If you are looking for tours of Thailand from Canada, you can’t go wrong by choosing Laurus Travel.
Established in 1998, Laurus Travel specializes in premium small-group travel to Asia and considers Thailand one of our key destinations. Our fully guided tours hold special appeal to discerning travellers seeking in-depth experiences that are culturally enriching, intellectually stimulating and physically active. Our expertly designed tours of Thailand are competitively priced but what truly distinguishes Laurus Travel is our commitment to exceptional service. A trip with Laurus Travel is unlike any other; it is an inspiring and fun-filled learning experience delivered by a team of caring, competent and knowledgeable professionals, from start to finish.
We have a number of tours of Thailand in addition to several multi-country itineraries including Thailand. The itinerary below is highly recommended:
Tours of Thailand – Recommended Itinerary
9-day Essential Thailand
Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai – Bangkok
Discover Thailand’s soul on this thoughtfully curated adventure—from the glittering temples of Bangkok to the mist‑shrouded mountains of the north. You’ll glide through the storied past of Ayutthaya, meet gentle giants at a Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary, and watch the sun cast its glow over the Golden Triangle’s majestic river valleys. Alongside expert local guides, indulge in vibrant street food, experience the warmth of hill‑tribe hospitality, and witness traditional arts alive in rural villages. This is a journey into the heart of a nation rich in history, culture, and breathtaking beauty.
Important Features
- Expert local guides.
- No forced shopping stops.
- High-quality local and Western meals.
- Unlimited supply of bottled water.
- Free Wi-Fi in every hotel
TOUR ITINERARY
Meal Code: B = breakfast / L = lunch / D = dinner
Day 1: Departing for Bangkok
The trip starts with your transpacific flight departing from a city of your choice. You’ll lose a day upon crossing the International Date Line. Participants from countries other than Canada and the United States should note that this is the day of departure from North America, not the start of the land tour.
Day 2: Arrival in Bangkok
Meet the driver on arrival for your private transfer to the hotel. No activity or meal is arranged for today. The guide will get in touch with you tonight.
Day 3: Bangkok (B/L)
Located in the Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok is the capital and the most populous city of Thailand, with a population of around 9 million within the city proper or over 15% of the country’s total. The city is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon. A major financial and cultural centre in Southeast Asia, Bangkok also functions as an important hub for airlines serving the region.
We begin our sightseeing today at the royal Grand Palace. Established in 1782, the palace was dramatically expanded throughout successive reigns. The king and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925.
We then proceed to the National Museum, which is the largest museum in Southeast Asia and features exhibits of Thai art and history.
Afternoon sightseeing takes in Wat Arun, a Buddhist temple on the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun. Wat Arun is among the best known of Thailand’s landmarks.
Later in the day, we go on a long tail boat for an hour-long cruise on picturesque Chao Phraya River and the Klongs (canals) of Thonburi on the west side of the river. There will be chance to observe and photograph the serene family homes and temples along the waterways.
If time permits, we’ll stop by Wat Pho (a Buddhist temple complex) and Bangkok’s historical Chinatown.
Day 4: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Bangkok (B/L)
Following breakfast we set out for a full-day (7 to 8 hours) excursion to Ayutthaya, a town about 90 km north of Bangkok. Founded around 1350, Ayutthaya served as the capital of the Thai state of Ayutthaya (Siam), precursor of the new kingdom established in modern-day Bangkok, until it was razed by the Burmese army in 1767. The ruins of the old city are preserved in the Ayutthaya Historical Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1991. The remaining reliquary towers and gigantic monasteries in the park give visitors an idea of Ayutthaya’s past splendour.
Our sightseeing in Ayutthaya includes Wat Phra Sri Sanphet (the holiest temple on the site of the old Royal Palace), Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, the former Royal Summer Palace, and Chedi Phukhao Thong (a Buddhist tower built in 1587 to commemorate Ayutthaya’s liberation from Burma three years earlier.
