Thailand – The Best of the Best

An incredible 10-day introductory trip to magical Thailand. We will explore the picturesque city of Kanchanaburi and the bustling nightlife of Pattaya; Ride elephants in the jungles of Chiang Mai, visit the golden temples and relax on the sandy beaches of the island of Phuket. All this while experiencing plenty of culture, music, and local delicacies.

Trip Overview

Day 1: Bangkok

Upon arrival, we’ll head to the hotel. After settling in, we’ll go on a night tour to the bustling city and the night flower market, where we’ll catch sight of the spectacular flower arrangements.

We’ll pass by the night-lit Democracy Monument and Golden Mount and conclude the day in Khao San Road, famous for its nightlife.

Day 2: Bangkok

We’ll go on a guided tour of the city and visit its most significant temples: Wat Pho, Temple of the Reclining Buddha, and of course, the Giant Buddha statue. We’ll have a tour at the King’s Palace, considered to be one of the wonders of the east.

After the tour, we’ll continue to the Chao Phraya River that runs through the city, and go on a special boat ride, where we’ll observe the beautiful structures along the river. We’ll enter the Thonburi district to view the spectacular Temple of Dawn and the stilt houses built on the waterway.

Tour to the palace of the King of Thailand

Day 3: Kanchanaburi

In the morning we’ll head out to the unique province of Damnoen Saduak, we’ll ride long-tail boats to the famous floating market and take part in the on-water trade in one of the most beautiful places in Thailand.

We’ll head on to Kanchanaburi, the area that became well-known during WWII, where we’ll visit the bridge on the River Kwai, the JEATH War Museum and the place where the big and little Kwai rivers meet to form the Mae Klong River.

We’ll end the tour with lunch on the river, and head back to Bangkok at nightfall.

Day 4: Chiang Rai

In the morning we’ll fly out to Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle area, located near the borders of Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and the Mekong River. The area has been well-known for the growing and trading of opium, conducted by the local tribes in the area.

We will visit the House of Opium Museum and after lunch we’ll head on to a boat ride along the Mekong River, to witness the unique river-life. We’ll continue to the border town of Mae Sai and have some free time to roam around the huge Smuggler Market.

In the evening we’ll tour the town’s tribal night market.

Day 5: Chiang Mai

In the morning we’ll go on a boat ride along the Kok River and visit the Karen Hill tribe. From there, we’ll go on an elephant ride in the heart of the jungle.

We’ll continue south on the historic Smuggler Route, visit the Padaung tribe, also known as the Long Neck Village, and the Long-ear tribe of Kayaw. We will not skip the great citrus project established in the north of the country, in collaboration with the State of Israel. Afterwards we’ll make our ascend to the mountain range located in between the valleys and make a quick stop at the great tribal market.

Before evening fall, we’ll arrive at Chiang Mai, the capital city of Thailand’s northern region and head out to the city’s famous night market.

Day 6: Elephant Valley

We start our visit in Chiang Mai at the exquisite Doi Suthep Temple. We’ll take the cable car to the top of the mountain, elevated at 1,200 metres, to visit north Thailand’s most significant temple. We’ll conduct a guided tour of the temple, which includes participation in a special chanting ceremony for luck and prosperity.

Afterwards we’ll make our way to the Elephant Valley, to attend a fantastic elephant show and tour the unique farm, including a relaxing bamboo river rafting.

Day 7: Pattaya

After breakfast we’ll head out to the airport and fly to Bangkok. Upon arrival we’ll head east to the lively oceanside city of Pattaya.

In the evening we’ll head out to the city’s famous Walking Street, where we’ll find an abundance of clubs, bars, shops and more.

Day 8: Free Time

Free Time. Travelers who are interested can take a daily excursion to Koh Larn, the coral island at the heart of the gulf of Thailand. The excursion holds an extra charge.