Thailand, land side


Trip description

Apart from its sublime beaches, Thailand has magical places and magnificent landscapes when you go down into its lands. On the program, temples, trekking, meeting with minority ethnic groups in the mountains, discovering the fauna and flora, etc..

Day 1: The temples of Bangkok

Day 2: The floating market

Day 3: Temples and ancient capital

Day 4: Kwai River Bridge

Day 5: Khmer and Thai remains

Day 6: Chiang Mai Temples

Day 7: Meeting the ethnic groups of the mountains

Day 8: Chiang Rai

Day 9: Udon Thani

Day 10: Historic Park and Night Market

Day 11: The Province of Loei and the district of Dan Sai

Day 12: Surin

Day 13: Relax and Fiesta in Pattaya

Day 14: Shopping in Bangkok

Day 1 : The temples of Bangkok

Day1 : The temples of Bangkok ©Mickael David - Author's Image


Discover the capital in a panoramic way: long tail boat ride on the klongs and/or featured tour on the Chao Phraya River. Stopover at the temple Wat Arun and visit the main jewels of Bangkok. Wat Phra Kaew housing the Emerald Buddha and Wat Po with its large statue of the reclining Buddha




Day 2 : The floating market

Day2 : The floating market ©Author's Image


Discovery of Flottant Saduak's floating market. Evening at Khaosan Road.




Day 3 : Temples and ancient capital

Day3 : Temples and ancient capital ©S.Nicolas - Iconotec


Bang Pa In and Ayutthaya. Visit of ancient temples, Wat Chai Watthanaram, Wat Lokaya Sutharam, Wat Na Phra Men and the former capital founded in 1350 by King U-Thong.




Day 4 : Kwai River Bridge

Day4 : Kwai River Bridge ©Jérôme BOUCHAUD


Kanchanaburi and the Kwai River Bridge. On the way, discover the floating market of Damnoen Saduak and the possibility to stop on the way to Nakhon Pathom, where you can see the largest pagoda in the world. Then, in the east region of Bangkok, discovery of Kanchanaburi and the famous bridge of the Kwai River, built during the war on the orders of the Japanese occupants. The "Death Railway" takes the railway from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok and crosses the bridge. Impressive "overflight" of the valley. Possibility of a night safari from an elephant camp. Restaurant evening in Kanchanaburi by the river... or on the river.




Day 5 : Khmer and Thai remains

Day5 : Khmer and Thai remains ©S.Nicolas - Iconotec


Phitsanulok and Sukkotai. Phitsanulok. In the morning, departure for the visit of the H'mong tribes of Lomsak, with a possible stopover at the Kengsopha waterfall. One hour by bus from Phitsanulok, Sukkotai. Bike tour of the ruins of the historic park classified as a UNESCO heritage site, capital of the first Siamese kingdom and symbol of Thai greatness in the 13th century. Discovery of the Khmer and Thai remains: Wat Mahathat, former royal palace, Wat Si Chum, Wat Sa Da Pa Daeng, the oldest monument in the city. Evening in the city.




Day 6 : Chiang Mai Temples

Day6 : Chiang Mai Temples ©S.Nicolas - Iconotec


Chiang Mai, the "Rose of the North". Discover the special charm of the old town. ? Visit of the oldest temples of the city: Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh... Evening in the Night Market, and then for younger ones, at Zoe in Yellow on the little square near Thanon Ratchaphakhinai.




Day 7 : Meeting the ethnic groups of the mountains



Trekking to discover the minority ethnic groups of the mountains: H'mong, Yao, Akha and Lahu or Karen. Combine with an elephant ride. If you stay there on a Sunday, don't miss the walking street market on Ratchadamnoen road in the evening.




Day 8 : Chiang Rai

Day8 : Chiang Rai ©Jérôme BOUCHAUD


Departure in the morning for Chiang Rai, in the far north of Thailand. Discovery of the Golden Triangle for its famous panorama, a mythical region where some mountainous ethnic groups still grow poppies (it is advisable not to venture there alone). Visit of local ethnic villages (H'mong, Yao, Akha, etc.). 13 kilometers from Chiang Rai, Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple.




Day 9 : Udon Thani



Directorate Udon Thani, the largest town in Isaan. Visit of the city and dinner on the lake.




Day 10 : Historic Park and Night Market



The following day, go to Phu Historical Park Park. Return to the city for a walk in the night Market.




Day 11 : The Province of Loei and the district of Dan Sai



A region beyond time, which lives in the rhythm of the seasons. Authenticity guaranteed, extraordinary landscapes, history and culture. Between June and July, not to miss, the Phi Ta khon festival (celebration of spirits and ghosts).




Day 12 : Surin

Day12 : Surin ©François JANNE DOTHEE


The 3rd weekend in November is the largest elephant gathering in Thailand. Outside this period, you can visit the ruins of Prasat Si Khonphum or Prasat Hin Ban Pluang, dating from the Khmer era and not far away, the immense White Buddha on the hill.




Day 13 : Relax and Fiesta in Pattaya

Day13 : Relax and Fiesta in Pattaya ©atthle - Shutterstock.com


A seaside resort known worldwide for its beaches, its Walking street and its fêtes...




Day 14 : Shopping in Bangkok



Walking in town, last shopping, a last glass on the roof of the city in Bayoke or at the MahaNakhon.




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