Highlights of Thailand
Highlights
- Experience the vibrant Damnoensaduak Floating Market
- Indulge in delicious Thai cuisine at a Khantoke Dinner
- Get up close with elephants and bamboo rafting
- Discover the fascinating history of the Golden Triangle
- Relax on the stunning beaches of Phuket
Full Itinerary
You’ll arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. After clearing immigration and collecting your luggage, you’ll be warmly greeted by our representative who will escort you to the hotel.
Once you arrive at the hotel, you’ll be assisted with the check-in process. After check-in, you’ll have the rest of the day to relax and explore Bangkok at your own pace.
You can choose to take a stroll through the bustling streets of Bangkok, visit the local markets, or indulge in some authentic Thai cuisine. Alternatively, you can simply relax and unwind in your comfortable hotel room.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Bangkok
After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll embark on a sightseeing tour of Bangkok to visit some of its most famous temples and landmarks. Your first stop is Wat Traimit, also known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha. This temple is famous for its solid gold image of Buddha, which is 900 years old and weighs five-and-a-half tons.
Next, you’ll visit Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn. This temple is one of the most well-known landmarks in Bangkok and is famous for its stunning architecture. After that, you’ll visit Wat Pho, which is the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok. It is also the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. The temple is home to the largest single Buddha image, known as the Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas).
Lunch is on your own, after which you’ll continue to visit the most famous tourist places in Bangkok: the Royal Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace is adjacent to Wat Phra Kaew and features European-inspired designs (except for the roof) that contrast with the traditional Thai style of Wat Phra Kaew. After visiting the Grand Palace, you’ll return to your hotel and have the rest of the day to relax and explore Bangkok at your own pace.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Bangkok
Early this morning, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and take you to one of the most attractive floating markets in Thailand: the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to take a boat ride along the small canals and observe the local way of life. During the boat ride, you’ll also visit a coconut farm and have a chance to taste some fresh coconut juice. Additionally, you’ll get to explore the market and sample a variety of seasonal fruits, such as rambutan, mangoes, papaya, and more.
After the market visit, we’ll drive you back to your hotel. You’ll have the rest of the day free to relax or go shopping in Bangkok.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Bangkok
Today, you’ll take a flight to northern Thailand, specifically to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, you’ll meet your tour guide and transfer to your hotel.
Later in the day, we’ll take you to visit one of Chiang Mai’s most sacred temples: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, located on a hilltop and built in the Northern Thai style. The temple houses a holy relic of Lord Buddha and offers a stunning panoramic view of the entire city.
After the temple visit, we’ll transfer you back to your hotel where you’ll have free time to relax and explore on your own. In the evening, you’ll get to experience the famous “Khantoke Dinner“, also known as the northern welcome dinner, which includes traditional hill tribe dancing.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Chiang Mai
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. After breakfast, you will embark on a journey to the Elephant Camp where you will see elephants at work in a jungle area. You can witness the process of how elephants are trained to work with humans. Lunch will be served at the elephant camp, but please note that there will be no elephant ride.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy local handicraft bamboo rafting along the Mae Taeng River. After this, you will return to Chiang Mai with a stop at the Orchid Nursery. Finally, you will be transferred to your selected hotel, where you will stay overnight in Chiang Mai.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Chiang Mai
After breakfast, we will transfer to Mae Sai Border, which is one of the largest border markets in Thailand located at the Thai-Myanmar border. Here, you can explore a variety of products including local food, clothes, jewelry, silverware, precious stones, and more.
We will have lunch at a local restaurant before continuing our journey to the Golden Triangle. This is where the three borders of Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand meet, and it is also connected to China by boat. Historically, this route was used by the Chinese to deliver opium to Siam Country before spreading to other parts of the world. We will also visit the Opium House located nearby, where you can learn about the history of opium, see galleries, accessories, and more related to opium use. After this, we will return to the hotel and you can spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Chiang Mai
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then have free time to relax until it is time to transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival at Phuket airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, you will have the rest of the day to yourself to explore and relax.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Phuket
After breakfast at the hotel, you will join a minivan transfer to the pier to board a speed boat for a trip to Phi Phi Island. The boat will depart from Chalong Pier at 7:00 am and head to Phi Phi Ley Island for swimming and sightseeing at Maya Bay (where the movie “The Beach” was filmed). You can also enjoy snorkeling and feeding the colorful fish at Loh Samah Bay, as well as sightseeing at “Peleh Cove” and “Viking Cave”.
At noon, you will arrive at Phi Phi Don Island where you can feed the monkeys with pieces of banana, followed by lunch on the island at 12:30 pm. Afterward, at 2:00 pm, you will have the opportunity to swim in crystal clear waters, snorkel among plentiful coral reefs, and feed the fish at Monkey Beach.
At 3:00 pm, you will arrive at Khai Nok Island where you can enjoy activities such as swimming, sunbathing, and feeding the fish. The boat will then depart for Chalong Pier at 4:00 pm and you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Phuket
After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, the day is yours to spend as you please. You can take the opportunity to relax on the beautiful beaches of Phuket or explore the island’s attractions at your own pace. Phuket has a lot to offer, from stunning temples and historical sites to shopping centers and exciting nightlife.
You may want to visit the Big Buddha, a massive 45-meter-high statue that sits atop a hill overlooking the island, or explore the charming old town with its colorful streets and Sino-Portuguese architecture. Alternatively, you can indulge in some retail therapy at the local markets or shopping centers.
In the evening, you can enjoy the lively nightlife of Phuket with its bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. However, if you prefer a more peaceful evening, you can relax at your hotel and enjoy the facilities available.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Phuket
Breakfast will be served at the hotel on the last day of the tour. After breakfast, you will have free time to relax and enjoy the surroundings until the time of your transfer to the airport in Phuket for your flight back to Bangkok.