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Thai Experience with Beach
11 days / 10 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 – Ayutthaya – Ang Thong - Phitsanulok
Breakfast. Departure north. Our first stop will be Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Siam and the country's preeminent archaeological center. There, we will visit its most representative temples and remains of ancient fortifications. Next, we will head to Ang Thong, where we will visit Wat Muang, famous for housing the largest seated Buddha statue in Thailand and the ninth largest in the world, nearly 100 meters tall. Lunch will be served en route. We will then depart for Phitsanulok, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage centers in the country, arriving in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5
Phitsanulok – Sukhothai – Chiang Rai
Early in the morning, for those who wish, we will head to the vicinity of the hotel to make an offering to the monks and experience one of the most important rituals of Buddhist culture firsthand. Breakfast is followed by departure for the city of Sukhothai. The highlight of the day is the Archaeological Park, which houses this town, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its incredible beauty and a testament to the centuries of prosperity of Thai civilization. After this visit, we will head to Chiang Rai via Lampang, enjoying the wonderful views along the way and Lake Prayao. Lunch en route. Arrival in Chiang Rai in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6
Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai
Breakfast. Visit to the "Golden Triangle" of the Mekong River, which encompasses areas of Thailand, Laos, and Burma formerly dedicated to the opium trade. Once there, we will take the opportunity to visit the "Opium Museum" in Chiang Rai. From there, and before making the obligatory stop at Wat Rong Khun or the White Temple, we will head to the innovative and striking Wat Rong Suea Ten or the Blue Temple. We will stop at the spectacular and contemporary Wat Rong Khun, where the color white signifies purity and the crystal represents the wisdom of Buddha as the "light that shines in the world and the universe." Departure for Chiang Mai. Lunch en route. In the afternoon, arrival in Chiang Mai. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7
Chiang Mai–Phuket
Breakfast and transfer to the elephant camp, where we will witness a demonstration of the strength and skill of these great creatures. Next, we will begin our elephant safari, following the riverbed and crossing the dense jungle vegetation to reach an enclave where tribes from different ethnic groups of the country coexist, among which the striking Giraffe Women stand out. Lunch will be served and we will visit an orchid plantation where we will observe the beauty of this beautiful flower species. In the afternoon, we will climb the mountain to Doi Suthep Temple, from where we will enjoy a view of all of Chiang Mai. At the agreed time, transfer to Chiang Mai airport for the Chiang Mai-Phuket flight (included). Arrival in Phuket and regular transfer with an English-speaking guide to the hotel. 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 85 per person. Guests rejoin the group for lunch.
- KANTA ELEPHANT SANCTUARY or similar (1-day tour with English-speaking guide): Supplement USD 170 per person. Guests spend the day at the conservation center and do not participate in any of the original program activities.
Day 8
Phuket
Breakfast and overnight stay at the hotel. Free days on "Crystal Island," whose charm lies not only in its white-sand beaches but also in its hills, rocky coastline, and lush tropical landscape. Its waters are rich with magnificent reefs ideal for diving.
Day 9
Phuket
Breakfast. Free day on “Crystal Island.” Overnight stay.
Day 10
Phuket
Breakfast. Free day on “Crystal Island.” Overnight stay.
Day 11
Phuket – Hometown
Breakfast. Airport transfer. End of our services.
Bangkok
Holiday Inn Silom 4*
Phitsanulok
Topland Hotel 4*
Chiang Rai
The Herritage 4*
Chiang Mai
Dusit D2 5*
Phuket
Ramada Phuket 4*
- Arrival and departure transfers according to itinerary.
- Transportation according to the program.
- Spanish speaking guide.
- 3 nights in Bangkok, 3 nights on a circuit and 4 nights in Phuket.
- Bed and breakfast in Bangkok and Phuket. Full board on the tour.
- Visits and entrance fees indicated in the itinerary with a Spanish-speaking guide.
- Chiang Mai / Phuket flight (This flight will depart at or after 21:30 p.m., and the price of the domestic flight may increase without prior notice. The final price will be informed 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.
- Cancellation fees: 36 to 32 days: 15%; 31 to 22 days: 30%; 21 to 16 days: 55%; 15 to 9 days: 75%; 8 days before the start of the tour: 100% of the fee.
- If airfare is included at the time of cancellation, the total cost is 100%.
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