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- Day 1 Begin Your Thailand Adventure in Bangkok You’ll arrive in Bangkok among flashes of gold, spirit houses tucked beside modern buildings and flower garlands threaded with yellow marigolds. As you settle in, you might catch the scent of incense outside shrines, with gold leaf gleaming against towers of concrete and glass. Later, you’ll meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers, ready to begin eight days together through Thailand. Locations Visited: Bangkok TH.
- Day 2 Explore Bangkok’s Temples and Grand Palace At Wat Pho, tiled roofs and rows of painted columns lead towards the Reclining Buddha, which stretches almost the length of the hall, its gold surface catching the temple light. At the Grand Palace, mirrored mosaics, colored glass and intricate rooflines fill the royal complex as you move between its courtyards and halls. The afternoon is yours, whether that means following the scent of garlic and chilli towards a plate of pad Thai or finding a rooftop table above the city. You can also choose an Optional Experience through Thonburi’s klongs, traveling by long-tail boat past wooden houses and waterside temples before arriving at Wat Arun, its porcelain-covered spire rising beside the Chao Phraya. Locations Visited: Bangkok TH.
- Day 3 Spend a Free Day in Bangkok With Bangkok yours for the day, you can move between Siam’s polished shopping halls and Talat Noi, where old shophouses sit beside murals painted in bold reds, yellows and greens. Follow the paths around Lumphini Park’s lake beneath palms and broad-canopied trees, or board a river ferry and watch Bangkok pass from the water. For more, choose an Optional Experience to Ayutthaya, walking among the prangs, temple ruins and remains of the former Siamese capital before cruising back to Bangkok. Or head into Chinatown by tuk-tuk as evening settles over Yaowarat, sampling street food from sidewalk stalls before raising a rooftop cocktail above Wat Arun and Wat Pho. Locations Visited: Bangkok TH.
- Day 4 Thailand by Rail: Bangkok to Chiang Mai You’ll spend your last Bangkok morning choosing how to see the city before heading north. Join an Optional Experience at Jim Thompson House, teak walls glow deep honey-brown, silk catches the light in jewel tones and tropical greenery grows around the old Thai houses beside the canal. Or choose an Optional Experience beyond Bangkok, where Maeklong Market sits along the railway tracks until awnings are pulled back for the passing train, before boats loaded with pineapples, coconuts and green bananas crowd the water at Damnoen Saduak. Later, choose another Optional Experience and unwind with a traditional Thai massage. Then Bangkok slips behind you aboard the overnight train to Chiang Mai, with dinner before departure or in the dining carriage as the rails carry you north. Locations Visited: Bangkok TH, Chiang Mai TH.
- Day 5 Chiang Mai’s Temples, Crafts and Night Market After the overnight train, you'll climb to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, following its naga-lined staircase towards the hilltop temple and wide views across Chiang Mai. At Wat Suan Dok, rows of white chedis stand against the mountain backdrop, then at Wat Phra Singh, you'll wander among carved woodwork and layered Lanna roofs. Later, you can choose an Optional Experience at a 160-year-old Lanna family home, cooking Northern Thai dishes from recipes handed down through generations and sharing what you’ve made around the table. This evening, join your Travel Director at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, moving between stalls of handmade crafts and sizzling grills. Locations Visited: Chiang Mai TH.
- Day 6 Explore Chiang Mai at Your Own Pace With a free day in Chiang Mai, you can follow the old city’s moat and weathered brick walls, slip into a shaded courtyard for coffee or sit down to khao soi, its coconut curry crowned with crisp noodles and sharpened with fresh lime. Or choose the Elephant Nature Park Optional Experience, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you'll watch rescued elephants play and forage while expert staff share their individual histories. Back in Chiang Mai, there’s still time for a cold drink in a leafy courtyard or a final wander through the old city as lanterns begin to glow. Locations Visited: Chiang Mai TH.
- Day 7 Northern Thailand: A Final Day in Chiang Mai A final full day in Thailand is open for exploring Chiang Mai or choosing an Optional Experience to Doi Inthanon National Park. On the mountain, forest paths wind between moss-covered trees and thick ferns, with the rush of waterfalls breaking through the green and mist sometimes hanging between the branches. Tonight, choose a Khantoke dinner, sharing Northern Thai dishes and sticky rice as traditional music and dance unfold around you. Locations Visited: Chiang Mai TH.
- Day 8 Say Farewell to Chiang Mai Your Thailand journey ends in Chiang Mai as you check out of your hotel and say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow small group travelers. You leave with camera rolls full, bags a little heavier and eight days of temples, markets, mountain forests and shared meals behind you. Locations Visited: Chiang Mai TH.
Name: Snapshot of Thailand - Small Group
Brand: Trafalgar
Quality: Tourist Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Bangkok
End City: Chiang Mai
Location Summary: Bangkok, TH, Chiang Mai, TH
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 6 Breakfast (B).
- Essentials - Visit Wat Pho with its impressive Reclining Buddha and the Grand Palace with its golden rooftops and rich royal history. Travel overnight by train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, experiencing a classic Thai rail adventure. Visit the hilltop Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, admire the intricate architecture of Wat Suan Dok and Wat Phra Singh.
- How You'll Travel - Selected hotel dinners, with optional meals to purchase. Deluxe coach and train travel. 3-star stays.
- Iconic Experience - Bangkok: Begin your city tour by visiting Bangkok's Grand Palace, home to the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, Wat Phra Kaew. Continue your exploration of the city and its renowned landmarks. . Settle into your overnight sleeper train as Bangkok slips away and you travel north towards Chiang Mai. Your berth becomes your base for the night, with the steady hum of the rails accompanying the journey before you wake to a new corner of Thailand.. Three sacred temples introduce you to Chiang Mai, from hilltop Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where golden details catch the light and views stretch across the city, to Wat Suan Dok and Wat Phra Singh. Notice gilded stupas, carved details and distinctive Lanna architecture along the way.. Color takes center stage at two of Chiang Rai’s most distinctive temples. At Wat Rong Khun, mirrored fragments shimmer across its intricate white exterior, while Wat Rong Suea Ten surrounds you with deep blue walls, elaborate Buddhist artwork and gleaming gold details..
