Exotic Thailand 13 Days - Kanchanaburi/ Chiang Mai/ Krabi

Welcome to Bangkok, the capital as well as the biggest city in Thailand. Upon arrival at the airport, our driver escorts you to the hotel. Check in to your accommodation and enjoy your leisure time.

At 7:30 am, meet at your Bangkok hotel and depart to Kanchanaburi (ca. 2 h). Visit the JEATH Museum, the war cemetery, and the bridge. Board the train for a ride on the Death Railway up to Thamkrasae.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Evening at leisure and overnight Kanchanaburi

Have a hearty breakfast at your hotel then our driver and tour guide will take you to visit of the Hell Fire Pass Memorial. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit on the way Wat Tha Khanun. Continue to the Pom Pee viewpoint of Khao Laem National Park and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Arrive in sleepy Sangkhlaburi where we will stay in a basic guesthouse with proper facilities. After check-in, make a boat tour of the lake, visit the ruins of Wat Somdet, and see the remains of the sunken temple (subject to water level).

Overnight in Sangkhlaburi

Have a local breakfast at the Mon Bridge. Visit the Wat Wang Wiwekaram and the Phutthakhaya Chedi. Proceed to the border point with Myanmar at the Three Pagodas (border crossing not allowed).

Transfer back to the Saiyoke district with a stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Stop at Hin Dat Hot Spring to relax.

Afternoon arrival at the hotel. Overnight in Kanchanaburi

Have breakfast at your hotel in the morning then our guide will pick you up for a visit of Erawan waterfalls for relaxing or hiking.

Transfer back to Bangkok with late afternoon arrival and drop off at your hotel in Bangkok. Overnight in Bangkok

Have breakfast at the hotel and relaxing time before the pick-up for flight to Chiang Mai.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

Breakfast. Pick up by your guide for a full-day “safari” city tour of Chiang Mai by using different modes of transportation (the songthaew, long tail boat, tuk tuk). Start with a stroll in the old traders’ community at Wat Gatekaram before heading to Wiang Kum Kam, the ancient city in ruins. Tour the small village by tram. Head to Wat Chedi Luang, where we make offers to the monks and receive their blessing. Continue uphill to the Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, not only for its view but also to be involved in a blessing ceremony or witness the chanting of the monks. Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

Have breakfast at your hotel then you'll have free time to explore Chiang Mai or take an optional tour to the Elephant Rescue Park.

OPTIONAL:

Spend the day at an Elephant Rescue Park. Morning pick up and join the transfer to the sanctuary. Arrive at the sanctuary and get briefed on the day’s activities for your one-on-one interactions with the rescued elephants. You will get to meet them, feed them, walk with them, hug them, play with them, bathe with them. Enjoy the memorable day and transfer back to your hotel in the afternoon.

Overnight Chiang Mai

Breakfast. Private transfer to Bangkok airport for your flight to Krabi. Arrival at Krabi airport and private transfer to your hotel.

Some free days you can use for taking optional tours, or just strolling around Krabi for handicrafts and souvenirs, or maybe have yourself a spa treatment.

OPTIONAL TOUR: PHI PHI ISLAND TOUR

Morning pick up for tour to the Phi Phi islands by speedboat. Your captain will take you to the snorkeling spots and panoramic cruising along Maya Bay, Pileh Cove, Monkey Beach, and Viking Cave. A relaxing stay at Bamboo Island is also on the program as well, with lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Krabi by 15:30 and transfer back to your hotel. (Note that the order of visits depends on the wind conditions). Lunch is included in the option.

Overnight Krabi

Some free days you can use for taking optional tours, just strolling around Krabi for handicrafts and souvenirs, or maybe have yourself a spa treatment.

Some free days you can use for taking optional tours, just strolling around Krabi for handicrafts and souvenirs, or maybe have yourself a spa treatment.

Today is the day that most travelers hate! It is time to leave paradise and head back to reality. Our driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the airport to catch your flight back home. See you again!