(13 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Siem
Reap (Angkor Wat)
This popular tour features the cultural highlights of Thailand, beginning in Bangkok with several nights at The Oriental, Asia's most legendary hotel.
Bangkok
- Take a long-tail boat ride through the residential canals (klongs).
- Learn about Buddhist art and beliefs at Wat Phra Keow.
- Indulge your senses at Bangkok's central market.
- View the art collections at the Jim Thompson Museum and the private Prasart estate.
Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
- Next, fly to the Golden Triangle province of Chiang Rai, for two nights at the new Anantara Resort and Spa, which overlooks Laos and Myanmar.
- Go on a soft adventure that includes an elephant safari, a boat ride on the Mekong, and visit local towns and markets. Also enjoy your resort's nature trails and spa.
- Continue to Chiang Mai for several days spent enjoying the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai.
Angkor Wat
- Next, fly to Cambodia, where you'll visit awe-inspiring Angkor Wat.
- Explore other important ruins from the ancient Khmer empire.
- Cruise the waters of Lake Tonle Sap, known for its 'floating' villages.
- Rejuvenate yourself in the spa, swim, and perhaps play a game of tennis, at your resort, Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor.
Bangkok
- The tour concludes with one last night in Bangkok at the Sukhothai Hotel, one of Asia's most sophisticated hotels that is also renowned for its Thai restaurant, Celadon.
Itinerary Overview
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| Day 01 | Arrive
Bangkok, THAILAND
Arrival transfer to Oriental
Hotel for 3 nights. |
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| Day 02 | Bangkok
Morning boat ride through
canals. Visit local markets, Grand Palace, Jim Thompson Museum.
(B) |
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| Day 03 | Bangkok
Morning touring of temples
and Prasart Museum. Balance of day at leisure. (B) |
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| Day 04 | Bangkok
- Chiang Rai
Transfer and flight to
Chiang Rai for 2 nights at the Anantara Resort & Spa. River boat
ride this afternoon and visit local Hilltribe villages. (B) |
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| Day 05 | Chiang
Rai
Morning elephant safari
and picnic lunch. Visit Opium Museum. Afternoon at leisure at resort.
(B,L) |
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| Day 06 | Chiang
Rai - Chiang Mai
Fly to Chiang Mai. Visit
Doi Suthep on arrival, then continue to Four Seasons Resort Chiang
Mai for three nights. (B) |
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| Day 07 | Chiang
Mai
Half day touring of craft
districts and city. (B) |
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| Day 08 | Chiang
Mai
At leisure at resort.
(B) |
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| Day 09 | Chiang Mai - Bangkok - Siem Reap, CAMBODIA
Morning transfer and flights to Siem Reap, home of Angkor Wat. Arrival transfer to Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor for 3 nights. Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat. Dinner at hotel. (B,D) |
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| Day 10 | Siem
Reap
Full day touring of major
ruins, including Banteay Srei, Angkor Thom & Temple of Bayon, Elephant
and Leper King Terraces, Preah Khan, and Ta Prohm. Dinner at hotel.
(B,D) |
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| Day 11 | Siem
Reap
Morning cruise on Lake
Tonle Sap. Afternoon continue touring, or relax at hotel. Dinner
at hotel. (B,D) |
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| Day 12 | Siem
Reap - Bangkok, THAILAND
Transfer and flight to
Bangkok to Sukhothai Hotel for overnight. (B) |
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| Day 13 | Depart
Bangkok
At leisure until airport
transfer. (B) |
Accommodation
| Bangkok |
Oriental Hotel and Sukhothai Hotel |
| Chiang Rai |
Anantara Resort & Spa |
| Chiang Mai |
Four Seasons Chiang Mai |
| Angkor Wat |
Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor |
Cost
Per Person Cost (double occupancy): $6,975
* Optional surcharge for business class flights (when available):
From $80 per person
To request the complete itinerary for the above tour, or to begin customizing
your own itinerary, please contact
an Artisans of Leisure travel expert.
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