From the Kwai River to the Golden Triangle
Ancient traditions in a modern city, the green jungle that never sleeps, enchantingly beautiful waterfalls and caves, blissful food that is sometimes challengingly spicy, the chaos of Bangkok versus the tranquility around the temples: Thailand tantalizes the senses from expansive panoramas to the smallest details. A three-week journey of discovery will introduce you to Thailand's rich palette.
After leaving Bangkok, you will be introduced to the gruesome past surrounding the construction of the infamous Burma Railway. How great is the contrast with the picturesque Erawan Falls, how beautiful it is there! Thailand's contrasts thread on, taking you past serene life around magnificent temples and ancient traditions in remote mountain villages.
Temple ruins of Ayutthaya and the White Temple in Chiang Rai
Take walks or a bike ride among golden Buddha statues and overgrown ruins that tell of times gone by. Each temple is different, from robust and sturdy to a style akin to refined confectionery. Sometimes you will witness a subdued ritual with candles, incense and prayer, a scene to be stilled, even a spiritual experience for some. Ancient temple ruins briefly come alive through your guide's stories, which you can further color with your own empathy. Don't forget to also zoom in on the countless details, such as an iguana sitting dead still on a wall, the soothing chanting of the monks, the reflection of sunlight on statues of gold leaf and the sound of crickets.
Beach destination of your choice
At the end of the trip, you will settle down at a beach resort of your choice. Then all the places, encounters and events pass by once again. Relax and just dream away under the palm trees on a white sandy beach. Where the world can't find you....
Tips & Tops Comprehensive Tour Thailand:
- Explore Bangkok by boat, bicycle or tuktuk, and take in the atmosphere of this always lively city. Visit first temples and enjoy delicious street food
- Visit the floating markets of Lao Tak Lak and Damnoen Saduak
- At Kanchanaburi, walk across the Bridge over the River Kwai and visit the war museum
- Day excursion to the scenic Erawan Falls
- Walk among the ancient temple ruins of Ayutthaya and depart that evening by night train to Chiang Mai
- City tour of Chiang Mai old town and excursion to Doi Suthep temple
- Two-day hike through the mountains, where you will meet traditional mountain peoples
- Visit Chiang Dao' s cave system and hike among the tea fields at Mae Selong
- Visit the House of Opium in the Golden Triangle, near the tri-border point of Thailand, Laos and Burma
- Marvel at the extraordinary architecture of Wat Rong Khun - the White Temple - near Chiang Rai
- Take a bicycle tour among the temple ruins at Sukhothai Historical Park
- Go on safari in Khao Yai National Park, and search for bears, elephants, deer, gibbons and very many bird species
- Optional: if you have more days to spend, you can easily extend the trip. For some special activities in the north, check here or travel from Khao Yai NP by land further to the southern beach destinations according to our southern itinerary
- If possible, you will travel on to your beach destination in one day, but depending on your choice, domestic flight options and a possible boat transfer, an overnight stay along the way may be required
- This trip is also great for families
