Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

Sukhothai Kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries, where you can leisurely explore the palace and many temples. Continue to Si Satchanalai and cross the river to a local fishing village to soak up the rural culture. Following lunch, journey into the jungle, stopping at a local hill tribe to learn how native plants are used in traditional cooking. Arrive at Chiang Mai late this afternoon. Day 7: Chiang Mai B Take the morning to relax before travelling north of Chiang Mai to visit Kanta Elephant Sanctuary in the afternoon. Change into traditional clothing and prepare fruits for the animals before feeding them and watching them in the water. This evening you can enjoy some free time to relax or experience a local tuk tuk ride to the nearby famous night market - head out after 7pm to explore the many stalls, restaurants and bars with live music and delicious street food. Day 8: Chiang Mai B/L/D This morning, visit a local market to delight in the taste of Thailand before rolling up your sleeves and trying your hand at Thai cooking at The Best Cooking School. Late this afternoon, your guide will take you through evergreen forests to Doi Suthep, a nearby mountain, for panoramic views of the sunset. Near the summit discover Wat Phra That, Northern Thailand’s holiest shrine. As night falls, return to the city to sample a traditional Khantoke dinner and show. Day 9: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai B/L/D Today, begin your assent of northern Thailand’s mountainous regions to Thaton. After lunch, board a traditional long-tail boat for a tranquil cruise along the Kok River, a tributary of the Mekong. Disembark and travel to the infamous Golden Triangle, a mountainous region where Thailand, Laos and Burma converge. Continue to your hotel in Chiang Rai to relax for the evening. Day 10: Chiang Rai to Bangkok B/L/D This morning visit the stunning Wat Rongkhun, the famous White Temple designed and rebuilt by a national artist as a centre of Buddhist learning and meditation. After lunch, fly to Bangkok, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a farewell dinner. Day 11: Bangkok to the UK B After breakfast, you’ll be transferred for your return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Thailand with Emirates (via Dubai). See p132-133 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Bangkok, 4 H Century Park Hotel Ayutthaya, 4 H Classic Kameo Hotel Sukhothai, 4 H Sukhothai Legendha Resort Chiang Mai, 4 H Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Rai, 4 H Imperial River House Resort ✔ 24 meals ✔ 12 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide  Tour pace: Intermediate River Kwai, Kanchanaburi Chiang Mai Floating market Chiang Mai cooking school Hua Hin Extend your tour Hua Hin Beach Stay 3 nights, B&B 4 H from £329 or 5 H from £539 Phuket Beach Stay 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £389 Prices from Oct 2024 £2,599 Nov 2025 £2,599 Nov 2024 £2,599 Jan 2026 £2,699 Jan 2025 £2,599 Feb 2026 £2,699 Feb 2025 £2,599 Mar 2026 £2,699 Mar 2025 £2,599 Apr 2026 £2,899 Apr 2025 £2,799 May 2026 £2,449 May 2025 £2,199 Jun 2026 £2,599 Jun 2025 £2,299 Jul 2026 £2,899 Jul 2025 £2,799 Sep 2026 £2,499 Sep 2025 £2,399 Oct 2026 £2,599 Oct 2025 £2,499 Nov 2026 £2,699 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 5 May 25 • Tipping paid locally £22 pp per tour No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £359 Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights accommodation, meals and excursions as per Group Tour. DAILY DEPARTURES AVAILABLE Private Touring Option From only an extra £85 pp per day Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details East Asia & Oceania  61