Experience the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation on this captivating journey through Thailand's most dynamic regions. From the vibrant energy of the capital to tranquil escapes in the countryside and along the coast, every stop offers a unique taste of Thailand’s rich culture and natural beauty.
12 days | 9 nights
Format
Trip Highlights
- Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.
- Thailand
- Bangkok
- Kanchanaburi
- Hua Hin
Inclusions
- Round-trip flight to Bangkok (if Flight and Hotel option is chosen)
- Private transfers to and from airports and all inter-city transfers
- Private and shared sightseeing transfers as per itinerary
- 9 nights of accommodation (2 nights in Bangkok, 2 nights in Kanchanaburi, 4 nights in Hua Hin, 1 night in Bangkok)
- Daily breakfast
- Lunch and dinner as per itinerary
- Entrance fee to landmarks and monuments as mentioned in the itinerary
- More Moments activities:
- Full-day Ayutthaya tour
- Full-day Kanchanaburi adventure
- Full-day nature adventure in Sai Yoke National Park
- Bangkok half-day city tour
- Hotel taxes, fees and service charges
- VAT Government tax
- Service of English-speaking local guide as per program.
Itinerary
Days 1 & 2 | Depart Canada
- Depart from Canada bound to Bangkok’s International Airport.
Day 3 | Welcome to Bangkok
- Upon arrival, you will need to clear customs and immigration. Then, collect your luggage and proceed the exit where a local representative holding an Air Canada Vacations sign with your name will greet you and escort you to your private transfer, which will take you to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 4 | Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Bangkok
- After breakfast, meet your local guide in the hotel lobby and set off on an unforgettable full-day adventure to Ayutthaya, Thailand’s renowned “Ancient Capital” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located 1-hour drive* from Thailand’s capital, Bangkok. Lunch is included and will be served at a local restaurant (drinks have an extra charge).
- Afterwards, your private driver will take you back to your hotel. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
- More Moments Activities Included
- Full-day Ayutthaya tour
- Embark on a scenic drive north of Bangkok to the ancient city of Ayutthaya. On your way. your first stop is Bang Pa-In, the former Royal Summer Residence of King Rama V, where you can admire the charming blend of European and Thai architecture within the palace complex.
- Continue your journey to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, where you will explore its fascinating ruins, exquisite artworks, and the expansive Ayutthaya Historical Park.
- After lunch, continue to cruise the waterways around Ayutthaya by longtail boat, taking in the incredible sights of the city. Drifting along the river you will pass local communities, traditional Thai style houses and more famous monuments
- Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch
Day 5 | Bangkok – Kanchanaburi
- After an early breakfast and check-out, your private driver will take you on a scenic *three-hour journey to Kanchanaburi, where an exciting full-day Kanchanaburi adventure awaits. Lunch is included and will be served at a local restaurant (drinks have an extra charge).
- After the tour is completed, your private driver will take you to Phutakien Pier to board a longtail boat (shared transfer) to your floating resort to relax and stay overnight. Dinner will be served at the floating restaurant (drinks have an extra charge).
- More Moments Activities Included
- Full-day Kanchanaburi adventure
- Your first stop is the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum dedicated to preserving the history of this iconic railway.
- Next, you will continue to the Allied War Cemetery, where you can pay your respects to the 6,982 Allied prisoners of war who lost their lives during the railway's construction.
- Next, you visit to the world-famous Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of the Death Railway constructed by Allied POWs in World War I.
- The final stop is the Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre*, where a small gallery presents the history of the Burma-Thailand railway, detailing its construction and the hardships faced by workers. You can descend the stairs behind the museum to the Hellfire Pass Memorial Walking Trail, which follows the original rail bed
- *Hellfire pass memorial is closed on public holidays. During these times, visitors will instead visit the Home Phutoey Museum Park.
- Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6 | Kanchanaburi – Sai Yoke – Kanchanaburi
- After breakfast, embark on an exciting longtail boat ride upstream to Sai Yok National Park (shared transfer) where your journey will take you to the Mon Tribal Village, followed by a nature walk leading you to a serene setting where a vibrant waterfall awaits. Take some time here to relax, soak in the scenery, and capture beautiful photos.
- After the waterfall visit, a delicious lunch awaits at a local restaurant (drinks available for an extra charge).
- After lunch, explore the fascinating Lawa Cave. For those who may feel uneasy in confined spaces, it’s worth reconsidering this part of the tour.
- Once the tour concludes, you'll return by longtail boat (shared transfer) to your floating resort to unwind and enjoy an overnight stay. Dinner will be served at the floating restaurant, with drinks available at an additional charge.
