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Thailand Highlights

12 days Fully Inclusive Classic Group Tour

Thailand Highlights

Thailand weaves a tapestry of glittering temples, lush jungle and golden sunshine, all entwined with a rich heritage that has remained staunchly unchanged for centuries. It is also fun-loving, friendly and exotic – discover more of Bangkok and the northern highlands.

  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 11 , Lunches: 10 , Dinners: 11
  • Accommodation
    11 nights in 3+ star accommodation
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 28
  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
Classic Group Tour
12 DAYS
From USD $3,683PP
Bangkok – Kanchanaburi – Chiang Rai – Hmong Hilltribe Lodge – Chiang Mai
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Tour Highlights

Our Thailand Highlights tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, many of which are entirely exclusive to us.

Day by Day Itinerary

Bangkok (3N) - Kanchanaburi (1N) - Chiang Rai (3N) - Hmong Hilltribe Lodge (1N) - Chiang Mai (3N)
  • Day 1
    Arrive Bangkok
    Dinner
    Day 1: Arrive Bangkok

    On arrival in Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Mueang International Airport, you will be met by an English-speaking representative and transfer approximately 1 hour to your hotel. Please note: Early check in is not included. If your flight arrives in the morning and you wish to arrange this, please speak to your reservations consultant. An informal Welcome Dinner will be held on Day 1. If you miss this due to your arrival time, all information will be provided to you at breakfast the following morning. Additional night's before and after your tour can be arranged.

    Dinner
  • Day 2
    Discover Bangkok
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 2: Discover Bangkok

    Bangkok’s dazzling neon signs, charming architecture, Thai cuisine and lively markets make for an exciting introduction to this fascinating country. Enjoy a Bangkok city tour. Tour the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Chinatown before cruising down Chao Phraya River on a longboat to Pak Khlong Talaat Flower Market, whilst enjoying an alternative view of the city. Sightseeing involves around 5 hours on foot today and involves hopping on and off the boats, often on unsteady and sometimes slippery surfaces, without handrails or assistance.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3
    Bridge Over The River Kwai
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 3: Bridge Over The River Kwai

    Rise early this morning to visit the Maeklong Railway Market in Samut Songkram, where vendors quickly pack up their stalls as trains pass directly through the market. Continue to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you will travel on small boats through the canals. Continue to Kanchanaburi, made famous by ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’. During the Japanese occupation of Thailand in WWII, tens of thousands of Allied POWs and Southeast Asian indentured labourers were forced to build the Thai-Burma Railway, often called the Death Railway; many of the prisoners died under the brutal conditions. Learn about their tragic story at the Thai-Burma Railway Museum, then pay respects to the victims at the Allied War Cemetery before checking in at your hotel.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4
    Explore Kanchanaburi
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 4: Explore Kanchanaburi

    Visit Hellfire Pass, a dramatic part of the railway that literally cuts through mountain. Begin at the Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum, which tells the stories of human suffering at the hands of this engineering feat, before a 3 kilometre walk through the pass. Finally, take a short train journey on the Death Railway and see more of this beautiful valley before driving back to Bangkok. Please note the 3km walk will be on uneven ground, involves some steep steps and it is likely to be humid; bring mosquito repellent. If you do not wish to take part, you will still be able to see the pass from around 15 minutes’ walk from the museum, and you may remain in the museum area independently.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5
    Ayutthaya
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 5: Ayutthaya

    Drive 90 minutes east out of Bangkok to discover the historic ruins of Ayutthaya, the historic capital of Siam from 1350 until its destruction by Burmese invaders in 1767. Begin at the restored Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, with its vast gardens, throne room, gilded pavilions and brightly-painted lookout tower. Continue to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, with its three distinctive stupas, each of which hold the ashes of a king. Admire Wat Chaiwattanaram, built in 1630 to honour the king’s mother. It was designed in the Khmer style and resembles a smaller Angkor. Sightseeing around Ayutthaya will involve around 3 hours on foot. Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant and take the road trip back to Bangkok. Transfer to the airport for your 80-minute flight to Chiang Rai.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6
    Golden Triangle
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 6: Golden Triangle

    This morning, head out to see the area known as the ‘Golden Triangle’; the point where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. This area was once a hub of opium production, but since the 1970s, Thailand has been promoting local initiatives to enable locals to switch to other sources of income, such as tea, coffee and tourism. Continue to Mae Sai, the northernmost point of Thailand and an important trading town on the Myanmar border. Return to Chiang Rai for dinner; afterwards, you may wish to explore the colourful night market in Chiang Rai.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7
    Quaint Mae Salong
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 7: Quaint Mae Salong

    Drive 90 minutes through rolling countryside to Mae Salong Mountain, renowned for its hill tribes and tea plantations. From the base of the mountain, travel by truck to a plantation, where you will have an opportunity to sample the local tea. Enjoy lunch at a mountaintop restaurant before an excursion to Mae Salong, visiting a tea plantation, a Yao Tribe and an Akha village known as Ban Lorcha. Sightseeing today will include approximately 3 hours on foot.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8
    The Stunning White Temple
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 8: The Stunning White Temple

