Thailand Time to discover
BANGKOK - CHIANG MAI - CHIANG RAI - CHIANG SAEN - PHUKET ISLAND
---14 days / 13 nights---
Day 1 :
ARRIVAL IN BANGKOK (by A/C car)
Arrival at the airport. Warmly welcome to everybody, a moment of courtesy meeting of the tour guide in the meeting point’s Airport.
Welcome to Bangkok - the “Land of Smiles”, one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities, is a national treasure house and Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic centre.
You will be transferred to your hotel for check in and free at leisure for your own activities.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Note of check-in / check-out procedures: Please note that standard check in time is 14.00, check out at 12.00. Early check in or late check-out is subject to room availability. Hotel can guarantee early check in or late check-out at 50% of the room rate or full charge as depend on the state at that time.
Day 2 :
BANGKOK
(by A/C car)
Today, you will enjoy highlights of Bangkok.
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha). Together, these two sites form what many consider the greatest spectacle for visitors to Bangkok. Dating back to 1782 (when Bangkok was founded), the entire compound consists of over 100 brightly colored buildings, golden spires and glittering mosaics. Because of its popularity, this destination is often extremely crowded, but still an essential part of any trip to Bangkok. Presently, the Grand Palace is used for the occasional ceremony and is no longer the royal home. The interiors of most of the buildings in the Grand Palace are closed to the public Wat Phra Kaew adjoins the Grand Palace in a common compound and is the home of the country's most famous Buddha statue (also known as the Emerald Buddha). This important figure has a long and interesting history that is tied to the royal family and once resided in nearby Wat Arun. It is relatively small (about 66 centimeters) and is situated in a high position in the Wat to signify its important status in the Thai kingdom. Wat Po (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha) - Bangkok’s largest temple is most famous as the home a giant reclining Buddha statue (45 meters long), but there is also much more to see here. Four large Chedis (and 73 small ones) 394 Buddha statues, and a Bodhi tree are situated throughout the compound and about 300 monks live in the monastery.
Local lunch at SD Avenue Hotel or similar - Sample tasty local cuisine at one of Bangkok’s most popular establishments.
Thonburi Klongs: Travel on the picturesque Chao Phraya River (also known as the River of the Kings) and throughout the klongs (canals) of Thonburi situated on the West side of the river from Bangkok. This is an excellent chance to observe and photograph the serene family homes and temples along the waterways, all of which helped gave the city the nickname of “Venice of the East”. A highlight of this trip includes Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn), a major riverside landmark. This magnificent shrine is decorated with ceramic pieces from top to bottom and has a pagoda that soars 79 meters into the sky. The afternoon concludes with a visit to the Flower Market and The Golden Mount.
Overnight in Bangkok. (B, L)
Day 3 :
BANGKOK - CHIANG MAI
(by A/C car, plane)
After breakfast inside your hotel, check out at noon then transfer to the Suvarnabhumi Airport for your domestic flight to Chiang Mai - the capital of Northern Thailand. In recent years, Chiang Mai has grown, although with a population of 200,000 it is still a comfortable size and you will find that people here are relaxed and easy going.
Afternoon, enjoy a Temples Tour in Chiang Mai City. This amazing sightseeing tour takes you around the famous city for an up-close and personal look at some of its most notable temples, as well as stops at its old city walls, gates and moat, and the local market and Tapae Gate. Highlight of this trip include Wat Chiang Man, the city’s oldest temple and famed for a Chedi supported by rows of elephantine buttresses; Wat Phrasing home of the beautiful Lai Kham chapel with its exquisite woodcarving and northern style murals; Wat Jedihuang and its enormous Pagoda (which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545); and Wat Suan Dok, which dates back to the 14th century when it served as the pleasure gardens to the Thai monarchy. Nowadays it houses several white Chedis, containing the ashes of Chiang Mai’s former Royal family.
Overnight in Chiang Mai. (B)
Day 4 :
CHIANG MAI
(by A/C car)
Today, after breakfast, the tour starts with a scenic drive through the mountainous countryside to the Doi Inthanond National Park home to a preserved forest and the highest mountain in Thailand - Doi Inthanond - which stands 8,514 feet above sea level. You will also visit a Karen hill-tribe village before continuing on to the Royal Project, which takes them towards the peak of the mountain, allowing for unique photo opportunities. Upon descending, guests will stop at the beautiful Mae Klang waterfalls for a quick lunch and then embark for Baan Ta-Wai’ (Hang Dong District) a new cottage industries village that produces everything from woodcarving to pottery to classical Thai artworks.
