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Itinerary Details
The following itinerary is for your inspiration. Our experts will customize your own tour according to your interests, schedules, hotel tastes and budget. All can be tailor-made!
You Can
- Extend/cut down length
- Adjust activities to your interests
- Change a hotel
- Everything you want
Day 1 - Welcome to Thailand!
Today you will fly to Bangkok. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.
Day 2 - Floating Market & Grand Palace
Depart early morning for a 2-hour drive to the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak Floating Market located 100 km (62 mi) from Bangkok, one of Thailand’s most famous attractions. Day-in and day-out from about 8 am to about 11 am, the Floating Market is routinely crowded with hundreds of vendors and purchasers floating in their small rowing boats selling and buying or exchanging their goods. You will have a chance to take a ride on a long tail boat to get the real sense of a floating village. After the long tail boat cruise around the village, you will stop at a transit point where you can choose to further explore the floating market by a 4-seat boat (at your own expense) or stroll around by the river's banks.
After having lunch, you will return to Bangkok, and you will visit Wat Pho, which is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples. Wat Pho was built by King Rama I about 200 years ago and houses the gigantic, gold-plated Reclining Buddha image. This unique image is 49 meters long and 12 meters high with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Your last stop is The Royal Grand Palace, the nation's landmark and the most revered royal monument. You will see the Palace, which is used for many different occasions, and you will see The Coronation Hall, the Funeral Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the mysterious, famous Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. Then return to the hotel.
Most temples & palaces in Thailand are sacred place, so you'll need to respect the strict dress code in place. You'll need to wear pants or a dress/skirt that extends well past your knees, and a top that fully covers your shoulders. (No shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers, tights, see-through shirts, culottes, or quarter-length trousers, sleeveless shirts, or vests and sandals (without ankle or heel straps), etc.
The Grand Palace does offer a clothes rental service in which you can borrow some stylish trousers and/or tops for a refundable 200 baht deposit from an office near the entrance. Hang onto your claim ticket, however, as you will need it to get that deposit back.
The heat in Bangkok is no joke and, inside the Grand Palace grounds, you'll find it almost unbearable. You absolutely must take a hat or even an umbrella with you, to shield you (and your kids) from the sun. We also strongly recommend packing on sunscreen and wearing<
Day 3 - Head to Sukhothai & Temples Tour
Leave Bangkok in the morning about 7.00am then drive to Khao Kho district located in Petchabun province in the lower northern region of Thailand. It takes about 420 kms far from Bangkok. Along the way, stop at Wat Muang. Wat Muang is home to The Big Buddha, also known as Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin and Mahaminh Sakayamunee Visejchaicharn, which is the tallest Buddha statue in Thailand and the ninth tallest in the world.
Then drive to Phisanulok province, first visit the Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat to see the Thai come to warship the Pha Phuttachinnarat, the most beautiful Buddha statue in Thailand . Visit Ja Thavee Folk Museum. This is definitely the place for those wishing to learn more about the Thai lifestyle. Step inside a group of Thai pavilions and explore a private collection of antique items representing Thai rural life. The museum was established by Sgt. Maj. Dr. Thavi Buranakhate, who is recognized as a leader in the area of sculpture and indigenous art preservation. He is renowned for his knowledge on Northern Thai folklore.
In addition, he is the owner of a Buddha Casting Foundry located just opposite the museum.The Folklore Museum received the Excellence in Tourism Award from the Tourism Authority of Thailand in 1998and is located on Wisutkasat Road (Sanam Bin Road), approximately 5 kilometers from the town center. Then, drive to Sukhothai province. Stay in a hotel in Sukhothai.
Day 4 - Alms-giving & Loy Krathong Candle Festival
Wake up early morning, do Tak Bat (offering food to the monk) with locals. Tak Bat is a part of the Thai culture and a good karma. This is the best time to learn and see how Thai making a merit and preserve their culture. We believe that making a merit is one way to go to heaven. Then, back to the hotel to have breakfast have a rest a bit before learn how to make a Kratong. Make your own Krathong to prepare tonight to flow along a river as Thai belief.
Then drive to Sukhothai Historical Park to make a visit beautiful temples. Lunch at a local restaurant. Back to the hotel. Leisure time.
In the evening, join the Sukhothai Loy Krathong and Candle Festival and see the light and sound presentation at Wat Mahathat. Then, flow your own illuminated kratong along the river. Thousands of candles and incent sticks are lit to thank the River goddess. Enjoy the festival. Dinner at historical park and enjoy light and sound.Back to the hotel.
Day 5 - Monkey Temple & Back to Bangkok
Travel back to Bangkok. 4 hours drive for the first stop. On the way stop at Lopburi province. Visit Phra Prang Sam Yod , the most famous Landmark of the province which was built as a former Hindu Shrine. The tower made of laterite and sandstone and decorated with classic stucco. There are monkey living near by at Sar Phra Khan.Then travel back to Bangkok.
Accommodation
- 2 Nights in Bangkok
- 2 Nights in Sukhothai
A short walk from the BTS skytrain
Daily shuttle services from the hotel take guests to popular shopping venues
Offers ticket service, laundry and currency exchange
Facilities available at the hotel include a rooftop swimming pool, garden, fitness center, and business center
Located 1.8 km away from Sukhothai Historical Park
Peaceful & Relaxing
33 sqm spacious superior room
What's included
Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast
Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)
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Well screened Hotels
Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.
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Super nice location
Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.
All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises
Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space
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Best-time flight
No early get up. No late arrival.
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Better seats
Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.
All meals specified in the itinerary
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Satisfying food
Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!
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Local specialities
Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!
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Little snack
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Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day
City map & SIM card (unlimited internet)
24/7 helpline while you are travelling
All excursions specified in the itinerary
All entrance fees specified in the itinerary
6 Reviews
Overall, this was an amazing trip where I got to meet some great local people and have some fantastic new experiences.
our guide is great and we have enjoyed our time with her.
The beauty of UME is that there are numerous activities so you can tailor your trip. If you want to have a more relaxing vacation then that is possible and if you want to be extremely active then that is an option.
They did a great job and everything worked exceedingly well. We (a family of three) did not travel with others.
Carrie you provided us with an Amazing experience. We received excellent service and the places we stayed and visited were all top rated. Thanks so much for your excellent planning and services.
Everything was done very professionally; pick-ups on time, knowledgeable guides, everyone polite, accommodating. Good job