- More Moments Activities Included
- Full-day nature adventure in Sai Yoke National Park
- Picturesque destination with walking trails through lush bamboo, evergreen, and deciduous forests.
- The Mon Tribal Village, home to the Mon people for generations, maintains a traditional, simple lifestyle with minimal electricity sourced from solar power. The village has adapted to tourism, selling traditional skirts and food. As you stroll through, you'll see the Golden Rock, a Buddha image cave, the village school, and traditional stilt houses.
- The Lawa Cave is known for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites, unique rock formations, and winding passages that create an adventurous exploration experience.
- Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7 | Kanchanaburi – Hua Hin
- After breakfast and checkout, your journey continues downstream on board a comfortable longtail boat (shared transfer) to the mainland pier. Upon disembarking, your adventure continues by land on board or your private transfer to Kanchanaburi. On your way, stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
- After lunch, a once-in-a-life-time experience awaits! A comfortable train ride (shared transfer), along the famous Death Railway will take you through spectacular landscapes, where you will be able to see modern marvels through your window!
- Upon arrival to the train station, you will be greeted by your private driver, who will then take you to your hotel in Hua Hin to check in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch
Day 8 - 10 | Hua Hin
- Welcome to Hua Hin, where relaxation meets charm! Whether you choose to stroll along the sun-kissed beaches, explore the vibrant local markets, or simply indulge in a rejuvenating spa experience, Hua Hin offers the perfect blend of tranquility and discovery. Enjoy three full days to enjoy at your own pace – slow down, breathe in the fresh sea breeze, and let Hua Hin’s serene beauty set the tone for your adventure ahead!
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11 | Hua Hin – Bangkok
- After breakfast, your private driver will take your hotel to the “City of Angels”, Bangkok! You will meet your tour guide in the lobby of your hotel, to continue with this afternoon’s adventure, a half-day city tour to visit three of Bangkok’s most famous temples, plus the iconic Grand Palace.
- Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel to check-in. Rest of the evening at leisure
- Important note:
- The dress code for the Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew is as follows: Men are required to
- wear long pants and shirts with sleeves (no tank tops). If sandals or flip-flops are worn,
- socks must also be worn (no bare feet). Women must also dress modestly, with skirts fully
- covering the legs and no see-through clothing or bare shoulders.
- More Moments Activities Included
- Half-day city tour
- First stop, the Wat Trimit, which houses a 700-year-old, three-metre-tall Buddhist statue, cast from 5.5 tons of gold which makes it the world's largest solid gold statue.
- Next, visit Wat Pho, it features one of the largest reclining Buddhas in Thailand and is also known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.
- Followed by The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, situated in the Grand Palace complex, otherwise known as Wat Phra Kaew is regarded as the most sacred temple in the kingdom.
- The tour ends with a visit to the former residence of the King, the Grand Palace, adjoins the temple and is well worth a visit. A fascinating combination of Thai and classical European architecture.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 12 | Bangkok - Canada
- After breakfast, your private driver will take you to Bangkok International airport for your flight back to Canada.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodations
- The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.
Superior Accommodation
- Bangkok: Mode Sathorn Bangkok (or similar)
- Kanchanaburi: The Float House River Kwai (or similar)
- Hua Hin: Putahracsa Hua Hin (or similar)
Superior Plus Accommodation
- Bangkok: Pullman Bangkok Hotel G (or similar)
- Kanchanaburi: The Float House River Kwai (or similar)
- Hua Hin: Anantara Hua Hin Resort (or similar)
Premium Accommodation
- Bangkok: Banyan Tree Bangkok (or similar)
- Kanchanaburi: The Float House River Kwai (or similar)
- Hua Hin: Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin (or similar)
Departure Dates
- Daily Departures January 01, 2026- October 31, 2027
Not included
- Gratuities of any kind
- Festive dinner/meal and festive surcharge at each hotel
- Airport taxes (where applicable)
- Meals outside of the ones mentioned within the itinerary above.
- Transfers for any optional activities, and any other transfer services required outside of the itinerary above.
- Entrance to other landmarks not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional activities and excursions
Activities
- The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day, or cancelled due to weather related conditions.
Transportation
- Car: Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer service and for all inter city transfers and sightseeing transfer service.
- Boat: one-way from Kanchanaburi to The Float House River Kwai, round-trip from The Float House River Kwai to Sai Yoke, National Park, and one-way from The Float House River Kwai to mainland pier
- Train: One-way from Kanchanaburi to main train station
Important Note
- The itinerary above is subject to change without prior notice. The order in which destinations are visited or day excursions occur may change due to operational restrictions, such as weather and accommodation availability.
- Driving times mentioned in your itinerary may vary depending on the traffic and road conditions.