Journeys of Discovery for Wheelchair Users

Bangkok and Beyond for Wheelchair Travellers

Day 1, Arrival at Bangkok (-/-/D)

Arrive in Bangkok and check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, grand deluxe room. http://www.ramadaplazamenamriverside.com/grand-deluxe-rooms-disability.html

Day 2, Bangkok - City Tour (B/L/D)

After breakfast, visit Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and the nearby historical exhibition. Visit the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Plaza.

Day 3, Bangkok – Ayutthaya (B/L/D)

After breakfast, drive to Ayutthaya and visit some of the highlights of Ayutthaya Historical Park, including Wat Phrasi Sanphet, the most important temple in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Being part of the Royal Palace complex, it was a Royal temple without resident monks. Lunch at a local restaurant and then visit Wat Phanan Choeng was founded shortly before the establishment of Ayutthaya as the Kingdoms capital. Its main building enshrines a huge, seated Buddha image, that is 57 feet tall an object of particular devotion to Thais of Chinese origin. Head to the Japanese Village and then check in to the Krungsri River Hotel in Ayutthaya. https://www.krungsririver.com/

Time to relax before going out before going out in the evening to experience some of the best of Ayutthaya’s Street food at a local market.

Day 4, Ayutthaya’s Highlights (B/L/D)

After breakfast, drive to Baan Khorng Phor Sufficiency Economy Learning Center to learn about the “sufficiency economy philosophy” (SEP) promoted by the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The center puts emphasis on learning by doing in all its outdoor classrooms, providing hands on lessons on rice and vegetable farming and livestock farming such as goat, sheep, chicken, and fish. Visit Wat Mahathat, have lunch at a local riverside restaurant and then visit the Arts of the Kingdom Museum. http://www.artsofthekingdom.com/ Afterwards enjoy an invigorating massage given by local blind people. Dinner and overnight at the Krung Sri River.

Day 5, Ayutthaya - Kanchanaburi (B/L/D)

After breakfast set off for the ancient city of U-Thong to experience life of a local community, see some of the archaeological finds, dating back centuries, that have been discovered in the area and then enjoy a typical village lunch prepared with organically grown local ingredients. Then, set off for Kanchanaburi Province. Visit the main POW Cemetery and the Bridge Over the River Kwai. check in to Plakan Resort. https://www.plakanresort.com/

Day 6, Kanchanaburi (B/L/D)

After breakfast, drive to Elephant’s World to spend some quality time with the elephants at this sanctuary for retired elephants. There is no riding, no circus tricks, just a caring environment for these magnificent animals. Learn how they are taken care of and about their complex social structure. Have lunch at the sanctuary and mid-afternoon return to the resort.

Day 7, Kanchanaburi – Bangkok (B/-/-)

After breakfast check out and return to Bangkok for departure flight.

Inclusive of:

Accommodation in shared twin rooms and meals as specified in the itinerary.

All transport and transfers as detailed in the itinerary.

All sightseeing, activities and entrance fees detailed in the itinerary.

The services of an accompanying English-speaking guide with experience in accessible travel.

Not included in the price:

Personal expenses.

Drinks other than water.

Additional assistance.

Gratuities.

Please be advised:

In some villages you may not be allowed take pictures of people and some places may be out of bounds to visitors. If you wish to take photographs or are unsure whether an action is appropriate, please ask your local guide for advice.

Responsible mind:

The villagers’ income from tourists is to help support the community and preserve its way of life. We have designed our tours to provide them with job opportunities and a sustainable way of maintaining their cultural heritage and to offer an alternative to illegal activities like mineral exploration, deforestation and hunting wildlife.

Bangkok and North Thailand for Wheelchair Users

Day 1: Bangkok - Arrival Day (-/-/D)

Arrive Bangkok and check in at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, grand deluxe room. http://www.ramadaplazamenamriverside.com/grand-deluxe-rooms-disability.html Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Bangkok Highlights (B/L/D)

After breakfast, visit Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Visit the Rattanakosin Exhibition in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the Ramada Plaza.

Day 3, Ayutthaya History and Culture (B/L/D)

After breakfast, drive to Ayutthaya and visit some of the highlights of Ayutthaya Historical Park, including Wat Phrasi Sanphet, the most important temple in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Lunch at a local restaurant and then visit Wat Phanan Choeng which was founded shortly before the establishment of Ayutthaya as the Kingdom’s capital. Its main building enshrines a huge, seated Buddha image that is 57 feet tall, and an object of particular devotion to Thais of Chinese origin. Head to the Japanese Village and then check in to your hotel and relax until the evening, when you will experience some of the best of Ayutthaya’s Street food at a local market. Overnight at Krungsri River or Kantary Hotels. https://www.krungsririver.com/ https://www.kantaryhotel-ayutthaya.com/

Day 5, Ayutthaya – Chiang Mai (B/L/D)

After breakfast check out and transfer to the airport for the flight to Chiang Mai. Arrive Chiang Mai and drive to the community of Baan Rai Kong Khing. Here visitors are invited to learn about and share in, the local culture. The villagers of Ban Rai Kong Khing have worked together and taken a holistic approach to create a health-oriented community. By using the traditional knowledge of the villagers and blending it with modern medical practices, they have achieved a large degree of self-sufficiency. This knowledge they are happy to share with their guests. Dinner will be of traditional Northern Thai cuisine. Overnight at their homestay.

Day 6, Chiang Mai Explorer (B/L/D)

Get up early to prepare offerings for the monks on their morning alms round. Join the merit making ceremony, offer the food prepared and receive their blessings. Now it’s breakfast time for you before setting off to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. It is the most important temples in Chiang Mai, established in in the 14th century. Also visit Wat Suan Dok, built during the second half of the 14th century to house a sacred Buddha relic. Have lunch at Khao Soi Samerjai Fa Ham. Although several northern classics are on the menu, Khao Soi is the must here. Tender noodles, in a rich, tangy and creamy broth, go well with the topping of extra-wide crispy noodles. After lunch, visit Wat Phra Sing Woramahawihan. Built in 1345, It houses the North’s most revered Buddha statue, Phra Phuttha Sihing, which is enshrined in Vihan Lai Kham, a Chapel that features exquisite woodcarvings and northern-style murals. Midafternoon check into Imm Hotel Tha Pae https://www.immhotel.com/ Time to relax before heading off to a local restaurant for a traditional northern-style dinner.

Day 7, Elephant Nature Park (B/L/D)

After breakfast, set off to visit the Elephant Nature Park, a rescue and rehabilitation centre in Mae Taeng. Learn about the important work being done the to give a better life to some of the many elephants in Thailand needing help in the aftermath of COVID. Return to your hotel midafternoon. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 8, Departure (B/-/-)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Package inclusive of: