16 Days Allure of Thailand with Phuket

Depart for Bangkok from North America

Upon arrival in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital. Arrival and welcome at Bangkok International Airport. Transfer to hotel and overnight.

Today is yours to explore Bangkok independently. Or, take the optional full day tour with lunch visiting floating market, grand palace, and emerald buddha(US$95/person). This morning, travel to Damnoen Saduak floating market. Enjoy a long-tail motorboat riding to navigate through the canals surrounded by greenery. Spend some free time in the floating marketing, you will find vendors on rowing boats will be offering local snacks, tropical fruits, and tasty dishes.  It is great for photo opportunities. Lunch at local restaurant. Then, we travel to the Grand Palace and the temple of the Emerald Buddha. Together, they provide Bangkok’s most stunning sights for tourists. The Grand Palace is regarded as the most sacred site and spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom. It is a complex of buildings featuring the fusion of traditional Thai architecture and the 19-th century European style. The temple of the Emerald Buddha consists of over 100 brightly colored buildings, golden spires and glittering mosaics, dating back to 1782, when Bangkok was founded. The Emerald Buddha in the temple is the main attraction. The revered figurine is made from a solid one piece of green jade. Return to the hotel and overnight

Meals: Breakfast

This morning fly to scenic Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of Thailand. Have lunch at a local authentic Northern Style restaurant in Chiang Rai and then visit two temples which are the famous landmarks of the province. The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) is one of the top 10 most beautiful temples in the world. This temple was built and designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a famous Thai artist with unique skills of creations of Thai visual and Buddhist contemporary arts. The temple is decorated with astonishing paintings including images of movie superheroes. The Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) stands out with its sapphire blue color with inlays of gold. The Blue Temple’s highlights include the sculptures of mythical serpents and the astonishing temple hall. At dinner, savour the traditional Thai cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, visit the dramatic House of Opium at Golden Triangle Park, offering an informative exhibition on the history of opium which dates back almost 5000 years. Ascend to the hilltop viewpoint to see the famous “Golden Triangle” of Southeast Asia – the meeting point of the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. The locals call it “Sop Ruak”, as this is also where the Mekong meets the Ruak River. Enjoy a lunch produced locally this afternoon before boarding a cruise down the Mekong River’s banks between Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand, where you can observe local farmers and fisherman at work and discover more about how the river was involved in the opium trade. Then you may join the optional excursion to visit the renowned village of Long-Necked Karen Tribe(US$40). Mae Salong, still inhabited by hill people, namely the Akha, Long Neck and Salong tribes. Feel their way of life and enjoy souvenirs from community kiosks full of carved wood and silver work. Neck rings made from brass weighing 4 kg are available for you to try and take photos.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at hotel and travel to Chiang Mai, ancient capital of the Lanna Kingdom . This morning, visit the most sacred temple in the North of Thailand: Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is the most sacred temple in Chiang Mai and contains a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. The view of Chiang Mai City from the mountain temple is phenomenal. Then you may join an optional interesting cooking class with a traditional Thai Dinner (US$68/p)to learn how to cook in an organic kitchen. Get to know the authentic selections of ingredients for Thai dishes and savor the great flavors of your best cooking for dinner. Then head back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, full day of leisure. You may join our Elephant Sanctuary optional tour(US$68) or Traditional Thai Massage(US$40). A half-day package to Elephant Sanctuary offers visitors an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals with friendly, happy elephants in a safe and sustainable environment. A trip to Thailand is not complete without experiencing a traditional Thai Massage! Unlike other types of massages, in Thailand your masseuse will stretch, bend, and contort your body into various positions, known to quickly ease the stress of muscle tension and aids in curing minor illnesses. Return to the hotel and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to airport and fly to Thailand´s largest island, Phuket. It’s situated off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. This fun island provides an unbeatable combination of perfect silky soft white palm-lined beaches, superb hospitality, along with rich and colorful history. Transfer to hotel and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast

Today is yours to just relax, rejuvenate and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. There is plenty to do and much to see in Phuket, including the Aquar-ium, Butterfly and Orchid Gardens and the Thai Village. Or, travel by speedboat on the optional full day excursion to the magnificent Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands by Speedboat with lunch (USD$98). Travel to Bamboo Island by speedboat to relax on the private beach with its sparkling white sand. Lunch is served at a nearby restaurant before going to the spectacular Phi Phi Islands, which rise from the sea and have high cliffs and brilliant blue waters. Meet the amiable monkeys who reside here as you visit Monkey Beach. After, view Viking Cave, a limestone cave well-known as a nesting site for swifts. Discover the breathtaking scenery of Pileh Cove and Loh Samah Bay, two fantastic locations for swimming and snorkelling. Continue to Maya Bay, which served as the location for several of the “The Beach” movie’s scenes. Spend the rest of the day swimming, sunbathing, or just relaxing at the beach before transferring back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently. Spend time in Patong, the island’s center where there is always a “happening” on its busy beach. Watch the trendsetters coming in droves to restaurants, boutiques and luxurious spas. Or, join the optional excursion Phang Nga Bay – James Bond Island Tour with Lunch(USD$92/person). Explore the tropical beauty of Thailand on this 1-day tour! You will be visiting Thailand’s famous islands like James Bond Island, Khai Island and Hong Island and be welcomed by the pristine nature on the islands and in the sea like limestones, coral reefs, caves and lagoons. On top of that you will be spending time enjoying the tropical sun on sandy beaches and snorkeling in the sea to discover the rich sea life.  Then, Enjoy a that buffet lunch at the floating restaurant, where is the muslin fisherman village, catch a glimpse at local fishermen and learn about their ways of life. It’s highly enjoyable for beach lovers.

Meals: Breakfast

Full day leisure in Phuket.

Meals: Breakfast

Full day leisure in Phuket.

Meals: Breakfast

Full day leisure in Phuket.

Meals: Breakfast

Full day leisure in Phuket.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and board your return flight*.

Meals: Breakfast

*The routing of the return flight is subject to availability and may include a stop-over at Bangkok