Join this memorable thirteen-day tour exploring two of the oldest kingdoms in Southeast Asia: Thailand and Cambodia. Start your adventure from Chiang Mai, the beautiful former capital of the Lanna kingdom, mingle with the locals in the night market, and be amazed by the beauty of the ancient Buddhist temples before continuing to Sukhothai and Ayutthaya, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites that both served as capitals of Siam. Ends this unforgettable trip in Cambodia, the Kingdom of wonder, a fascinating mix of culture and majestic heritage and ancient and modern worlds collide to create unforgettable adventures. Marvel before its glorious temples, matched by only a few select spots on earth.
The short itinerary
Day 1 : DEPARTURE NEW YORK
Day 2 : ARRIVAL CHIANG RAI (10KM – 30 MIN)
Day 3 : CHIANG RAI – GOLDEN TRIANGLE (270KM – 6HRS)
Day 4 : CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI (260KM – 4HRS)
Day 5 : CHIANG MAI: CITY AND SURROUNDINGS (40KM – 1HR)
Day 6 : CHIANG MAI – LAMPHUN – LAMPANG – SUKHOTHAI (380KM – 4.5HRS)
Day 7 : SUKHOTHAI – UTHAI THANI – AYUTTHAYA (430KM – 5HRS)
Day 8 : AYUTTHAYA – KANCHANABURI (190KM – 2HRS)
Day 9 : KANCHANABURI – BANGKOK (150KM – 2HRS)
Day 10 : BANGKOK
Day 11 : DEPARTURE BANGKOK (30KM – 30MIN) / ARRIVAL SIEMP REAP (8KM – 15MIN)
Day 12 : SIEM REAP
Day 13 : SIEM REAP
Day 14 : DEPARTURE SIEM REAP (8KM – 15MIN)
Tour Ends
Day 1-2 Chiang Rai, Thailand
- Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Imperial River House Resort or similar 4*
Day 3-4 Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Superior Room | Superior Hotel Category = Imperial River House Resort or similar 4*
Day 5 Sukhothai, Thailand
- Superior Hotel Category = Legendha or similar 4*
Day 6 Ayutthaya, Thailand
- Superior Hotel Category = Kantary or similar 4*
Day 7 Kanchanaburi, Thailand
- Superior Hotel Category = Felix River Kwai or similar 4*
Day 8-9 Bangkok, Thailand
- Superior Hotel Category = Royal @Chinatown or similar 4*
Day 10-12 Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Superior Hotel Category = The Aviary Hotel or similar 4*
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Chiang Rai: Home of the unconventional and famous white temple, Chiang Rai is also a great place for street food and learning about the hill tribes.
Chiang Mai: The fragrant ‘Rose of the North’ was capital of the Lanna Kingdom founded by Mangrai the Great in the 13th century.
Sukhothai: Explore the well-preserved ruins of the former capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom.
Ayutthaya: Discover the impressive ruins of what was one of the world’s biggest cities during the early modern period.
Kanchanaburi: Visit the notorious ‘Death Railway Bridge’ that inspired the World War II novel and film, The Bridge on the River Kwai.
Damnoen Saduak: Immerse yourself in the scents and sounds of Thailand in the colourful floating market – one of the most enchanting images of the country.
Siem Reap: A vibrant and cheerful city that welcomes travellers like old Friends. A few days in this Cambodian city shows that it straddles the best of both worlds: a glorious past and a vivid present. The best way to get to know it is to explore it slowly, one legend at a time.
Please note
- Opening times of Temples and places of interest may change without prior notice. Temples and places of interest may be closed without prior notice
- On the last day, the check-out is at 12:00 pm (the minimum check-in time at Siem Reap Domestic Airport is 2 hours before the flight departure and International Airport is 2.5 before the flight departure)
- We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
- Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
- In many hotels in Thailand and Cambodia, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
- Luggage allowance: a maximum of 30kg per adult is allowed for transfers. Excess luggage may be charged directly to travellers in cases when a larger vehicle is required
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Thailand and Cambodia. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.