CLASSIC DISCOVERY OF THE THAILAND 8 DAYS

This bare circuit of 8 days suggests discovering the main magnificences of the " Country of the smile ". Besides the city of Bangkok and its neighborhood, you will visit Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, listed by the UNESCO as the site being a member of the world heritage. You will cross(spend) by the mythical Golden triangle and will admire the landscapes of the mountains of the North. All this without forgetting the meetings with the local populations and the discovery of their cultures and traditions.


Day 1: Bangkok
Arrival in Bangkok in the morning, reception at the airport, transfer to your hotel.
Free day. In the evening, transfer to Thai Fusion restaurant, Table de Tee (http://latabledetee.com)

Bangkok hotels:

Silom Serene - Deluxe Room
www.silomserene.com
"A small boutique hotel charming and very well located not far from Patpong"
Option 1

Furama Silom - Deluxe Room
http://www.furama.com/silom/
"A 4 star recently refurbished. Large rooms, excellent service and good location "
Option 2

Le Meridien Bangkok - Vista Room
http://www.starwoodhotels.com
"A 5 star luxury at the head of the district of Silom and exciting business. A few meters from Patpong Night Market. '
Option 3

Day 2: Dammoen Saduak-Kanchanaburi
Departure for Dammoen Saduak floating market rich in color (about 90 km from Bangkok), en route visit the House Coconerie. Continue to Kanchanaburi and visit the impressive military cemetery dating from World War II to the famous Bridge on the River Kwai. Visit the Museum JEATH. Back to Bangkok. By evening, transfer to the magnificent spectacle Siam Niramit (http://www.siamniramit.com/).



Day 3:  Ban Pa In - Ayutthaya - Lopburi - Sukhothai
Morning departure to Bang Pa In, summer palace of the King, continued to Ayutthaya, second historic capital of the country, the city of 33 kings, whose ruins lie 15 km ² and has become a well-organized archaeological park. Continue to Lopburi, the city of monkeys: they are respected and left free around the ruins of a Khmer temple. Arrival in Sukhothai, at your hotel. Evening free.

Sukothai Hotels:

The Legendha - Deluxe - http://www.legendhasukhothai.com/
"The hotel is located among the ancient temples few minutes from Sukhothai Historical Park"
Option 1

Sukhothai Heritage Resort - Deluxe Room - http://www.sukhothaiheritage.com/ - 1 night
"A 5 star rated # 1 on Trip Advisor"
Option 2 and 3

Day 4:  Sukhothai - Chiang Rai
Morning visit National Park (archaeological) Sukhothai (listed by UNESCO as a site part of World Heritage), the first capital of Siam (1250-1350): visit the remains of the ancient city, temples Mahathat, If its Sri Sawai and Si Chum. En route to the North. Visit pineapple fields and stop at Lake Payao. Depart for Chiang Rai and transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure.

Hotels in Chiang Rai
 
Wiang Inn - Deluxe Room
http://www.wianginn.com/
 "A modern luxury hotel, located in Chiang Rai. Ideal as a base for sightseeing "
Option 1

The Legend - Superior Studio - http://www.thelegend-chiangrai.com - 1 night
"A boutique Comfortable hotel, ideally located near the tourist activities in the city"
Option 2 and Option 3

Day 5: Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai
Depart for Mae Sai border town with Burma. Visit the Golden Triangle, a strategic point from which you can admire a unique landscape shared between Thailand, Burma and Laos. Boat ride on the Mekong River in the Golden Triangle, with a short stop in Laos. Visit the Museum of opium and Buddha guard the border. Transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure.

Chiang Mai Hotels:

The Park - Superior Room
http://www.empresshotels.com
"A report quality / price ratio"
Option 1

De Chai The Colonial - Superior Room
http://www.dechaihotel.com/
"Superb exterior architecture, conveniently located for walk around at night and day" Option 2

Bodhi Serene - Deluxe Room
http://boutique-hotel-chiangmai.com/
"Establishment Charming combining tradition and modernity. Very well located in the old city "Option 3

Day 6: Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep and Crafts
Doi Suthep until trip, located at 1000m above the plain from which you can admire a magnificent panorama of Chiang Mai. 290 steps lead to the temple. Visit handicraft villages, you will find the traditional methods of manufacture of silk, lacquered wooden, silver, ... as well as the art of painting on umbrellas. Transfer to your hotel. Evening free




Day 7: Chiang Mai - Safari
Morning departure for the Safari ride an elephant, then carts drawn by oxen, finally rafting. Visit the orchid farm. Back to Chiang Mai. Departure to Bangkok sleeper train (2nd class).






Day 8: Bangkok
Arrival in Bangkok. Transfer to the hotel. Then guaranteed change of scenery during the day that will take you to the Grand Palace (Wat Phra Kaew), the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the protector of the city. Visit Wat Pho and its Reclining Buddha, Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Boat ride on the Thonburi Klongs evening transfer to the airport.