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Your budget-minded tour of Cambodia starts in Siem Reap to visit the magnificently preserved temples of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple—with some 200 faces carved into 54 towers. You’ll also visit the exquisite 10th-century Banteay Srei and Ta Prohm, where ancient jungle tree roots wind through the temple ruins.
Your 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. 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.
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches
SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA.
Day1
Welcome to Cambodia! Your hotel room is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
SIEM REAP.
Day2
Your sightseeing tour starts at the best preserved of all the temples—Angkor Wat, honoring the Hindu god Vishnu. Next stop is Angkor Thom to see Bayon Temple. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, it features some 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
SIEM REAP.
Day3
Today, visit the exquisite 10th-century Banteay Srei, a unique temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva that was built on a small scale from red sandstone, which can be carved like wood. Then, on to Ta Prohm, which has been left relatively untouched; surrounded by jungle, tree roots grow over and through the ruin walls.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SIEM REAP–BANGKOK, THAILAND.
Day4
Today, fly to Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BANGKOK
Day5
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.
Day6
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.
Day7
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.
Day8
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.
Day9
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.
Day10
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.
Day11
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.
Day12
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.
Day13
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
Day14
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
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.
Saem Siemreap Hotel
Superior First-Class
The newly opened Saem Siemreap Hotel features elegant Khmer architecture. After a day of sightseeing, relax in the outdoor salt water pool, enjoy a massage at the spa, or sip afternoon tea in the lobby bar.
Location
Krom 6, Phoum Sala Kanseng Sangkat Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
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
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
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
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
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
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