Journey to sacred temples and stay in 5-star hotels on this escorted Thailand vacation for $1649 per person, including taxes. This saves $550 compared with do-it-yourself pricing.

On this comprehensive 11-night itinerary, travelers will take in mystical architecture, from ancient ornate spires in Ayutthaya to the ultra-modern Wat Rong Khun temple in Chiang Rai.

• Roundtrip airfare to Bangkok
• Intra-Thailand airfare
• 11 nights accommodations in five cities, including two 5-star hotels
• Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout the trip
• Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach
• 12 meals: 11 breakfasts, one dinner

Depart: Aug. 30; Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 4, 25; Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29; Jan. 17, 31

Along the way, travelers will visit Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Ayutthaya, Bangkok and Sukhothai.

This pricing includes airfare from Los Angeles; additional pricing is available from all major U.S. gateways. See Virgin Vacations' website for more details. 

Travelzoo Tip: Consider an optional excursion to the Mae Sa Camp, a wildlife training facility where playful elephants create abstract paintings.