Trip Description : Travel to Sukhothai with historical expert, discover massive ruins, hidden temples in the ancient capital of Thailand, land of mysterious.
DAY1 : PITSANULOKE / SUKHOTHAI
Phitsanulok tours begin from your arrival at Phitsanulok Airport, then depart for Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat, temple houses one of Thailand’s most beautiful and significant Buddha images; Phra Phudth Chinnaraj. The museum in the temple compound housed a collection of Sukhothai art. Depart for Sukhothai (1 hour drive).
Lunch at local restaurant in Sukhothai Town.
Afternoon visit Sukhothai Historical Park; the first truly independent Thai Kingdom, visit the ruins of the Royal Palaces, Buddhist temples, the city gates, walls, moats, dams, ditches, ponds canals and the water dyke control system which was the magical and spiritual center of the Kingdom are now preserved and restored by the Fine Arts Department with the cooperation of UNESCO, not only with a view of fostering Thailand’s national identity but of safeguarding in fine example of mankind’s cultural heritage.
Place to visit :
1. King Ramkhamhaeng Momument
2. Wat Mahathat
3. Wat Sri Sawai
4. Wat Tra Phang Ngoen
5. Wat Sa Sri
6. Ta Pha Daeng Shrine
7. Wat Sorasak
8. Wat Si Chum
9. Wat Phra Phai Luang
Transfer to Sukhothai City for overnight. Overnight : Sukhothai Meal : Lunch
DAY2 : SRI SATCHANALAI HISTORICAL PARK / CHIANG MAI OR NEXT DESTINATION
Breakfast at hotel. Then visit Srisatchanalai Historical Park, its ruins lie on the right bank of the Yom River, one of the best examples of a Thai Muang, it was laid out along fixed cosmological lines – temple complexes lay at its heart, surrounded by city walls, rivers and forest. It is considered by many historians to be the apogee of Thai city planning.
Place to visit :
1. Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Temple
2. Chaow Jan Temple
3. Chang Lom Temple
4. Chedi Chet Thaeo Temple
5. Nang Phaya Temple
Then transfer to : Option 1 : Return to Chiang Mai by road with your guide & driver. [300 kms/4 hours drive] Option 1 : Transfer Sukhothai airport for next destination.
Inclusions: >> 2 Days 1 Nights Accommodation >> Transportation service by air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver >> A local English-speaking guide >> All admission fees as mentioned in the program >> All meal as mentioned in the program
Exclusions: >> Any air ticket >> Items of a personal nature >> Meals not specified in the itinerary >> Soft drinks or other refreshments during local tours >> Tips or Gratuities to guides or driver >> Other services not mentioned in the program
Hotel Reservation Term & Condition:
>> Rates are inclusive of Breakfast, 10% service charge and 7% VAT
>> Hotel surcharge apply during peak tourist-season in some hotel (sample : X'Mas & New Year Holiday, Songkarn - Thai New Year)
>> Reservations are on prepayment basis and subject to availability
>> Any special requests are not guaranteed and subject to availability upon arrival only
Remark: Thai Airways is the only airline operating domestic flights from Bangkok to Phitsanulok with 3 flights a day. Please visit http://www.thaiair.com for more info