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Grand Thailand Journey

13 NIGHTS | 14 DAYS

Grand Journey Thailand is a comprehensive 14-day private journey showcasing Thailand’s remarkable variety — from Bangkok’s royal temples and colourful markets to Kanchanaburi’s wartime history, the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya, the mountain cultures of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, and the tropical beaches of Koh Chang.

Combining heritage, local experiences, nature, river journeys and island relaxation, it offers a rich introduction to Thailand from city to countryside and coast

FROM

AUD $3,849

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Core

  • Quality 3 star accommodation

  • Comfortable private or shared transfers

  • Essential sightseeing & key attractions

  • Experienced local guides

  • Daily breakfast & selected meals

  • All standard entrance fees included

  • A well-planned itinerary with time to explore

  • Best for: Travellers seeking great value without missing the highlights

Signature

  • Upgraded 4-star accommodation

  • Everything included in Core

  • Additional curated local experiences

  • More included meals & dining experiences

  • Enhanced sightseeing and cultural activities

  • Added convenience and comfort throughout

  • Special Holidayscapes Signature Experiences

  • Best for: Travellers wanting a richer experience with extra comfort and inclusions

Prestige

  • Premium 5 star accommodation

  • Everything included in Signature

  • Exclusive or private experiences where available

  • Premium dining & special destination experiences

  • Additional activities and enhanced inclusions

  • Priority upgrades and added comforts where available

  • Special touches designed to make the journey memorable

  • The highest level of inclusions in the Holidayscapes range

  • Best for: Travellers wanting to experience more with fewer compromises

Day 01

WELCOME TO THAILAND | ARRIVAL IN BANGKOK
Travel Time: Approx. 30 minutes


Begin your Thailand adventure in the vibrant capital of Bangkok.


Arrive at Bangkok Airport, where you’ll be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
 

Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to relax after your journey.
 

Highlights: Bangkok arrival • Private transfer • Leisure
Overnight: Bangkok

Meals: As per selected tier
 

Prestige includes guaranteed early check-in with a welcome drink and fruit plate, while early room access is not included in Signature

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Day 02

BANGKOK | Palaces. Temples & River Life

Travel Time: Approx. 3 Hours 20 Mins.


Discover Bangkok’s royal heritage, sacred temples and famous waterways.


After breakfast, visit the magnificent Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha.

Continue to Wat Pho, famous for its enormous Reclining Buddha.

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Depending on your selected tier, the day also includes Chinatown, Wat Traimit and a long-tail boat journey through the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok’s canals, with a stop at Wat Arun.

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Highlights: Grand Palace • Emerald Buddha • Wat Pho • Wat Arun • Chao Phraya River


Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: As per selected tier

Day 03

BANGKOK - KANCHANABURI | Markets & Historic Railway

Travel Time: Local touring


Leave Bangkok behind for colourful markets and the historic landscapes of Kanchanaburi.


Visit the famous Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls sit directly beside an active railway line.
 

Continue to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market for a boat journey through the canals.
 

After lunch, travel to Kanchanaburi and explore its World War II history, including the cemetery and railway museum.
 

Take a short journey on the historic railway through scenic countryside before transferring to your hotel.
 

Highlights: Maeklong Railway Market • Floating Market • Death Railway • Kanchanaburi

Overnight: Kanchanaburi
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Day 04

KANCHANABURI - AYUTTHAYA | Erawan Waterfall

Travel Time: Approx. 2 Hrs. 30 mins.


Experience one of Thailand’s most beautiful waterfalls before travelling to the ancient capital.


After breakfast, visit spectacular Erawan National Park, home to its famous seven-tiered waterfall.
 

Enjoy time exploring the falls and, conditions permitting, swim in the natural pools.
 

After lunch, continue to historic Ayutthaya.
 

Highlights: Erawan Waterfall • National Park • Scenic countryside • Ayutthaya

Overnight: Ayutthaya
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 05

AYUTTHAYA - CHIANGRAI | Ancient Temples & Royal Palace

Travel Time: Local Touring


Explore Ayutthaya’s ancient heritage before flying north to Chiang Rai.


