Sightseeing tours

Ayutthaya & Sukhothai

Sukhothai was founded in the 13th century as the first capital of Thailand (then Siam). Ayutthaya was for 4 centuries the capital and cultural centre of the Thai kingdom until in 1767 it was completely destroyed by the Burmese. What was left of these great cities has been extensively restored in 2 Historical Parks, both a must-see for all travelers to Thailand. The many ruins of palaces, temples & monuments of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya are of impressive beauty and of great aesthetical and archaeological importance.

Angkor heritage

Between 900 and 1200 B.C. large parts of Thailand were conquered by the Angkor empire. Thailand has a wealth of Angkor temples, built at the beginning of the 12th century, when the Khmer empire had its glory period. This module takes you to the Angkor sanctuaries of Phimai, Phanom Rung. They are the best restored of all Angkor monuments in Thailand. Both temples are of great historic and aesthetic importance. They became the example and prototypes for the later built and world famous Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

North Thailand experience

A relaxed sightseeing tour with overnight stays in beautiful luxury hotels. Visit the Golden Triangle, once the infamous once the infamous opium production area of Thailand but now a much visited tourist destination. Meet hilltribes and see how they live. See the opium museum and the small hilltribe museum. In Chiang Dao you can see how elephants are trained to work in the jungle. The northern border village Mae Sai has many markets with countless goods for sale. Also Chiang Rai's famous "white temple" is included in this program.

Around Mae Hong Son

Via the beautiful national park of Doi Inthanon you will travel to Mae Hong Son. Visit waterfalls and hilltribes and overnight stays in beautiful nature resorts. See the famous long neck tribe and enjoy the scenic views over Mae Hong Son from the Doi Gongmoo temple, which is located on the top of a mountain. Via Pai and the Lod caves you travel to Chiang Dao, where you can see how elephants are trained to work in the jungle. Four day roundtrip with start & end in Chiang Mai.

Golden Triangle 3 days

A tour to the infamous Golden Triangle, where the 3 countries of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand meet. Visit the Mekong villages Chiang Saen on the border with Laos and Mae Sai on the Thai-Burmese border. From here you have good views of Laos and Burma. The bridge at Mae Sai links the two countries where there is a lively trade between both countries. You will also visit Akha and Yao hill tribes. This tour gives a memorable and lasting impression of the beautiful mountain scenery along the Mekong River and a number of different hill tribes.

Golden Triangle self drive

An energising self-drive tour through the Golden Triangle area in the upper north of Thailand, along the border with Burma and Laos. It is a mountainous area with beautiful nature and with great cultural and ethnic diversity. Meet the different cultures and enjoy the beautiful scenery of this area. Various excursions are possible on your way. For a big part this car trip goes through the hills. You will stay overnight in comfortable hotels and guest houses which we have reserved for you.

Indochina gateway

Travel through the most remote areas in the easternmost part of Thailand. This journey takes you along the Mekong river. See country life as it has been lived for ages, visit Phra That Phanom the most sacred monument of Isan and watch the sunset over the mountains of Laos. The region is the least-visited by foreign tourists. It gives a genuine impression of the way that the Thais live their daily lives and also an opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery.

Khonkaen to Chiang Mai

From Khonkaen you travel via Sukhothai to Chiang Mai. This tour can be done perfectly following our Homestay Khonkaen. Travel through the mountainous provinces Loei and Petchaboon, belonging to Thailands most beautiful provinces. Visit Thung Salaeng Luang national parks and the Kaeng Sopha falls. Spend a leisure day at the historical park of Sukhothai. Via the Elephant Conservation center in Lampang this tour ends in the afternoon of day 3 in Chiang Mai.

Mekhala River cruise

Absorb centuries of history and culture along Thailand's "River of Kings" on board the legendary Mekhala. Cruise between Bangkok and the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, staying overnight alongside a traditional Buddhist temple. Ayutthaya once was the capital of Siam, a great trading city before it was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. The ruins still remain a haunting reminder of its former splendor. The Mekhala, a former rice barge, transformed to a floating boutique hotel, provides your accommodation, complete with air-conditioned cabins and comfortable chairs on deck to view life along the waterways.

Rising to Cambodia

Visit Khao Phra Wihan (Phra Viharn or Preah Vihear), one of the most spectacular and majestic examples of architectural design from the Angkor period in one of Thailand's most beautiful natural areas. Built over 10 centuries ago it begins in Thailand and rises to 600 meters with the main sanctuary being in Cambodia. On the top, a breathtaking view over the Cambodian plains awaits you. This is Thailand at its best.

Note: this tour can not be done at present because the temple is closed for tourism.