Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Bangkok, Thailand
Ends
Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Chiang Mai: Join the Saiwangjit family who live in a wooden Thai stilt house for a traditional northern Thai-style meal.
Bangkok: Visit Lumpini Park in Bangkok and join the locals in their daily T'ai Chi practice.
Bangkok: Enjoy a traditional Thai massage in the grounds of Wat Pho, a centre for traditional Thai massage.
Bangkok: Learn the secrets of Thai cooking and visit a local market to buy fresh ingredients.
Stop at a coconut palm sugar plantation and discover how the farmer extracts the sap from the palm trees to be turned into sugar.
Bangkok: Begin your city tour by visiting Bangkok's Grand Palace, home to the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, Wat Phra Kaew. Continue your exploration of the city and its renowned landmarks.
Bangkok: Embark on an Express River Cruise on the Chao Praya River and admire the beautiful Temple of the Dawn along the way.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: Visit the famous floating market at Damnoen Saduak and paddle along the canals laden with fresh produce to sell.
Kanchanaburi: Discover the "Death Railway" when you visit Hellfire Pass and learn about the horrible conditions of which the prisoners of WWII had to endure when building this landmark.
Kanchanaburi: Bask in the views of the Kwai River as you make your way across wooden viaducts on your scenic train ride.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: Delve into the rich trading history of the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya as you embark on your city tour.
Sukhothai: Visit Sukhothai Historical Park and choose to explore the park by bicycle or tram tour.
Sukhothai: Spend some time with a local family and learn the art of amulet making and how these jewels protect the owner from harm.
Chiang Mai: Spend the evening enjoying a walk through the vibrant Sunday market of Chiang Mai with your Travel Director.
Chiang Mai: See the vibrant paper umbrellas that are famously crafted in the San Kamphaeng District.
Wat Suan Dok: Visit Wat Suan Dok Temple, marvel at the golden details and meet a local monk.
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep: Visit Wat Doi Suthep, which is one of Thailand's most sacred temples and listen closely for the chanting of the monks.
Angkor Wat: Join your Local Specialist and immerse yourself in the stories of the celestial nymphs and mystical serpents.
Angkor Wat: Discover the Banteay Srei Temple, also known as the "Citadel of Women" where you can admire delicate 10th-century carvings.
Siem Reap: Dine on traditional Cambodian flavours during a performance of local Apsara dancers and musicians. Marvel at vibrant silk costumes and see the symbolic hand gestures of this historic art form.
Angkor Thom: Enjoy a visit to Angor Thom and admire the iconic sites of the Terrace of Elephants, the Royal Enclosure and the Temple of Bayon.
Wat Damnak: Experience a private blessing with a Monk where a sacred thread is tied around your wrists to protect you against evil spirits.
Natonchan: On a visit to Natonchan we interact with the locals and meet one of the villagers to learn about traditional crafts such as gymnastic doll making and creating textiles in an array of patterns which are then soaked in mud to protect them from fading.
Siem Reap: Experience some truly local traditional crafts such as palm leaf weaving. Your visit directly benefits villagers as we contribute a donation to enable the locals to support the school children with uniforms and books, or towards the upkeep of the elderly villagers' home. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Explore Bangkok and Chiang Mai
Visit the Grand Palace, the temples of Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho in Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak floating market, the ancient city of Ayutthaya, Sukhothai Heritage, Siem Reap Old Town, the temples of Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei, Wat Damnak, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Peak Sneng Village Park
Bangkok: Begin your city tour by visiting Bangkok's Grand Palace, home to the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, Wat Phra Kaew. Continue your exploration of the city and its renowned landmarks.
Bangkok: Embark on an Express River Cruise on the Chao Praya River and admire the beautiful Temple of the Dawn along the way.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: Visit the famous floating market at Damnoen Saduak and paddle along the canals laden with fresh produce to sell.
Kanchanaburi: Discover the "Death Railway" when you visit Hellfire Pass and learn about the horrible conditions of which the prisoners of WWII had to endure when building this landmark.
Kanchanaburi: Bask in the views of the Kwai River as you make your way across wooden viaducts on your scenic train ride.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: Delve into the rich trading history of the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya as you embark on your city tour.
Sukhothai: Visit Sukhothai Historical Park and choose to explore the park by bicycle or tram tour.
Sukhothai: Spend some time with a local family and learn the art of amulet making and how these jewels protect the owner from harm.
Chiang Mai: Spend the evening enjoying a walk through the vibrant Sunday market of Chiang Mai with your Travel Director.
Chiang Mai: See the vibrant paper umbrellas that are famously crafted in the San Kamphaeng District.
Wat Suan Dok: Visit Wat Suan Dok Temple, marvel at the golden details and meet a local monk.
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep: Visit Wat Doi Suthep, which is one of Thailand's most sacred temples and listen closely for the chanting of the monks.
Angkor Wat: Join your Local Specialist and immerse yourself in the stories of the celestial nymphs and mystical serpents.
