Sustainable Thailand from North to South

Estimated CO2 emissions:

TOTALS
1,708 kg
PRICE
starting from 2.350 € *

Description

Each leg of this trip to Thailand will be an exciting adventure: you will discover new flavors, meet special people, and take home unforgettable memories.
Immerse yourself in the magic of Bangkok, navigating canals dotted with markets and houseboats. Explore the ruins of Ayutthaya, walking among majestic temples and towering statues. In Sukhothai, cycle among the remains of this UNESCO World Heritage city. Meet elephants in their natural habitat, having a heartwarming experience atElephant Rescue Park. Climb Doi Suthep for breathtaking views of Chiang Mai, enveloped in the peace and spirituality of this sacred place.

IN CONTACT WITH COMMUNITIES

Discovering the culture of Thai markets along the Railway or floating

Participation in Tak Bat with monks in Chiang Mai, a daily ritual for Thais

LOCAL CUISINE

Lunch at a private museum with the owner, who is passionate about antiques

Taste the authentic cuisine of local tribes in the hills where the Ruak River flows

HISTORIC TREASURES

In Bangkok, visit Wat Pho with the gold-clad statue of the reclining Buddha

Tour of the historical park of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Arrive for sunset at the top of Wat Doi Suthep temple, one of the holiest Buddhist temples in all of Thailand

EXPERIENCE NATURE

Tour of Erawan National Park, with its waterfalls and emerald pools of water

In Choui Fong, in rural Chiang Rai, visit a tea plantation

WILDLIFE LOVERS

While visiting the Khmer temple Phra Prang Sam Yot, walk around the monkeys, considered sacred

Excursion to Elephant Rescue Park, a park dedicated to the protection, care and preservation of elephants

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION

Bangkok sightseeing by sustainable means (trains, tuk-tuks, boats)

In Kanchanaburi, traversing a railway section through a landscape of jungle and breathtaking mountains

Discovering Sukhothai’s complex of Buddhist buildings and temples by bicycle

Tour a part of Chiang Mai on board a Songtaew, a typical local means of transportation

LEARN WITH US

Meeting with indigo village artisans, who will tell the story of the production of “Mo Hom” and the precious indigo color

SUSTAINABILITY

The hotels proposed in this itinerary have very high levels of sustainability and commitment to social issues, with internal water and waste recycling practices or small gardens from which they obtain vegetables that they then offer in meals

Sustainable Thailand from North to South

DURATION
9 days
PEOPLE
minimum 2 participants

Elephant Rescue Park is a place of protection for elephants, where they work to keep them away from exploitation and offer them respect and care. Local residents devote themselves devotedly to this mission, avoiding any invasive approach.

Itinerary

DAY 1
Bangkok
DAY 2
Bangkok
DAY 3
Kanchanaburi
DAY 4
Ayutthaya
DAY 5
Sukhothai
DAY 6
Chiang Rai
DAY 7
Chiang Mai
DAY 8
Chiang Mai
DAY 9
Return to Italy

Prices

The fee includes.

  • Transfers by private car to/from the airport
  • 8 nights in double room, breakfast included
  • Inputs, visits and excursions as scheduled
  • Italian-speaking local guide
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle (tolls and driver tips included)
  • Meals as scheduled: 7 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Travel insurance: medical-baggage and cancellation
  • Sustainable Travel Kit

The fee does NOT include.

  • Airfare for international flights
  • Airport taxes
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
  • Alcohol and soft drinks, personal expenses
  • Tips (suggested fee for guide 5€ per person per day) and porterage
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under “The fee includes”
PRICE
starting from 2.350€ *

* The amount shown represents the average cost per person over the year. Final price may vary depending on departure date, activities and additional services.

The cost is calculated per person on a double basis.

Additional information

Required Valid passport as listed on www.viaggiaresicuri.it (Thailandia tab under entry requirements).

For Italian citizens, a tourist visa is not required for stays of less than 30 days.

A sea extension can be added to this itinerary at the end of the trip, to be requested and quoted at the time of booking.

You can also do this program as a small group departure, sharing with other passengers and on fixed dates.

For guidance regarding recommended, but not mandatory, vaccinations, consult https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel as well as your primary care physician.

 

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Itinerary

DAY 1 Bangkok Arrival and transfer to hotel, followed by a boat tour with visit to Wat Arun.
DAY 2 Bangkok Visit Wat Pho temple with the reclining Buddha statue, followed by the Grand Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. Passing through the amulet market to Wat Saket.
DAY 3 Kanchanaburi Tour of the "Railroad Market" and Damnoen Saduak floating market. Across the Kanchanaburi Railway, visit the JEATH War Museum.
DAY 4 Ayutthaya Visit to Erawan National Park with its seven waterfalls, and the Royal Summer Palace "Bang Pa In." Transfer to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital.
DAY 5 Sukhothai Stop at Ayutthaya Historical Park and explore the Phra Prang Sam Yot temple in Lopburi, populated by hundreds of monkeys.
DAY 6 Chiang Rai Bike tour in Sukhothai UNESCO Heritage Site and local cuisine tasting in private museum. Indigo village tour discovering the "Mo Hom".
DAY 7 Chiang Mai Visit to a tea plantation, followed by the Golden Triangle and Opium Museum. Visit to the Blue Temple and White Temple of Chiang Rai.
DAY 8 Chiang Mai Wake up at dawn for Tak Bat ritual with monks. Adventure to Elephant Rescue Park and visit Wat Phra Singh and Wat Doi Suthep temples.
DAY 9 Return to Italy Free time at leisure before transfer to the airport for return flight.

Estimated CO2 emissions

TRANSPORTATION
1,637 kg
LODGINGS
32 kg
ACTIVITIES
39 kg

ESTIMATED CO2 EMISSIONS:

TRANSPORTATION
1,637 kg
ACCOMMODATION
32 kg
ACTIVITIES
39 kg

Itinerary

DAY 1 Bangkok Arrival and transfer to hotel, followed by a boat tour with visit to Wat Arun.
DAY 2 Bangkok Visit Wat Pho temple with the reclining Buddha statue, followed by the Grand Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. Passing through the amulet market to Wat Saket.
DAY 3 Kanchanaburi Tour of the "Railroad Market" and Damnoen Saduak floating market. Across the Kanchanaburi Railway, visit the JEATH War Museum.
DAY 4 Ayutthaya Visit to Erawan National Park with its seven waterfalls, and the Royal Summer Palace "Bang Pa In." Transfer to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital.
DAY 5 Sukhothai Stop at Ayutthaya Historical Park and explore the Phra Prang Sam Yot temple in Lopburi, populated by hundreds of monkeys.
DAY 6 Chiang Rai Bike tour in Sukhothai UNESCO Heritage Site and local cuisine tasting in private museum. Indigo village tour discovering the "Mo Hom".
DAY 7 Chiang Mai Visit to a tea plantation, followed by the Golden Triangle and Opium Museum. Visit to the Blue Temple and White Temple of Chiang Rai.
DAY 8 Chiang Mai Wake up at dawn for Tak Bat ritual with monks. Adventure to Elephant Rescue Park and visit Wat Phra Singh and Wat Doi Suthep temples.
DAY 9 Return to Italy Free time at leisure before transfer to the airport for return flight.