11-Day Discovery of Siam, French-speaking guide
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11-Day Discovery of Siam, French-speaking guide

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Creat: divendres, 8 de maig del 2026
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1.025 €
Basat en 2 adults
Creat: divendres, 8 de maig del 2026
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Discover the essence of Thailand on this 11‑day journey combining vibrant cities, ancient kingdoms, lush landscapes and authentic local encounters. From the energy of Bangkok and its iconic temples, the tour travels through floating markets and the historic River Kwai, before heading north to the former capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In northern Thailand, explore Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle, admire the striking White Temple, visit tea plantations and experience ethnic minority cultures. Chiang Mai offers hands‑on experiences, including a Thai cooking class, sacred mountain temples and a visit to an ethical elephant sanctuary focused on animal welfare. The journey ends back in Bangkok with in‑depth sightseeing and free time to enjoy the city at your own pace. A perfect balance of culture, history and memorable experiences, this tour provides a comprehensive and authentic introduction to Thailand.


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Bangkok: Thailand’s vibrant capital blends tradition and modernity, from the splendour of the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha to lively river life along the Chao Phraya and the bustling streets of Chinatown.

Mae Klong Railway Market: A truly unique local market set directly on an active railway line, where vendors swiftly clear their stalls as trains pass through, offering an unforgettable glimpse into everyday Thai life.

River Kwai – Kanchanaburi: A region rich in history and natural beauty, featuring the famous Death Railway, the JEATH War Museum and peaceful river scenery that reflects an important chapter of World War II history.

Ayutthaya: The former royal capital of Siam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing impressive temple ruins, grand Buddha statues and the architectural legacy of Thailand’s golden age.

Sukhothai: Known as the birthplace of Thai civilisation, this UNESCO‑listed historical park features elegant 13th‑century temples and serene landscapes that mark the dawn of the Thai kingdom.

Chiang Rai: Gateway to the Golden Triangle, famous for the striking White Temple, scenic tea plantations and cultural insights into northern Thailand and its diverse influences.

Thaton & Ethnic Villages: A peaceful northern town offering authentic encounters with local communities, traditional weaving, regional cuisine and colourful hill‑tribe cultural performances.

Chiang Mai: Northern Thailand’s cultural capital, renowned for sacred mountain temples, a hands‑on Thai cooking experience, creative neighbourhoods and an ethical elephant sanctuary focused on animal welfare.

Day 1: ARRIVAL BANGKOK

Upon arrival in Bangkok, proceed to the meeting point at Gate 6 on the 2nd floor of the international arrivals terminal, where you will be greeted and assisted by our representative before being transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is free at leisure, so you can take time to relax and enjoy a traditional Thai massage at one of the nearby massage shops or visit Asiatique The Riverfront, a vibrant market filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment, located along the Chao Phraya River beside the Ferris wheel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 2: BANGKOK – MAE KLONG MARKET – KANCHANABURI (250kms - 3hrs)

Early morning departure to visit the Mae Klong Market, uniquely set along an active railway track. Several times a day, vendors swiftly clear the tracks as the train passes through, before returning to business as usual. Continue to a floating market and board small canoes to navigate the canals. Disembark and enjoy free time to explore the market. Stop at a coconut sugar farm before continuing to Kanchanaburi, known as the “City of Gold.” Lunch is served on a floating raft on the River Kwai. Visit the Jeath War Museum, followed by a train ride on the historic Death Railway running alongside the river. Dinner is served on a floating raft.

Overnight in Kanchanaburi.

Day 3: KANCHANABURI – AYUTTHAYA – PHITSANULOK (560kms - 7hrs)

Early departure to Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam. Visit Wat Phra Mongkhon Bophit, home to one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand (or Wat Panan Chaoeng if closed). Continue to Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the former royal temple, and Wat Lokaya Sutharam with its impressive reclining Buddha. Lunch features Thai specialties, including a tasting of mu sap bai kraphao, stir-fried minced pork with basil. Continue north to Phitsanulok, which served as the capital of Thailand for 25 years.

Overnight in Phitsanulok.

Day 4: PHITSANULOK – SUKHOTHAI - CHIANG RAI (485kms - 7.5hrs)

After breakfast visit Wat Phra Buddha Chinnaraj, housing a revered 13th-century Buddha image considered among the most beautiful in Thailand. Depart for Sukhothai, meaning “Dawn of Bliss,” the ancient capital of Siam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit key monuments from the 13th century, including Wat Mahathat and Wat Sra Sri, as well as the local museum. Lunch with Thai specialties. Continue north through scenic landscapes toward Chiang Rai. Stop in the late afternoon at Phayao Lake before arriving in Chiang Rai.

Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Day 5: CHIANG RAI – WHITE TEMPLE – THATON (220kms – 4hrs)

Visit the White Temple, a contemporary Buddhist masterpiece adorned with mirrored details and striking symbolic architecture created by a modern Thai artist. Continue to the Golden Triangle region, where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet along the Mekong River, historically associated with the opium trade. Visit the House of Opium Museum, illustrating the history and impact of the drug trade. Drive through lush countryside to Choui Fong Tea Plantation, where tea fields cascade across the hillsides. After lunch featuring local specialties, continue to Thaton. Visit a local village to observe traditional weaving techniques and participate in a demonstration of local craftsmanship. In the evening, enjoy a demonstration of traditional cuisine, followed by a Hmong dance performance and dinner.

Overnight in Thaton.

Day 6: THATON – DOI POO MEUN VILLAGE – CHIANG MAI (175kms - 3hrs)

Depart for Doi Poo Meun village, home to the Lahu Red minority. Access the village by local pick up vehicle. Discover traditional village life and enjoy a special lunch prepared using bamboo and banana leaves. In the afternoon, continue to Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second largest city.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 7: CHIANG MAI – DOI SUTHEP – CHIANG MAI (34 kms - 1hr)

This morning, enjoy an introduction to Thai cuisine at Mama Noi Thai Cooking School. Visit the organic garden to select fresh ingredients before preparing traditional dishes. Lunch consists of the meals you have prepared, and you will receive a small recipe book. In the afernoon, drive through forested mountain roads to Doi Suthep. Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most sacred temple in northern Thailand. Learn about its history and admire the chedi and murals. Return to Chiang Mai and stroll through Nimmanhaemin, a trendy district known for its creative atmosphere. In the evening, enjoy a traditional kantoke dinner accompanied by an ethnic dance performance.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 8: CHIANG MAI – BANGKOK (55kms - 1.3hrs)

This morning, visit the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Learn about the elephants’ lifestyle and ethical conservation practices. You may observe and feed the elephants, with interactions kept limited out of respect for their well-being. Return to Chiang Mai and transfer to the train station for an overnight air-conditioned sleeper train to Bangkok. Dinner box will be provided.

Remark: If the train service is unavailable for any unforeseen reason, the transfer will be replaced by the most comfortable coach available.

Overnight on the train.

Day 9: BANGKOK

Arrival at the Bangkok train station and transfer to the hotel for breakfast. Depart by sky train and local boat for a full day sightseeing tour. Visit the Royal Palace, founded in 1782, and Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha. Continue to Wat Pho to see the impressive reclining Buddha, measuring 46 meters long and covered in gold leaf. Lunch includes a tasting of pad Thai. In the afternoon, explore Chinatown, including Yaowarat Road and its lively local market. Dinner at a riverside restaurant with a tasting of moo satay.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 10: BANGKOK

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure to discover the city on your own or choose to join an optional excursion.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 11: BANGKOK DEPARTURE

After breakfast, enjoy some free time before your scheduled transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Thailand. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Observacions:

Does not include:

* Tips.

* Personal expenses.

* No other services not specified in the previous section.

* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.



Very important:

* This document, obtained by the User through Compositor Panavisión Tours, does not constitute a confirmation of reservation or a firm reservation of any of the travel services described therein. Such confirmation will only be obtained when Panavisión Tours receives the total price of the reservation through the retail agency selected by the User among those associated with Compositor Panavisión.


* The booking of tourist services and product purchases contained in this document will be governed by the specific contractual conditions with which they have been offered and by the General Conditions applicable to travel services and products sold by Panavisión Tours that are published on this website, a copy of which is attached to this document.


* The confirmation of the reservation obtained by the User through the Composer Panavisión Tours www.panavision-tours.com or www.panavision-tours.es is also subject to availability at the time the User makes his payment for places in the means of transport, accommodation , or any type of service selected within the tariff selected or used for the offer.


* The final price obtained in the document generated through Compositor Panavisión Tours www.panavision-tours.com or www.panavision-tours.es may be subject to change at the time of requesting and confirming the reservation as a result of the companies' dynamic pricing policy aerial.