Travel around Ayutthaya by its distinctive Kermit tuk tuk, visiting highlights including Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
 

Continue to beautiful Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, known for its mixture of Thai, European, Chinese and Khmer architecture.
 

Travel back to Bangkok for your flight to Chiang Rai.
 

Highlights: Kermit tuk tuk • Wat Mahathat • Bang Pa-In Palace • Flight north

Overnight: Chiang Rai
Meals: As per selected tier

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Day 06

CHIANG RAI | Temples, Art & River Life

Travel Time: Approx. 5 Hrs.

Explore the distinctive culture and artistic character of northern Thailand.

Visit Chiang Rai’s local market before exploring Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Phra Singh.
 

Continue to Baan Dam – the Black House, the remarkable creation of Thai artist Thawan Duchanee.

Later, cruise along the Mae Kok River and experience the surrounding northern landscapes.
 

Highlights: Chiang Rai temples • Black House • Mae Kok River

Overnight: Chiang Rai
Meals: As per selected tier

Day 07

CHIANG RAI - CHIANG SAEN  |Tea Country & Golden Triangle

Travel Time: Approx. At Leisure


Journey through northern Thailand’s mountain landscapes to the legendary Golden Triangle.


Travel through the tea-covered hills of Mae Salong and enjoy a local tea tasting.

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Visit an Akha community before continuing to Mae Fah Luang Botanical Garden.

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After lunch, journey to the Golden Triangle and take a boat trip on the Mekong River, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet.

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Highlights: Mae Salong • Tea plantations • Akha culture • Golden Triangle • Mekong River


Overnight: Chiang Saen
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Day 08

CHIANG SAEN - CHIANG MAI | Northern Thailand

Travel Time: Approx. At Leisure


Travel through the mountains and villages of northern Thailand towards Chiang Mai.


Journey towards Chiang Mai with stops showcasing local communities and traditional northern culture.

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Discover traditional herbal medicine and continue through scenic mountain country.

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Stop around Chiang Dao before arriving in Chiang Mai.

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Highlights: Northern villages • Mountain scenery • Chiang Dao • Local culture


Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: As per selected tier

Day 09

CHIANG MAI | Old City & Doi Suthep
Travel Time: Approx. At Leisure


Discover Chiang Mai’s temples, markets and celebrated mountain sanctuary.


Explore Chiang Mai’s old city, visiting Wat Phra Singh, Wat Pan Tao and Wat Chedi Luang.

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Stroll through local streets, ride a traditional rickshaw and experience Warorot Market.

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Later, travel into the mountains to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, enjoying panoramic views over Chiang Mai.

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Signature and Prestige include an evening Khantoke Dinner with traditional northern Thai performances.

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Highlights: Chiang Mai Old City • Temples • Rickshaw • Doi Suthep


Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: As per selected tier

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Day 10

CHIANG MAI - BANGKOK |Local Experiences

Travel Time: Approx. 5 Hrs.


Enjoy an eco-friendly local experience and a relaxing river journey before travelling south.


Visit the Elephant PooPoo Paper Park and learn how sustainable paper products are created from elephant fibres.

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After lunch, enjoy a cruise along the Mae Ping River, passing teak houses and green countryside.

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Your onward journey depends on your selected tier.

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Core: Overnight train to Bangkok – 2nd-class sleeper.
Signature: Overnight train to Bangkok – upgraded 1st-class sleeper.
Prestige: Fly from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and overnight in Bangkok.
 

Highlights: Elephant PooPoo Paper Park • Mae Ping River • Journey to Bangkok


Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 11

BANGKOK - KOH CHANG | Island Escape

Travel Time: Approx. 5 Hrs.


Leave Thailand’s cities behind and make your way to the tropical island of Koh Chang.


Continue to Bangkok Airport and fly to Trat.

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Transfer to the pier and board the public ferry to Koh Chang, known for its jungle-covered mountains, beaches and relaxed island atmosphere.

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Check into your resort and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

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Highlights: Flight to Trat • Ferry to Koh Chang • Tropical island arrival


Overnight: Koh Chang
Meals: As per selected tier

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Day 12

KOH CHANG | Island Life
Travel Time: Approx. 1 Hr.


