Stone Embroideries

-- from USD 521 per person

Discover incredible sites of the former Khmer Kingdom to ancient temples and palaces of the Siamese Kingdom.

Day 1 - Bangkok - Khao Yai National Park - Korat (Lunch)

Pick up from the hotel in Bangkok and proceed via Nakhon Nayok to Khao Yai National Park, laced with many natural trails and streams also containing several splendid waterfalls, in a spectacular countryside. Visit Heaw Suwat Waterfalls and the National Park centre. Lunch at a local restaurant Continue driving to Korat.

Overnight at Royal Princess Hotel.

Day 2 - Korat - Burirum - Korat (Breakfast, Lunch)

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Prasat Hin Phimai, one of the most splendid examples of classical Khmer religious architecture found outside Cambodia, and Sai Ngam known as "Beautiful Banyan Tree". Lunch at a local restaurant en route. In the afternoon, visit Phanom Rung and Mueng Tham Historical Park, both attest to strong Khmer cultural influences from the 11th to 13th centuries. After the visit, return to Korat via Daan Kwian.

Overnight at Royal Princess Hotel.

Day 3 - Korat - Lopburi - Ayuthaya - Bangkok (Breakfast, Lunch)

Breakfast at the hotel. Then, depart for Lopburi, the capital city of the 17th century, to visit Prang Sam Yod built in Lopburi style and decorated with stucco, Wat Sri Rattana Mahathat and King Narai's Palace, which was designed by French architects. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Continue to Ayuthaya, the ancient capital of Siam where you'll visit Wat Pra Srisanpet and Wat Mongkonborpith. Then, return to Bangkok in the late afternoon.