What to expect
Chiang Rai
Explore sacred temples & scenic beauty
Phi Phi Islands
End the trip unwinding in paradise
Siem Reap
Uncover Cambodia’s tragic past at Wat Thmei
Chiang Mai
Visit the Kanta Elephant Sanctuary
About this trip...
About the trip
Join us on an unforgettable journey through the captivating countries of Thailand and Cambodia. Our adventure begins in Thailand, known for its rich culture, vibrant street life, and stunning natural beauty. We’ll explore Bangkok’s iconic temples and bustling streets before heading north to the lush mountains of Chiang Mai and the striking temples of Chiang Rai.
Next, we venture into Cambodia, famed for its awe-inspiring temples and profound history. In Siem Reap, we’ll explore the legendary Angkor Wat and reflect on Cambodia's past with a visit to the Killing Fields. We’ll conclude in Thailand’s tropical paradise — Phuket — where sun-soaked beaches and crystal-clear waters provide the perfect finish to an extraordinary journey.
What's Included
Internal flights
Solos Board - Breakfast daily, nine lunches and four dinners
Welcome drink
Bangkok-
Kanchanaburi
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Ayutthaya and Sukhothai
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Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai
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Siem Reap and Angkor Wat
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Phuket
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
What's extra:
International flights are not included.
Travel insurance, tips & drinks, additional meals when not included in the itinerary, and activities not included in the itinerary.
Itinerary
- Arrival Bangkok
- Bangkok
- Bangkok
- Bangkok - Kanchanaburi
- Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya/Lopburi – Sukhothai
- Sukhothai – Lampang – Chiang Rai
- Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai – Siem Reap
- Siem Reap
- Siem Reap
- Siem Reap
- Siem Reap – Bangkok – Phuket
- Phuket
- Phuket
- Departure Phuket
What you'll be doing
Day one: Arrive in Bangkok
- Dinner included
Day two: Bangkok
- Breakfast included
Day three: Bangkok
Today we drive from Bangkok to Ban Na Kwang Station for the short journey to one of the most amazing attractions in the Samut Songkram province, the Maeklong Railway Market (Rom Hoop Market). Commonly called Siang Tai, or Life-Risking, Market, it is situated besides, and on top of, the actual train tracks. Seconds before you cross the tracks and about to pull into Maeklong, the vendors have rushed to pull back their parasols and umbrellas and cleared their goods back to within inches of the passing train. Less than a minute after that they have hurried to put everything back in place so they can get back to the job at hand, selling their seafood, fruits, meat and vegetables to the local shoppers.
- Breakfast & lunch included
Day four: Kanchanaburi
Today we leave Bangkok and drive to the province of Kanchanaburi, known among other places for the famous bridge over the river Kwai and for the scene of some events during the Second World War. We visit the museum and war cemetery, where the prisoners who lost their lives during the construction of the bridge are located. We take the famous 'Train of Death' to the Tamkrase Station. During the railway journey we will cross beautiful landscapes, testimony of an important part of the history of the country. We will have lunch in the peculiar station of Tamkrase. We will also discover the unusual railway section known as 'Hellfire Pass'. This step was built by allied prisoners of war (mainly English and Australians) during World War II. After this, we transfer to the hotel’s pier and take a long tailed boat to the hotel for check-in.
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day five: Ayutthaya/Lopburi – Sukhothai
We take a long tailed boat from the hotel and drive up north to Ayuthaya - ancient capital of the kingdom of Siam. We visit its archaeological complex of great historical interest and declared World Heritage by UNESCO including the Wat Mahathat, dodge is the famous Buddha head inside a tree. Wat Chai Wattanaram Temple, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol was the place where the patriarch stayed. The monastery was named Wat Chao Phya-thai which means The Temple of the Supreme Patriarch, and Wat Pra Sri Sanphet, the three bell-shaped chedis of Wat Phra Si Sanphet have practically become a symbol of Ayutthaya. We then continue to Lopburi and stop to visit the Monkey Temple Wat Prang Sam Yod. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. After that, we will reach Sukhothai and check-in at the hotel.
- Breakfast & lunch included
Day six: Sukhothai – Lampang – Chiang Rai
We head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sukhothai Historical Park. The park receives thousands of visitors a year who marvel at the ancient Buddha figures, palace buildings and temples. Visit within the walls of the Sukhothai Monument to King Ramkhamhaeng, right in the middle of the park, north of the palace. We drive through Lampang with a short stop to visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. On first glance, this walled citadel sited on a man-made mound of earth has a very fortress-like look to it, because the temple was built on the site of an eighth century fortification, called a wing that guarded the routes to Lampang.
