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Day 1 - Bangkok arrival
Welcome to Thailand! Upon arrival in Bangkok, meet and private transfer from Bangkok International Airport to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight at the Peninsula Bangkok
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Day 2 - Bangkok
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your half-day City & Temples Tour of Bangkok. From several magnificent temples in Bangkok, the three most unique ones are Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Benchamabophit. Wat Traimit houses a striking 3-meter tall Golden Buddha image - a gleaming, 5-ton figure of solid gold. Wat Pho, which features the largest reclining Buddha image in Thailand, and the Chedi of the kings, is Bangkok's oldest and largest temple. Finally there is Wat Benchamabophit, a fine modern Thai temple constructed from white Carrara marble with ornate crossbeams decorated with lacquer and gold. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.
Overnight at the Peninsula Bangkok
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Day 3 - Bangkok – River Kwai - Bangkok
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your full day tour to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & the River Kwai. This most interesting excursion brings you to the rural floating market of Damnoen Saduak, situated 110 kilometers west of Bangkok. Continue to Kanchanaburi and take a scenic boat trip on Maeklong River towards the famous bridge over the River Kwai. After lunch, visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Center, an interactive museum, information and research facility dedicated to presenting the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway. The fully air-conditioned center offers the visitor an educational and moving experience. Then visit the two well-kept war cemeteries, which contain the graves of an estimated 9,000 allied soldiers who lost their lives while building the bridge and constructing the notorious "Death Railway" which the Japanese had hoped to stretch all the way to the Burmese (Myanmar) border. On your return journey to Bangkok, stop at Phra Pathom Chedi, considered to be the highest pagoda in the world.
Overnight at the Peninsula Bangkok
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Day 4 - Bangkok – Chiang Mai
After breakfast, transfer to the Bangkok airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, meet and transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
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Day 5 - Chiang Mai
After breakfast, enjoy a City & Temples Tour of Chiang Mai. Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai show off a mixture of architectural styles that reflect the varied heritage of Northern Thailand. Elements from Lanna Thai, Burmese, Sri Lankan and Mon temples have all been used in one from or another. Intricate woodcarvings and protective Naga serpent staircases add a flamboyance that reflects an awesome reverence for the Buddhist religion. Gilded umbrellas, guardian figures from the tales of the Ramayana and stupas trimmed with god filigree combine to heighten the overall effect. To date, there have been some 300 temples constructed in Chiang Mai and its outskirts. During this half-day tour, you will visit Chiang Mai’s largest fresh market (Waroros) and the following temples: Wat Phra Singh: The large chedi was built in 1345 by King Pha Yu to house the remains of his father King Kam Fu. A typical scripture repository is located at this temple as well. These repositories were designed to keep and protect the delicate sa or mullberry paper sheets used by monks to keep records and write down folklore. The high stucco-covered stone base of the repository protected the delicate scriptures from the rain, floods and pests. Wat Chedi Luang: The temple was originally constructed in 1401 by the orders of King Saeng Muang Ma. In 1454, reigning King Tilo-Garaj enlarged the chedi to a height of 86 meters. After an earthquake in 1545, the chedi lay in ruins until 1991, when it was reconstructed at a cost of several million Baht. Wat Chiang Man is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai. King Mengrai allegedly lived here while the city of Chiang Mai was constructed. Enshrined in Wat Suan Dok was built in 1383. It was constructed in the gardens of Lanna Royal Residence. The rows of smaller white chedis contain the ashes of Chiang Mai Royal family. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure!
Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
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Day 6 - Chiang Mai
Today, enjoy a full day tour to Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel for a drive to the northern town of Chiang Rai. Along the way, visit the hot springs at Mae Kajan. Continue to Mae Sai, located at the border between Thailand and Myanmar. After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the Golden Triangle. Here the countries of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand converge. Proceed to Chiang Saen for a visit of the museum and Wat Chedi Luang. After sightseeing, return to your hotel in Chiang Mai.
Overnight at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
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Day 7 - Chiang Mai – Bangkok - Pranburi / Hua Hin
After breakfast, transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your flight to Bangkok. On arrival in Bangkok, you will be met and then transferred to Hua Hin for check-in.
Overnight at the Evason Hua Hin & Six Senses Spa
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Day 8 - Hua Hin
Breakfast at hotel and the full day at leisure.
Overnight at Evason Hua Hin & Six Senses Spa
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Day 9 - Hua Hin
Breakfast at hotel and the full day at leisure.
Overnight at Evason Hua Hin & Six Senses Spa
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Day 10 - Hua Hin - Bangkok - Departure
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the Bangkok airport for your departure flight!
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