If you are looking for Thailand tours for seniors, look no further. Our Thailand tours for seniors are fully intended for seniors as we have taken concrete measures to meet the needs of our elderly travelers. Our Thailand tour itineraries are tailored to senior interests and we make sure that seniors on our tours don’t feel rushed or exhausted. Our small group style holds special appeal to seniors who put a premium on personalized service.
Thailand Tours for Seniors – Recommended Itinerary
Best of Thailand (12 days)
Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Kanchanaburi – Uthai Thani – Sukhothai – Sri Satchanalai – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai – Bangkok
Join us on this small-group luxury tour of Thailand. The itinerary dives deep into the country’s history, culture and rich traditions of its diverse ethic groups. Spectacular scenery and amazing food are among the highlights you’ll experience on this luxury tour. Post-tour extensions to Hua Hin and Pattaya, world-class beach resort towns, are available on request.
Important Features
- Small group size – average 15, maximum 20
- Experienced tour leader & local guides
- No forced shopping stops
- High-quality local and Western meals
- Unlimited supply of bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi in every hotel
Meal Code: B = breakfast / L = lunch / D = dinner
Day 1/Thu: 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/Fri: 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/Sat: Bangkok (B/L/D)
Located in Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok is the capital and the most populous city of Thailand, with a population of 10.5 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/Sun: 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 Tai 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.
Additional temple visits and a boat ride may be arranged depending on time availability.
Day 5/Mon: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi (B/L/D)
We depart Bangkok early in the morning. We first drive southwest for 80 km to visit Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market) in Samut Sakorn Province. In addition to fresh produce, seafood and related products feature prominently in the market because Samut Sakorn Province is on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand and many of its residents live off fishing. Railway tracks cut through the market and the story behind it is very interesting.
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Why Is Thailand such a Great Travel Destination for Seniors
Thailand’s blend of affordability, rich culture, natural beauty, and senior-friendly amenities makes it an attractive destination for senior travelers seeking both relaxation and enriching experiences.
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Introduction to Thailand
Background
“Two unified Thai kingdoms emerged in the mid-13th century. The Sukhothai Kingdom, located in the south-central plains, gained its independence from the Khmer Empire to the east. By the late 13th century, Sukhothai’s territory extended into present-day Burma and Laos. Sukhothai lasted until the mid-15th century. The Thai Lan Na Kingdom was established in the north with its capital at Chang Mai; the Burmese conquered Lan Na in the 16th century. The Ayutthaya Kingdom (14th-18th centuries) succeeded the Sukhothai and would become known as the Siamese Kingdom. During the Ayutthaya period, the Thai/Siamese peoples consolidated their hold on what is present-day central and north-central Thailand. Following a military defeat at the hands of the Burmese in 1767, the Siamese Kingdom rose to new heights under the military ruler TAKSIN, who defeated the Burmese occupiers and expanded the kingdom’s territory into modern-day northern Thailand (formerly the Lan Na Kingdom), Cambodia, Laos, and the Malay Peninsula. In the mid-1800s, Western pressure led to Siam signing trade treaties that reduced the country’s sovereignty and independence. In the 1890s and 1900s, the British and French forced the kingdom to cede Cambodian, Laotian, and Malay territories that had been under Siamese control.”