Enjoy the tropical waters and relaxed pace of Koh Chang.


Core & Signature:
Enjoy a free day to relax at your resort, explore the beach or choose from optional island experiences.
 

Prestige:
Set out on a speedboat journey through the Koh Rang archipelago, with snorkelling, clear tropical waters, coral reefs and lunch on an island beach.
 

Highlights: Beaches • Island relaxation • Snorkelling • Koh Rang

Overnight: Koh Chang
Meals: As per selected tier

DAY 13

KOH CHANG  | Relax at Your Own Pace

Enjoy one final full day surrounded by Koh Chang’s tropical scenery.


Spend the day at leisure.
 

Relax on the beach, enjoy your resort facilities or choose from optional activities available locally.
 

Highlights: Beach time • Resort leisure • Island lifestyle
Overnight: Koh Chang

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 14

KOH CHANG - BANGKOK | Farewell Thailand


Your Thailand Passion journey comes to an end today.


Transfer to the ferry pier and travel back to Trat.

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Continue to Trat Airport for your flight to Bangkok and connect with your onward international journey.

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Highlights: Ferry to Trat • Flight to Bangkok • Farewell Thailand


Meals: Breakfast

ADDITIONAL

TIER UPGRADES | Signature | Prestige


Signature

  • Upgraded 4★ accommodation

  • Better vehicle standard on key sectors

  • Bangkok Day 2 includes lunch, Chinatown and Wat Traimit

  • Private Chao Phraya long-tail boat experience

  • Private floating-market boat

  • Guided Erawan waterfall walk tailored to guest fitness

  • Lunch included on Days 6 and 8

  • Private Mae Kok River boat experience

  • Warorot Market tastings

  • Khantoke Dinner and cultural show in Chiang Mai

  • Private Mae Ping River cruise with refreshments

  • 1st-class sleeper on the Chiang Mai–Bangkok night train instead of Core’s 2nd class
     

Prestige

  • Premium 4–5★ hotels

  • Guaranteed early check-in in Bangkok with welcome drink and fruit plate

  • Enhanced vehicle and guiding

  • Sunset refreshments in Bangkok

  • Curated tastings at Maeklong Market

  • Sunset cocktail in Kanchanaburi

  • Lunch on Day 5

  • Chiang Rai lunch and dinner

  • Mae Kok River refreshments

  • Lunch on Days 8 and 9

  • Khantoke Dinner and cultural show

  • Mae Ping River refreshments

  • Domestic flight Chiang Mai → Bangkok instead of overnight train

  • Additional overnight Bangkok accommodation

  • Lunch in Trat

  • Included Koh Chang private island/speedboat snorkelling experience with lunch

  • Optional premium spa and airport-lounge experiences available at additional cost

Core

3★ Selected Hotels
Shared or Standard Sightseeing
Comfortable Transfers
Essential Attractions
Airport Transfers

FROM

AUD $3,849

per person on twin-share basis

Great Experiences | Exceptional Value

Signature

4★ Superior Hotels
Private Sightseeing
Premium Private Transfers
Additional Experiences
Enhanced Dining Inclusions

FROM

AUD $5,469

per person on twin-share basis

More Comfort | More Exepriences

RECOMMENDED

Prestige

5★ Luxury Hotels
Private Touring with Chauffer
Premium Airport Transfers
Exclusive premium Experiences
Premium Dining Experiences

FROM

AUD $7,669

per person on twin-share basis

Luxury Accommodation & Experiences

Tour Inclusions & Important Information. Everything you need to know about what’s included, what’s not, and key travel conditions.

Travel Month
Core (AUD pp)
Signature (AUD pp)
Prestige (AUD pp)
Notes
Nov - Mar-27
3949
5789
7969
Pricing p.p. in AUD on twin-sharing basis
Apr - Nov-27
3849
5469
7669
Domestic flights are additional and subject to airline fare changes. Hotel festive/peak-period supplements may apply.
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PRIVATE

GROUP TOURS

Travelling with friends or family? We can curate this fantastic tour as your own private group experience, tailored to your group’s travel dates and requirements.

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