- Breakfast & lunch included
Day seven: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai
In the morning before making our way to Chiang Mai, we will visit the Blue Temple, Wat Rong Suea Ten and then transfer to Wat Rong Khun Temple, also known as the White Temple. It is true that most of the areas visited in Thailand have a historical and cultural relevance and importance that date back centuries. We will continue onto Chiang Mai (approximately four hours) enjoying the scenic beauty of Northern Thailand. We arrive in Chiang Mai and visit the famous crafts district, the artisan village of Sankamphaeng to see the northern handicrafts including silk, silver, Saa paper and lacquerwares, making a short stop on the way to visit the Tribe of the Giraffe women. We then transfer to Chiang Mai.
- Breakfast & lunch included
Day eight: Chiang Mai
Today will be an early start to drive approximately 50 mins North of Chiang Mai through beautiful countryside, forests, and local farming areas and arrive at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary. We will walk through and learn about the elephants, change into traditional clothing and prepare fruits for the elephants. We feed and interact with the elephants in a natural environment and learn about their behavior and history. We leave the elephant camp to go to the butterfly orchid and nursery, and also visit the temple of Doi Suthep, one of the most sacred temples of Chiang Mai located on top of a hill in the north of the city. It is Thai style containing sacred relics of Buddha; where we enjoy a panoramic view of the whole city.
- Breakfast & lunch included
Day nine: Chiang Mai – Siem Reap
After breakfast we will transfer to Chiang Mai airport to take our flight to Siem Reap.
- Breakfast included
Day ten: Siem Reap
Today we visit Wat Thmei, one of the killing field memorials, a small memorial stupa which contains the skulls and bones of victims killed during the regime of the Khmer Rouge during 1975 – 1979. We continue the tour at Apopo Visitor Center to learn about the history of conflict in Cambodia and the impact the region’s landmines has on the local communities.
- Breakfast & lunch included
Day eleven: Siem Reap
We begin our day visiting the ruin temple of Banteay Srei - one of Angkor’s most beautiful temples. Built largely of red sandstone, this gem of a temple boasts a pink color and some of the most exquisite depictions. Following Banteay Samre built under Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II in the early 12th century, it is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style. As a special evening in Siem Reap, we will go to see a show of Cambodian Traditional Circus. More than just a circus, Phare performers use theater, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell unique Cambodian stories; historical, folk and modern.
- Breakfast & lunch included
Day twelve: Angkor Wat Temple
We leave early this morning to see the sunrise at the World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat, before continuing to see inside of the magnificent Temple, Angkor Park’s most revered temple and the largest religious monument in the world. Inside the temple, the walls are covered with stone carvings and bas‐reliefs which are absolutely breathtaking. The guide will explain the stories from the exquisite details and provide us with time to explore the inner and outer grounds of the temple. We then head back to the hotel for breakfast and take time to relax.
This afternoon, we visit the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk and see the ancient capital of Angkor Thom built in the late 12th century before we head onwards to Bayon temple, known for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara. Baphuon is like an artificial mountain that recently re-opened after years of restoration. We then continue to the popular temple of Ta Prohm which is the modern name of the temple at Angkor, built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries, however, probably more famous for being the location where they filmed the Tomb Raider movie.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day thirteen: Flight to Phuket
We spend the morning as we wish before our midday flight to Phuket via Bangkok.
- Breakfast included
Day fourteen: Phi Phi Island
Today we head to the spectacular Phi Phi Islands. We journey to the Royal Phuket Marina before boarding a speedboat across the Andaman Sea to the six scenic Phi Phi Islands. The journey to Phi Phi takes around 45 minutes, passing by stunning limestone karsts that jut out from the sea. Passing by Maya Bay - arguably one of Thailand’s most beautiful places - the bay was the setting for the famous Hollywood movie ‘The Beach’. Continuing around the islands, Phi Phi Lay Cove and Monkey Beach, each of these stretches of island boast swaying palm trees and pure white sands.
- Breakfast & lunch included
Day fifteen: Phuket
We have the option to kick back in paradise and spend today however we wish.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day sixteen: Departure
We have our final breakfast as a group this morning before we make our way to Phuket Airport for our flight home.
- Breakfast included.
Accommodation
- Bangkok - Centara Life Phra Nakhon
- Kanchanaburi - River Kwai Resotel
- Sukhothai - Le Charme Sukhothai
- Chiang Rai - La Patta Resort
- Chiang Mai - Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel
- Siem Reap - J7 Angkor
- Phuket - Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach
