Day 1 Canada – Hong Kong
Depart from Canada and fly across the Pacific with Cathay Pacific Airways.
Day 2 Hong Kong – Bangkok
Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel.
Day 3 Bangkok (B)
Morning Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple tour. Afternoon free for leisure.
Day 4 Bangkok – Nakorn Chaisri River – Ayutthaya – Uthai Thani (B/-/D)
Pick up from hotel (before 7AM) and drive to Nakorn Chaisri where you board on a
converted rice barge at Lampaya Temple. Enjoy an hour cruise on Nakorn Chaisri River, the second cleanest and most natural river in Thailand. See water vegetable plantations, water birds and the Thai way of live along the riverside. Then continue to Ayutthaya to visit the UNESCO’s World Heritage before going to Uthai Thani. Visit Wat Tasung with its amazing crystal hall and the local market of Uthai Thani on Sakaekrang River. Transfer to the hotel for check in and dinner.
Day 5 Uthai Thani – Hub Patad – Kamphaeng Phet – Sukhothai (B/L)
After breakfast, journey on to Hub Patad Valley. Surrounded by old limestone mountains, the hidden Forest of rare big palm trees, which seem to be from the time of “Jurassic Park” is waiting for the Outside world to be explored. Then continue to Kamphaengphet to visit a waterfall at Klonglan National Park. Then visit Wat Pra Kaew, a large royal temple where was used on important city Events and had no monks in residence. Continue to Sukhothai, found in the 13th century, literally means Dawn of Happiness. It was the first truly independent Thai Kingdom, which enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkamhaeng, credited with creating the Thai alphabet. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored in Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for all travelers.
Day 6 Sukhothai – Phrae – Phayao – Chiang Rai (B/L)
Visit historical Park of Sukhothai, the first capital of Thailand. Continue to Phrae, visit one of Thailand’s biggest house made of teak wood and Wat Phra That Cho Hae with its golden pagoda. Continue to Chiang Rai via Phayao with a short break at the Lake of Kwan Phayao, the largest fresh water fish Habitat in the upper North which provides the livelihood of many of the local people. The surrounding scenery, particularly at dusk, is stunning.
Day 7 Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Mae Sai – Chiang Mai (B/-/D)
Early morning drive to Chiang Saen, an ancient town located o the bank of the Mekong River to visit the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet on the Mekong River, was once supposed to be the center of all the poppy cultivation in Thailand. View the upstream scenery of the Golden Triangle and pay a visit to the Opium Museum. Then continue to Mae Sai, Thailand’s northern most district to visit Mae Sai Market. Enjoy observing cross-border trading and shopping at the market located at Thai-Burmese border. In the afternoon drive along picturesque route to Chiang Mai. Visit Sankampaeng handicraft village to see silk weaving, woodcarving and umbrella making. Evening enjoy a traditional Kantoke Dinner and Northern Thai dances.
Day 8 Chiang Mai – Mae Sa Elephant Camp – Doi Suthep (B/L)
After breakfast at hotel start the trip to Mae Sa Valley to see elephants at work at an elephant camp. Continue to one of the biggest orchid and butterfly farms of Chiang Mai. In the afternoon, drive uphill to visit Wat Phratat Doi Suthep, the most famous and respected temple if Chiang Mai.
Day 9 Chiang Mai – Phuket OR Koh Samui (B)
Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to the airport for your next flight to Phuket or Koh Samui. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel.
Day 10-12 Phuket or Koh Samui (B)
Free days at leisure or join optional tours
Day 13 Phuket – Hong Kong – Canada OR Koh Samui – Bangkok – Hong Kong – Vancouver
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Canada.
Package Price Includes:
- Return economy class air ticket from Canada to Bangkok and return from Phuket or Bangkok (for Koh Samui option) via
Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific Airways.
- Domestic air ticket from Chiang Mai – Phuket OR Chiang Mai – Koh Samui – Bangkok.
- Accommodation with twin share:
Bangkok – 2 nights at Majestic Grand Hotel (4*) or similar; Uthani Thani – 1 night at Country Lake Nature Lodge or similar;
Sukhothai – 1 night at Le Charme Sukhothai Hotel or similar; Chiang Rai - 1 night at Phowadol Resort and Spa Hotel or
similar; Chiang Mai – 2 nights at Park Hotel or similar
- Phuket OR Koh Samui – 4 nights at your choice
- Daily Breakfast at hotel & some meals as indicated.
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers on coach service.
- Sightseeing tour with English speaking guide as indicated.
Package excludes:
Insurance, all personal expenses, gratuities, compulsory meals, hotel peak
season surcharge and plus * subject of tax from $480 - $580. Subject of a
Compulsory Dinner on 31Dec at Phowadol Resort.
*Due to the flight schedule, overnight in Vancouver maybe require at own expense.
**Direct flight only to Vancouver.
Price is based on per person twin share from Vancouver, plus tax and fuel surcharges. Package prices exclude TAXES, are based on minimum TWO people traveling. Prices and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. Deviation/amendment Fee and restrictions will be applied. Please contact Silk Holidays for details.
For responsibility, booking terms & conditions. Please ask your booking agent for a copy of “Silk Holidays – General Booking Terms & Conditions”.
