Discover Thailand Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket
Discover Thailand - Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket
Optional Trip to Vietnam - Hanoi, Halong and Saigon
Individual and group trips available
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city attracts hundreds of thousands of people from all over the globe every year. Bustling and energetic, Bangkok has something for everyone. It’s a haven for shoppers, historians, foodies, and culture seekers. Bangkok is the largest and most developed city in Thailand but manages to maintain its historical architecture and traditions dating back hundreds of years. Bangkok is packed with everything from excitement and chaos, to freedom, beauty, and adventure. Through the hustle and bustle, gigantic skyscrapers, grand palaces and temples, and a world-renowned floating market, Bangkok continues to amaze travelers from around the world.
Experience Highlights
Accommodations included per itinerary
Bangkok City and Temple Tour
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Chiang Mai - Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
- Take a city tour and explore the Royal Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Temple of the Dawn and much more!
- Take a long-tail boat tour and go shopping at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Take a city tour of Chiang Mai, visit the myriad of temples and go on to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
- In Phuket experience the white sand beaches, turquoise blue waters, restaurants and nightlife.
- Continue your experience with an optional tour to Vietnam and visit Hanoi, Halong and Saigon
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Thailand has so much to offer along the lines of history, culture, traditions and architectural beauty. Your time in the city will be exciting and full of adventure as you visit temples, food vendors and shopping markets. Bangkok is well-known for its street food and shopping. Visit places like Patpong Night Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market or Siam Square and you will not be disappointed on your tour of Thailand.
14 meals: (9) breakfasts, (3) lunches, and (2) dinners are included during your experience.
We’ve all experienced it. The excitement and uneasiness of arriving at your destination. Your Experience Host will be awaiting your arrival and assist upon arrival and departure.
- 3 nights Landmark, Bangkok
- 3 nights Movenpick Hotel, Chiang Mai
- 3 nights Amari Phuket
Departure
Day 1 | Depart USA for Bangkok
Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) Airport (Other departure cities are available)
Day 2 | Bangkok City and Temple Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, you will begin your Bangkok City and Temple Tour. Your tour begins at the most famous tourist spots in Bangkok, the Royal Grand Palace, and the Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace adjoins Wat Phra Kaew in a common compound and is where you will end up after exiting Wat Phra Kaew. Despite the proximity of the two, there is a distinct contrast in style between Thai Wat Phra Kaew and the more European-inspired designs of the Grand Palace.
Next, we will visit Wat Po, the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, this is where we will see the largest single Buddha image; the Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas). This temple is also known as the birthplace of Thai traditional massage. After your included lunch, we will visit Wat Arun, better known as the Temple of the Dawn, and is one of the best-known landmarks in Bangkok.
We will continue on a local public express boat to Ratchawong pier, and then transfer to Yaowarat Road where we will visit an interesting shop selling bird’s nests and shark fins. We will continue to a very old tea shop to enjoy a cup of Chinese tea with the locals before heading down Trok Leng Moi EIA (a small alley) to visit Talad Kao which is an interesting local market with a variety of fresh foods, fresh and dry fruits, Chinese herbs, and groceries.
We will end the walk at Wat Leng Neng Yee to visit the Taoist temple. After this, we will return to the hotel and the remainder of your day is at leisure.
Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
Floating Market and Travel to Chiang Mai
Day 3 | Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
After breakfast, we will be picked up from our hotel and transferred to one of the most attractive floating markets of Thailand; the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Here we will have the opportunity to take a long-tail boat tour to observe the lifestyle of the local people along the small canals.
We will visit the coconut farm and have the chance to taste some delicious coconut juice, and a wonderful variety of seasonal fruits such as Rambutan, Mango, Papaya, etc.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we will drive back to the hotel where we will have the rest of the day at leisure to relax or shop.
Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 4 | Bangkok - Chiang Mai (By flight)
After breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for our flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival in the Northern Capital we will be met and transferred to our hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation.
Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
Chiang Mai City and Elephant Sanctuary Tour
Day 5 | Chiang Mai City Tour & Khantoke Dinner
After breakfast, we will meet our tour guide and begin our Chiang Mai City Tour. We will visit the Doi Suthep Temple which is one of the most sacred temples in Chiang Mai; known by the Thais as Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep. It is located on a hilltop and is built in the Northern-Thai style. It is said to contain the holy relics of the Lord Buddha. From here, we will also enjoy a panoramic view of the whole city. We will return to the hotel to relax before dinner. In the evening, we will enjoy the famous “Khantoke Dinner”, also known as the northern Thai welcome dinner, accompanied by traditional hill tribe dancing. Khantoke may be substituted to another show and dinner or other activity.
Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6| Chiang Mai - Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
We will be picked up from our hotel and driven approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forests, and local farming areas to arrive at the Sanctuary. We will be met by our guide and we will walk for about 10-15 minutes through the jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. We will change into traditional “Karen” clothing. The Karen women wear brass neck rings, usually recognized by the Padaung tribes. Karen is traditional clothing worn by men and women. Karen men wear a longyi and a sleeveless shirt (usually red) or a white say plo (men's dress). Unmarried Karen women wear long white dresses.
We will enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior and then we will meet the elephants. You can feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as we learn about their behavior and history. You can also take photos.
We will then enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit. (lunch included)
We will learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the elephants, and then walk with the elephants to the river where the elephants can be bathed and brushed.
You can join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa, swim in the river and take photos with them. After enjoying the elephants, we will change clothes and say goodbye.
After having a great experience at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, we will drive approximately 1.5 hours back to our hotel in Chiang Mai.
Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 7 | Chiang Mai - Phuket (Flight)
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel and some free leisure time, we will be transferred to the airport for our flight departure to Phuket. Upon arrival at Phuket airport, we will be met by our guide and transferred to the hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast
James Bond Speed Boat Tour
Day 8 | James Bond Tour by Speed Boat
After breakfast at the hotel, we will be transferred to the Ao Por Pier. We will depart from the Ao Por Pier to Phang Nga Bay by speed boat. We will go sightseeing at Panak Island and canoe to enter the cave at “Hong Island.” Along the way, we will view the amazing rock formations that look like Scoopy Doo, etc. Lunch will be served at Panyee Island.
We will visit James Bond Island, and Khao Ping Kan, explore the Ice Cream Cave and then arrive at Naka Island to go swimming and relax. After a full day of activity, we will return to Ao Por Pier and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 9 | Phuket Free Day
Breakfast will be served at your hotel. Today we have the day to relax on the beach or explore the island on our own. You can also take an optional tour.
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast
Departure to USA
Day 10 | Phuket - Bangkok – Departure
Today you will have breakfast at the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure until you depart for your return flight home or your flight to Vietnam.
Meals: Breakfast
Pricing
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| Travel Dates | 2024 Available |
| Double Occupancy (w/o airfare) | Call for prices |
| Double Occupancy (w/ airfare from Dulles (IAD) | Call for prices |
| Single Occupancy (w/o airfare) | Call for prices |
| Single Occupancy (w/ airfare from Dulles (IAD) | Call for prices |