Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Bangkok
Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Bangkok
Overnight: Bangkok
Day 2: Tour Bangkok
Morning at leisure in Bangkok. This afternoon, enjoy a half day city and temples tour, including visits to three of Bangkok's most unusual Buddhist temples: Wat Traimit, Wat Po and Wat Benchamabophit. Visit Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha) boasting the world's largest solid-gold Buddha, believed to be cast over nine centuries ago.
The seated statue is nearly 10 feet high, weighing 5.5 tons, and carved in the ancient Sukhothai style. Pass through Chinatown to visit Wat Po (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, before continuing to Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple) to view the "Phra Buddhajinaraja," or Bronze Buddha.
Optional: Thai Dinner & Dances
Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Bangkok
Full day at leisure to explore Bangkok independently
Optional:Half Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Half Day Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha.
Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Bangkok - Chiang Mai
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai, the largest and foremost cultural city in Northern Thailand. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. This evening, delight in a Kantoke dinner with traditional dances from Northern Thailand. As guests of this unique event, you will be seated on the floor, as is customary, and enjoy acted scenes depicting the local culture as you dine.
After dinner, villagers from various hilltribes will perform an exciting array of cultural dances, including the Fon Lep (Fingers Dance), Sword Dance, Fon Thien (Candle Dance), and Ramwong, in which all guests are invited to participate
Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Tour Chiang Mai
This morning, enjoy a half day Doi Suthep and Temples Tour, including a visit to the Chiang Mai handicraft villages. Begin the tour with a visit to 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. You may choose to ascend the sacred steps on-foot or take a tram to the top. Afterwards, visit Wat Phra Singh, home to the beautifully ornate Lai Kham Chapel. From here, the tour continues to visit the handicraft villages of Chiang Mai. Here you will see the spinning and weaving techniques of Thai Silk merchants, Bo-Sang paper umbrella makers, and the high-fired stoneware, lacquerware and silverware of the Celadon Kilns. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure in Chiang Mai
Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Chiang Mai
Full day at leisure to explore Chiang Mai independently
Optional: Full Day Maesa Elephant Camp, Meo Hill Tribe & Orchid Farm with lunch
Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Chiang Mai – Phuket
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, enjoy a half day tour of Phuket. Visit the 100-year-old Sino-Portuguese buildings along the roads of Dibuk and Thalang, before continuing south to visit the Gypsy village at Rawai Beach. From here, visit Chalong Temple, the largest and most beautifully ornamented Buddhist temple in Phuket. The temple is dedicated to 2 monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who used their knowledge of herbal medicine to aid the injured Chinese tin miner's of the 1876 rebellion.
Proceed to Phromthep Cape, the southern most point of Thailand, and admire spectacular views of Koh Kaew Yai Island and the Andaman Sea. Enjoy a scenic drive by Kata and Karon Beach before arriving at your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure in Phuket
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Phuket
Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently
Optional: Full Day Sea Cave Canoe with Lunch
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Phuket
Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently
Optional: Full Day Phi Phi Islands by Speedboat with lunch
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Phuket
Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently
Optional: Phuket Fantasea Theatre and Buffet Dinner
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Phuket
Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently
Optional: Phang Nga Discovery Adventure
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Phuket
Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently
Overnight: Phuket
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Depart Phuket
Morning at leisure. This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
*Quotations:
- 1 Pax at USD 1,235 per person
- 2 Pax at USD 630 per person
- 3 Pax at USD 557 per person
- 4-6 Pax at USD 511 per person
*Single Supplement: 2-6 Pax at USD 321 per person
*Validity: Period of stay within 1 May 2008 – 31 Oct 2008 only.
*Hotel Accommodation:
- 3 nights Bangkok – Indra Regent Hotel
- 3 nights Chiang Mai – Empress Chiang Mai
- 6 nights Phuket – Cape Panwa Hotel
*Tour Price Includes:
- Hotel accommodation
- Transfers
- Sightseeing tours
- Meals as stated
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees and admission
Price Does Not Include:
- Services not mentioned
- Driver and guide tips
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Domestic flights and airport tax
- International flights and airport tax
*Flights: Airfare is not included in the tour price. Domestic flights between Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket can be easily booked online through the airlines website you will also be entitled to season discounts.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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