Wendy Wu Thailand Highlights

Ayutthaya
Discover the splendour of this ancient capital

Mekong
Cruise along the river where Thailand, Laos and Burma meet

Chiang Rai
Explore the city’s Buddhist White Temple

Mae Kampong
Come face to face with the local hill tribes

Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Bangkok
Fly overnight to Bangkok. The rest of the day is at leisure.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Discover Bangkok
Sightseeing today includes a visit to Wat Pho and the Grand Palace with its colourful temples and golden stupas. You’ll also enjoy a ride in a long tail boat along the Chao Phraya River to Pak Klong Talaat Flower market followed by a stroll through Chinatown.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Bridge over the River Kwai
Visit the Damneon Saduak floating Market and the Railway Track Market before travelling to Kanchanaburi. You’ll stop at the Bridge over the River Kwai and visit the Thai-Burmese Railway Museum before visiting the Allies Cemetery. Spend the night in Kanchanaburi.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Explore Kanchanaburi
Drive to Hellfire Pass before a short walk through the pass. Step on board an old train to travel along the section of the Death Railway.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Ayutthaya
A sacred city and former royal capital, Ayutthaya today is a crumbled kingdom that has retained its bygone splendour. Explore this impressive archaeological site, touring the principal sights including Bang Pa-In, the former royal summer residence. Return to Bangkok and fly to Chiang Rai, a city in Thailand’s northern highlands.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Fly to Golden Triangle
Head to the Golden Triangle, the point where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Burma meet. Take a boat ride on the Mekong River and visit Done Sao Island where we stroll through the local market before continuing by road to Chiang Rai. Explore the night market in the evening.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Quaint Mae Salong
Travel to Mae Salong Mountain, which is renowned for its Hill Tribes and tea plantations. Later, stop at a tea plantation to try a local brew. Enjoy a Yunnanese lunch before visiting Doi Tung Palace and Mae Fuh Luang Garden.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Hmong Hilltribe Lodge
Visit the exquisite White Temple before departing towards Chiang Mai. Spend the night at Hmong Hilltribe Lodge. Dinner is followed by a Hmong folklore performance.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Elephant Care Centre & Bamboo rafting
Visit the Thai Elephant Centre in Mae Rim, a peaceful retreat for elephants rescued from illegal logging camps and shows. After stopping for lunch, head to Mae Daeng where you’ll enjoy a rafting trip.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Countryside Experience
In 2025, visit Wiang Kum Kam followed by two of the Chiang Mai’s temples, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh before time at leisure. In 2026, take part in traditional farming activities, learn about sustainable living and meet local farmers.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Chiang Mai Cooking Class
Take part in a cooking class to learn the secrets of traditional Thai cooking. Head up to Wat Doi Suthep, a temple on top of the Doi Suthep Mountains. In the evening, sit down to a Thai Kantoke dinner with cultural performances.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13: Fly Chiang Mai to UK
Transfer to the airport for your flight home, arriving the same or following day
(Breakfast)

Chiang Mai’s Elephant Care Centre
Spend the day with Asian elephants at Chiang Mai’s Thai Elephant Care Centre, a home for elderly pachyderms, where you’ll meet, feed and bathe the gorgeous residents.

Hmong Hilltribe Lodge
Venture into the northern highlands and spend the night with a Hmong Hilltribe

Maeklong Railway Market
Visit Maeklong market, famous for being set along a railway line – witness the fascinating bustle of activity by stallholders, moving their wares speedily out of the way as a train passes through!

• International flights
• 11nts in 3+/4* accommodation
• All meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
• Domestic transportation

Classic 

These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of Southeast Asia on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people. The tours are on a fully-inclusive basis so you’ll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of. You will be accompanied by our dedicated and professional National Escorts or local guides, whose unparalleled knowledge will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience.

This group tour has a maximum group size of 28 people per group

This tour has a physical rating of 1. A reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.

Important Information: Prices are available on request and will include all mandatory charges, taxes, and fees applicable to your booking. Some destinations may have local taxes or resort fees payable on arrival; these will be clearly confirmed in your personalised quote.