Exclusively for Solo Travelers - Thailand - A Land of Smiles with Just You
Price: $4,549 CAD Per Person
Departure date: October 6, 2025
Return date: October 17, 2025
Features & Benefits:
- A room of your own guaranteed
- No single supplement
- Over 25 years of expertise
- Guaranteed departures
- Amazing experiences
- All included excursions
Inclusions:
Your Vacation Includes
- Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
- 11 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels
- A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
- 23 included meals: 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners, including welcome dinner & drink & farewell get-together
- Transportation & porterage whilst on tour (not including overseas transfers)
Included Vacation Highlights
- Discover Bangkok at night by tuk-tuk
- Bangkok city tour
- Kanchanaburi and 'the Bridge over the River Kwai'
- Visit the ruins of Ayutthaya
- Admire the Wat Yai temple in Phitsanulok
- Discover UNESCO-listed Sukhothai
- Discover the art of Sukhothai Noodles
- Tour of Lampang including a visit to the textile weaving
- Chiang Mai tour including visits to a local family & the Wat Palat & Doi Suthep temples
- Receive a blessing from a monk
- Visit an Elephant Sanctuary
- Enjoy an authentic Thai dinner in Bangkok
Photo: Krabi
Trip Itinerary:
Day 1 Bangkok
Make your way to Bangkok - the quintessential eastern metropolis and Southeast Asia’s most vibrant capital city. Known in Thai as the city of angels, Bangkok is a city of mind-boggling history and spirituality, where you can expect ancient Thai temples that rise magnificently from the riverbanks, colourful palaces that glisten spectacularly in the sunlight, and a snaking river that audaciously winds its way through the heart of the city. Fabulous shopping awaits you, whether you’re after high-quality artisanal handicrafts or excellent bargains in Asia’s most stylish shopping centres. If you’re a food lover, you will be delighted at the exceptionally delicious meals that can be enjoyed at every corner of the city. This evening, we get to know one another better over a wonderful,l authentic Thai dinner where you'll sample a wide selection of dishes. Later, we'll head out to discover the delights of Bangkok at night. We'll travel by tuk-tuk, an open-air vehicle invented in Thailand more than 50 years ago. As we wind our way through the city's streets we'll soak up the unique atmosphere and aromas and see many of its famous landmarks. Look out for the spectacular Grand Palace, the Wat Pho temple, and Sanam Luang Park, also known as the Royal Field. Be ready to witness a side of Bangkok that you would never normally have the chance to see and experience. Meals included: D
Photo: Wat Pho
Day 2 Bangkok
Situated on the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok is Thailand's exciting capital and we'll see many of its highlights on today's included sightseeing tour. We begin with a visit to Wat Pho, one of the city's largest temple complexes and home to a leading school of massage. We'll hear the morning chant of the saffron-robed Buddhist monks and see the 46-metre-long golden Reclining Buddha. Next we'll head to the magnificent Grand Palace, Bangkok's most famous landmark and for 150 years the home of the Thai kings, the Royal court and the government. Within its grounds we'll see the sacred Wat Phra Kaew, the temple containing the Emerald Buddha, a small revered image carved from a single piece of jade.
After some time for lunch, we'll take things at a slightly slower pace as we step aboard a long-tail boat for a cruise on the Thonburi klongs on our optional excursion. Thonburi is the old capital of Bangkok and on our journey along the klongs, or canals, we'll see traditional wooden townhouses and local people going about their daily life. Along the way, you can admire the stunning exterior of the Wat Arun temple with its majestic spires rising from the water's edge. Alternatively, explore more of Bangkok at your pace at leisure.
This evening we'll gather together and enjoy a Thai dinner, where a variety of local dishes will be served. Meals included: B,D
Photo: Reclining Buddha
Day 3 Kanchanaburi
After breakfast, we will travel to the city of Kanchanaburi, situated at the convergence of the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai Rivers, This area is the home of the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai and the death railway made famous by the 1957 film The Bridge on the River Kwai. We will visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre to learn about the Burma Railway.
Later we will visit the beautiful Erawan National Park and take a short gentle hike into the lush landscapes of the park, located high in the mist-shrouded Tenasserim Hills. You could choose to take a dip in the turquoise pools of the Erawan Falls so called because its top tier of cascades resemble the three-headed, mythological elephant known as Erawan.
Meals included: B,L
Day 4 Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya
This morning, we will stop at the famous bridge for a chance to take photos and explore the area. Afterwards, we will continue to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ayutthaya. Here we will take a stroll around the impressive remains, which include a head of a Buddha embedded in a tree trunk surrounded by tangled roots.