    Depart Chiang Rai and take a short 30-minute drive to explore Wat Rong Khun, ‘the White Temple’. Stop at a local market before lunch. This afternoon is spent crossing the countryside, passing forests, farms and villages to reach the Hmong Hilltribe Lodge, where you will be guests of the Hmong community. The Hmong Hilltribe Lodge is made up of ten individual houses, each comprising of four separate rooms with private bathrooms, arranged around a central communal area. This evening, enjoy a barbecue dinner accompanied by a Hmong cultural show.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9
    Discover Chiang Mai
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 9: Discover Chiang Mai

    Depart the lodge and visit the archaeological site of Wiang Kum Kam, a 'lost city' outside Chiang Mai. The local king, Mangrai, chose this as his capital (replacing Chiang Rai) before destructive river floods forced him to instead build Chiang Mai in 1296. Visit two of Chiang Mai's temples (Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh) before time at leisure in Chiang Mai. Sightseeing will be approximately 2 hours on foot today.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10
    Thai Elephant Care Centre
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 10: Thai Elephant Care Centre

    Visit the Thai Elephant Care Centre in Mae Rim this morning. The centre is located in the beautiful Mesa valley and offers a peaceful retirement home for elephants rescued from illegal logging camps and elephant shows. Meet one of their caretakers, who will guide you through the centre, explaining about the centre and its inhabitants. Have lunch and continue to Mae Taeng to enjoy a rafting trip on the river. After the rafting, return to Chiang Mai. Please note that in the rainy season, between June and August, or after other periods of unexpectedly heavy rains, bamboo rafting may not be possible for safety reasons.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11
    Chiang Mai Cooking Class
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 11: Chiang Mai Cooking Class

    Enjoy a cooking class, learning to cook traditional Thai cuisine and enjoy your creations for lunch. Later, drive 1 hour to Wat Doi Suthep where you will have the option of climbing the Naga staircase 300 steps to the top, or catch the cable car to visit the exquisite golden pagoda. This evening, we enjoy a typical Thai (Khantoke) dinner while watching a performance of traditional song and dance from Northern Thailand by various hill tribes.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12
    Depart Chiang Mai
    Breakfast
    Day 12: Depart Chiang Mai

    Any time before your flight is at leisure and breakfast will be included. You will be transferred from your hotel to Chiang Mai International Airport, according to the departure time of your international flight. Late check-out is not included. Additional night's before and after your tour can be arranged.

    Breakfast
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Trip Notes

Accommodation

We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.

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When to go

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bangkok
  • 23
    32
    28
  • 13
  • Chiang Mai
  • 15
    30
    22
  • 4
  • Chiang Rai
  • 13
    29
    21
  • 8
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 20
    33
    26
  • 3
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bangkok
  • 24
    33
    29
  • 20
  • Chiang Mai
  • 16
    33
    24
  • 9
  • Chiang Rai
  • 14
    31
    22
  • 14
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 22
    36
    29
  • 18
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bangkok
  • 26
    34
    30
  • 42
  • Chiang Mai
  • 20
    35
    27
  • 18
  • Chiang Rai
  • 17
    34
    25
  • 28
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 24
    37
    31
  • 29
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bangkok
  • 27
    35
    31
  • 91
  • Chiang Mai
  • 23
    36
    30
  • 57
  • Chiang Rai
  • 21
    35
    28
  • 98
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 26
    38
    32
  • 78
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bangkok
  • 26
    34
    30
  • 248
  • Chiang Mai
  • 24
    34
    29
  • 162
  • Chiang Rai
  • 22
    33
    28
  • 213
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 26
    36
    31
  • 145
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bangkok
  • 26
    34
    30
  • 157
  • Chiang Mai
  • 24
    33
    28
  • 124
  • Chiang Rai
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 178
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 26
    34
    30
  • 86
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bangkok
  • 26
    33
    29
  • 175
  • Chiang Mai
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 140
  • Chiang Rai
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 311
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 25
    34
    29
  • 103
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bangkok
  • 26
    33
    29
  • 219
  • Chiang Mai
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 217
  • Chiang Rai
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 358
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 25
    34
    29
  • 98
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bangkok
  • 25
    33
    29
  • 334
  • Chiang Mai
  • 23
    32
    27
  • 211
  • Chiang Rai
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 284
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 25
    34
    29
  • 220
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bangkok
  • 25
    33
    29
  • 292
  • Chiang Mai
  • 22
    31
    27
  • 118
  • Chiang Rai
  • 21
    30
    26
  • 125
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 209
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bangkok
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 50
  • Chiang Mai
  • 19
    30
    25
  • 54
  • Chiang Rai
  • 17
    29
    23
  • 59
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 22
    32
    27
  • 59
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Bangkok
  • 22
    32
    27
  • 6
  • Chiang Mai
  • 16
    29
    22
  • 16
  • Chiang Rai
  • 14
    27
    20
  • 14
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 20
    31
    25
  • 6

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    Additional Price Information

    • Land only: This tour price is based on land itinerary only. No international flights are included.
    • Visa: A visa may be required and is not included in the tour price. Please check entry requirements with your nearest Consulate.
    • Tipping kitty: Customary tipping amount of approximately US$65pp is paid locally in Thailand.
    • Transfers: Airport transfers are included when arriving on the first day and departing on that last day of the tour, or when booking the group tour additional nights’ accommodation through Wendy Wu Tours.
    • Early check-in and late check-out are not included but can be arranged at an additional price.
    • Price listed is based on new bookings only

    Group Tour includes

    • Meals as stated (refer to itinerary)
    • Domestic transportation
    • Touring with English-speaking guides & entrance fees
    • All accommodation

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