THAILAND TOUR 10 DAYS

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide

Day 1: Bangkok arrival (G)
On arrival at Suvanphumi Airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel for check in and free at own leisure. Your overnight stay will be in Bangkok.

Day 2: Bangkok City Tour (B, L, G)
After breakfast, you’ll begin your tour of Bangkok with a long tail boat ride along the Chao Phraya River to see many lively inner canals which provide some fantastic views of the local life. Along the way you will stop over at Wat Arun, the temple of dawn, before continuing to the Grand Palace which dedicated to the Thai Royal Family’s ceremonies. Nearby is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, which is famous for the Emerald Buddha Image. After seeing this complex, you will drive through the many vibrant streets of China Town to some of the most significant temples in Bangkok. The landmark of Wat Traimit is well known as the Golden Buddha Temple while Wat Pho houses a gigantic Reclining Buddha. You will spend the night in Bangkok.

Day 3: Bangkok/Ayuthaya (B, L, G)
A full day visit to Ayuthaya, the former capital of Thailand (1350-1767) situated 90 kms north of Bangkok. At the magnificent city ruins you can see Wat Phra Sri Sanphet with three spared pagodas, the large Buddha image of Phra Mongkol Bophit and then visit to Wat Chai Wattanaram the most beautiful landscape ruin temple. Buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, the tours continue to visit Wat Chaimongkol and continue drive to visit Bang Pa-in Summer Palace. Bang Pa In was served as the summer palace for many Thai monarchs from the 17th century. This structure has a captivating collection of marvelous pavilions in a variety of Thai, Chinese, Italian and Victorian architectural styles. After visiting this site, you’ll return to Bangkok by car. Your overnight stay will be in Bangkok.

Day 4: Bangkok/Chiang Mai by Flight (B, L, G)
Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to Suvanphumi Airport, for morning flight departure to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport by our guide and then driven to your hotel.

In the afternoon, you’ll visit to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, This temple was built in 1383. It is located 15 kms from the city and 3,500 feet above sea level. See the marvelous golden pagoda, which is containing the holy relics of Lord Buddha. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Chiang Mai City and Ping valley from the summit of Doi Suthep. Continue to visit to Borsrang and Sankamphaeng district where local handicrafts are made such as Umbrella making from Sa paper, Thai Silk Weaving, Teakwood carving, Silverware making and other local products. After the tour proceed to hotel for check in and free at own leisure. Lunch at local restaurant.

Day 5: Chiang Mai/Mae Taeng (B, L, G)
After breakfast, you’ll be picked up and driven to visit the Jungle Raft Elephant Camp in Mae Taeng to see the elephant shows. After that, you will enjoy an exciting ride on the elephants crossing the river and up the hill. Then you will return by oxcart to the camp where buffet lunch will be served. Rafting adventure starts from here and last for 45 minutes along the river. On wards to the Orchid Farm, here there are many beautiful of 500 species of orchids. After the tour proceed to Long Neck Village for Giraffe women. After the tour return to hotel and free at own leisure. You will spend the night in Chiang Mai.

Day 6: Bangkok/Phuket  (B, G)
You time will be your own until our guide and driver arrive to transfer you to the airport where you will board the flight to Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, which is often dubbed as the pearl of the Andaman, or the pearl of the south. Its natural resources- rocky peninsular, limestone cliffs, white powdery beaches, tranquil broad bays and tropical in-land forests contribute to making it the South’s wealthiest, busiest, most visited and most popular island and province. Arriving at Phuket airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for a check in and free at own leisure. Your overnight stay will be in Phuket.

Day 7: Phuket City Tour ½ day (B, G)
After breakfast at hotel, you’ll be free until at noon time for sightseeing around Phuket. Check out the yesteryears of Phuket’s old Sino-Portuguese buildings, built more than 100 year, these building portray Thai characteristic and heritage although architecturally they are blend of Chinese and European styles. You will then visit Wat Chalong a famous Buddhist temple in town, nice beaches, rubber plantation cashew nut factory and see sunset at Promthep Cape. Your overnight stay will be in Phuket.

Day 8: Phuket/Phang Nga Bay (B, L, G)
After breakfast, you will enjoy a lovely 45-minute drive from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay, one of southern Thailand’s most beautiful areas. A lovely cruise along the meandering waterways would bring you the stunning views of limestone outcrops sculptured with sheer cliffs, caves, stalactities and dense vegetation which resemble the shapes of Pekinese dog and elephant. A landing near the well-known “James Bond Island”, where the movie “The Man With The Golden Gun” was filmed, would instill some adventure. A seafood lunch break at a fishing village on Ko Pannyi island ensures you a pleasant experience. Awaiting for you at Lawa island is the fun of swimming and relaxing on the beach. You will return to Phuket for overnight stay.

Day 9: Phuket/Phi Phi Island  (B, L, G)
In the morning, you’ll be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the pier for the boat trip to Phi Phi Island, just 48 km to the east of Phuket, famous for its natural scenic beauty with silver sand beaches fringed with palm trees, towering limestone cliffs and hills full of lush greenery. Our boat will first carry you to the famous ‘Ao Maya’ which was the setting for Leonardo Dicaprio’s movie, ‘The Beach’ filmed just a few years ago. The beaches there are absolutely gorgeous, truly a paradise on earth. Here you can admire Phi Phi Ley Island’s magical landscape and enjoy swimming, snorkeling with the colorful fishes and crystal clear water. You will then discover “Loh Samah Bay” and “Pileh Cove” and sightsee at the historic “Viking Cave”. You will have lunch at Phi Phi Don Island and have free time to explore its surroundings until returning to the habour and driving back to Phuket for overnight stay.

Day 10: Phuket/Bangkok departure (B, G)
After breakfast, you’ll be free until your driver arrives to take you to Phuket airport for a flight to Bangkok to connect with your international departure flight. End of Services

Price in US$ per person:

Our price includes:      

→    Accommodation in hotel with breakfast

→    All transfers as per program

→    Sightseeing as per program

→    Admission fees where applicable

→    Lunches as per program

→    English Speaking guide

Our price does not include:

→    Visa stamping fee

→    Domestic air ticket with airport tax

• Bangkok – Phuket by TG = USD 135/pax including airport tax and insurance.
• Phuket – Chiang Mai by TG = USD 224/pax including airport tax and insurance.
• Chiang Mai – Bangkok by TG = USD 118/pax including airport tax and insurance.

→    Travel Insurance in all kinds

→    Meals: lunch or dinner where not stated

→    Single room (quoted separately)

→    Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others

Hotel 3 Stars    

→    Bangkok: Hotel De Bangkok (*** Standard room) or similar

→    Phuket: Patong Lodge (*** Premium Terrace)  or similar

→    Chiang Mai : Porn Ping Tower Hotel (*** Superior room) or similar

Hotel 4 Stars     

→    Bangkok: The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam (**** Luxury room) or similar

→    Phuket: Patong Paragon Resort & Spa (**** Deluxe) or similar

→    Chiang Mai: The Royal Princess (**** Superior room) or similar

Hotel 5 stars

→    Bangkok:  Pullman Hotel G (***** Deluxe G room) or similar

→    Phuket: Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort (***** Deluxe Garden View room) or similar

→    Chiang Mai : Le Meridien Chiang Mai (***** Deluxe room) or similar

If, at the time of booking, any hotels or rooms in the list above are fully booked, we will endeavour to find accommodation of a similar standard elsewhere. If the only available accommodation is of a higher or lower standard, we will revise the price accordingly and consult you immediately.