Immersion in Thailand, between Traditions, Flavours and Nature: 17 days in February 2027

Thailand

Duration
17 Days
Category
Guided tour
French Accompanist
Date
Wednesday February 24 2027

Description

Bangkok welcomes you on the water, with a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya, then reveals itself between the Emerald Buddha, the great Reclining Buddha of Wat Pho and the klongs where the city lives along its banks. You then leave the capital through its most surprising markets: the Damnoen Saduak floating market and Mae Klong, set up on the railway tracks, which folds away as the train passes.

In Kanchanaburi, you cross the Bridge on the River Kwai before reaching a sanctuary where elephants are fed and bathed, with no riding or shows. The road north passes the old Sam Chuk market, a rice barge where pad thai is served, then the brick temples of Sukhothai, the former capital of Siam. Around Chiang Rai, the Akha, Yao and Karen villages precede the Blue Temple and the White Temple.

Chiang Mai offers three nights to taste khao soi, cook with a family in a century-old Lanna house and climb Doi Suthep. The trip ends by the Andaman Sea, in Ao Nang, near the cliffs of Railay.

Highlights:
-Sukhothai, the UNESCO-listed former capital of Siam
-Bangkok, its palaces and canals
-Chiang Mai and its golden temples
-Local cuisine to discover throughout the tour
-Railay Beach and the Andaman Sea

Accommodation categories:
Bangkok: Mandarin by Center Point 4* or similar
Kanchanaburi: Felix River Kwai 4* or similar
Sukhothai: Le Charme 4* or similar
Chiang Rai: Khamthana The Colonial 4* or similar
Chiang Mai: Stay with Nimman 4* or similar
Ao Nang: Sea Seeker Krabi Resort 4* or similar
Bangkok (airport): Eastin Thana City Golf Resort 4* or similar

The itinerary is subject to change without notice. The final itinerary will be available from your travel advisor!

The displayed rate is for two adults in double occupancy. Other dates, room categories and occupancy types (single, triple or quadruple) may be available. Price available upon request*.

Inclusions

  • Connecting flights with Turkish Airlines or another carrier
  • 2 domestic flights
  • Motorcoach transportation
  • 14 nights' accommodation in 4* hotels
  • 34 meals: 14 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners
  • Services of a tour escort
  • Services of a tour guide
  • Scheduled activities (except optional ones)
  • Dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya
  • Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaeo, Wat Pho and Wat Arun
  • Damnoen Saduak floating market and Mae Klong railway market
  • Little train along the River Kwai
  • Elephant conservation sanctuary and Erawan Falls
  • Sukhothai Historical Park
  • Hill-tribe villages and Kok River cruise
  • White and Blue Temples of Chiang Rai and Doi Suthep
  • Many tastings of local specialities
  • Audio guides from day 4 to day 13
  • First checked bag fee charged by the airline
  • Taxes and service fees

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance (trip cancellation and interruption, emergency medical care, baggage)
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Baggage handling
  • Public transit
  • Thailand digital arrival card
  • Contribution to the Quebec travel agents' client compensation fund (FICAV)
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Departure on Wednesday February 24th 2027

Départ garanti
 

Itinerary

Flights to Bangkok.

Flights to Bangkok.

Bangkok (2 nights). Arrival, welcome and transfer to the hotel. Sunset dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya. (D)

Bangkok. Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho and its Reclining Buddha, Chinatown, a ride on the klongs and the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun). (B, L, D)

Bangkok – Kanchanaburi (2 nights). Damnoen Saduak floating market by boat, Mae Klong railway market, the Bridge on the River Kwai and the little train along the river. (B, L, D)

Kanchanaburi. Elephant conservation sanctuary, with no riding or shows, then Erawan Falls and their turquoise pools. (B, L, D)

Kanchanaburi – Sam Chuk – Uthai Thani – Sukhothai. Century-old Sam Chuk market, lunch cruise on an old rice barge with pad thai, then arrival in Sukhothai. (B, L, D)

Sukhothai – Chiang Rai (2 nights). UNESCO-listed Sukhothai Historical Park on foot or by bike. Khum Chao Luang mansion in Phrae and indigo batik workshops in Thung Hong. (B, L, D)

Chiang Rai. Yao and Akha hill-tribe villages, longtail boat on the Kok River to a Karen village, then the Blue Temple. (B, L, D)

Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (3 nights). Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, drive to Chiang Mai, khao soi lunch and Doi Suthep mountain. (B, L)

Chiang Mai. Eco-village: rice farming, traditional sweets and Lanna drumming. Dinner with traditional dance show. (B, L, D)

Chiang Mai. Kad Luang market, a century-old Lanna house and lunch cooked with the family, artisans' village. Riverside dinner. (B, L, D)

Chiang Mai – Krabi – Ao Nang (3 nights). Flight to Krabi and check-in at Ao Nang, on the Andaman Sea, near Railay Beach. (B)

Ao Nang. Jungle and hot spring, then the Tiger Cave and its temple at the top of 1,237 steps. (B, L)

Ao Nang. Free day, or optional boat excursion to Koh Phi Phi. (B)

Ao Nang – Krabi – Bangkok. Free morning, flight to Bangkok, dinner and night near the airport. (B, D)

Bangkok – Return. Early transfer to the airport and return flights. (B)

FAQ

From February 24 to March 12, 2027: 17 days and 14 nights. The departure is guaranteed.

Synergia network group departures

Advisors in the Voyages Synergia network build their own escorted group departures every year, with limited places. These are trips born of a passion rather than a catalogue: fishing in Guatemala, safari in East Africa, guided expeditions. The list above changes with the seasons.

What sets these departures apart

  • A Quebec tour leader who knows the destination and travels with the group
  • A restricted number of places, often a few dozen, sometimes fewer than ten
  • A clear theme, built around one activity rather than a destination alone
  • Fixed dates: you join the departure, you do not build it

How to book

Each departure has its own responsible advisor. Choose the trip that interests you in the list, then reach us through the contact page for remaining places and terms. These departures often fill months ahead.

Other ways to travel as a group

If no date suits you, two other routes exist: organized trips, already built and sold by tour operators, and a custom group, built around your own participants. Voyages AquaTerra holds Quebec permit 702703.

Frequently Asked Questions

An escorted trip built by an advisor in the Voyages Synergia network, on fixed dates with limited places, usually built around one specific activity.
No. Most participants do not know each other at departure. That is one reason these trips appeal to people travelling alone.
It varies by product, from a few dozen to fewer than ten on expeditions. The number is stated in each departure file.
Often yes, several months ahead, because places are limited. It is worth enquiring as soon as a date is announced.
Sometimes, depending on the flights and hotels used. Ask the responsible advisor before confirming, since it changes the air booking.