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Flights, Transfers & Accommodation
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Heathrow
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£250
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Thailand
Rail Escape to the Kingdom of Sukhothai
Offer Details
Discover the cultural treasures of Thailand on our 9 night Rail Escape to the Kingdom of Sukhothai, an unforgettable journey combining historic cities, scenic rail travel and stylish accommodation. Begin with three nights in Chiang Mai, staying at the Dusit Princess Chiang Mai, perfectly placed for exploring colourful markets, ancient temples and the famous Night Bazaar. Travel south by train to Sukhothai, where three nights at the traditional Thai-style Legendha Sukhothai provide the ideal base for discovering the UNESCO-listed Sukhothai Historical Park, magnificent Buddha statues and fascinating ancient ruins. Your adventure concludes with three nights at The Salil Riverside Bangkok, where you can soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Thailand’s capital, explore riverside attractions and discover its incredible shopping and dining scene.
This offer includes:
- 3 Nights + Early Check in on arrival at The Dusit Princess Chiang Mai in a Deluxe Room with Breakfast
- 3 Nights at The Legendha Sukhothai Resort in a Superior Room with breakfast
- 3 Nights at The Salil Riverside Hotel, Bangkok in a Deluxe Pool View Room with Breakfast
- 2nd class (day train) tickets from Chiang Mai to Phitsanulok
- 2nd class (day train) tickets from Phitsanulok to Bangkok
- Private transfers from Chiang Mai airport to your Chiang Mai hotel & Bangkok hotel to Bangkok airport
- Flights from London Heathrow
- Flying with Etihad Airways
- Cabin and Hold Luggage
If you would like to extend your stay with a beach break in Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi or Koh Samui please contact our Sales Team who can arrange this for you
All prices shown are from prices per person, based on low-season travel, unless otherwise stated. Availability of flights, accommodation and other holiday components is subject to change and can affect the final price. Any lead-in price shown is therefore intended as a guide only and may vary at the time of booking.
For a personalised quote tailored to your travel dates and party, please contact one of our travel experts today.
Met by our rep after clearing immigration and transfered to your hotel
Day at leisure or you may book one of our many optional excursions
Meals included: Breakfast
Day at leisure or you may book one of our many optional excursions
Meals included: Breakfast
Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Railway Station for your southbound train journey to Phitsanulok.
The Northern Line train typically departs at approximately 07:30 hrs., with an average travel time of around 5–6 hours, offering a comfortable journey through Thailand’s scenic central plains and northern countryside
Upon arrival at Phitsanulok Railway Station, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to the Sgt. Maj. Thawee Folk Museum, located on Wisutthikasat Road. Founded by Sergeant Major Thawee Buranakhet, the museum houses an impressive private collection of Thai folk art and everyday objects, including basketry, pottery, agricultural tools, traditional musical instruments, and household utensils, offering valuable insight into rural Thai life of the past
Next, visit Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, a royal temple dating back to the 14th century, situated along the Nan River. The temple’s grand viharn features intricate mother-of-pearl inlays donated during the Ayutthaya period. The highly revered golden Buddha image, Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, is considered a masterpiece of Sukhothai-era art.
After the visit, drive to Sukhothai (approx. 1.5 hours). Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed to the Sukhothai Historical Park.
Located opposite the Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, the Sukhothai Historical Park encompasses numerous fascinating sites. Among the most renowned are the central and northern sections, which include Wat Mahathat (the largest and most aesthetically pleasing area within the park), Wat Si Sawai (a temple featuring Kamphaeng style architecture), and Wat Si Chum (home to the imposing and iconic Buddha statues). Following exploration, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
Afternoon at leisure
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the early morning, drive to Wat Thraphangthong for the ritual morning alms giving, known as ‘Tak Bat’. This custom is practiced in other Buddhist countries like Laos and helps sustain the monastic community. It is a concept in Buddhism, and Hinduism as well, wherein good deeds or thoughts bring good karma either in this life or the next. On the way back to the hotel, stop at Wat Sapan Hin to discover the meaning of the dawn of happiness.
After returning to the hotel for breakfast, take a shower and prepare for the next late morning program. You will proceed to Sri Satchanalai, meaning ‘City of good people’, founded in 1250 as the second center of the Sukhothai Kingdom. This Park attracts thousands of visitors each year who marvel at the ancient Buddha figures, palace buildings, and ruined temples. The Park is easily toured by bicycle or on foot.
Continue to the Sathorn Golden Textile Museum, which presents the complete history and background of ancient hand– woven cloth by the Phan people of Ban Hat Siew. These include Hat Siew pattern cloths (Jok Kao), cloth used in ordination ceremonies with elephants, cloth used in wedding ceremonies, and more. All of them are unique hand– woven cloth made by the Phan people in Ban Hat Siew for hundreds of years. The museum also features over– hundred– year– old golden silk sarongs and new sarongs woven for wedding ceremonies. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before heading back to the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, you can enjoy the hotel facilities until check– out time.
Upon check– out, you will be transferred from the hotel to Phitsanulok Railway Station. The scheduled train is expected to depart from Phitsanulok around 13:26 hrs. On average, the journey takes approximately 4– 5 hours to reach Bangkok.
Upon arrival at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station, you will be transferred to your hotel in Bangkok
Meals included: Breakfast
Day at leisure or you may book one of our many optional excursions
Meals included: Breakfast
Day at leisure or you may book one of our many optional excursions
Meals included: Breakfast
At leisure until check out and transfer to Bangkok airport for your return / onward flight
Meals included: Breakfast
Depart London Heathrow at 08.50hrs arrive Abu Dhabi at 19.45hrs, depart at 21.00hrs arrive Chiang Mai at 06.25hrs (next day)
Depart Bangkok at 09.15hrs arrive Abu Dhabi at 12.35hrs, depart at 14.10hrs arrive London Heathrow at 18.45hrs
