Classic Thailand 8 Days/ 7 Nights

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A Deeper Thailand Journey – From Bangkok’s Royal Heritage to Kanchanaburi’s History & Chiang Mai’s Lanna Traditions

Arrive in Bangkok, where you’ll be greeted at Suvarnabhumi Airport and transferred to your riverside hotel on the relaxed Thonburi side of the city. This charming, local neighbourhood offers a gentler pace and an authentic first glimpse of daily Bangkok life.

Your exploration begins the next day in Rattanakosin, the historic heart of Bangkok. With your expert guide, wander through the vibrant flower market, visit the majestic Grand Palace and stroll past centuries-old temples and royal buildings. End the morning among artisans crafting traditional alms bowls, a community that has supported Buddhist monks for generations. It’s a meaningful introduction to Thailand’s spiritual heritage.

Travel onwards to Kanchanaburi, beginning with a stop at Patom Organic Village in Nakorn Pathom. Set along the peaceful Tachine River, this family-run eco-cultural haven invites you into the world of sustainable Thai farming. Get hands-on during five engaging workshops—soil, seedling, planting, compost and fertilizer—before heading to the traditional kitchen for a wholesome farm-to-table cooking class. It’s an enriching experience rooted in mindfulness and nature.

Continue your journey with a powerful day of history and scenery. Ride the legendary Death Railway, clinging to cliffs and wooden viaducts along one of the most dramatic rail routes in Asia. Visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and the Thai–Burma Railway Museum to better understand the region’s WWII stories and the resilience of those who lived through it.

Before heading north, spend your morning in the emerald beauty of Erawan National Park, home to one of Thailand’s most spectacular waterfalls. Swim in turquoise pools (conditions permitting), wander shaded jungle paths and enjoy peaceful time surrounded by nature. Return to Bangkok in the afternoon to board the overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai—an iconic Thai travel experience.

Wake refreshed in Chiang Mai, the cultural heart of the north. After check-in, relax by the pool or explore the city’s temples and cafés at your leisure. In the late afternoon, head out to Bandoo, a warm Lanna community where a local family welcomes you into their home. Learn traditional northern recipes, cook together, share stories and enjoy an intimate dinner that brings Thai hospitality to life.

Your final day in Chiang Mai is free to enjoy as you wish, with a range of optional experiences available—elephant sanctuaries, cooking schools, temple tours, street-food walks and more.

This itinerary blends culture, community, nature, history and authentic encounters—ideal for travellers seeking a genuine, meaningful and beautifully designed journey through Thailand.

Includes:

•    Accommodation 7 nights
•    Airport transfers
•    Meals: 6B 3L 1D
•    Overnight train to Chiang Mai
•    Bangkok Essence Relics of Siam Full Day Tour
•    Patom Organic Village Farming & Cooking Half-Day
•    Lanna Home Host Dinner
•    River Kwai Full Day Tour

Itinerary summary:

Day 1: Arrival
Travellers are greeted at Suvarnabhumi Airport before being transferred to the Theatre Residence Bangkok, Thonburi side in a laid-back, local neighbourhood.

Day 2: Bangkok
Today, travellers will explore the Rattanakosin district, widely considered to be the most historically significant in Bangkok. Led by a friendly, knowledgeable guide, travellers will experience a local flower market, see the temples and buildings of the iconic Grand Palace, and visit a community that has been helping monks for centuries by crafting alms bowls.

Day 3: Kanchanaburi
Traval to Nakorn Patom province. The outskirt area of Bangkok. Visit Patom Organic Village, a family-run eco-cultural project on the banks of the idyllic Tachine River. Immerse in organic living concept and participate in a wide range of engaging hands-on 5 workshops inclusive of organic farming: Soil, Seedling, Planting, Compost and Fertilizer. After that take you to the traditional kitchen where we have farm cooking workshops.

Day 4: Kanchanaburi
A day of historical insight and beautiful scenery, as travellers take a ride of the “death railway” from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok on a stunning and exciting route that clings to steep cliffs and travels over wooden viaducts. In the afternoon, travellers continue to the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and the Thai-Burma Railway Museum.

Day 5: Overnight train to Chiang Mai
After breakfast, travel to the Erawan National Park on the outskirts of Kanchanaburi. This lush forest is home to the Erawan Falls, famous for its 7-tiers and emerald green ponds. Travellers will spend time swimming (subject to daily safety advice), and relaxing while surrounded by natural beauty before driving back to Bangkok and boarding the overnight train to Chiang Mai.
NOTE: Erawan National Park is annually closed from 1st August to 30th September.

Day 6: Chiang Mai
Guests are transferred from the train station to the centrally located hotel. They can choose to rest and enjoy the hotel pool, or explore the city. Later in the afternoon, you are driven to the local Lanna community town of Bandoo where you’re welcomed into the home of a Thai family for an evening of cooking, dining, and learning about Lanna traditions.

Day 7: Chiang Mai
Free day in Chiang Mai. Discova offer an array of experiences, which could be easily added here.

Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, travellers are transferred to Chiang Mai International airport.