the country's population. It is one of the world's most-visited cities.
Travel to Kanchanaburi and visit the world-famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Later, board a local train for a scenic ride along the historic Death Railway, crossing the Wang Po Viaduct, one of its best-known surviving sections, built by prisoners of war during the Second World War. Continue to the Thailand-Burma Railway Museum and the War Cemetery, where more than 6,000 Allied prisoners of war are laid to rest. Then transfer to a local pier and take a longtail boat to FloatHouse River Kwai Resort, where you’ll stay in a floating villa on the river and end the day with dinner at the hotel.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand. More than fourteen million people live in the greater Bangkok area around the Chao Phraya River delta, almost a quarter of the country's population. It is one of the world's most-visited cities.
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Kanchanaburi is a province in western Thailand famous for the Bridge over the River Kwai and its WWII history. It features stunning natural attractions including waterfalls, national parks and caves, making it an ideal destination for history and nature lovers.
Today brings a deeper look at Kanchanaburi, from the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway to the natural landscape along the River Kwai. Travel to Hellfire Pass and learn about one of the most difficult sections of the Thailand-Burma Railway, cut by hand through the rock during the Second World War. Visit the Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum, where photographs and personal accounts record the experiences of the prisoners of war and Asian laborers who worked on the line. Later, return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. You may wish to join an Optional Experience to Sai Yok Yai Waterfall, one of the best-known sights in the national park, before continuing to Lawa Cave, known for its limestone formations and underground chambers.
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Kanchanaburi is a province in western Thailand famous for the Bridge over the River Kwai and its WWII history. It features stunning natural attractions including waterfalls, national parks and caves, making it an ideal destination for history and nature lovers.
From the temple ruins of Old Siam to the northern landscapes of Chiang Rai, this day brings together two very different sides of Thailand. This morning, visit Ayutthaya, the UNESCO-listed former capital founded in 1350, where monasteries and royal temples reveal the scale of one of the region’s most important historic cities. At Wat Mahathat, you’ll see the Buddha head held within the roots of a Bodhi tree, one of Ayutthaya’s most recognized sights. Later, head to Bangkok Airport for your flight to Chiang Rai, before settling into your hotel and enjoying dinner together.
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Kanchanaburi is a province in western Thailand famous for the Bridge over the River Kwai and its WWII history. It features stunning natural attractions including waterfalls, national parks and caves, making it an ideal destination for history and nature lovers.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with numerous temple ruins and historical monuments, offering a deep dive into Thai history and Buddhist culture.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand. More than fourteen million people live in the greater Bangkok area around the Chao Phraya River delta, almost a quarter of the country's population. It is one of the world's most-visited cities.
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, renowned for its stunning mountain scenery, rich cultural heritage and unique temple architecture, serving as the gateway to the Golden Triangle region.
Begin your day in Chiang Rai’s tea country, where plantation landscapes and local production shape another side of northern Thailand. Visit a tea estate to learn about the history of Thai tea, the ingredients and growing conditions behind it, and the way production supports local communities. You’ll see how green tea and first flush black tea are processed, compare tea brewed with mineral and RO water, and try brewing your own with expert guidance. Forest honey, tea tastings and homemade pastries add to the experience before a late lunch at a local restaurant. Return to your hotel afterwards, or choose an Optional Experience to the Golden Triangle and the House of Opium, a museum opened in 1989 that traces the region’s opium history.
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, renowned for its stunning mountain scenery, rich cultural heritage and unique temple architecture, serving as the gateway to the Golden Triangle region.
Mueang Chiang Rai, Thailand
Mueang Chiang Rai is the capital district of Chiang Rai Province in northern Thailand, known for its striking contemporary temples like the White Temple and Blue Temple, as well as its rich hill tribe heritage.
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, renowned for its stunning mountain scenery, rich cultural heritage and unique temple architecture, serving as the gateway to the Golden Triangle region.
