Classic Thailand
7 day / 6 night itinerary
Overview
Short and comprehensive; an excellent entree to the Kingdom of the Thai. Steamy Bangkok, the river Kwai, the colorful floating market, Ancient Ayutthaya, laid-back Chiang Mai and the highlands. At the right pace, but within 1 week. Tour code: PTCT7. Full hotel list (Economy/Comfort/Luxury), net rates, obligatory events and general conditions are in the PDF. Note: River Kwai Jungle Rafts (Economy) uses kerosene lamps, no electricity — inform clients in advance.
Trip Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bangkok – Arrival
Transfer from airport to hotel; rest of afternoon at leisure. Arrival in Bangkok, hotel on Chao Phraya, canals and rivers, leisurely introduction.
Today's Activities
- Transfer from airport to hotel
- Afternoon at leisure
- Overnight in Bangkok (riverside hotel)
Bangkok – City and river tour
City Pillar, Wat Po, Reclining Buddha, Grand Palace, orchid market, boat on Chao Phraya and canals, Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), Golden Mount Wat Saket, Chinatown. Dress code for Grand Palace: long pants or over-knee skirts, long sleeves, non-revealing tops. Grand Palace closed some public holidays and half day on Buddhist holidays. Wat Arun pagoda under renovation until further notice — temple still visitable except climbing the pagoda.
Today's Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Bangkok complete city tour and river/klong tour (Grand Palace, Wat Po, Wat Arun, Flower Market, Wat Saket)
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Chinatown
- Overnight Bangkok
Bangkok – Kanchanaburi
Local train to Mahachai fish market; Damnoen Saduak floating market by boat; war museum, cemetery and Kwai bridge. Same narrative as PCCT3 Day 1: train, fish market, floating market, River Kwai museum/cemetery/bridge; cold beer at riverside bar.
Today's Activities
- Breakfast
- Local train to Mahachai fish market
- Damnoen Saduak floating market by boat
- War museum, cemetery and Kwai bridge
- Overnight Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi – Chiang Mai
Leisurely start; cross rural plains to Ayutthaya; sugar cane/corn, sugar cane juice; Ayutthaya UNESCO ruins, Wat Chai Wattanaram; guide explains Burmese sack; lunch at local restaurant; domestic flight Bangkok–Chiang Mai (clients should depart Bangkok not earlier than 19:00 hr); guide pick-up at Chiang Mai airport, transfer to hotel; overnight Chiang Mai.
Today's Activities
- Breakfast
- Cross rural plains to Ayutthaya
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit ruins of Ayutthaya
- Domestic flight Bangkok–Chiang Mai (depart Bangkok not earlier than 19:00)
- Guide pick-up at Chiang Mai airport, transfer to hotel
- Overnight Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai – Lampang – Lamphun
Lampang provincial town, Don Tao (once held Emerald Buddha), horse cart, Ban Sao Nak teak house, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Lamphun Wat Hariphunchai, San Khampaeng handmade products and souvenirs.
Today's Activities
- Breakfast
- Excursion to Lampang (horse cart); Don Tao temple, Ban Sao Nak, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
- Lunch
- Lamphun and Wat Phra That Haripoonchai
- Handicraft villages (Bor Sang/San Khampaeng)
- Overnight Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai – Mae Sa – Doi Suthep
Mae Sa Elephant Camp (conservation, forestry skills demo, bath; optional jungle tour on elephant's back — elephant riding is NOT included); lunch; Doi Suthep golden pagoda, staircase, chedi, view over Chiang Mai; suggest night bazaar for free time.
Today's Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Mae Sa Elephant Camp; elephant show (elephant riding NOT included)
- Lunch
- Doi Suthep Temple and view
- Overnight Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai – Departure
Leisure until transfer; onwards to beach or home with memories.
Today's Activities
- Breakfast
- Free leisure till transfer to airport or railway station
What's Included
- Accommodation and daily breakfast (unless otherwise mentioned; Economy Kanchanaburi raft includes half board)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Shared/public transport when indicated
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in city areas only
- Local drinks and snacks where indicated
- Meals as indicated
- Admission fees
- Any indicated train tickets
- Domestic flight Bangkok–Chiang Mai as per programme
Not Included
- International airfare
- Airport passenger service charges
- Personal expenses
- Beverages during meals
- Visa fee
- Optional tours
- Surcharge for pick-up/drop-off at Bangkok Airport during 21:00–06:00 (THB 250/way)
- Elephant riding at Mae Sa is NOT included
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