ITINERARY DETAILS
Day 1: Bangkok Arrival.
Upon arrival at the airport and after clearing immigration and customs, it is time to meet with your Travel Thailand guide and transfer to your hotel for check in.
Bangkok (bang means riverside village” and kok means “a wild olive”) became Thailand’s capital when Ramathibodi, or Rama I, moved the city across the Chao Phraya river from Thon Buri in 1782 to ensure its fortification against the Burmese, who had sacked the capital of Ayutthaya. Magnificent palaces, temples, and canals were built. Today Bangkok hammers the senses of visitors with its controlled chaos. But scratch the surface of this metropolis – population about eight million – and you will find pockets of surprising beauty and grace.
Meals: N/A.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.
Day 2: Bangkok City Temple Tour. Breakfast at hotel and then start sightseeing tour to visit main attractions in Bangkok: Wat Traimit – houses the world’s largest massive gold seated Buddha; Wat Pho – one of the largest temple complexes in city and famed for giant reclining Buddha as well as the birthplace of the traditional Thai massage; Wat Arun – better known as the Temple of the Dawn. We continue to visit the most famous tourist places in Bangkok – Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha. The most famous building on the palace grounds is Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (Wat) in Thailand.
On evening time, we will enjoy Siam Niramit Show. This must-see spectacular show is performed on the gigantic stage listed in the Guinness World Records!
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.
Day 3: Bangkok – Ayutthaya day trip This morning, leave Bangkok for Ayutthaya – 70km from Bangkok. The first stop is the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Palace also known as Summer palace located 18km from Ayutthaya on the bank of Chao Phraya River. Arrive in Ayutthaya – the ancient capital for over 400 years. You will visit Wat Maha That – an over 600 years old temple and Wat Na Phra Mane. Wat Na Phra Mane is still in good condition and was used as the Burmese military headquarters during the war. Inside this temple, you will see the sparkle Golden Buddha with the three thousand-year-old Buddhas carved from green stone which are extremely valuable national relics. Back to Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.
Day 4: Bangkok – Fly to Chiang Rai. Fly to Chiang Rai - the main commercial centre serving the Golden Triangle border region of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Check in hotel and free at leisure rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai.
Day 5: Chiang Rai City Tour. After breakfast, you will start to visit main attractions in Chiang Rai: Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Singha where the famous Buddha image housed here is believed to be built in 157 A.D. in Sri Lanka or Ceylon and was brought to Thailand in the Sukhothai period (1238-1438). Continue to visit the Hill tribe Museum and Education Center intention of teaching people about the hill tribes and strengthening the position in Thai society. Then visit to Wat Rong Khun (also known as White Temple) – the unique northern art temple with the beautiful painting and the chapel of this temple is in pure white and adorned with exquisite traditional Thai style stuccowork, aiming to represent heaven. Transfer back to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai.
Day 6: Chiang Rai – Chiang Saen – Golden Triangle. Breakfast at hotel and then we depart to visit Chiang Saen. Taking longtail boat along the Mae Kong River around 30 minutes. Later we continue our trip to Golden Triangle where three countries meet (Laos, Myanmar & Thailand) and it was notorious for opium trading in the past. After lunch time, visit Akha and Yao Tribal Villages to walk around and see their lifestyle. Then we go back to the hotel in Chiang Rai late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai.
Day 7: Chiang Rai – Drive to Chiang Mai. Leave Chiang Rai for Chiang Mai. Stop en route at Sankampang District which is famous for Thai Northern Handicraft Villages, such as silk weaving, umbrella making, wood carving and silvers ware. Upon arrival, check in your hotel and free at leisure rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.
Day 8: Chiang Mai – Sightseeing Tour. This morning, drive 16km northwest to a mountain named Doi Suthep to visit the golden temple of Wat Doi Suthep. Doi Suthep rises to a summit elevation of 1,676m above sea level. See the marvelous golden pagoda which is containing the relics of the Lord Buddha. From the temple you will enjoy a panoramic view of Chiang Mai city. In the afternoon we continue to the biggest market in Chiang Mai, Talad Vororot and visit other main temples, such as Wat Suan Dok, Wat Chiang Mun, Wat Chediluang and Wat Phrasing.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.
Day 9: Chiang Mai – Elephant Camp Breakfast shall be served at the hotel and then we will visit one of the popular Elephants Camp, where you can see the Elephants at work. You have a chance to ride the elephants crossing the river into the forest. Then return by Oxcart to the elephant village to have lunch. After lunch, enjoy a bamboo rafting adventure along the river for around 45 minutes. Onwards to an orchid farm where there are many beautiful species of orchid. And after that going back to the hotel and free at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.
Day 10: Chiang Mai – Fly to Phuket. Today you will take flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your beach resort for a few days of relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket.
Day 11: Phuket – Free on the beach. Spend the whole day relaxing on the beach or take a stroll around Phuket Town at your own interest.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket.
Day 12: Phuket – Free on the beach. You will have the whole day at your own interest.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phuket.
Day 13: Phuket – Fly to Bangkok – Departure. Today is free at your leisure for last minute shopping or sight-seeing before driving to the airport for flight to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok to catch your departure flight home.
Bon Voyage!
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: N/ANotes:Please be aware that flight time, hotels and all others logistics, services and days of travel are subject to availability. Where flights are cancelled or delayed Travel Vietnam will endeavor to secure alternative arrangements of similar value as noted in our booking conditions.
Start City: Bangkok
