Northern Thai Highlights 

The heat and hustle of Thailand’s capital will hit you the moment you land in this high energy city. After checking into our hotel you’re free to do some DIY exploring, treat your muscles to a soothing massage or just lie by the pool soaking up the first rays of that sweet Thai sunshine. Later we’ll rendezvous as a group back at base so you can hear what’s in store for the trip, then the night is yours to take to the streets for some authentic Pad thai and nightlife on Khao San road

Bangkok
The Royal Palace and its 61 acres of incredible buildings will be number one on today’s to do list. We’ll start the day early, with so much to see there’s no time to waste. Just listing today’s sites gives us the buerflies, and we’ll take it all in with our Local Guide leading the charge. Armed with more Local knowledge than we know what to do with, get ready to explore.

Kanchanaburi
Bangkok, you’ve been a dream, but the show must go on! Fast becoming a must-visit in this part of the world, we make tracks to our next destination, the sleepy town of Kanchanaburi to really get local. Next up, we’ll visit the WWII Cemetery and the Bridge on River Kwai. There’s nothing like geing some local transport to keep things interesting, so we’ll pop into a boat
along the River Kwai where we’ll reach our home for the night, the The Jungle Ra Hotel, Kanchanaburi. Rooms lit by candle light are what you’ll be greeted with, followed by a delicious included dinner of local specialities at dusk. You can even jump in the river directly from your room. Amazing! Because of course here at Contiki we like to keep things a bit special.
Tonight as we watch the sunset over the landscape we’ll no doubt be toasting our first full day on the trip and contemplating just how good life is.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Included Experiences:

• Grand Palace and Klong Tour
• Visit the Bridge on the River Kwai
• Stay in a Jungle Ra

Kanchanaburi
We’ll start our day with a visit to the breathtaking Erawan Falls, one of the most famous National Parks of Thailand, made up from seven levels of incredible waterfalls. Take a quick dip in the emerald-hued ponds, dive into the clear waters & get an unreal FOMO Insta shot before we head off to our next stop Ayuhaya.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
We’ll make a stop in the UNESCO listed city of Ayuhaya, once the capital of Kingdom of Siam before being destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th Century. We’ll grab bikes & ride past ornate temples, towering spires and beautiful palaces. Later, we board our overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Overnight Train to Chiang Mai
Lay back and relax this evening, as we journey towards Chiang Mai.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included Experiences:

• Relax at Erawan Waterfalls
• Bike around Ayuhaya

Overnight Train to Chiang Mai
We’ll pull into Thailand’s northern capital of Chiang Mai bright and early…

Chiang Mai 
…But we’re going to keep this adventure going as we roll on into Pai this morning.

Pai
Prepare to fall in love with this picturesque mountain town. The rest of the day is yours to explore this traveller’s paradise your way. Head out on foot or by bike, and adventure down Pai’s lile streets that pack some punch. Be sure to head out to experience Pai by night – an experience to rival that of its big sister Khao San Road in Bangkok.

With another full day in this charming town, be sure to have a strong shot of Thai espresso from one of the local cafes to get up and get going again. Just try to save some juice in the tank for an optional afternoon Muay Thai skills class with an expert, before we head out for our final night in Pai.

Meals: Breakfast

Pai
This morning we’re Chiang Mai bound, but we’re treating ourselves on the way with a visit to the Elephant Nature Park. This park is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation centre that not only provides a sanctuary for the elephants, but gives us the once in a lifetime chance to get up close to these gentle giants.

Chiang Mai
Tonight, there’s a chance for you to spend the evening zipping around on a Vespa as we explore the small streets and alleyways of Chiang Mai. We’ll see some iconic street art and monuments in between food stops at family restaurants and street vendors. Taste the amazing flavours of Tom Kha Gai and BBQ skewers before topping it all off with some live music in the market district. Just ask your Trip Manager for the best tips on where to head and what to do.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included Experiences: Befriend Rescued Elephants at Elephant Nature Park MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience

Today is yours to make the most of the laid-back city of Chiang Mai. Maybe head out into the city’s heart on foot and explore the old town, or treat yourself to a traditional Thai massage. Later this evening, you have the chance to dabble in the art of authentic Thai cooking so you can wow everyone back home with a mean Pad Thai.

Meals: Breakfast

This morning we say fond farewells before going our separate ways. Dry those tears, because no doubt we’ll make big plans to reunite somewhere special soon. Want to see more of Thailand? Check out Total Thailand for the full trip.

Meals: Breakfast

TRAVELLERS WITH A MIDDLE NAME PLEASE CONTACT RESERVATIONS TO PROVIDE AS SERVICES CANNOT BE BOOKED WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION. Trip starts in Bangkok at 6:00pm and ends in Chiang Mai at 9:00am. Full Passport Information (inclusive of middle name) is required at time of booking as services cannot be booked without this information. Single and twin chargeable arrival transfers are available for flights arriving into Bangkok (BKK Airport Only). Twin transfers can only be booked when two passengers are traveling together on the same reference number and same arrival flight. Departure transfers are not available. Full Flight Information must be provided if transfers are required to be booked. Please note that during the Contiki Special Stay in Kanchanaburi travellers will be accommodated in shared rooming (single supplement does not apply on these nights). Travellers are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of the trip. This trip is operated by Contiki Holidays Asia Limited & you have one of our awesome Trip Managers on board. In South East Asia we contract our Ground services through a local Destination Management Company, called Trails of Indochina & EXO Travel. Their local guides & our Trip Manager will look after you through-out the trip.-

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