Amazing Thailand And Cambodia - 10 Days

Welcome to Bangkok, the amazing capital of Thailand. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative outside the baggage claim of the airport and transferred to your hotel in the city center. After check in, enjoy your free time. If time permits, you are suggested to see the Siam Niramit, the must-see spectacular show performed on the gigantic stage listed in the Guinness World Records!

Meals: N/A.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.

After your breakfast, explore Bangkok by canal. You will embark on a local motorized-boat down the river and along the klongs, or canals, through residential areas on the outskirts of town. Then, visit Wat Arun overlooking into the Chao Phraya River, also known as Temple of Dawn – one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok. Next, step into the Old Kingdom of Siam at the Grand Palace which is the official palace of the King of Siam since 1782. The focal point of the palace is the Emerald Buddha. Carved out of jade and adorned with gold, the Emerald Buddha made a dramatic appearance in 1434, when it was found hidden in a temple stupa. Since 1785, the Emerald Buddha – the most highly revered image of the Buddha – has resided in the Royal Chapel of the Grand Palace. Close by is Wat Pho – the temple of reclining Buddha. The temple has a long list of credits: The oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, the longest reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, the first public education institution.

Conclude your day with the city orientation tour by tuk tuk – the typical local method of transportation. Disembarkation at Pak Klong Talaat Flower market to see Thailand’s exotic flora with many species of orchids before going back to the hotel where you will spend the rest of day at your own leisure.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.

This morning, leave Bangkok for the historical city of Ayutthaya – 70km from Bangkok. The first stop is the Bang Pa-In, also known as Summer palace, located 18km from Ayutthaya on the bank of Chao Phraya River. Arrive in Ayutthaya – the ancient capital for over 400 years. You will visit Wat Maha That – an over 600 years old temple and Wat Na Phra Mane.  Wat Na Phra Mane is still in good condition and was used as the Burmese military headquarters during the war. Inside this temple, you will see the sparkle Golden Buddha with nearly-three thousand-year-old Buddhas carved from green stone which are extremely valuable national relics. 

Later of the day, transfer back to Bangkok airport for your in-country flight to Chiang Rai, the main commercial centre serving the Golden Triangle border region of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. On arrival, you will be picked up & transferred to your hotel for check in. Relax then.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai.

Today you will visit the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Burma, and Laos meet. The first stop will be Doi Sa Ngo, a hill tribe village where you can learn about the rapidly-changing way of life here. At one time, the hill tribes in this region relied on the cultivation of opium for survival – including several bands of Chinese nationalist followers of Chiang Kai Shek, who have been living here (somewhat in hiding and in dwindling numbers) since the Revolution. But times have changed. The government has established many programs to introduce more viable crops, and most of the people are law-abiding farmers. Today, tourism has become a preferable alternative to drug smuggling, and the hill tribes are more concerned about preserving their old traditions.

In the afternoon, continue your visit to the Hall of Opium, where you will learn more about the area’s past.
Transfer back to hotel in Chiang Rai , where you will spend the rest of your day at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai.

After breakfast, check out hotel and enjoy the passing landscapes as you travel to Chiang Mai – the principal city of the North. Stop en route to visit Sankampang District which is famous for Thai Northern Handicraft Villages, such as silk weaving, umbrella making, wood carving and silvers ware.

In the later afternoon, drive to a mountain named Doi Suthep to visit the golden temple of Wat Doi Suthep. Doi Suthep rises to a summit elevation of 1,676m above sea level. See the marvelous golden pagoda which is containing the relics of the Lord Buddha. From the temple you will enjoy a panoramic view of Chiang Mai city.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.

This morning, join us in a cooking class in Chiang Mai. Our tour guide will pick you up at hotel and go to the local market with chef. Learn more about ingredients, learn to cook the first three courses you choose and have lunch with what you have prepared.

After lunch, continue your day with the visit to Chiang Mai Art & Cultural Center which shows the lifestyle of people of Lanna Kingdom and learn how the Kingdom became more prosperous during its history. Each section of the showroom tells interesting stories and legends of Chiang Mai people in the past. (The museum is closed on Monday)

Then you can choose among the most famous and interesting temples in the city – Wat Sri Supan, Wat Phra Singh or Wat Chedi Luang for your further visit during the rest of the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.

After breakfast, enjoy your free time until the transfer to Chiang Mai airport to connect with Siem Reap (via Bangkok), the provincial capital and gateway to the ancient Angkor Temples. Upon arrival, a guide of Travel Cambodia will welcome you at the airport and take you to the hotel to check in.

Orientation walking around the hotel area followed by the evening Phare Show at Cambodia Circus Centre to expect the unexpected. More than just a circus, Phare performers use theater, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories; historical, folk and modern. The young circus artists will astonish you with their energy, emotion, enthusiasm and talent.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Rise up early to pick up the most beautiful, haunting and spiritual moment to visit magnificent Angkor Wat at dawn. This special activity is designed also to help you see “the Temple reflex on the water” when it’s much cooler and less crowded. Angkor Wat, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was constructed by Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century and dedicated them to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys and ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction.

For your most convenience, a table with hot tea or coffee and breakfast box is arranged by Travel Cambodia will be served in a local coffee shop nearby Angkor Wat.
Your journey continues with a visit of the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its majestic doors and artifacts. Later, visit the Elephant Terrace, Terrace of the Leper King and Takeo “Jewel of Crystal”, which is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva and was erected at the end of the 10th century. You should not miss Ta Prohm Temple, which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty with its giant trees that have grown there for centuries. 

Return to hotel in late afternoon and enjoy rest of the day at your own leisure. 

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

The unique Angkor Temples are truly impressive. However, Cambodia has more to offer. It is worth taking a closer look at the city of Siem Reap, its surrounding area and its people.
Following the breakfast, drive straight to Kam Pem village. Walk through this lovely village to see rural Khmer life. Experience an ox cart ride and try to make palm leave before a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake to see floating villages and get a taste of life ruled by monsoonal rains and water-based agriculture. One of the most productive bodies of fresh water in the world, Tonle Sap was classified as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997.

Later, our guide takes you to Angkor Silk Farm. You will be guided to see the process from the mulberry bushes cultivation to the production of silk fabrics and accessories. As the Silk Farm covers an area of 8 hectares, of which 5 are used for the mulberry trees plantation, you will enjoy the beautiful setting while learning about the fascinating process of silk-making. During your visit, our local guide will give you more details on the mulberry trees, silkworm farming, cocoon unwinding, preparation of the silk threads, ikat technique (tie-dyeing of the threads) and silk weaving. We are sure that you will be impressed by the dexterity of our artisans with silk threads.

The Angkor Silk Farm also features a large showroom where you can buy high-quality silk products that were made in the workshops you just visited. Back to your hotel in the afternoon, free at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Have breakfast in the hotel and relax until driving to the airport to catch your departure flight home.

Have good flight & See you again!!!

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: N/A.