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Fantastic Thailand

Thailand is an incredible destination with palaces, temples, markets, shopping, spas, friendly people, fine dining and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Make the most of it on this tour.

ITINERARY

Bangkok | Chiang Mai | Chiang Rai | Koh Yao Yai

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Day 01

Bangkok Arrival

Welcome to Thailand

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

Meals: Not included

Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi airport, you will be picked up by your tour guide and then transfered to your hotel for check-in, the rest of day is your free time at leisure

Day 02

Bangkok

Discover the busy city on a city Temple Tour

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, meet your guide and drive to visit two of the most special Buddhist temples in the city. The Buddha in Wat Traimit weighs several tons, and is made of solid gold. Visit the famous Reclining Buddha at Wat Po, where the blind may be trained to become masseuses. Then visit a site the Thai people consider the most sacred in the Kingdom: The Royal Grand Palace. This is one of the most beautiful examples of an ancient Thai court, with several Halls in same compound. You will also visit the Temple of the sacred Emerald Buddha.

Lunch will be served at the local restaurant.

Continue your afternoon to explore the Chao Phraya River’s edge, to board on a local style "Long Tail Boat", and spend a few hours to enjoy the old canals of the Thonburi side of Bangkok, where an older and more gracious lifestyle still prevails.

Visit the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), which you will probably recognize, from its famous silhouette. The local story goes that the shards of pottery decorating its 79 m tall spire came from a nearby shipwreck 100 years ago.

Day 03

Bangkok – Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Half Day Tour

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

At Damnoen Saduak floating market, visit the gardener's house, see how the sugar is being made right from the coconut tree and as option take the long tailed speedboat to the main part of the market. See a fascinating Thai way of life from the ancient time which is still widely practiced in this area. Try various kinds of exotic Thai fruits and choices of Thai handicrafts available at the spot. Continue to Kanchanaburi to visit the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai as the Memorial of World War II. Then, visit the War museum and war cemetery nearby.

In the afternoon, head back to the hotel and free time at leisure or shopping.

Day 04

Bangkok – Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep – Khantoke Dinner

Fly to Chiang Mai and visit the city

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Head to the airport to take flight to the north of Thailand. Arrival in Chiang Mai, meet the tour guide and transfer to your hotel.

Visit Doi Suthep Temple which is one of the most sacred temples in Chiang Mai. Located on hilltop in Northern - Thai style and containing holy relic of Lord Buddha and enjoy seeing panoramic view of the whole city.

Return to the hotel and relax.

In the evening, enjoy the famous "Khantoke Dinner" including hill tribe dancing.

Day 05

Mae Taeng

Have fun making an Elephant Safari

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, go to the Elephants Camp to see the elephants at work in a jungle area. See how the elephants are trained for working with human and the elephant shows. Then, you have the chance for an exciting ride on the elephant ride along the trails and followed by Ox-Cart ride back to the camp.

Lunch is served at the elephant camp.

In the afternoon enjoy a local handicraft bamboo rafting along Mae Taeng river.

Return to Chiang Mai and a stop will be made at Orchid Nursery.

Day 06

Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle

Head to Chiang Rai with stops on the way at hot springs, a hill tribe village and the Golden Triangle

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, departure to Chiang Rai stop at the hot spring for relax. Continue driving through the countryside, passing rice paddy fields and mountains. Visit a unique white temple built by one of the best national artist.

Visit Karen Hilltribe Village before driving to visit Mae Sai Border, this is not only the most important border market but also it is the easiest way for any tourist who want to visit Myanmar the mystic country (tourist pays immigration fee THB 500.-on your own for one day crossing to Myanmar).

Lunch is served at local restaurant.

Make a stop at the Golden Triangle in Chiang Sean, where the three borders of Myanmar - Laos - Thailand are met. Take a long tail boat to Laos side and see hill top viewpoint, marvel at the splendor of the mighty Mekong joining with the Ruak and forming the actual "Triangle" with Laos Burma and Thailand.

Day 07

Chiang Mai - Phuket - Koh Yao Yai

Fly to Phuket and reach Koh Yao Yai by boat

Accommodation: Hotel in Koh Yao Yai

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast is served at hotel. You are free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your flight departure to Phuket. Arrive at Phuket airport and transfer to the pier to embark on a boat taking you to Koh Yao Yai, upon arrival check in and free at leisure.

Day 08

Koh Yao Yai

Koh Yao Yai Free Day

Accommodation: Hotel in Koh Yao Yai

Meals: Breakfast

You are free to relax on the white sandy beach.

Day 09

Koh Yao Yai

Koh Yao Yai Free Day

Accommodation: Hotel in Koh Yao Yai

Meals: Breakfast

You are free to relax on the white sandy beach.

Day 10

Koh Yao Yai – Phuket – Bangkok – Departure

Fly to Bangkok and say goodbye to our team at the airport

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

You are free till the transfer to Phuket airport for your flight back to Bangkok.

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