COLORS OF THAILAND

Arrival in Bangkok and airport meet-and-greet. Transfer to the hotel. Hotel check-in time is from 2:00 PM. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart the hotel for a tour of Bangkok’s main streets and its historic district. We will begin by visiting the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit), home to a 5.5-ton solid gold Buddha statue. Next, we will visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), which houses Thailand's largest reclining Buddha image.

We will conclude with a visit to the Grand Palace—the royal residence since 1782—and the temple housing the revered Emerald Buddha, known as Wat Phra Kaew. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by road. En route, we will stop at the famous train market located right next to the tracks; here, we will witness how the market stalls are dismantled in seconds to make way for the passing train and then quickly set up again. We will then proceed to the floating market. Upon arrival, we will take a boat tour through the canals, enjoying the wonderful, quintessential Thai scenery.

We will continue to Kanchanaburi Province. Upon arrival, we will visit the Bridge over the River Kwai. Lunch. Next, we will head to Ayutthaya, the second capital of the Kingdom of Siam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit the Chai Watthanaram Temple. Finally, we will proceed to the hotel for check-in and an overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. We will visit the temples of Wat Yai Chaimongkol and Wat Mahathat. We will continue to Ang Thong to visit the temple housing the world's tallest Buddha statue (93 meters high). Lunch. We will proceed to Kamphaeng Phet—formerly an extension of the ancient capital, Sukhothai, and also a World Heritage Site—to visit the temple ruins. We will then continue to Sukhothai. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Departure to visit the archaeological ruins of the first capital of the Kingdom of Siam. The Sukhothai Kingdom is considered the golden age of Thai civilization, and the religious art and architecture of the era are regarded as the quintessential Thai styles. The original capital was enclosed by three concentric fortifications and two moats, accessible via four gates. We will visit the historical park of this ancient capital and its most important temples. Our next stop will be at Phayao Lake to relax and enjoy the beautiful views. Lunch. We will continue to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, we will visit Rong Suea Ten, or the Blue Temple. Transfer to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to visit the Golden Triangle, the area where three countries—Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand—meet, separated by the Mekong River; it was formerly a major center for the opium trade. Visit the Opium Museum. Lunch.

Next, we visit the White Temple, Wat Rong Khun. We then continue to Chiang Mai, known as the "Rose of the North" and the region's most important city. Its origins date back to the Lanna Kingdom in the 13th century. The old city is enclosed by walls and a moat. Lunch. Arrival and visit to Doi Suthep Temple, a symbol of the city situated at an altitude of 1,053 meters and a major pilgrimage site.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to visit the Eco Valley elephant sanctuary. We will dedicate the day to getting to know these incredible animals up close, starting with a visit to the elephant cultural museum. We will then prepare their food—mixing herbs and fruits to create multivitamin balls, alongside bananas and sugar cane—and learn how to make paper from elephant dung. Finally, we will enjoy bathing them under a waterfall.

We will conclude the day by visiting the settlement of the "giraffe women," walking through the village to see the houses where they live. Lunch. Return to the hotel.

Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your next destination.