Thailand, on the land side
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Faune and flora, Discovery, Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Free time, Relaxation / Well-being.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté.
Where to stay - Bangkok ?
The map of your stay "Thailand, on the land side"
Detail of the stay : Thailand, on the land side
How to get there - Bangkok
The temples of Bangkok
Steps: Bangkok
Discover the capital in a panoramic way: long tail boat ride on the klongs and/or featured tour on the Chao Phraya River. Stopover at the temple Wat Arun and visit the main jewels of Bangkok. Wat Phra Kaew housing the Emerald Buddha and Wat Po with its large statue of the reclining Buddha
Places of interest : WAT ARUN (TEMPLE DE L'AUBE) WAT PHRA KAEW
The floating market
Temples and ancient capital
Steps: Ayutthaya
Bang Pa In and Ayutthaya. Visit of ancient temples, Wat Chai Watthanaram, Wat Lokaya Sutharam, Wat Na Phra Men and the former capital founded in 1350 by King U-Thong.
Places of interest : WAT NA PHRA MEN WAT CHAI WATTHANARAM
Kwai River Bridge
Steps: Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi and the Kwai River Bridge. On the way, discover the floating market of Damnoen Saduak and the possibility to stop on the way to Nakhon Pathom, where you can see the largest pagoda in the world. Then, in the east region of Bangkok, discovery of Kanchanaburi and the famous bridge of the Kwai River, built during the war on the orders of the Japanese occupants. The "Death Railway" takes the railway from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok and crosses the bridge. Impressive "overflight" of the valley. Possibility of a night safari from an elephant camp. Restaurant evening in Kanchanaburi by the river... or on the river.
Places of interest : PONT DE LA RIVIÈRE KWAI
Khmer and Thai remains
Steps: Lomsak
Phitsanulok and Sukkotai. Phitsanulok. In the morning, departure for the visit of the H'mong tribes of Lomsak, with a possible stopover at the Kengsopha waterfall. One hour by bus from Phitsanulok, Sukkotai. Bike tour of the ruins of the historic park classified as a UNESCO heritage site, capital of the first Siamese kingdom and symbol of Thai greatness in the 13th century. Discovery of the Khmer and Thai remains: Wat Mahathat, former royal palace, Wat Si Chum, Wat Sa Da Pa Daeng, the oldest monument in the city. Evening in the city.
Places of interest : KAMPHAENG PHET HISTORICAL PARK SUKHOTHAI HISTORICAL PARK
Chiang Mai Temples
Steps: Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, the "Rose of the North". Discover the special charm of the old town. Visit of the oldest temples of the city: Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh... Evening in the Night Market, and then for younger ones, at Zoe in Yellow on the little square near Thanon Ratchaphakhinai.
Places of interest : WAT CHEDI LUANG WAT PHRA SINGH
Meeting the ethnic groups of the mountains
Steps: Thong Sala
Trekking to discover the minority ethnic groups of the mountains: H'mong, Yao, Akha and Lahu or Karen. Combine with an elephant ride. If you stay there on a Sunday, don't miss the walking street market on Ratchadamnoen road in the evening.
Places of interest : THONG SALA SATURDAY NIGHT MARKET
Chiang Rai
Steps: Chiang Rai
Departure in the morning for Chiang Rai, in the far north of Thailand. Discovery of the Golden Triangle for its famous panorama, a mythical region where some mountainous ethnic groups still grow poppies (it is advisable not to venture there alone). Visit of local ethnic villages (H'mong, Yao, Akha, etc.). 13 kilometers from Chiang Rai, Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple.
Places of interest : WAT RONG KHUN - WHITE TEMPLE
Udon Thani
Steps: Udon Thani
Directorate Udon Thani, the largest town in Isaan. Visit of the city and dinner on the lake.
Historic Park and Night Market
The following day, go to Phu Historical Park Park. Return to the city for a walk in the night Market.
The Province of Loei and the district of Dan Sai
A region beyond time, which lives in the rhythm of the seasons. Authenticity guaranteed, extraordinary landscapes, history and culture. Between June and July, not to miss, the Phi Ta khon festival (celebration of spirits and ghosts).
Surin
Steps: Surin
The 3rd weekend in November is the largest elephant gathering in Thailand. Outside this period, you can visit the ruins of Prasat Si Khonphum or Prasat Hin Ban Pluang, dating from the Khmer era and not far away, the immense White Buddha on the hill.
Places of interest : PHANOM SAWAI FOREST PARK
Farniente and fiesta in Pattaya
Steps: Thong Sala
A seaside resort known worldwide for its beaches, its Walking street and its wild parties...
Places of interest : THONG SALA SATURDAY NIGHT MARKET