* Likewise, the final price is always conditioned to currency fluctuation, fuel price, taxes and tourist surcharges for airports, accommodation, airline tickets, maintenance services, visas and in general all those that apply to the services included in the travel, which may justify a price change, even after the reservation is confirmed under the terms and limits set by law.


* Confirmed the reservation, cancellation fees will be applied to those services that have previously been indicated in the reservation process, which are "Non-Refundable".


* This trip may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility. Check with your agency about its suitability based on your personal needs.


* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.


* Group reservations are considered to be those reservations or blocks made by the agency of 5 rooms or more under the same or several locators with the same creation date, or made on different dates and the dates of stay of the reservations coincide on several of the days or at all. Therefore, in these situations, the wholesaler reserves the right not to accept said reservations, having to confirm the price and availability of said places expressly by it and after the quotation of places and prices through the department of groups.


* In the case of making the reservation, the rates do not allow modifications. You must cancel and make a new reservation. Cancellation expenses according to rate conditions.



INCLUSION INSURANCE IN COMBINED TRAVEL RESERVATIONS


With regard to our inclusion insurance, said insurance exclusively includes those people who have their residence and origin of the trip in Spain or Portugal.


CHAPTER I (Obligations of information and content of the combined travel contract), Article 153 (Pre-contractual information), point 1, section H:


"1. Before the traveler is bound by any package travel contract or corresponding offer, the organizer, and also the retailer, when the package is sold through the latter, will provide the traveler with the form with the standard information regarding to the package trip that appears in annex II, A or B, as well as the following information that is applicable to the package trip:

"h) Information on the subscription of an optional insurance that covers the expenses originated in the event that the traveler decides to terminate the contract or the expenses of assistance, including those of repatriation, in case of accident, illness or death."



Said section refers to the obligation to inform the client of the possibility of contracting insurance, not to the obligation to include insurance on the trip, that is, the client has the power (option) to contract insurance with the agency or not. . The agency has the obligation to inform that it is recommended that the client take out insurance that includes, at least, issues such as repatriation,... which is basically inclusion insurance.


Once the agency informs the client about the recommendation to contract insurance for the trip, it is the client who can contract insurance with the agency, or contract it directly with whoever they want.



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TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with a French-speaking tour escort throughout the journey

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 10 nights’ accommodation

MEALS:

  • 10 Breakfasts
  • 8 Lunches
  • 9 Dinners

TRANSPORT:

  • Arrival shared transfer from Bangkok Airport to the hotel (Day 1)
  • Departure shared transfer from the hotel to Bangkok Airport (Day 11)
  • Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus throughout the tour
  • Overnight air‑conditioned sleeper train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok (or coach transfer if train unavailable) (Day 8)

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: visit of Mae Klong Market and Floating Market with canoe ride through canals, visit to a coconut sugar farm (Day 2); Jeath War Museum entrance and train ride (Day 2); visit of Wat Phra Mongkhon Bophit (or Wat Panan Choeng), Wat Phra Si Sanphet and Wat Lokaya Sutharam (Day 3); visit to Wat Phra Buddha Chinnarat, Sukhothai Historical Park, including Wat Mahathat, Wat Sra Sri and museum (Day 4); visit to the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), entrance to the 212 House of Opium Museum, visit to Choui Fong Tea Plantationb (Day 5); Traditional weaving and local cuisine demonstration, traditional Hmong dance show, visit to Doi Poo Meun Lahu Red minority village (Day 6); Thai cooking class, visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Kantoke dinner with cultural dance performance (Day 7); visit to an Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Day 8); Sky train and local boat ride; entrance to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha); visit to Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha); guided walk in Chinatown in Bangkok (Day 9)

OTHER:

  • Meet & Greet
Exclosos
  • Visa fees
  • International flights
  • Drinks or meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Allotjaments previstos

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Bangkok

  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Tongtara Riverview or similar 4*

Day 2 Kanchanaburi

  • Superior Hotel Category = Pung Waan Resort Kwai Yai or similar 4*

Day 3 Phitsanulok

  • Superior Hotel Category = Imperial Phitsanulok or similar 4*

Day 4 Chiang Rai

  • Superior Hotel Category = Heritage Chiang Rai or similar 4*

Day 5 Thaton

  • Superior Hotel Category = Saranya River House or similar 4*

Day 6-7 Chiang Mai

  • Superior Hotel Category = Holiday Garden or similar 4*

Day 8 Night Train

  • Superior Hotel Category = Overnight Train 2nd class berth with AC

Day 9-10 Bangkok

  • Superior Hotel Category = Tongtara Riverview or similar 4*