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Bangkok and the Golden Triangle
8 days / 7 nights
Itineraries
Day 1
Bangkok
Arrival at Bangkok airport and transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 2
Bangkok
Breakfast and overnight stay. Free day in the city. At your destination, you will be informed of the exact day of your "City and Temple Tour with Grand Palace." After breakfast, you will depart by bus from your hotel for a tour of Bangkok's main avenues to the bustling Chinatown neighborhood. Our first stop will be Wat Traimit, better known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha, which houses a 5-ton solid gold Buddha image steeped in history. The next stop will be Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, one of the largest in the world at 46 meters long. Next, you will visit the impressive Grand Palace complex, one of the most beautiful in the world for its exquisite decoration blending traditional Thai style with Renaissance influences. The visit to the Grand Palace includes a visit to Wat Phra Kaew, or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the most important in all of Thailand. On your return to the hotel, you will visit the state-owned gemstone factory. NOTE: For the visit to the Grand Palace, you must wear ankle-length trousers and a long-sleeved shirt/t-shirt or elbow-length shirt.
Day 3
Bangkok
Breakfast and overnight stay. Free day (or city tour if not scheduled the day before).
Day 4
Bangkok
Breakfast and overnight stay. Free day (or city tour if not available on previous days)
Day 5
Bangkok–Chiang Rai
Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to Bangkok airport for our flight to Chiang Rai (included). Pick-up at Chiang Rai airport for our journey to the famous "Golden Triangle" of the Mekong River, the eighth longest river in the world, with views of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, and its famous Opium Museum. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit some spectacular tea plantations where we will have time to taste local teas or enjoy the views from the area. Afterwards, we will stop at the striking Wat Rong Suea Ten, or Blue Temple, where you can find paintings in a style similar to the famous White Temple, as it was there that its architect trained for years. Arrival at the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 6
Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai
Breakfast. We'll begin the day cruising the Maekok River on a traditional Thai boat until we reach the Gayan or Karen village. We'll continue to Chiang Mai, stopping at the popular White Temple (Wat Rong Kun in Thai) with its famous bridge. Locals believe Buddha crossed this bridge to preach the dogma for the first time. The temple's white color represents Buddhist purity and wisdom. Lunch. In the afternoon, we'll visit Wat Phra Doi Suthep, a mountainside temple offering beautiful views of Chiang Mai. Overnight stay.
Day 7
Chiang Mai
Breakfast and transfer to the elephant camp, where we will witness a demonstration of the strength and skill of these great creatures. Then, our safari begins on elephant back, following the riverbed and crossing the dense jungle vegetation. After the safari, we will descend the river on bamboo rafts. Lunch will follow, followed by a visit to an orchid plantation where we can witness the unparalleled beauty of this beautiful flower species. Transfer to the hotel and free time. Overnight stay.
**INFORMATION NOTE: For anyone who does not wish to visit the traditional elephant camp, you can choose one of the two options we offer. Camp selection must be made when booking your program:
- ECO VALLEY AND GIRAFFE WOMEN (half-day tour, English-speaking guide): Supplement: USD 80 per person. Guests rejoin the group for lunch.
- KANTA ELEPHANT SANCTUARY or similar (1-day tour with English-speaking guide): Supplement USD 155 per person. Guests spend the day at the conservation center and do not participate in any of the original program activities.
Day 8
Chiang Mai – Hometown
Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport. End of our services.
Bangkok
Holiday Inn Silom 4*
Chiang Rai
Wiang Inn 3*sup
Chiang Mai
The Empress 4*
- Arrival and departure transfers as indicated in the itinerary.
- Transportation according to the program.
- Spanish speaking guide.
- Bed and breakfast in Bangkok, half-board for the rest of the program.
- Visits and entrance fees indicated in the itinerary with a Spanish-speaking guide.
- Bangkok – Chiang Rai flight (Domestic flight prices may increase without prior notice. Final price will be reported in the booking confirmation).
- Travel insurance.
- Visas
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks in hotels and restaurants, including included meals.
- Tips for drivers and guides.
- Porters.
- Camera/video tickets at monuments.
- Any service not specified in "Price includes".
- Mandatory gala dinner supplement on December 24 and 31. Please inquire.
- Supplement during holiday periods.
- Upon arrival in Bangkok, you will be informed of the day of your city tour, including the Grand Palace and its temples.
- The itinerary may be subject to changes without altering the included services.
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