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This tour through Thailand includes visits to some of the cities that have served as the country's capital: Bangkok, Ayutthaya, and Sukhothai. In Bangkok—Thailand’s current capital—visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha; the Temple of the Reclining Buddha built in 1832; and the Grand Palace, the royal residence begun in 1782 where you’ll see the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most sacred Buddhist sculpture. In Ayutthaya, Thailand’s ancient capital, your sightseeing includes a visit to Bang Pa-In Palace, which was built as a summer residence for the Kings of Ayutthaya. In Sukhothai, Thailand's 13th-century capital, visit Sukhothai Historic Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ruins of palaces, temples, and homes.
But that’s not all…take a train ride over the famous River Kwai Bridge, part of the infamous Death Railway built by prisoners during World War II. Visit Hellfire Pass Memorial, which houses a museum detailing the life of the Allied prisoners and Asian laborers who helped build the railway. Explore a night market by rickshaw. Travel to the “Golden Triangle,” where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, and visit a local tea plantation
The perfect conclusion to your Thailand experience will be in the perfection and paradise of Phuket. Relax with 3 days of aquamarine water, pristine beaches, and pampering services available if you choose. Your budget-travel to Thailand is rich in experiences, sights, and welcoming people you’ll long remember!
Small Group Discovery
Each Cosmos Asia tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Asia vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 13 breakfasts, 5 lunches
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Day1
Welcome to Thailand’s capital city. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
BANGKOK
Day2
Bangkok is an exhilarating blend of historic and religious monuments, chic modernity, exciting shopping, and friendly culture. An exciting day of sightseeing is ahead. Take in the city’s principal landmarks such as the splendid Temple of the Golden Buddha and the spectacular Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. You will also visit the gleaming Grand Palace, Thailand’s most sacred monument, and the spectacular Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BANGKOK.
Day3
Today is yours to explore Bangkok at leisure, perhaps enjoying the great-value shopping, lively markets, and delicious Thai cuisine. You may opt to join an optional excursion to the legendary Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where traders sell all manner of items from their boats, including exotic fruits, vegetables, silks, and toys.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BANGKOK–AYUTTHAYA–KANCHANABURI.
Day4
Today, head to Ayutthaya, ancient capital of Siam. Here, you will visit Bang Pa-In Palace, which was built in the 18th century as a summer residence for the Kings of Ayutthaya. Then, travel to Kanchanaburi on the banks of the Kwai River, famed for the River Kwai Bridge, built during WWII.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
KANCHANABURI.
Day5
Today’s highlight is a train ride across the famous bridge to Wang Po Station. Also visit the Allied Forces Cemetery and spend time in the fascinating Thailand-Burma Railway Center. This afternoon, visit Hellfire Pass Memorial, part of the Death Railway that cuts through the mountains. Today, it houses a museum detailing life of the Allied prisoners and Asian laborers who helped build the railway, and subsequently suffered or died at Hellfire Pass.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
KANCHANABURI–PHITSANULOK.
Day6
Today’s full-day drive takes you to Phitsanulok, one of Thailand’s oldest cities, founded over 600 years ago. This evening, enjoy a rickshaw ride to experience Phitsanulok’s colorful night market.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
PHITSANULOK–SUKHOTHAI–LAMPANG.
Day7
Journey to Sukhothai, Thailand’s 13th-century former capital, and admire the atmospheric, moated Old Town. Here, you will visit Sukhothai Historic Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore ruined temples and monasteries, including Wat Si Chum with its stunning seated Buddha. Then, travel to Lampang.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LAMPANG–CHIANG RAI.
Day8
This morning, visit Phayao Lake and Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. Built in 1476, this ancient Buddhist temple is often thought to be the oldest-standing wooden structure in the country. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue through rural countryside to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, visit Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
CHIANG RAI. GOLDEN TRIANGLE EXCURSION.
Day9
Enjoy breathtaking vistas as you journey to Doi Mae Salong and visit a tea plantation. Continue to Mae Sai, Thailand’s northernmost town, and on to the renowned Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Burma, and Laos meet. You may consider an optional boat tour on the Mekong River.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
CHIANG RAI–CHIANG MAI.
Day10
Travel through lush jungle to Chiang Mai, a fragrant mountain retreat known as the “Rose of the North” for its refreshing climate. Upon arrival, visit San Kampaeng to see local craftsmen make Thailand’s traditional lacquerware and teakwood furniture.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
CHIANG MAI
Day11
This morning, visit Wat Phra Singh with its famous Buddha image, and Wat Doi Suthep, a temple tucked away in the mountains. For the final ascent to the temple, you can take a tram car or walk up the Naga (dragon-headed serpent) staircase, with more than 300 steps. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy this dynamic city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CHIANG MAI–PHUKET.
Day12
Today, transfer to Chiang Mai airport for your flight to Phuket. On arrival, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PHUKET.
Day13
Enjoy your day doing as little or as much as you wish. Visit fabulous beaches, treat yourself to a Thai massage, or simply relax by the pool.
PHUKET.
Day14
Another full day at lesiure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PHUKET.
Day15
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
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Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Narai Hotel
Moderate First-Class
Named for King Narai the Great of Thailand, the Narai Hotel has been in operation for more than 4 decades. The hotel balances old charm with modern amenities.
Location
222 Silom Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Beauty Salon
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
Novotel Bangkok Silom Road
First-Class
Central to everything in Bangkok, Novotel Bangkok Silom Road is conveniently located near shops, sites and subway stations, and features practical facilities such as a gym, pool, sauna, restaurant and bar.
Location
320 Silom Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Television
Grand Riverside Hotel
Moderate First-Class
Located along the Naan River, the Grand Riverside Hotel is near shopping and entertainment facilities. Surrounded by natural greenery, the hotel offers free wi-fi, satellite TV, and air-conditioning.
Location
59 Phra Ruang Road, Phitsanulok, Thailand
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
Legendha Sukhothai Thai Village Resort
First-Class
Legendha Sukhothai Resort is spectacularly designed and landscaped in Thai village concept to deliver a sense of Thailand¿s authentic ambience.
Location
214 Moo 3 Tambon Muangkao Amphur Muang, Sukhothai, Thailand
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Pool
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Television
Wiang Inn Hotel
First-Class
The hotel features modern facilities for relaxation and recreation, personalized hospitality, and comfortable and spacious guestrooms.
Location
893 Phaholyothin Road, Chiang Rai, Thailand
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- ATM
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Television
Empress Hotel
Moderate First-Class
Nestled in the heart of beautiful historic city of Chiang Mai, in a lush greenery park, The Empress Hotel & Convention Centre offers magnificent location of 20 minutes drive from Chiang Mai International Airport & Railway station. The city's famous handicraft center Night Bazaar with the night entertainments and commercial zone are just 10 minutes walk away.
Location
199/42 Changklan Rd, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Pool
- Beauty Salon
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Newspaper
Centara Karon Resort Phuket
First-Class
Stay in the heart of Karon Town, with the wide expanse of sands at Karon Beach only moments away. Relax at one of the three outdoor pools, enjoy a massage at the spa, or sip a cocktail at the lounge. The resort also offers tennis courts, two waterslides, and a fitness center.
Location
502/3 Patak Rd, Karon Beach Karon, Phuket, Thailand
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
Felix River Kwai Hotel
First-Class
Felix River Kwai Resort sits on a plot of pristine riverfront land adjacent to the infamous Bridge On The River Kwai. Just 10 minutes away from downtown Kanchanaburi, the resort caters to people from all walks of life who enjoy lush & beautiful gardens, privacy, and a resort with generous public space.
Location
9/1 Moo 3, Thumbol Thamakham, Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Window Opens
- In-Room Safe
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
Lampang River Lodge
Moderate First-Class
This cozy lodge exudes a sense of tranquility and tradition. The hotel features Lanna style interior, wooden furnishing throughout, a pool, and great views of the enormous natural pond surrounded by lush green garden.
Location
330 Moo 11, Tambol Chompoo, Lampang, Thailand
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Phone
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
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