Travelers will have opportunity to explore the contrasting manners and magnetisms of Thailand's primary destinations: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. You will be offered the most symbolic images of the capital city, including golden temples and the lively life along the canals. In contrast, tourists can take pleasure in a much slower and peaceful lifestyle with a biking trip through the green countryside and the elephant sanctuary. In leisure time, take part in many evening activities and see more about the nightlife of the locals.
Date |
Destinations |
Activities |
Meals |
Day 1 |
Bangkok Arrival |
Arrive in Bangkok, relax |
N/A |
Day 2 |
Bangkok City Tour |
Visit Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha |
B |
Day 3 |
Bangkok canal tour |
Take a canal tour around Bangkok, visit teakwood house of the Rama,... |
B, L |
Day 4 |
Chiang Mai |
Arrive in Chiang Mai, relax |
B |
Day 5 |
Chiang Mai |
Visit elephant camp in Chiang Dao, caves of Chiang Dao and white... |
B, L, D |
Day 6 |
Chiang Mai |
Visit elephant camp in Chiang Dao, caves of Chiang Dao and white... |
B |
Day 7 |
Chiang Mai – Phuket |
Depart for Phuket, relax |
B |
Day 8 |
Phuket |
Relax in Phuket, take part in evening activities in Kata and Patong |
B |
Day 9 |
Phuket |
Relax in Phuket, take part in evening activities in Kata and Patong |
B |
Day 10 |
Phuket - Bangkok Departure |
Depart for Bangkok |
B |
You will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
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Activities:
Visit Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
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Meal:
Breakfast
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Included:
Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Bangkok
Morning visit to Bangkok's most famous landmark: the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (the national Buddha image). Several religious ceremonies are performed here by the King. The entire complex contains more than 100 buildings that represent 200 years of history and architecture. It is one of the holiest places in Thailand. The afternoon is free.
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Activities:
Take a canal tour around Bangkok, visit teakwood house of the Rama, travel to Hualampong, take a night train to Chiang Mai
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Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch
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Included:
Breakfast, lunch, guide, ground transportation, train ticket, boat fee, entrance fees, overnight on train
Bangkok has long been known as the "Venice of the East" - for good reason. Bangkok and its suburbs have more than thousands km of canals. This exclusive tour has been specially designed to offer visitors an unforgettable insight in life along the klongs (canals) of Bangkok. Different kinds of boats are used, long-tails and small 3-4 person boats to explore the smallest klongs, where you can see how many generations have been living. Your guide will take you ashore to visit a small school or a local temple for lunch. On route we visit (if possible) a teakwood house of the Rama 5 period. In the afternoon transfer to Hualampong, Bangkoks central railway station. Travel by night train to Chiang Mai (2nd class air-conditioned sleeper berths).
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Activities:
Arrive in Chiang Mai, relax
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Meal:
Breakfast
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Included:
Breakfast, ground transportation, hotel in Chiang Mai
Morning arrival in Chiang Mai and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure in Chiang Mai.
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Activities:
Visit elephant camp in Chiang Dao, caves of Chiang Dao and white marble Buddha image, go to Akha village and Lisu village, travel to Palong tribe village, stopover at orchid farm
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Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Included:
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, accommodation in Chiang Mai
Day 5 starts with a visit to an elephant camp in the Chiang Dao area north of Chiang Mai. Here you will see what these loyal and intelligent animals are capable of. Next you will visit the caves of Chiang Dao and a white marble Buddha image from Burma. After lunch you will go to an Akha village and a neighboring Lisu village. Then walk to the village of the Palong tribe where you will stay the night. Your guide will prepare dinner according western standards.
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Activities:
Visit elephant camp in Chiang Dao, caves of Chiang Dao and white marble Buddha image, go to Akha village and Lisu village, travel to Palong tribe village, stopover at orchid farm
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Meal:
Breakfast
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Included:
Breakfast, ground transportation, guide, bamboo raft, elephant riding, entrance fees, hotel in Chiang Mai
The morning starts with an elephant ride through the jungle. Enjoy the ride and the stunning views over the jungle from the back of this animal. Onward to a camp on the banks of a river where bamboo rafts are prepared to go downstream over the river. On the way back you will visit an orchid farm. In the afternoon arrival in Chiang Mai for overnight stay.
Morning flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket. Upon arrival at Phuket airport transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
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Activities:
Relax in Phuket, take part in evening activities in Kata and Patong
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Meal:
Breakfast
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Included:
Breakfast, hotel in Phuket
Free at leisure. Enjoy sun, sea and sand in the daytime and after sunset Kata and Patong offer entertaining evening activities with many restaurants and terraces.
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Activities:
Relax in Phuket, take part in evening activities in Kata and Patong
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Meal:
Breakfast
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Included:
Breakfast, hotel in Phuket
Free at leisure. Enjoy sun, sea and sand in the daytime and after sunset Kata and Patong offer entertaining evening activities with many restaurants and terraces.
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Phuket - Bangkok Departure
Check out of your hotel. In the course of the day you fly to Bangkok for your connecting flight back home. This tour ends upon arrival at Bangkok International Airport, you will take a departure flight.
Hotels in tour
Bangkok |
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Bangkok |
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Bangkok |
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Chiang Mai |
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Chiang Mai |
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Chiang Mai |
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Phuket |
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Phuket |
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Phuket |
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Bangkok |
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Inclusions
- 08 night hotel accommodation
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01 night on train
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Daily western-style breakfasts
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Meals as mentioned in program
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02 domestic flights: Chiang Mai-Phuket, Phuket-Bangkok
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Domestic airport & government taxes
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Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
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Local English-speaking guides
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Water & tissues on coach
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Entrance fees, boat fee in Bangkok
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Elephant riding, bamboo raft in Chiang Mai
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Train ticket to Chiang Mai
Exclusions
- International flights to/from Bangkok
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Travel insurance
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Early check-in & late check-out surcharge
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Personal expenses
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Meals not mentioned
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Drinks not mentioned
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Tips & gratuities for guide and driver
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Others not mention