Golden Thailand: Culture & Coast
Active pace with longer touring days. Expect intermittent walking at a moderate pace for 2–3 hours over a variety of terrain, including cobblestones, hills and uneven pavements. Must be able to negotiate stairs of varying heights, sometimes without handrails. Can tolerate periods of standing during guided tours and be able to climb in/out of various modes of transportation. Some days may include 5–7 km of walking over the course of the day.
Depart for Bangkok via Vancouver
In Transit
Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure before dinner.
Begin with a visit to the Grand Palace, a marvel of golden stupas and mosaic-encrusted pillars. See the Coronation Hall, Royal Guest House, and Wat Phra Kaew, Thailand’s most sacred Buddhist temple. Later, cross the Chao Phraya River and conclude with a visit to the Temple of Dawn, whose towering spire is the iconic symbol of Bangkok.
Journey to Ayutthaya, to explore the UNESCO-listed temples and stupas, including Wat Lokaya Sutharam, showcasing its immense 500-year-old reclining Buddha statue. Return to Bangkok and experience the vibrant street food scene in Chinatown (Yaowarat).
Visit the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market before continuing to Kanchanaburi. Explore the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, the Allied War Cemetery, and the historic Bridge over the River Kwai.
Discover the natural beauty of Sai Yok National Park, with its waterfalls, caves, and lush jungle landscapes. Enjoy leisure time in the afternoon before an evening of dinner and a traditional cultural performance.
Return to Bangkok and fly to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in and enjoy leisure time before dinner at a local restaurant.
Explore the historic Old City, including its ancient walls, gates, moat, and the iconic Three Kings Monument, along with selected important temples. In the afternoon, ascend Mount Suthep by cable car to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and take in sweeping views over the Chiang Mai Valley
Begin at Chai Mongkol Temple before enjoying a scenic cruise along the Mae Ping River by traditional long-tail boat, offering a glimpse of local riverside life. Savor a lunch of Khao Soi, Chiang Mai’s signature dish, followed by a hands-on Thai cooking experience
Travel south to an elephant sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing and spend time feeding, playing, and interacting with the elephants. Enjoy a mud spa experience and bathe the elephants in the river. After lunch and time to say goodbye, return to Chiang Mai.
Fly south to Phuket before continuing to the peaceful coastal region of Khao Lak, known for its unspoiled beaches and relaxed atmosphere.
Explore the region’s highlights, including the Tsunami Memorial and a bamboo rafting experience through lush river landscapes. Visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Centre before continuing to Thai Muang–Lampi National Park, where you can enjoy a refreshing stop at Lampi Waterfall surrounded by rainforest
Day at leisure to enjoy the resort.
Enjoy a canoe trip through the “Little Amazon,” gliding beneath lush canopy and spotting wildlife along the riverbanks. Continue to Takua Pa Old Town to admire its Sino-Portuguese architecture and historic temples. Browse local shops and enjoy regional snacks before returning to your resort for an afternoon at leisure.
Return to Bangkok for your final evening. Enjoy time at leisure before a special farewell dinner.
Fly home via Vancouver.
You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (120 days prior for tours requiring a visa, cruises or rail journeys) for any reason, and receive a full refund of your deposit / payment (less the $75 administration fee).
Cancellation & trip interruption insurance included!
Included in the cost of your tour is our Cancellation Insurance Policy, which provides coverage in case of emergency injury or illness (including Covid), right up to your date of departure (terms and conditions apply).
Our Manulife Out-of-Country Health Insurance Plan covers expenses related to Trip Interruption in case of emergency injury or illness. For tours within Canada, Senior Discovery Tours will cover such expenses (terms and conditions apply to all policies).
