Wendy Wu Thailand Highlights

– Explore the markets in vibrant Bangkok
– See the famous ‘Bridge over the River Kwai’
– Take a walk through Hellfire Pass
– Discover the tea plantations in Chiang Rai
– Spend time with the locals in Lisu Lodge
– Meet the elephants in Chiang Mai

Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Bangkok
Fly overnight to Bangkok.

Day 3: Discover Bangkok
Sightseeing today includes a visit to Wat Pho and the Grand Palace with its colourful temples and golden stupas. You’ll also enjoy a ride in a long tail boat along the Chao Phraya River to Pak Klong Talaat Flower market followed by a stroll through Chinatown.

Day 4: Bridge over the River Kwai
Visit the Damneon Saduak floating Market and the Railway Track Market before travelling to Wang Po to take a train ride on the Death Railway through the Kwai Gorge to Kanchanaburi. You’ll stop at the Bridge over the River Kwai before visiting the Allies Cemetery and War Museum.

Day 5: Explore Kanchanaburi
Drive to Hellfire Pass before choosing to either hike through the pass or visit the nearby Saiyoke Noi Waterfall. Return to Bangkok that afternoon.

Day 6: Ayutthaya
A scared city and former royal capital, Ayutthaya today is a crumbled kingdom that has retained its bygone splendour. Explore this impressive archaeological site, touring the principal sights including Bang Pa-In, the former royal summer residence. Return to Bangkok and fly to Chiang Rai, a city in Thailand’s northern highlands.

Day 7: Fly to Golden Triangle
Head to the Golden Triangle, the point where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Burma meet. Take a boat ride on the Mekong River and visit Done Sao Island where we stroll through the local market before continuing by road to Chiang Rai.

Day 8: Quaint Mae Salonh
Travel to Mae Salong Mountain, which is renowned for its Hill Tribes and tea plantations. Later, stop at a tea plantation and walk through the village of Ban Lorcha.

Day 9: White Temple
Visit the exquisite White Temple and then head to the local market before continuing to the village of MÅ Kampong for an overnight stay with a local family where you can assist in preparing the evening meal.

Day 10: Chiang Mai Wats
Rise early to take part in the alms ritual then head to Chiang Mai to visit Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh and the ancient city of Wiang Kum Kam. You’ll also visit a handicraft village.

Day 11: Explore Chiang Mai
Visit the Chiang Dao Elephant Camp and experience an elephant ride and gentle bamboo river rafting along the MÅ Ping River. After dinner, wander through the colourful night market.

Day 12: Chiang Mai Cooking Class
Take part in a cooking class to learn the secrets of traditional Thai cooking. After lunch, visit the city’s biggest market, Talat Warorod, for a stroll among the colourful stall. In the evening, enjoy a performance of ancient dances and songs from Northern Thailand.

Days 13-14: Fly Chiang Mai to UK
Enjoy a free morning in Chiang Mai, before catching an overnight flight to the UK via Bangkok, arriving home the following day.

You’ll spend 11 nights in 3+/4 star accommodations

Your accommodation is selected for convenience of location, comfort or character, and can range from a business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. In more remote areas, accommodation may be of a lower standard and may not have all western amenities.

Chiang Mai’s Elephant Care Centre
Spend the day with Asian elephants at Chiang Mai’s Thai Elephant Care Centre, a home for elderly pachyderms, where you’ll meet, feed and bathe the gorgeous residents.

Lisu Eco-lodge
Venture deep into the northern highlands and spend the night at one with nature at the Lisu eco-lodge, where you’ll enjoy a local dinner and a Lisu folklore experience.

Songkhram Railway Market
Visit Samut Songkhram market, famous for being set along a railway line – witness the fascinating bustle of activity by stallholders, moving their wares speedily out of the way as a train passes through!

– Return international flights
– All Accommodation
– All meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners
– All transportation & transfers
– All sightseeing & entrance fees
– English speaking National Escort & local guides
– Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

Coaches: Coaches with air conditioning are used on our group tours for city sightseeing, short excursions to the countryside and longer transfers where necessary. However, mini buses may be used for smaller groups (under 10 passengers).

Planes: Internal flights are based on economy class, with reputable airline.

Classic 

These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of Southeast Asia on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people. The tours are on a fully-inclusive basis so you’ll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of. You will be accompanied by our dedicated and professional National Escorts or local guides, whose unparalleled knowledge will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience.

Most Wendy Wu groups consist of 10 travellers or more and will be accompanied by a National Escort. There will usually be no more than 28 travellers in each group although you may encounter other Wendy Wu tour groups while you are travelling.

This tour has a physical rating of 1. A reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.