The Grand Tour of Thailand
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, Automne, Hiver.
Where to stay - Bangkok ?
The map of your stay "The Grand Tour of Thailand"
Detail of the stay : The Grand Tour of Thailand
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 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
Bridge of the Kwai River
Steps: Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi and the bridge of the Kwai River. On the road, discovery of Flottant Saduak's floating market and possibility to stop on Chemin Pathom, where you can see the largest pagoda in the world. Then, in the region east of Bangkok, discovery of Kanchanaburi and the famous bridge of the river Kwai, built during the war on order of the Japanese occupiers. The "Railway of death" takes the railway from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok and passes on the bridge. Impressive "Overview" of the valley. Possibility to make a night safari from an elephant camp. Evening restaurant in Kanchanaburi on the river side... or on the river.
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 World 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
The city is the gateway to the Golden Triangle. Visit of the Hilltribe Museum and the flower market. In the evening, an outing to the Night Market is a must. 13 kilometers away, Wat Rong Khun, better known as the white temple.
Places of interest : HILL TRIBES MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER WAT RONG KHUN - WHITE TEMPLE
Towards Lampang
Steps: Lampang
From Chiang Mai, departure to Lampang: demonstration of elephant training and visit of "the hospital". Stroll to the renowned Thung Kwian Forest Market, where wild plants and animals are sold for medicinal and culinary use. Visit of one of the oldest and most beautiful sanctuaries in Northern Thailand: Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. Back in the afternoon on Chiang Mai. Late afternoon and sunset from Doi Suthep: beautiful panorama of Chiang Mai and the mountains around 700 m above the plain.
Direction the beach
Steps: Koh Samui - Bang Rak - Big Buddha
Transit to Koh Samui (plane or ferry). Quiet day at the beach or sighting the island by moped (caution on the road and helmet required) to see one of the many waterfalls.
Koh Tao
Steps: Chumphon
To go directly to Koh Tao avoiding Koh Samui, transit to Barracudas (7 hours bus), followed by the crossing in express boat (combined ticket) to Koh Tao: landing at Mae Wanted... In program: diving, diving, diving...
Koh Pha Ngan
For its "Moon" evenings. Day at the beach.
Koh Pha Ngan in the Land
Possibility to make some excursions inside the land to discover the panoramas, diving, snorkeling...
To Phuket
Steps: Koh Phi Phi Leh
For those who want to discover the Andaman coast (except in August-September because of the monsoon), transit by bus from Surat Thani, direction Phuket. Arrival in Phuket City (rather "quiet" city centre, but direct access by boat around morning) Koh Phi Phior Patong Beach, restaurants and shows or Walking Street and discos.
Places of interest : THONG SALA SATURDAY NIGHT MARKET
Phuket
Choice of excursions on the country's largest island or in the nearby surroundings, "Coral Island", a full day of diving and swimming
Phang Nga
Steps: Ton Sai
Discover Phang Nga Bay, close to Phuket, by boat, with a "jungle & adventure" tour of Phra Thaeo National Park, including a stop at the splendid Ton Sai waterfall.
Koh Phi Phi
Scuba diving day with one night on the spot.
Koh Phi Phi by night
Beach Day and Nightlife on Patong Beach: cabaret evenings, dinner in the restaurant...
Pattaya
Steps: Thong Sala
Join the world famous seaside resort for Walking street.
Places of interest : THONG SALA SATURDAY NIGHT MARKET