Continue to Chiang Mai, stopping first at the White Temple, Chiang Rai’s best-known contemporary temple, recognized for its all-white exterior and mirrored decoration. On arrival in Chiang Mai, once the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, sit down to a traditional khao soi lunch at a local restaurant. Then explore with Insight Choice. Walk along the old town walls and through the surrounding streets for a feel of the Old City, or visit the Lanna Folklife Museum to discover the history and traditions of the former Lanna Kingdom. Later, rejoin your group with a Local Expert to Wat Chedi Luang, one of Chiang Mai’s most important Old City temples, best known for its vast 15th-century chedi, before enjoying a free evening.
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, renowned for its stunning mountain scenery, rich cultural heritage and unique temple architecture, serving as the gateway to the Golden Triangle region.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
This city in northern Thailand started as the ancient capital of the Lan Na Kingdom from the 13th to 18th century. It has developed into a modern city and the busiest hub in northern Thailand.
Discover local life beyond Chiang Mai in Hang Dong, where village hospitality, home cooking and family traditions shape the day. You’ll meet Mr Prapat and his family at their village home, where you’ll be welcomed in the traditional Lanna way and receive a local mohom scarf before walking through the family gardens to see the herbs and ingredients used in northern Thai cooking. Then join a hands-on cooking session and sit down to the Farm-to-Table lunch you’ve prepared, sharing the meal with the family as your host talks about village life. Return to Chiang Mai later for time at leisure. You could browse the night market, visit the handicraft shops and coffee spots around Nimmanhaemin, or perhaps join an Optional Experience spa massage.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
This city in northern Thailand started as the ancient capital of the Lan Na Kingdom from the 13th to 18th century. It has developed into a modern city and the busiest hub in northern Thailand.
Hang Dong, Thailand
Hang Dong, a district south of Chiang Mai, is known for its handicraft markets, temples, and natural scenery, perfect for day trips and cultural experiences.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
This city in northern Thailand started as the ancient capital of the Lan Na Kingdom from the 13th to 18th century. It has developed into a modern city and the busiest hub in northern Thailand.
Set out early to experience two different sides of Chiang Mai. This morning, visit Elephant Nature Park, a rescue and rehabilitation center with a no-riding policy, for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. You’ll observe elephants in a more natural setting, learn about their individual stories and understand how the sanctuary supports their care and habitat. After lunch at the sanctuary, return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure; relax by the pool or head into the Old City. As evening approaches, ride the cable car to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where the golden pagoda looks out across Chiang Mai from the mountainside. Later, come together for dinner at 137 Pillars House, a restored teak residence in the Wat Ket district, marking the final night of your journey through Thailand with your small group.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
This city in northern Thailand started as the ancient capital of the Lan Na Kingdom from the 13th to 18th century. It has developed into a modern city and the busiest hub in northern Thailand.
Mae Taeng, Thailand
Mae Taeng is a district north of Chiang Mai, famous for jungle zip-lining, elephant sanctuaries, and hill tribe villages, offering immersive nature and adventure experiences.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
This city in northern Thailand started as the ancient capital of the Lan Na Kingdom from the 13th to 18th century. It has developed into a modern city and the busiest hub in northern Thailand.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight, bringing your journey through Thailand to a close.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
This city in northern Thailand started as the ancient capital of the Lan Na Kingdom from the 13th to 18th century. It has developed into a modern city and the busiest hub in northern Thailand.
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Additional Notes
- THAILAND: USA passport holders traveling to Thailand do not require a visa for tourism stays up to 30 days. However, you must submit an online arrival card three days prior to your arrival.
- IMPORTANT: Please see important details sent with your invoice and documents.
- DAY 1: Complimentary transfers from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok will operate per flight information details on the first day of the tour only. Transfers from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are on request only.
- DAY 11: Complimentary transfers to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) will operate per flight information details on the last day of the tour only.
- INTERNAL FLIGHTS: Each guest is permitted one bag with maximum dimensions of 58 linear inches (147 cm), the total of length, width, and height - and a weight not exceeding 44 lbs (20 kg). Guests may also bring one personal item, such as a purse, backpack, or similarly sized item that fits comfortably under the seat in front of them or the overhead compartment weighing no more than 15 lbs (7kg).
- GROUND HANDLER: This trip is Operated by DTH.
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Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
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