Return to the hotel. Overnight in Chiang Mai. (B, L)
Day 5 : CHIANG MAI - CHIANG RAI (by A/C car)
After breakfast, transfer forwards the North, along one of the most scenic routes to Chiang Rai, crossing mountains and valleys. You can enjoy picturesque landscapes, a rich source of forestry where we can enjoy its beauty scenery and atmosphere.
Transfer to hotel for check-in and free at leisure for your own activities.
Overnight in Chiang Rai. (B)
Day 6 : CHIANG RAI (by A/C car, boat)
Today, after breakfast, you will have time to enjoy a tour with Hilltribes, Elephant, Boat Trip and Handicrafts.
Firstly, you will enjoy a boat ride on Kok River to visit Karen tribe, followed by half hour elephant ride. Your tour is continued to hot spring, Lahu tribe and Handicraft Center. Lunch is included during your sightseeing.
Back to your hotel and free at leisure for your own activities. Overnight in Chiang Rai. (B, L)
Day 7 : CHIANG RAI - CHIANG SAEN (by A/C car)
This morning, before departing to Chiang Sean, take an opportunity to discover city and temples in Chiang Rai. Visit the monument of King Mengrai, Ku Phra Chao Mengrai Stupa and Wat Phrasing.
Then transfer from Chiang Rai to Chiang Saen for visiting the remains of an ancient city; the historical city dates back more than 700 years.
Transfer to hotel for check in and time of rest. Overnight in Chiang Saen. (B)
Day 8 : CHIANG SAEN The Golden Triangle Area FULL DAY TOUR (by A/C car)
After breakfast, depart to Mae Sai, the northernmost point of Thailand. This is the perfect spot to observe border life, as Mae Sai is one of the very few official land crossings between Thailand and Burma. Many Burmese come over during the day from Thakhilek to work or do business, hurrying back before sunset. Burmese lacquerware, gems, jade and other goods from Laos and Burma are sold in shops along the main street. A breath taking trip to the highest peak on the Thai-Burmese border, Doi Tung, provides the perfect opportunity to visit. En route, enjoy views of scenic farming terraces, and see from a distance the palace built for the Princess Mother. Located at the top of the peak is Wat Phra That Doi Tung offering views over the river and rice field plains below.
Back to your hotel and free for your own leisure. Overnight in Chiang Saen. (B, L)
Day
9 :
CHIANG SAEN
- CHIANG
RAI - PHUKET - BANGKOK
(by A/C car, plane)
Today, check out and drive back to Chiang Rai to take a flight to Bangkok afternoon, then take a connecting flight to Phuket Arrival in Phuket, transfer to hotel for check in and free at leisure for your own activities.
Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, palm-fringed beaches, sparkling island dotted seas, sincerely hospitable people, superb accommodation and sea-food, etc.
Overnight in Phuket. (B)
Day 10 - 12 : PHUKET ISLAND (without transfer & guide)
Take your time to free at leisure, the sunny beaches in Phuket are so transparent water, often calm and healthy air, you would enjoy yourself free-care full days to sun-sea bathing on beach or just relax yourself and lazing around to discover the exotic sightseeings, a selection of particularly interesting water sports for Pro or just Initiate is available such as non-motorized water sports is available, inclusive of kayaking, catamaran, body boarding and wind surfing by your own.
Let’s making the most of unforgettable senses of the restful days truly in your life.
Daily breakfast & Overnight in Phuket. (B)
Day 13 : PHUKET ISLAND - BANGKOK (by plane, A/C car)
Today is the last day in Phuket island. After breakfast, you should be free at leisure until check out, transfer to airport for a flight back to Bangkok afternoon
Transfer to hotel for check in and free at leisure for your own activities.
Overnight in Bangkok. (B)
Day 14 : DEPARTURE FROM BANGKOK (by A/C car)
Today, after breakfast, free at leisure for your own activities until check out (at noon), transfer to airport for a flight back home. Have a safe back trip!
It’s timely, you have to say Good-Bye Thailand. We (Toan Vinh Tours) thank you very much for your choice of our company as your ground handler in Thailand and may be Indochina countries on further, be sure all our people are your best friends always and beyond. May we will meet and honoured welcome you have other voyages to Indochina in the days coming, continuing to discover, to experience the endless imposing landscapes, then get the really restful moments in a diversified World and a colourful Subregion of Mekong River: VIETNAM - LAOS - CAMBODIA - THAILAND - MYANMAR! GOOD-BYE & SEE YOU AGAIN! (B)
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