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Treasures of Thailand

11 days in Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Phitsanulok, and Chiang Mai

Optional 3 day extension

Seated Buddha among temple ruins and lotus flowers on the Treasures of Thailand tour.
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OVERVIEW

Experience Thailand in depth—from sacred temples and ancient capitals to floating markets and mountain valleys

Students experience Thailand as a living classroom of temples, markets, ancient cities, and mountain landscapes. They explore Thailand’s spiritual identity in Buddhist temples, its royal legacy at the Grand Palace, its ancient civilizations in Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, and its local rhythms in floating markets and canals. In Kanchanaburi, students reflect on the Death’s Railway’s poignant history, while in Chiang Mai, they explore the role of monasteries and elephant conservation in Thai culture. Each stop adds another layer to students’ understanding of Thailand, showing how place, belief, history, food, and community come together to shape this beautiful country.

Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Phitsanulok, and Chiang Mai route map

What you’ll do

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Day 1: Fly to Thailand

Board your international flight to Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Day 3: Bangkok

Take a walking tour of Bangkok. With your Tour Director, you will:

  • Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

  • Visit the Grand Palace and see the Emerald Buddha

Take a boat ride through the Thonburi klongs

Learn about Thai history at the Museum of Siam

Day 4: Bangkok

Travel to Ayutthaya

Enjoy a tour of Ayutthaya's old town

Travel to Bangkok

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Organic Farm Experience

Organic Farm Experience

Enjoy an afternoon at a Thai organic farm and participate in a hands-on demonstration of organic farming practices. You'll also get to sample season fresh fruits and a delicious coconut drink!

Day 5: Bangkok • Ratchaburi • Kanchanaburi

Travel to Ratchaburi

Explore Damnoen Saduak floating market and take a boat ride along the village canal

Travel to Kanchanaburi

Visit the Death Railway Museum

Enjoy a Thai cooking class

Day 6: Kanchanaburi

Walk to the beautiful Erawan Waterfall

Experience a train ride on the "Death Railway"

Day 7: Kanchanaburi • Phitsanulok

Travel to Phitsanulok

Visit Bo Ya Cave

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Night Market Rickshaw Tour

Night Market Rickshaw Tour

Every traveler to Asia should enjoy a spin in a man-powered rickshaw. Get your camera ready-this evening your rickshaw peddler will take you on an exhilarating tour of the local market. See vendors tossing Pak Boong Loy Fah, or "Flying Morning Glory," the odd (but wildly popular) signature dish of Phitsanulok province.

Day 8: Phitsanulok • Chiang Mai

Travel to Sukhothai

Visit the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Take a bike tour with a local guide

Travel to Chiang Mai

Strike a bargain at the lively Chiang Mai Night Market

Day 9: Chiang Mai

Visit Mae Taeng Valley and an elephant sanctuary

Enjoy a traditional Khantoke dinner and show

Day 10: Chiang Mai • Bangkok

Visit a monastery for a local exchange with one of the head monks

Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Fly to Bangkok

Day 11: Depart for home

Board your flight home from Bangkok

What makes this tour special?

Wander through Ayutthaya’s ancient ruins and learn about its history as the Siamese Kingdom’s thriving capital

Wander through Ayutthaya’s ancient ruins and learn about its history as the Siamese Kingdom’s thriving capital

Support an ethical elephant sanctuary and explore elephants’ significant role in Thai culture

Support an ethical elephant sanctuary and explore elephants’ significant role in Thai culture

Enter the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok to see the ornate temples and sacred Emerald Buddha

Enter the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok to see the ornate temples and sacred Emerald Buddha

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Your experience includes

Airfare & transportation
Hotels
Regional-style meals
Guided sightseeing
Entrances
Full-time Tour Director
Expert Local Guides
Personalized Learning Support
Continuous Support
Worldwide Presence

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Every traveler receives a no-fee donation page

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Every year EF awards $100,000 to student travelers

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Frequently asked questions

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We’ll connect you with your personal Tour Consultant—someone who works with other teachers in your area and specializes in planning EF tours. They’ll walk you through this itinerary (along with other tours in our portfolio that match your curriculum or catch your eye), explain student pricing, and show you just how easy it is to partner with EF.

Once you decide to lead a tour, your Tour Consultant will help you get school administrators on board, students excited, and families ready to enroll. You’ll host an informational meeting to kick off the enrollment period, and we’ll provide everything you need—from a digital presentation to printed handouts, parent resources, and more.

You’ll have a dedicated Tour Director who will guide your group from the moment you land in your first destination until your final goodbye. They:

  • Take all the same transportation and stay in the same hotels as your group

  • Speak the local language (but lead the tour in English!)

  • Support you 24/7 as your right hand

  • Offer deep cultural context to help students feel connected to their destination

  • Handle all the logistics, so you don’t have to

  • Are the secret ingredient that makes your tour truly shine

Yes! You earn a free spot on tour as soon as six paying travelers enroll. For every additional six paying travelers, you earn another free spot for an adult chaperone of your choosing. For example, if 30 students sign up, that’s four free chaperone spots in addition to yours.

All travelers on international EF tours must have a valid passport. When it comes to documentation, every traveler and destination is different, so once your group starts enrolling, we’ll help direct you and your families to relevant resources.
 
Passports should have at least three blank pages and be valid for at least six months after your return date.

EF has set the standard for travel-based learning for over 60 years. Not only do our educational tours amplify the lessons you’re already exploring in your classroom, but they also help build more empathy, open-mindedness, confidence, and cross-cultural understanding.
 
Our educational philosophy, the EF Method, is built into every itinerary, so your students are immersed in a continuous journey of engaging, hands-on learning in real-world situations from the moment they step off the plane.

Yes! Plan to explore each destination primarily on foot, so be sure to pack your comfiest sneakers. You’ll have time to rest on the bus while traveling between cities and activities. If any travelers need accommodations, just let your EF Travel Team know in advance.

Every hotel your group stays in is required to meet EF’s rigorous standards for quality, safety, and cleanliness. (We have an entire team dedicated to ensuring that!) However, it’s important to remember that international hotels designed for student travel may feel a little different from what students are familiar with. For example, some hotels may not have an elevator. Rooms will have multiple single beds or shared double beds, and every room will have a private bathroom.

You’ll receive more detailed meal information closer to your tour, but here’s an overview of what to expect:

  • Daily breakfast is served continental-style at your hotel.

  • Most tours include daily group dinners, which take place at local restaurants (or your hotel) and feature a mix of familiar favorites and local dishes from a set menu.

  • Lunches are usually not included, but this varies by itinerary. If lunch isn’t included, this is the perfect opportunity for students to explore local markets and discover their new favorite food.

Travelers will share allergy or dietary information with EF after signing up, and we’ll help make the necessary accommodations.

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