Essence of Thailand

14 Days 13 Nights 

Day 1: Bangkok:

Arrive at Bangkok, Thailand – The Land of a Thousand Smiles. Meet and greet guide and transfer to hotel. Check in. Free time and overnight at Bangkok.

Day 2: Unseen Thonburi Klongs & Royal Grand Palace (Breakfast):

Thonburi is the western part of Bangkok, situated on the right side of the Chao Phya River. Its many canals had originally given Bangkok the name “Venice of the East.” Passing by boat along the canals gives you a first hand impression of the scenic life along Bangkok’s waterways. Also visit theRoyal Barges and the Temple of Dawn. The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. Hotel and overnight at Bangkok.

Day 3: Bangkok – Saraiburi – Khao Yai (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner):

Depart Bangkok by private airconditioned car/minibus/coach for Saraburi. Visit Phra Buddha Badh with its shrine of the holy footprint of Lord Buddha and large number of temple bells surrounding temple compound. Lunch at local restaurant in Saraburi. Continue to Khao Yai National Park. Enroute, visit Wat Theppithak with its huge seated Buddha located on hillside and fruit market at Klang Dong. Afternoon check-in at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Khao Yai.

Day 4 : Khao Yai – Pimai – Korat (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner):

Breakfast at hotel.Visit Krong Keo waterfalls with original bamboo suspension bridge and Haew Suwat waterfalls. Depart for Korat. Visit Thao Suranaree Memorial, built in commemoration of the exploit of Khunying Mo, wife of the town’s second in command, who rallied her people to defeat Laotian invaders in 1826, under the reign of King Rama III. Also visit Wat Sala Loi, with its main chapel constructed in the shape of a Chinese Junk using local materials—the famous earthen tiles from Daan Kwien. Lunch at local restaurant in Korat. Continue to Pimai to visit the museum and the magnificent Khmer temples, the “Angkor Wat of Thailand,” supposedly built by King Jayavarman VI in the eleventh century. Also visit Sai Ngam Banyan Grove, with Thailand’s largest banyan tree. Return to Korat and check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Korat.

Day 5: Korat – Phanom Rung – Muang Tam – Surin (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner):

Breakfast at hotel.Visit village of Daan Kwian, famous for its beautiful earthenware. Continue to Prasat Phnom Rung, the most important Khmer temple complex in Thailand, situated on a small hill. The monumental staircase is stunning and the sanctuary is one of the best examples of Khmer architecture. Also visit Prasat Muang Tham, a Khmer temple older than Prasat Phnom Rung, with many well preserved bas-reliefs. Lunch at local restaurant in Prakhon Chai. Proceed to Surin. Visit Prasat Hin Sikhoraphum, with its prangs. Dinner and accommodations at hotel. Overnight at Surin.

Day 6: Surin – Sri Saket – Ubon – Bangkok (Breakfast, Lunch):

Breakfast at hotel.
Depart for Si Saket and visit to Prasat Wat Sa Kamphaeng Yai, the biggest and most perfect Khmer Ruins in the province. It comprises three stupas on the same base lining in North-South direction and facing east. This ruins was supposedly build in the 11th Century with Bapuan Art style of Khmer and was served as shrine for God Shiva before changing into Mahayana Buddhist temple in 13th Century. Continue to visit Prasat Wat Sa Kamphaeng Noi, which comprises laterite stupa and 
chapel with a big pond at front, all are in the embrace of laterite wall. It was used for religious purpose and was called ‘Arokaya Sala’ to be served as community hospital in the 13th Century. 
Drive to Kantharalak. Lunch at a local restaurant. Depart for Phra Viharn National Park and visit to Mo I-Daeng Cliff, one of the best bird’s eye view point of Northeast, the red-color rock cliff is situated right on Thailand-Cambodia border. It offers panoramic view of vast Cambodian forest and Phra Viharn Sanctuary.Continue to Ubon Airport for flight to Bangkok. Arrive at Bankgok and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Bangkok.

Day 7: Bangkok – Koh Samui (Breakfast):

Breakfast and transfer out to airport for onward flight to Koh Samui. Arrive at Samui and transfer to hotel. Check in and relax.

Day 8: Koh Samui around the Island Tour (Breakfast):

Breakfast at hotel. A day around the exotic island of Samui. The perfect opportunity to get a true feel for the island. See for yourself the unspoilt beauty of Smaui. We’ll you to a spectacular viewpoints - view the famous “Grand mother and Grandfather Rocks”, well known for their twin grotesque rocks on shore. Then we pass through a coconut plantation and watch monkeys picking coconuts. Try fresh young coconuts (a completely different taste from the older coconuts), and watch a demonstration by the local people of how to make a coconut milk by hand. We visit the mummified monk at Wat Kunaram then head to the hill to see Na Muang waterfall before arriving at Nathnon, the island’s main town where you have time to wander around the shops. On the way back ot he hotel we stop at the Big Buddha, which has become the island’s most memorable landmark.

Day 9: Koh Samui – Anthong Marine Park & Snorkeling (Breakfast, Lunch):

Breakfast at hotel. Our boat takes you to the breathtaking dream islands of the National Marine Park. The tourists at Dragon Island “Koh Wao”, where you can explore the bizarre rock formations, sheer limestone cliffs, magic caves, hidde grottos and untouched beaches. At lunchtime we serve a delicious buffet beneath the coconut trees and you will have plent of timet o swim, snorkel ,relax or climb up to the mountain’s top see the fantastic panorama and “Green Lagoon” a beautiful emerald salt water lake, before we return back to your hotel. Overnight.

Day 10: Koh Samui – Free and Easy (Breakfast):

Breakfast and free and easy day at Samui.

Day 12: Koh Samui – Free and Easy (Breakfast):

Breakfast and free and easy day at Samui.

Day 13: Koh Samui – Free and Easy (Breakfast):

Breakfast and free and easy day at Samui.

Day 14: Koh Samui – Home/Next Destination (Breakfast):

Breakfast and transfer out to airport for onward flight home / next destination.


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