ALL OF THAILAND

Arrival at Bangkok airport and meeting with our Spanish-speaking guide who will be waiting to assist you with the transfer to your hotel. Check-in is subject to availability (rooms are usually available from 3:00 PM, but sometimes earlier).

The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.

Overnight at the selected hotel.

After breakfast, visit three of the city's most unusual Buddhist temples. We'll begin with Wat Traimit, located at the edge of Chinatown on Yaowarat Road, near Hualampong Railway Station. Wat Traimit houses the world's largest solid gold Buddha, measuring almost five meters tall and weighing five and a half tons. The tour continues to Wat Pho, Bangkok's largest temple, home to the enormous reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings. It is one of the city's largest temples, famous for its gigantic reclining Buddha, which measures 46 meters long and is covered in gold. Transfers are included.

Next, you will visit the Grand Palace, undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark. Built in 1782, it served for 150 years as the home of the King of Thailand, the royal court, and the administrative seat of government. The Grand Palace in Bangkok is an ancient building that continues to impress visitors with its beautiful architecture and intricate details. Within the complex lies Wat Phra Kaew – the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (officially Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) – considered the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. It is here that the country's most revered Buddha image, meticulously carved from a single block of jade, is enshrined.

Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Meal plan: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up from major Bangkok hotels.

Departure for Kanchanaburi to visit the famous Bridge over the River Kwai; built and rebuilt several times by both prisoners of war and civilians using basic tools without any machinery. We will then visit the JEATH War Museum – founded by a Thai monk to commemorate the Allied soldiers and civilians who died building the 415-kilometer railway – to learn more about the conditions in which they lived and worked through photos, illustrations, and artifacts donated by some of the survivors. It is estimated that one person died for every sleeper along the track, the reason behind its nickname ‘the Death Railway’. We will take a short train ride along the railway, where you can appreciate the beautiful scenery along the river while contemplating its tragic past. We will have lunch at a local restaurant before continuing on to Ayutthaya for check-in.

Dinner and overnight stay at the selected hotel.

Dietary regimen: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel and visit to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of the country, to visit its magnificent temples, including Wat Chaiwathanaram and Wat Mahathat. We will have lunch at a local restaurant and then depart by road towards Sukhothai, the first capital of the Kingdom of Siam. En route, we will pass through the town of Lopburi where we will explore the Monkey Temple – Prang Sam Yod (13th century).

We will continue our transfer by road to Sukhothai for check-in.

Dinner and overnight stay at the selected hotel.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and meet our guide in the hotel lobby for departure to Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the park, we will cycle through its beautiful gardens among the ruins and lagoons. Here we will also see one of the city's most important icons, the large white Buddha located inside Wat Sri Chum temple (1890). Lunch at a local restaurant.

Continue to Chiang Rai with a final stop at Payao Lake, a 20-square-kilometer lake formed in 1941 by the construction of a dam by the Thai Department of Fisheries.

Arrival in Chiang Rai and check-in at the hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.

Dinner and overnight stay at the selected hotel.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit Mae Chan, the ancient center for silversmithing. It is now a hub for trade between the Akha, Yao, and Lisu tribes, where you can see members of different ethnicities interacting and trading. Next, we will visit a Karen village to learn about this famous hill tribe, the largest ethnic minority group in Thailand. Originally from Tibet, this tribe migrated to what is now Myanmar about two thousand years ago. During the 18th century, political conflict and persecution are believed to have been the main reasons for their mass migration to northern Thailand, where they now reside without an official state. The tribe is most recognized for the Kayan women, a subgroup of the Po (Red Karen), whose necks are adorned with brass rings. Sometimes starting as early as age five, the constant pressure pushes their collarbones and ribs down, giving the impression of an elongated neck—the reason behind their nickname, "giraffe women." We'll have lunch at a local restaurant before taking a traditional boat trip on the Mekong River, whose waters form a natural border between Myanmar (formerly Burma), Laos, and Thailand. Before the tour ends, we'll visit the Opium House Museum to learn more about the history and social and individual consequences of this narcotic that has plagued Asia for centuries.

Dinner and overnight stay at the selected hotel.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we will transfer to the pier for a longtail boat trip down the lower Kok River, visiting the Karen people and other hill tribes. Passing through small villages, bamboo huts, and dense jungle, we will explore the area before returning to the pier. Departing from Chiang Rai, we will travel for approximately 3 hours by road to Chiang Mai, stopping at Wat Rong Khun (nicknamed the White Temple), designed by a famous Thai artist. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, we will have lunch at a local restaurant before continuing our excursion to the Wat Doi Suthep complex; a magnificent temple located at an elevation of 1,000 meters on the slopes of a forested mountain. Requiring a climb of 306 steps with Naga serpent handrails, this sacred temple offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city, as well as a wealth of images and frescoes for those willing to undertake the climb. Continue to the hotel for check-in.

In the evening, you will enjoy a Khantoke dinner: the traditional style of dining in Northern Thailand. Seated on Mon Sam Lieung (traditional Thai triangular mats), the meal will be served at low tables while you enjoy a selection of Northern Thai cultural performances, including the enchanting Fon Lep (nail dance), Ram Dab (sword dance), Fon Thian (candle dance), and Ram Wong (circle dance). There will also be a special performance by members of the Yao, Lahu, Meo, Lisu, Karen, and other hill tribes. Return transfer and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we will visit some local handicraft workshops. Departure for the Mae Sa Valley, passing by an orchid farm before lunch at a local restaurant.

Afterward, we will head to the elephant sanctuary to learn more about these gentle giants through various activities, including feeding, bathing, and playing with them—an unforgettable experience. In the afternoon, transfer back to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the selected hotel.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your connecting flight to your next destination.

Meal plan: Breakfast