4-Day Northeast Thailand Heritage and Temples Tour from Bangkok

4 Days

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

Language Offered

Overview

Explore Thailand's heritage and temples on a 4-day privately guided tour from Bangkok. Head northeast to Isan to explore bustling markets and holy shrines, ancient battle sites, and extraordinary Khmer temples. Discover 11th-century ruins in Sisaket province and meet bronze and silk artisans in Ubon Ratchathani, then get a glimpse of the past at the active Ban Kan Lueang archaeological site. Enjoy traditional Thai meals and immerse yourself in the art, history, and culture of the extraordinary Isan.

All entrance fees included
Multi-Day Trip
Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
Personalized attention with a private guide and driver

Inclusions & Exclusions

Departure & Return

What To Expect

Day 1: Bangkok "“ Khao Yai (D) Depart Bangkok for Saraburi. Visit Phra Buddha Badh with its shrine of the holy footprint of Lord Buddha and have lunch at a local restaurant (own expense). Continue to Khao Yai National Park. En route, view Wat Theppithak with its huge seated Buddha located on a hillside and visit the fruit market at Klang Dong. Dinner concludes your day.Overnight: The Greenery Resort in Khao YaiDay 2: Khao Yai "“ Korat (B, L, D)After breakfast, start with a visit to the Krong Keo waterfalls; see the original bamboo suspension bridge and Haew Suwat falls. Depart for Korat and visit Thao Suranaree Memorial, built to commemorate the exploits of Khunying Mo, wife of the town's second in command, who rallied her people to defeat Laotian invaders in 1826 under the reign of King Rama III. Visit Wat Sala Loi, with its main chapel constructed in the shape of a Chinese junk using local earthen tiles. After a restaurant lunch, continue to Pimai to visit the museum and the magnificent Khmer temples, considered the 'Angkor Wat of Thailand.' Later you'll return to Korat for dinner at your accommodation.Overnight: Dusit Princess Korat or similar Day 3: Korat "“ Surin (B, L, D)Following breakfast, visit Daan Kwian village, famous for its earthenware. Continue to Prasat Phnom Rung, the most important Khmer temple in Thailand. Situated on a hill, the monumental staircase is stunning and the sanctuary is one of the best examples of Khmer architecture. Visit Prasat Muang Tham, a Khmer temple even older than Prasat Phnom Rung, with many well-preserved bas-reliefs. After lunch at a restaurant in Prakhon Chai, proceed to Surin to tour Prasat Hin Sikhoraphum before dinner at your accommodation.Overnight: Thong Tarin or similar hotel in SurinDay 4: Surin "“ Bangkok (B, L)Eat breakfast and depart for Si Saket, with a stop at Prasat Wat Sa Kamphaeng Yai, the largest of the region's Khmer ruins. The 11th-century site comprises three stupas facing east and features the Bapua style; it served as a shrine for Lord Shiva before changing into a Mahayana Buddhist temple. Continue to Prasat Wat Sa Kamphaeng Noi, used for religious purposes and also serving as a community hospital in the 13th century. You'll drive to Ubon Ratchathani for a restaurant lunch at midday, then proceed to Ban Pa Ao village. Continue to the Ban Kan Lueang archaeological site situated in Wat Ban Kan Lueang and excavated in the 1990s.In the afternoon, you're taken to Ubon Ratchathani Airport for your onward flight to Bangkok (not included), where you're then transferred to your hotel.

Hotel Pickup

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide.
Transfers are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.
We regret that are unable to provide pick-up and drop-off transfer services from and to apartment complexes, local guest houses or private apartments. We advise you kindly to head on your own arrangement to the nearest hotel inside the downtown Bangkok area.
We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
Check-in and check-out times are regulated by each individual hotel and in general (exceptions are available for which we cannot be held accountable), check-in time at hotels are not before 14:00 hrs as check-out times are before 12:00 hrs.
Due to the nature of this tour, we regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
It is of the greatest importance to follow the guide's instructions during this event in paying respect to the local customs. This includes approaching the monks, taking photographs and obeying the unwritten rules and regulations of this deeply-spiritual encounter.
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.Â
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat
cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour "“ even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 48 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 48 hours may be on request.
This package excludes domestic tickets from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok.
The annual Elephant Round-up in Surin takes place every third weekend of November. Tours and bookings falling during this period are subject to supplementary charges