Later in the afternoon, we will experience a Thai cooking class, where locals will take us through the art behind the delicious tastes and fragrances found in Thai cooking. An experienced chef will show you the secret to authentic recipes. They are careful to include ingredients we can find here at home so that you can remake your favourite. After we have eaten the freshly prepared meal, we will board a converted traditional teak rice barge for a journey along the rural waterways from the village scenery and into the city of Ayutthaya. Meals included: B,L,D
Day 5 Ayutthaya - Phitsanulok - Sukhothai
We will travel to Phitsanulok, where we will see the 14th-century Wat Yai, a stunning temple which houses a bronze statue of Buddha and an array of decorative features.
Our journey continues today as we drive to the ancient city of Sukhothai, which flourished during the 13th and 14th centuries. This walled city was the birthplace of some of Thailand's finest art and architecture, and as we explore the UNESCO-listed site, we'll discover magnificent Buddha images, wall paintings, and beautifully carved elephants supporting a towering stupa. Next we'll meet a local history expert to learn about the heritage and traditions that live on in this area and we will sample Sukhothai noodles & rice noodles served in a broth, usually with meat and green beans for lunch.
Meals included: B,L,D
Day 6 Sukhothai - Lampang - Chiang Mai
We continue our journey to Lampang. Spend this morning visiting Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang - an incredible of example of Lanna-Buddhist architecture, comprised of an ancient fortress wall guarding the central chedi. Continue to visit Dhanabaadee Ceramic Museum, the pride of Lampang product,s that is named the ceramic city in Thailand. Museum displays how ceramics related to the way of life of Lampang people as well as demonstrating the traditional 'chicken' bowl with the local technique of drawing patterns on a chicken bowl that is the only one in the country.
This afternoon, we'll travel to Chiang Mai. Later in the afternoon, we'll take the winding road up to the sacred temple of Doi Suthep. Considered to be the most important temple in Chiang Mai, it sits on a hilltop overlooking the city. En route we'll stop at Wat Palat, a peaceful temple tucked away in the jungle and surrounded by hills, forest paths, shrines and a tumbling waterfall. When we reach Doi Suthep there will be plenty of time to explore this intriguing site and to watch the sunset from the vantage beautiful hillside vantage point.
The remainder of the evening is at leisure or you can join us on an optional excursion to Chiang Mai night bazaar with our guide where we can shop for souvenirs and enjoy something to eat.
Meals included: B,L
Photo: Chiang Mai
Day 7 Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai was once the capital city of the Lanna Kingdom, which covered much of northern Thailand in the late 13th century.
Early this morning at sunrise, we will experience an Alms Giving to Monks, known as Tak Bart in Thai, a centuries-old tradition.
After some time to real,x we head out to a village outside Chiang Mai in Hang Dong district to a Lanna family's house. A guided walk through this traditional Lanna house. ''Lanna'' means Kthe ingdom of a million rice fields. Observe how traditional northern Thai people live. Explore their homegrown herbal garden and learn about various herbs and spices before creating a Thai Herbal Compress Ball made for massages.
Meals included: B,D
Day 8 Chiang Mai
We've got a great day planned today, as we head to an Elephant Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to many of these majestic creatures, which roam free in this rural setting. You'll learn all about how the elephants are rescued, and have the chance to get up close, before sitting down to lunch together at the Sanctuary. On the journey back, we will visit the Just You Cares project - Yimsoo Farm Training Centre. A non-profit organisation that support the local community by providing employment opportunities to people living with disabilities. Our short tour showcases the rich Lanna culture and tradition as well as the great impact of the project. Meals included: B,L
Day 9 Chiang Mai - Krabi
After a morning in Chiang Mai, we will transfer to the airport for our flight to Krabi. Upon arrival,l we will transfer to our hotel in Ao Nang, Krabi, our base for the next three nights.
Meals included: B,D
Photo: Child Monks
Spend today enjoying the facilities at your hotel, perhaps take a dip in the outdoor pool, or go for a stroll along the beach. You could visit the stunning nearby Railay Peninsula home to the world famous Phra Nang Beach.
Meals included: B
Day 11 Krabi - at Leisure
Enjoy a final day at leisure. You could choose to soak up the sun on the beach and later, perhaps head out with your travelling companions to one of the nearby seafood restaurants for lunch. If you're wanting to go for a walk after lunch, you could explore the hotel's grounds, or perhaps try out the well-equipped fitness centre. Your hotel also boasts a fabulous spa, so maybe book yourself in for a pampering session. This evening we'll gather together for a farewell drink before dinner.
Meals included: B,D
Day 12 Krabi
Your tour ends today in Krabi. Meals included: B
