Travel Type
Rail & Hotels
Duration
9 Days/8 Nights
Country
Thailand
 

AT A GLANCE

Thailand, Land of Smiles
● Days 1-3: Bangkok
● Days 4-5: Sukhothai
● Days 6-9: Chiang Mai

Inclusions

9-night accommodation in double occupancy
Private English-speaking local guides
Air-conditioned private transportation from/to airport and train stations
Fast train ticket between the cities
13 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches
Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
Drinking water and cold towels during sightseeing

Exclusions

International and domestic airfare and airport taxes – Gratuities to hotel personnel, guides and drivers – Optional sightseeing tours – Meals others than mentioned – Beverages – Visa if required – Travel insurance

1

DAY 1 BANGKOK

Welcome to Thailand!
Thailand might almost have been designed with holidays in mind, so blessed is the country with attractions from bustling modern cities to golden tropical beaches. It’s a famously friendly country; thanks to the renowned hospitality of the Thai people, it’s known as ‘The Land of Smiles’.
Arriving at Bangkok Airport, our guide will be waiting for you while holding your signage which will note your name at the Meeting Point’s Waiting Area (Exit B & C, Gate No.6) the guide will transfer you to your hotel and check in.

Accommodation : Bangkok for 3 nights

2

DAY 2 BANGKOK

Today we will visit two of the most important sights of Bangkok.
The Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho is a giant lying Buddha, covered in gold leaf. The Grand Palace is a must-see for every visitor to Bangkok. Located close to the banks of the Chao Phraya River (River of Kings), the Grand Palace is the perfect example of an ancient Siamese court. Within the compound is the Temple of The Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), which houses Thailand’s most precious image of the Lord Buddha.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
You will travel on the Chao Phraya River (The River of Kings) and on through the Klongs (canals) of Thonburi. You will have the chance to observe and photograph the serene family homes and temples along the waterways, which gave the city the name “Venice of the East”. If time is permitted, we may make a stop at Baan Silapin* (“The Artist’s house”), a hidden treasure in the canals of Thonburi. On some weekends, if we are lucky, a traditional Thai puppet performance is shown at 2pm! You will also pay a visit to one of the most photographed sights in Bangkok, the Wat Arun. The majestic shrine has a pagoda of 76 m high. It is decorated with glazed ceramic pieces that reflect the rising sun and gave the temple its name.

Remark: Proper attire required when visit to the Grand Palace and temples (no sleeveless shirt, no vests, no short top, no see-through tops, no short hot pants or short pants, no torn pants, no tight pants, no bike pant, no mini-skirts and no strapless-heel shoes).

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

3

DAY 3 BANGKOK

Free day at leisure.

Meals : Breakfast

4

DAY 4 BANGKOK - PHITSANULOK - SUKHOTHAI

This morning, we’ll leave early for a transfer to the Bangkok train station and take a fast train to Phitsanulok. During the journey we will witness the change in the landscape, becoming increasingly lush and green and overtaking the jungle landscapes of the north of the country. Our guide and transfer will pick us up at the Phitsanulok train station to take you to Sukhothai. Check in Sukhothai and enjoy your free afternoon at leisure.

Remark:
● For group of more than 2 people, we cannot guarantee that all passengers will be seated together.
● Train Ticket is subject to availability.
● The reservation needs to be made at least 30 days before departure date.
● Passport details are required to make a reservation.
● Our guide will drop customer at train station (no guide on board).

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Sukhothai for 2 nights

5

DAY 5 SUKHOTHAI

After breakfast, early departure for Sukhothai History Park. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its incredible beauty and sample of the several centuries of prosperity of Thai civilization, Sukhothai, raising monumental cities and sophisticated temples. Sukhothai Historical Park which was once a walled city surrounded by a moat, the park contains almost 200 ruined chedis in remarkable conditions.
Cycling to explore the main sites in the park. These include, Wat Sri Sawai, Wat Sra Sri, Wat Trapang Ngoen, and Wat Mahathat. Another highlight not to be missed is Wat Sri Chum where an enormous Buddha lays in a sitting position. Continue to visit Ban Na Thon Chan, a local community-based tourism effort offering the balance of natural and cultural heritage to most visitors. Most villagers are descendants of the ancient Lanna kingdom, and every day’s life is based on their daily tasks and customs while conserving their local heritage.
A local Sukhothai lunch at the village. After lunch, travel as locals normally do in a local transport, called e-tan. Tour around the village, stop at a few houses that carry out different crafts such as furniture making, wooden dolls and traditional desserts. Then, walk through a beautiful green rice paddy field and enjoy nature and scenery.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

6

DAY 6 SUKHOTHAI - PHITSANULOK - CHIANG MAI

After breakfast, we drive to Si Satchanalai Historical Park on the bank of the Yom River north of Sukhothai. The ancient town, formerly called ’’Muang Chaliang,’’ was named ’’Si Satchanalai’’ during the reign of Phra Ruang. In total, 134 ruined monuments have been discovered within the park. Visit the main sites including several temples.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we leave and catch our train from Phitsanulok to Chaing Mai. We will arrive in the early night and the transfer will wait to take you to the hotel for check-in.

Remark:
● We cannot guarantee all passengers in the group will be seated together, especially with children.
● Travel with children: Please note that the policy of Thai Railways permits children of height under 150cm to travel on lower berth only.
● Train Ticket is subject to availability.
● The reservation needs to be made at least 30 days before departure date.
● Passport details are required to make a reservation.
● Our guide will drop customer at Train Station (no guide on board).

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation : Chiang Mai for 3 nights

7

DAY 7 CHIANG MAI

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up for a day of Chiang Mai exploration.
Doi Suthep is about 15 kilometers from Chiang Mai, and on it is Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, a Holy Temple. The place can easily be reached from Chiang Mai. High in the hills above Chiang Mai is Doi Suthep temple, a spectacular shrine commissioned by King Kuena, ruler of Chiang Mai from 1367-88. According to an old legend, the king was persuaded to build the temple when the monk Sumana presented him with a bone relic of the historical Buddha.The king searched far and wide for a suitable spot to build the temple, but none could be found. Finally, he resolved to let fate decide its location, and he tied the relic to the back of an elephant and set it loose. For days the elephant stomped through the jungle, shadowed by the king’s men, until it reached the mountaintop of Doi Suthep. The elephant made a good choice because the king readily agreed to the spot. Construction began 1386 and was completed within a few years. After visit Wat Chedi Luang, the site of a formerly massive pagoda that was unfortunately destroyed in the great earthquake of 1545; after visit Wat Phra Singh, the lovely Lai Kam chapel houses the revered Phra Singh Buddha image. Wat Suan Dok is one of them, which dates back to th14th century when it served as the pleasure gardens to the Thai monarchy. Nowadays it houses several white Chedi’s, containing the ashes of Chiang Mai’s former Royal family.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

8

DAY 8 CHIANG MAI

Half-day morning visit Kanta Elephant Sanctuary offers visitors an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals with friendly, happy elephants in a safe and sustainable environment.
Afternoon visit Elephant Poopoopaper Park, an eco-friendly, naturally built outdoor museum park that introduces and explains the unique steps involved in making our much talked about paper products from elephant poop fibers! The interpretive walking tour through our lush gardens brings visitors through eight different pavilions explaining each stage of our fascinating process from poo collection to rinsing to final product assembly. Visitors are encouraged to pull up a stool, roll up their sleeves and join with our talented artisans and guides and participate in our head-turning process! Complemented by the presence of rich graphics and signage, visitors will also be introduced to Chiang Mai’s long and rich history of traditional papermaking and handicrafts production. After the visit, return to your hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

9

DAY 9 CHIANG MAI

Meet our guide and transfer to Chiang Mai airport for your flight.

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

Bangkok

Amora Neoluxe Hotel – Superior room

Sukhothai

Sukhothai Treasure Resort & Spa – Standard eco room

Chiang Mai

De Charme Hotel Chiang Mai – Deluxe room

Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy 

Land Package
Departures July 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 
 
Solo traveler3339
2 passengers1869
3-4 passengers1519
5-6 passengers1229
  
Single supplement+419

– Supplement at Sukhothai Treasure Resort & Spa for Loy Krathong (November 7-17, 2024): $CA 45per room per night.

– Supplement at De Charme Hotel Chiang Mai for Holiday (Oct 01-05, 2024,  Dec 24-25, 2024, Dec 30-31, 2024, Jan 01–02, 2025, Jan 28-31, 2025): $CA 20 per room per night.

The De Charme Hotel Chiang Mai requires a minimum stay of 2 nights from December 23, 2024 to January 5, 2025 (inclusive).

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

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Thailand by train – Detailed itinerary
Thailand by train – Detailed itinerary