Thailand is an ancient Buddhist kingdom of temples, tropical jungles and warm, gracious people. In the north, life proceeds quietly in hilltribe villages while in the south, the golden spires of the Grand Palace rise above manicured gardens and marble walkways in the capital city of Bangkok.
In Bangkok, we explore the Grand Palace and floating market. At the River Kwai, take a dip at a local waterfall and discover the infamous history of the area. Here, we stay on comfortable, floating bungalows on the river, set against a backdrop of jungle covered mountains.
At Khao Yai, we encounter one of the largest rainforests in mainland Asia. Here, we have our best opportunity to observe hornbills and elephants in the wild.
Traveling north, we visit the ancient capital of Sukhothai and discover the splendor of Thailand’s classical period by bicycle. Chiang Mai, a relaxing city renowned for its tradition of excellent handicrafts, is our base in the north. For those who like to trek, we offer an option of hilltribe hiking to a Karen village. For those who prefer something less active, we also visit hilltribe villages by road and river, as well as the delightful town of Mae Hong Son, set amongst the beautiful mountain scenery of the far northwest.
Our trip to ancient Siam concludes in Bangkok, with a farewell dinner and traditional Thai dance. |
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Accommodations
Comfortable hotels/lodges with private washrooms. Basic accommodation on hilltribe trekking option with shared facilities.
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