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| Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart the USA | Depart the USA for Thailand. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in flight entertainment for your journey | | Day 2 | Bangkok |
Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel
Overnight: Bangkok | | Day 3 | Bangkok |
This afternoon, enjoy a half day city and temple tour. This tour will introduce you the City of Angels, Bangkok. Drive through Chinese Town, the Indian Market, and the Wholesale Flower Market. Visit Wat Po (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), the oldest and first school for people in the olden days. See the biggest Reclining Buddha statue, that is 150 feet long and 40 feet high. Before continuing to the Royal Avenue where most of the Government offices are located and the Palace of the Present King
Optional: Siam Niramit Show & Dinner (PM)
Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast | | Day 4 | Bangkok |
Full day at leisure to explore Bangkok independently
Optional: Half Day Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha(AM)
Optional: Chao Phraya River Cruise with Dinner
Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast | | Day 5 | Ayutthaya | Depart for Ayutthaya, the second and most prosperous capital of Thailand, from 1350 1767. On the way, stop at Bang Pa In Royal Palace. Bang Pa In was the royal summer palace for Thai kings. Originally constructed in 1632, the complex fell into disrepair. In the mid 1800's, King Mongkut restored the site to its former glory. Upon arrival in Ayutthaya, enjoy sunset at Chai Wattanaram Temple. This temple was built by King Prasat Tong, who was actually a commoner who overthrew the previous king and took his throne. This is a lovely place to take in the nature and peace of Siam
Overnight: Ayutthaya
Meals: Breakfast | | Day 6 | Sukhothai | Depart Ayutthaya and travel north to Sukhothai. Sukhothai was found in the 13th Century by King Ramkhamhaeng, as the capital of Siam
Overnight: Sukhothai
Meals: Breakfast | | Day 7 | Sukhothai Historical Park, Travel to Chiang Rai |
Sukhothai's golden era was from the 13th to the 14th century, the art and architecture produced in this period are considered to be some of the best. Sukhothai today consists of the old and new towns. The old town of Sukhothai consists mainly of the large Historical Park, where most of the remains of the original city can be seen. Today you will have the opportunity to tour this historical site and marvel at the ancient Buddha figures, palace buildings and ruined temples. Later in the day, we will venture north to Chiang Rai
Overnight: Chiang Rai
Meals: Breakfast | | Day 8 | Mae Sai Border Town & Golden Triangle |
This morning, travel to the town of Mae Sai, the northern most point of Thailand on the border of Myanmar. Here you will have the opportunity to cross over into Myanmar (Visa fee into Myanmar, at own expense). After the morning excursion, we will stop at the infamous Hall of Opium. This tour combines a museum of the history of opium and the impact of illegal drugs, with an information center for research and extension education on opium, opiates and other narcotics. Later, visit the night bazaar for an evening of shopping the local wares of Chiang Rai
Optional: Mekong River Cruise (PM)
Overnight: Chiang Rai
Meals: Breakfast | | Day 9 | Chiang Mai | After a morning at leisure, we will head to Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is the cultural heart of Northern Thailand. Located in the rolling foothills of the Himalayas, Chiang Mai's remained isolated from the world until the 1920's
Optional: Half Day Mae Salong Hill Tribe (AM)
Optional: Kantoke Dinner & Show
Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast | | Day 10 | Chiang Mai | Enjoy the morning at leisure to explore Chiang Mai independently. Chiang Mai is a city known for culture, nature and handicrafts. This afternoon, visit the handicraft street of Sankampang for on site demonstrations of how the silk, lacquer, silver, wood and bronze wares are made. Later today, visit the world's largest gem factory, where you will learn about gem stones, visit the mining area and watch while stones are cut and set
Optional: Half Day Mae Sa Elephant Camp with lunch (PM)
Optional: Traditional Thai Massage
Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast | | Day 11 | Chiang Mai City & Temples Tour; Dinner at Private Home | This morning is at leisure in Chiang Mai. This afternoon, enjoy a half day city and temples tour. Visit the most interesting temples in Chiang Mai. Visit Wat Suan Dok, where the remains of the Chiang Mai Royal family are enshrined. The tour continues to visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep, erected in 1384 A.D. Located 3500 feet above sea level, Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep is Northern Thailand's most sacred temple, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha and a copper plated chedi topped by a tiered gold parasol in its interior cloister. Equally impressive is the mythological Naga (Dragon headed serpent) staircase, consisting of 290 steps leading up to the temple grounds. As you decline down the stairs, there will be an opportunity to visit a local jade factory. In the evening, enjoy the authentic experience of dinner in a local Chiang Mai family home. Enjoy a tour of the home, open conversation of how a typical Thai family lives all while enjoying the savors of home cooked Thai cuisine
Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | | Day 12 | Day 12 Flight to Phuket |
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket, via Bangkok. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast | | Day 13 | Phuket |
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Phuket, the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Perhaps sample some of the island's delicious Malay, Sri Lankan, and Thai cuisine or stroll the beautiful, world class beaches
Optional: Full Day Phang Nga Bay and Lawa Island by Cruiser with lunch
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast | | Day 14 | Day 14 Full Day in Phuket |
Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently
Optional: Full Day Phi Phi & Khai Islands by Speedboat with lunch
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast | | Day 15 | Depart for the USA |
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight home, via Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast |
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| Century Park Hotel | | Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort | | Le Meridien Chiang Mai | | Courtyard Phuket at Surin Beach | | Kantary Hotel | | Legendha Sukhothai |
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*Not Included:
Airport taxes & fees, optional tours, and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include flights Chiang Mai Bangkok and Bangkok Phuket Bangkok.
Flights from the USA may arrive on DAY 3. Included sightseeing commences in the afternoon on Day 3.
Please note, you are departing Phuket and connecting in Bangkok for your international flight on the same day. Land only passengers should select flights departing from Bangkok 5 pm or later. |
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