14-Nights Thailand and the Temples of Angkor

14 nights from: $5,745

Thailand And The Temples Of Angkor
The heritage of two ancient kingdoms is traced along this pilgrimage through Thailand and Cambodia. Visit the spiritual center of Sukhothai and explore the ruins of Angkor Wat.


Dining Summary

• 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• 13 Breakfast (B)
• 7 Lunch (L)
• 2 Dinner (D)
• 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
• 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
• 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

• Chiang Mai: Join the Saiwangjit family who live in a wooden Thai stilt house for a traditional northern Thai-style meal.

• Bangkok: Visit Lumpini Park in Bangkok and join the locals in their daily T'ai Chi practice.
• Bangkok: Enjoy a traditional Thai massage in the grounds of Wat Pho, a center for traditional Thai massage.
• Bangkok: Learn the secrets of Thai cooking and visit a local market to buy fresh ingredients.
• : Stop at a coconut palm sugar plantation and discover how the farmer extracts the sap from the palm trees to be turned into sugar.

• 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.
• Bangkok: Embark on an Express River Cruise on the Chao Praya River and admire the beautiful Temple of the Dawn along the way.
• Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: Visit the famous floating market at Damnoen Saduak and paddle along the canals laden with fresh produce to sell.
• Kanchanaburi: Discover the "Death Railway" when you visit Hellfire Pass and learn about the horrible conditions of which the prisoners of WWII had to endure when building this landmark.
• Kanchanaburi: Bask in the views of the Kwai River as you make your way across wooden viaducts on your scenic train ride.
• Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: Delve into the rich trading history of the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya as you embark on your city tour.
• Sukhothai: Visit Sukhothai Historical Park and choose to explore the park by bicycle or tram tour.
• Sukhothai: Spend some time with a local family and learn the art of amulet making and how these jewels protect the owner from harm.
• Chiang Mai: Spend the evening enjoying a walk through the vibrant Sunday market of Chiang Mai with your Travel Director.
• Chiang Mai: See the vibrant paper umbrellas that are famously crafted in the San Kamphaeng District.
• Wat Suan Dok: Visit Wat Suan Dok Temple, marvel at the golden details and meet a local monk.
• Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep: Visit Wat Doi Suthep, which is one of Thailand's most sacred temples and listen closely for the chanting of the monks.
• Angkor Wat: Join your Local Specialist and immerse yourself in the stories of the celestial nymphs and mystical serpents.
• Angkor Wat: Discover the Banteay Srei Temple, also known as the "Citadel of Women" where you can admire delicate 10th-century carvings.
• Wat Damnak: Experience a private blessing with a Monk where a sacred thread is tied around your wrists to protect you against evil spirits.
• Angkor Thom: Enjoy a visit to Angor Thom and admire the iconic sites of the Terrace of Elephants, the Royal Enclosure and the Temple of Bayon.

• Natonchan: On a visit to Natonchan we interact with the locals and meet one of the villagers to learn about traditional crafts such as gymnastic doll making and creating textiles in an array of patterns which are then soaked in mud to protect them from fading.
• Siem Reap: Experience some truly local traditional crafts such as palm leaf weaving. As a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, your visit directly benefits villagers as we contribute a donation to enable the locals to support the school children with uniforms and books, or towards the upkeep of the elderly villagers' home.

• Explore Bangkok and Chiang Mai
• Visit the Grand Palace, the temples of Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho in Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak floating market, the ancient city of Ayutthaya, Sukhothai Heritage, Siem Reap Old Town, the temples of Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei, Wat Damnak, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Peak Sneng Village Park

• Flight from Bangkok to Sukhothai and Chiang Mai to Siem Reap.
• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• Optional Experiences and free time
• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Sukhothai, Thailand's first capital, has the most interesting and varied ruins in the country. The centerpiece of Sukhothai itself, 280 mi/450 km north of Bangkok, is a large monastery. Nearby is a colorful and fascinating market. Wat Mahathat has an abundance of Buddha images. Sukhothai Travel
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If you're not joining an organized tour, catch a songthaew (a truck that serves as a bus) or hire a cab (be sure to negotiate the fare before getting in) to take you to the ruins. They're fairly spread out (many are hard to find), so a taxi driver or other guide is essential. It takes a full day to see all of the ruins.

Bicycle rentals are also available. There are more ruins nearby at Si Satchanalai, known for its many stupas and temples.