Ancient Thailand & River Kwai - 10 days
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Ancient Thailand & River Kwai

Duration10 days
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Embark on a remarkable 10-day odyssey across Thailand. Pay homage at the Bridge on River Kwai, visit the poignant Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum and retrace history's footsteps with a ride on the Death Railway. Explore historical gems like Ayutthaya, cultural treasures in Lampang, and spiritual sanctuaries in Chiang Mai, and end your adventure in the vibrant streets of Bangkok city.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration10 days
StartsBangkok
EndsBangkok
RangeHandpicked
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 24
Minimum age4 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsSaturday
Hotel Rating4 star
CountriesThailand
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferNo
Meals includedBreakfast: 8, Lunch: 8, Dinner: 3
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
Your deal
Shown in GBP
Per person from
£1,065.00
Deposit from
£600.00
From
£2,130.00

Tour Highlights

Bangkok - Explore Thailand's bustling capital city, home to lively street markets and exciting cultural landmarks
Ayutthaya - Explore the UNESCO-listed former capital of Siam, and marvel at its ruins of ancient temples
Handicrafts - Watch Thai craftsmanship come to life with visits to Ban Bang Sadet Court Doll Centre, Aranyik Knife Village, a Lampang ceramic factory and more
Sukhothai Historical Park - Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing meticulously preserved temples, palaces, and sculptures
Lampang - Embark on a walking tour along Talad Gao Street, where stylish colonial houses stand as elegant remnants of the past
Doi Mae Salong - Explore the picturesque village of Doi Mae Salong, renowned for tea plantations, Chinese temples and ethnic hill tribe communities
The Golden Triangle - Witness the location where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge, and cruise along the Mekong River
Chiang Mai - Nestled in the mountains of Northern Thailand, explore this cultural hub and enjoy a traditional khantoke dinner and dance performance
Elephant Poopoo Paper Park - Learn about the creative and innovative process of making paper products from elephant dung
Temples - Visit iconic and historic Thai temples including Wat Pranancherng, Wat Muang, Wat Pra Dhat Suthep and more
Thai Wartime History - Learn about Thailand's wartime history with visits to the Thai-Burma Railway Centre, Allied War Cemetary, Hellfire Pass and the Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
Mon Tribal Village - Enjoy a visit to a Mon Tribal Village and witness their traditional dance performance
River Kwai - Take a long-tailed boat ride along the famous river and visit the Bridge on River Kwai
Death Railway - Take a train ride down this historic railway, built during WWII by prisoners and laborers under harsh conditions

Included

8 breakfasts, 8 lunches & 3 dinners
6 nights 4 star hotel, 1 night safari-styled tent and 1 night in floating hotel
1 night air-conditioned overnight sleeper train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok (2nd class)
Airport arrival transfer on day 1
Escorted by an English-speaking Thai tour guide
All transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
Guided sightseeing - Ayutthaya, Aranyik Knife Village, Angthong, Lopburi, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai Historical Park, Lampang, Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Kanchanaburi
Entrance fees for all included sites
All applicable taxes and service charges
Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go Tours. Guiding may be in an additional language to English.

Not Included

International flights and visas
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Departure airport transfer