Angkor Wat: Discover the Banteay Srei Temple, also known as the "Citadel of Women" where you can admire delicate 10th-century carvings.
Siem Reap: Dine on traditional Cambodian flavours during a performance of local Apsara dancers and musicians. Marvel at vibrant silk costumes and see the symbolic hand gestures of this historic art form.
Angkor Thom: Enjoy a visit to Angor Thom and admire the iconic sites of the Terrace of Elephants, the Royal Enclosure and the Temple of Bayon.
Wat Damnak: Experience a private blessing with a Monk where a sacred thread is tied around your wrists to protect you against evil spirits.
Natonchan: On a visit to Natonchan we interact with the locals and meet one of the villagers to learn about traditional crafts such as gymnastic doll making and creating textiles in an array of patterns which are then soaked in mud to protect them from fading.
Siem Reap: Experience some truly local traditional crafts such as palm leaf weaving. Your visit directly benefits villagers as we contribute a donation to enable the locals to support the school children with uniforms and books, or towards the upkeep of the elderly villagers' home. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Explore Bangkok and Chiang Mai
Visit the Grand Palace, the temples of Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho in Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak floating market, the ancient city of Ayutthaya, Sukhothai Heritage, Siem Reap Old Town, the temples of Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei, Wat Damnak, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Peak Sneng Village Park
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Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Flight from Bangkok to Sukhothai and Chiang Mai to Siem Reap.All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
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Itinerary
Trace the sacred paths of Southeast Asia on the Thailand and the Temples of Angkor tour, a 14-day cultural journey perfect for experienced travelers seeking insight and inspiration. Starting in Bangkok, immerse yourself in Thailand’s spiritual heritage at Sukhothai, then cross into Cambodia to explore the majestic ruins of Angkor Wat and the vibrant life of Peak Sneng Village. The USP of this trip is its deep focus on the religious and historical heartlands of two ancient kingdoms—delivering a seamless blend of pilgrimage, discovery, and cross-cultural connection.
day 1 - Welcome to Bangkok
Say sawadee ka to the land of smiles, starting your Thai adventure in Bangkok. Transfer to your hotel where this evening, we meet our Travel Director and fellow guests for a dinner.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Bangkok
Accommodation:Montien Surawong
day 2 - See the Sights of Bangkok Dive Into Culture
Rise early and join the locals for a graceful T'ai Chi practice in Lumpini Park to kick-start your day. Alternatively, enjoy a leisurely start before joining your fellow travellers on a City Tour, which begins with a visit to Bangkok's Grand Palace, where you'll visit the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, Wat Phra Kaew. See the largest-reclining Buddha in Thailand in Bangkok's oldest temple, Wat Pho, and enjoy a traditional Thai massage in the temple's massage centre. Return to your hotel by express river boat, cruising down the Chao Praya past beautiful Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Bangkok
Accommodation:Montien Surawong
day 3 - Thai Cuisine and Cooking Experience Dive Into Culture
Immerse your senses in the five flavours of Thai cuisine as you join a Local Specialist for a traditional cooking class in a colonial-style house. Visit a local market nearby to source the freshest ingredients that reveal the sweet, sour, salty, bitter and hot flavours of Thai cuisine. Sample the results later, then spend the afternoon exploring the City of Angels on your terms, or consider joining an Optional Experience to Jim Thompson's House, home to an impressive collection of Asian art.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Bangkok
Accommodation:Montien Surawong
day 4 - Onwards to Damnoen Saduak and Kanchanaburi Dive Into Culture
A riot of colours greets us this morning as we embark on a visit to the famous floating market at Damnoen Saduak. Connect with the friendly merchants who paddle along the congested canals in their sturdy canoes, laden with fresh fruit and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks. En route, we'll Dive Into Culture, stopping at a coconut palm sugar plantation where we'll discover how the farmer extracts the sap from his palm trees to create palm sugar. After lunch in a local restaurant, visit the world-famous Bridge over the River Kwai. After a walk along the bridge continue to the Thailand-Burma Railway Museum, revealing insights into the history of the infamous railway line built during WWII by the Imperial Japanese army. Our final stop today sees us pay tribute to the thousands of allied prisoners of war who were laid to rest at the War Cemetery.
This morning, we visit Hellfire Pass, a section of the Thailand-Burma Death Railway, so named for the tortuous conditions that prisoners of war endured during WWII to build it. After lunch, we embark on a thrilling train ride across wooden viaducts, skirting the winding waters of the Kwai River. We'll disembark and see the wooden viaducts first-hand walking across one. This evening, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Kanchanaburi
Accommodation:Dheva Mantra Resort and Spa
day 6 - On to Ancient Ayutthaya and Sukhothai
After breakfast, we travel to the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya, once the second-most important ancient capital of Old Siam and the largest city in the world. Here, we'll delve into the trading heritage of a mighty city that was all but raised to the ground by an 18th century Burmese invasion. We'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then return to Bangkok for our flight to Sukhothai, Thailand's first capital.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Kanchanaburi, Bangkok, Sukhothai
Accommodation:Sriwilai Sukhothai Resort and Spa
day 7 - Explore Sukhothai
Gain insights into a powerful kingdom that enjoyed its golden age during the 13th and 14th centuries and shaped modern Thailand as we know it today. Start the day with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Sukhothai Historical Park which reveals thousands of years of history and a 15-metre seated Buddha secreted within its walls. Your choice of exploring will see you engage with the historic complex by bicycle or on the internal tram. This afternoon, visit the home of a local family and learn how to make amulets which are thought to protect the owner from harm.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Sukhothai
Accommodation:Sriwilai Sukhothai Resort and Spa
day 8 - Continue to Chiang Mai Make Travel Matter
Our day begins with a visit to the first of our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experiences today at the village of Natonchan, where our visit supports the community's eco-tourism project . We'll interact with the locals and meet one of the villagers to learn about 'gymnastic doll' making and the villagers' traditional cotton clothes which are soaked in mud to protect them from fading. Arriving in Chiang Mai, we enjoy an evening walk with our Travel Director and visit the colourful Sunday market. Our hotel tonight is located in the old town of Chiang Mai.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Sukhothai, Chiang Mai
Accommodation:Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel
day 9 - Meet the Locals of Northern Thailand Connect with Locals
Visit Wat Suan Dok where we'll meet a local monk and learn about Buddhism, against the backdrop of the temple's magnificent golden chedi. We continue to a small village nearby where we'll Connect with Locals, joining a family in their typical stilt house for a northern Thai-style Be My Guest experience with lunch. Then admire the delicate hand-painted fans and colourful paper umbrellas that are famously crafted in Chiang Mai's Sankamphaeng district.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Chiang Mai
Accommodation:Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel
day 10 - A Day to Discover Chiang Mai
Your morning is yours to enjoy or join an Optional Experience to visit the Kayan tribe, where you'll meet the women who wear traditional brass rings round their necks and learn about their centuries-old customs. Later, you'll visit Wat Doi Suthep, one of Thailand's most sacred temples. As the sun sets, take in the breathtaking views and listen to the amazing chants of the monks. Gather with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a dinner at a local restaurant tonight.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Chiang Mai
Accommodation:Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel
day 11 - Continue to Cambodia
Transfer to the airport for the short international flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia via Bangkok. On arrival you will meet your local Cambodian Travel Director. The rest of your day is at leisure.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Chiang Mai, Siem Reap
Accommodation:Tara Angkor
day 12 - Amazing Angkor Wat Make Travel Matter
Today, walk through a pyramid-shaped gateway into an ancient world. Serene stone faces watch as you cross the causeway suspended over a moat into the spiritual heart of the ancient lost city of Angkor. Be amazed by the sheer size, you'll be memorised by the intricate carvings and murals of celestial nymphs and mythical serpents along the abandoned hallways of Angkor Wat. Your next stop is the terracotta-hued walls of Banteay Srei Temple the Citadel of Women dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. You will have time to admire the 10th-century carvings of women, said to have been too delicate to have been carved by a man, hence the name. Finishing with a visit to Krabei Riel local village you will have a chance to walk and talk with the villagers who are always keen to share their smiles with you. Learn some of their traditional skills such as palm leaf weaving, your time will be spent truly engaging in a real-life Cambodian Village MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Later, enjoy the best of Cambodian cuisine and be entertained by a traditional Apsara dance performance.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
Accommodation:Tara Angkor
day 13 - Temples of Angkor Make Travel Matter
Start at Angkor Thom, exploring the Terrace of Elephants, the Royal Enclosure, and Bayon Temple's smiling faces of Buddha. Next, wander Ta Prohm, its mossy ruins you may recognise from the film Tomb Raider'. Under the canopy, you'll discover towers, courtyards and stone carvings hidden among the foliage. Visit Artisans d'Angkor this afternoon, supporting Khmer craftsmanship in silk making and wood carving. You'll join a private blessing at Wat Damnak where a sacred thread is tied around your wrist as protection from evil spirits. End your day with an Optional Experience to join a sunset boat cruise on Tonl Sap Lake.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Siem Reap
Accommodation:Tara Angkor
day 14 - Farewell Cambodia
As your journey through Vietnam comes to an end, a shuttle service to the airport has been arranged to ensure a smooth departure for your onward flight.
Great itinerary and super wonderful Tour Director We enjoyed all the sights and background information provided. Loved all the meals and is a wealth of knowledge and constantly keeping us apprised of the history and also just interesting cultural detail about being a Thai and life in Thailand. We loved all the extra special typical Thai snacks that Siri introduced us to. Overall, I absolutely recommend this tour for anyone interested in learning more and experiencing Thailand. We also loved Cambodia. Our Tour Director, , is a special person who ensured we learned as much as we could in such a short period of time. One could easily spend a week in the Angkor Wat complex. We loved the day we spent in the backroads of Cambodia, meeting Village people and talking with them about life in rural Cambodia. That was a special day.
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Great itinerary, saw all major temples in Thailand and Cambodia.
