Magnificent temples, river cruises, museums and palaces; these are just some of the things that package holidays to Thailand offer. Start your Thailand holiday with a bicycle tour of Bangkok. While Bangkok is known as a city with an exciting nightlife, a bicycle tour during the day will let you experience the real Bangkok. Guides take you off the beaten tracks as you ride through the flower market, sample local food at some of the many food stalls, cruise along the river and view the Grand Palace.
Cruise the Chao Phraya River the next day. This sight-seeing tour takes tourists on a historical tour following 9 piers. See the Holy Rosary Church which was built in 1786, the first Thai bank, the Portuguese Embassy, Chinatown Bangkok, King Rama I monument, Little India, Santa Cruz Church (1770), Wat (Temple) Kanlayanamit (1842) and Wat Arun, to name a few.
Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn, is the most famous temples in Thailand. Built in 1809, the temple stands on the western side of the Chao Phraya River. The temple is famous for its central prang, which is a Khmer-style tower. Visitors can climb up the steep steps to the 2 terraces where the view of the river is magnificent.
A day trip to one of the islands is a fun way to spend a sunny day. Rent a fast boat, hire a catamaran or take the local ferry. This beautiful island has white sand beaches and warm blue waters. Snorkel in the bay, ride a banana boat, rent a jet-ski, scuba or relax on the beach. For a unique experience, take an underwater walk and feed the fishes. There are also vendors selling their wares along the beach as well as the pier so you can shop for souvenirs. Consider a temporary henna tattoo from one of the many artists on the pier. Motor bikes can also be rented and are a fun way to tour the whole island.
Consider going for a hill-tribe trek in Chiang Mai. Tourists get a glimpse of many of the tribes living in the mountain regions. Learn how they cultivate crops and hunt to live off the land. Trekkers learn from the tribes themselves as they allow you into their villages. Learn their way of cooking as well as traditional singing and dancing. Guides will take you through forests and by rivers on this expedition. Some companies include bamboo-rafting and elephant rides in the adventure.
Consider package holidays to Thailand for your next holiday. Happy memories of ancient temples, walking on the seabed feeding fishes, village tribes, elephant rides, riding a bamboo raft along a river and many others will remain with you for life.