THAILAND HIGHLIGHTS

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1

  BANGKOK ARRIVAL (with guide)

  Arrive at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport (after collecting your luggage). Please keep going to the Arrival Hall and look for your guide holding a sign showing your name. 

  Transfer from the airport to the hotel.

  Overnight in Bangkok.

• Day 2

  DISCOVER BANGKOK BY ALL THE RIDES (Train, BOAT, TUK TUK) (B, L)

  07.45AM: Today, embark on a thrilling city safari with us and explore the top Thai attractions.
  Following a pleasant Skytrain ride to the "Saphan Taksin" port, board an express boat to the Tha Chang pier and embark on a thrilling Chao Phraya River cruise.
   
  Disembark from the boat and discover the world-renowned Wat Pho, which houses the 45-meter Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings. There is a sacred place for traditional Thai massage therapy at Wat Pho as well. Admire one of the thousand Buddha images housed in the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok.
   
  Tuk tuk will take you to Wat Saket, the "Mount of Gold"; make a brief detour en route at Baan Bat, a community that has been producing alms bowls for monks since the 17th century. Ascending the modest 400 steps to the summit, you will marvel at the gigantic golden Chedi, which houses a holy relic of the Buddha. Here is a once in a lifetime chance to take in stunning vistas of the city from a totally different angle. Located in front of Wat Suthat, the Giant Swing has cultural and religious significance in Thai history. 
   
  Take a break and grab lunch at a restaurant known for its delectable Thai cuisine. Enjoy homemade coconut ice cream from a local seller who has been in business for over 50 years.
   
  Continue to Phanfa Lilat Wharf, where you may take a boat across Bangkok's Saen Saeb Canal to Jim Thompson's elegant Lanna-style mansion, where he revived Thai silk to the entire world before inexplicably disappearing on a trip to Malaysia. Take the Skytrain back to the hotel.
   
  Notes:
  • Duration: Full day (7.45-16.00), depending on the hotel location and traffic situation
  • For temple visits, women should wear short/long-sleeved tops with full-length pants or knee-length skirts, while males should wear trousers and short/long-sleeved shirts. There are no sandals or flip-flops allowed.
  • The monk's morning chanting ritual is subject to alter without warning. (Please notify the travel consultant if guests want to attend this activity in the morning.)
   
  Overnight in Bangkok.
• Day 3

  DAMNOEN SADUAK FLOATING MARKET & LUNCH AT HOME KRATENG (B, L)

  7.30AM: Start tour to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, located around 100 kilometers southwest of Bangkok, is one of Thailand's most well-known and renowned floating markets. The market, which is characterized by sellers selling their items from small boats along narrow canals, offers a look into traditional Thai culture and how trade has been done in this region for decades. This vivid, most well-known local market has numerous small boats packed with colorful fruits and vegetables, paddled by Thai women wearing bamboo hats, and is one of the few places in Thailand where you can observe this traditional style of buying and selling items.

  Fresh fruits and vegetables, traditional Thai snacks, souvenirs, apparel, and handicrafts are among the items sold at the market. It's an excellent spot to try local specialties and immerse yourself in Thai cuisine's vibrant flavors.

  Step back in time to a world where traditional fishing villages persist amidst the bustling metropolis. A tranquil estuary awaits you as you float along the Mae Klong River on a local motorboat like a local, where you can see the fisherman at work and maybe even sample some of their freshly caught oysters and mejillones (own account). Another highlight of this excursion is a great authentic lunch in traditional Krateng bamboo house constructed on stilts above the water's surface.

  Notes:

  • Duration: Full day (07.30 - 16.30), depending on the hotel location and traffic situation

  Overnight in Bangkok.

• Day 4

  CHIANG RAI ARRIVAL (no guide) (B)

  10.00AM Transfer from Bangkok Hotel to Suvarnabhumi Airport (no guide).

  Arrive at Chiang Rai Airport (after collecting your luggage). Please keep going to the Arrival Hall and look for your guide holding a sign showing your name. 

  Transfer from the airport to the hotel.

  Overnight in Chiang Rai.

• Day 5

  DAY TRIP TO CHIANG RAI (B,L)

  08.00AM: Start your tour in Chiang Rai

  Chiang Rai is recognized as the gateway to the Golden Triangle, which links Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. The region was once associated with opium production, but it now attracts tourists for its cultural and natural wonders. Take the winding route up the hill to a viewpoint for breathtaking views where the mighty Ruak River and Mae Khong River meet to form a Triangle with the boundaries of Laos, Thailand, and Burma. Among the must-sees on this excursion is the Opium Museum, which illustrates the region's opium trade, cultivation, and anti-drug initiatives.

  Last but not least, stop at Chiang Saen, a historic city with fascinating architecture, archeological monuments, and cultural treasures that will give you a taste of the region's historical past. 

  Later, will stop at the striking Wat Rong Suea Ten or Blue Temple, where you can find paintings in a style similar to that of the well-known White Temple, as it was there where its architect trained for years. 

  Overnight in Chiang Rai.

  Note:

  • Tour duration: Full day (08.00 -17.00)
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Services Include:

• Accommodation with daily breakfast as mention or similar
• Transfer services in a private air conditioned vehicle
• Entrance fees, other boat fees where applicable
• Meals as listed in the program B= Breakfast; L= Lunch & D = Dinner: pre-arranged at local restaurants based on local food with set menu. 
• Tours with local English speaking guide (Other languages with supplemental charge)
• Boat trip as mentioned

Services Exclude:

• Dinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
• Surcharge for special request on food, and meals. 
• Entrance fees, permits and guide service during free time. 
• Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses
• Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
• Internal airfares in the tour (please refer to the supplement quotation)
• International airfare from/to Vietnam
• International airport departure tax
• Visa handling fee, visa stamp fee.
• Personal expenses such as Bar, telephone & Laundry bills 
• All other service not stated in the program

• More than 45 days before departure: No cancellation charge
• Between 45 and 30 days before departure: 10% of total tour cost 
• Between 30 days and 15 days before departure: 25% of total tour cost
• Between 15 days and 7 days before departure: 50% of total tour cost
• Less than 7 days before departure: 90% of total tour cost
• No-show at the airport on the day of arrival/departure: 100% of total tour cost

• Child from 1- 4 yrs:  Free of charge if sharing bed with parents 
• Child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 30% of adult price if sharing existing bed(s) with parents
• Child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 50% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
• Child from 7 – 11 yrs: charge 75% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
• Child from 12 yrs up: pay as adult rate