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Tantalizing Thailand with Phuket

14 days
From Bangkok to Phuket
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bangkok

    You'll arrive in Bangkok and get settled into your hotel. Check-in happens in the mid-afternoon, so you'll have time to drop your bags and freshen up after your travel.

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  2. Day 2

    Bangkok

    This is a full sightseeing day around Bangkok. You'll start by visiting the Temple of the Golden Buddha, then head to the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and the Grand Palace. After grabbing lunch at a local restaurant, you'll take a long tail boat down the Chao Phraya River to see the canal network and stop at the Temple of Dawn on your way back.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of the Golden Buddha
    • Visit Temple of the Reclining Buddha
    • Visit Grand Palace
    • Visit Temple of the Emerald Buddha
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Chao Phraya River long tail boat cruise
    • Visit Temple of Dawn
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Golden Buddha
    Temple of the Reclining Buddha
    Grand Palace
    Temple of the Emerald Buddha
    Temple of Dawn
    Chao Phraya River
  3. Day 3

    Bangkok

    Today you can spend however you like exploring Bangkok on your own. Check out the outdoor food markets and try some local cuisine, or if you're into shopping, head to the floating market and practice your bargaining skills.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping excursion to Damnoen Saduak floating market
    Landmarks
    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  4. Day 4

    Bangkok to Sukhothai

    You'll have some free time this morning in Bangkok before heading to the airport. After you fly to Sukhothai, you'll be transferred to your resort where dinner will be waiting for you.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at resort)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Sukhothai
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Sukhothai

    You'll spend the day at Sukhothai Historic Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the temples and monasteries, including Wat Si Chum with its impressive seated Buddha. The afternoon is yours to either relax back at the resort or continue exploring the park if you want.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at resort), Dinner (Dinner at resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sukhothai Historic Park
    • Explore temples and monasteries
    • Visit Wat Si Chum
    Landmarks
    Sukhothai Historic Park
    Wat Si Chum
  6. Day 6

    Sukhothai to Chiang Mai

    You'll make the drive to Chiang Mai, and later this evening your tour director will take you on a tuk-tuk ride through the lively night market to get oriented with the city.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tuk-tuk ride with Tour Director
    • Orientation walk through night market
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  7. Day 7

    Chiang Mai

    This morning you'll visit Wat Phra Singh to see the revered Buddha statue, then head up to Wat Doi Suthep in the mountains. You can either take a tram car or climb the Naga staircase which has more than 300 steps for the final ascent. After that, the afternoon is free so you can relax and explore Chiang Mai at your own pace.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Phra Singh
    • Visit Wat Doi Suthep

    Optional Activities

    • Kantoke dinner and performance by local hill tribe dancers
    Landmarks
    Wat Phra Singh
    Wat Doi Suthep
  8. Day 8

    Chiang Mai to Ban Thaton

    You'll head out to Elephant Nature Park to spend time with rescued and orphaned elephants and hear their individual stories. Later, after lunch at the sanctuary, you'll visit Chiang Dao Cave, which is Thailand's most well-known cave system with stalagmites and stalactites. By evening you'll be at your resort in the Ban Thaton hills.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Elephant Nature Park sanctuary), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Elephant Nature Park
    • Lunch at Elephant Nature Park sanctuary
    • Visit Chiang Dao Cave
    Landmarks
    Elephant Nature Park
    Chiang Dao Cave
  9. Day 9

    Ban Thaton to Chiang Rai

    You'll drive to Doi Mae Salong to see a green-tea plantation with nice views overlooking the area. You'll also visit several hill tribe communities including the Yao, Lisu, and Akha people, known for their ornate headdresses decorated with silver coins. You'll have a chance to interact with locals and see how they live before heading to Chiang Rai.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit green-tea plantation at Doi Mae Salong
    • Visit Yao hill tribe
    • Visit Lisu hill tribe
    • Visit Akha hill tribe
    Landmarks
    Doi Mae Salong
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Chiang Rai

    You'll drive to Mae Sai, Thailand's northernmost town, and visit the Hall of Opium museum. From there, you'll head to the Golden Triangle viewpoint where Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos all meet. A boat ride on the Mekong River gives you great views of the Laos countryside and local river life. After lunch, you'll head back to Chiang Rai for some free time.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hall of Opium
    • Visit Golden Triangle viewpoint
    • Boat ride on Mekong River
    Landmarks
    Hall of Opium
    Golden Triangle
    Mekong River
  11. Day 11

    Chiang Rai to Phuket

    You'll get transferred to Chiang Rai airport for your flight to Phuket, which goes through Bangkok. When you land in Phuket, a representative will pick you up and take you to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Phuket
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  12. Day 12

    Phuket

    Today is completely yours to do what you want. You can go to the beaches, walk around Phuket Town to shop and check out local products, book yourself a Thai massage, or just spend the day by the pool relaxing.

    Optional Activities

    • Visit beaches
    • Explore Phuket Town
    • Thai massage
    • Pool relaxation
  13. Day 13

    Phuket

    You've got another full day at leisure in Phuket. Do whatever appeals to you, whether that's more beach time, exploring, or just taking it easy.

    Meals
    Breakfast
  14. Day 14

    Phuket

    Your tour ends after breakfast this morning.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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