- Home
- Destinations
- Thailand
- Chiang Mai
Classic Thailand 12 Days / 11 Nights
Tour description:
Explore the magical Kingdom of Thailand taking in the main sites from bustling Bangkok to chilled out Chiang Mai, ending up in the paradise of Phuket to enjoy its white sandy beaches, sunshine and seafood.
Day 1 – Arrive Bangkok
Day 2 – Bangkok
Day 3 – Bangkok – Ayutthaya
Day 4 – Bangkok – Chiang Mai
Day 5 – Chiang Mai Elephants and Rafting
Day 6 – Chiang Mai Cooking Class
Day 7 – Chiang Mai – Phuket
Day 8 – Phang Nga Boat Trip
Day 9 – 11 – Phuket
Day 12- Depart Phuket
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Bangkok
Upon arrival our guide will accompany you to your hotel.
Day 2: Bangkok
In the morning wake up early and head to Wat Pho to witness the chanting of the monks. Follow this with a spin around the Grand Palace and the interactive Siam Museum to understand more about Thai history and religion. Lunch will be local style on the river. In the afternoon enjoy a canal trip on a boat to witness river life in Bangkok. Evening is at leisure.
Day 3: Bangkok – Ayutthaya
After breakfast, drive to Ayuthaya, an ancient capital of Thailand, flourished for several hundred years (1350 – 1770), was sacked by the Burmese, and then taken over again by the Thais! This was the last location of the capital before the government based itself in Bangkok. At the magnificent city ruins you can see Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch with three spired pagoda as, the large Buddha image of Phra Mongkol Bophit and then visit to Wat Chaiya Mongkol. Then visit Bang Pa-In, the former Royal Summer Residence of King Rama V consisting of buildings in a quaint mixture of European and Thai architecture. You will have a chance to visit the interior of Chinese Wehat Chamrun Palace.
Cruise back to Bangkok on the Grand Pearl Cruise Enjoy a superb buffet lunch whilst relaxing and taking in the fascinating scenery on the River of Kings. The boat will pass Pathumthani and Nonthaburi province before reaching BANGKOK CITY. Coffee break will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the river banks such as the Royal Barges, Thammasart University, the Royal Grand Palace and the graceful Temple Of Dawn.
Arrival Bangkok pier in late afternoon (around 16:30 hrs), then transfer to your hotel and relax at leisure.
Bangkok
Ayutthaya
Day 4: Bangkok – Chiang Mai
After breakfast check out and transfer to the airport for your short flight to Chiang Mai. On arrival check into your hotel and enjoy lunch. The afternoon will be spent with a local guide taking in the Old part of the city before enjoying sunset at Doi Sutep Temple. Evening is at leisure to browse the night market.
Day 5: Chiang Mai Elephants and Rafting
Leave for the Chiang Dao young Elephant training camp (56 kms, away) in the morning, observing the elephants take their morning bath in the stream before commencing their daily works such as pulling logs, pilling up logs and other interesting activities. Then, you will experience in riding elephants into the jungle to visit Lizu village, this riding takes about 1 and a half hours. Then, you will start your next adventure in a bamboo rafting trekking down a stretch of the Ping River. Lunch will be provided. The tour will end in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Chiang Mai Cooking Class
After breakfast join your chef and visit the local market to pick out some ingredients for your class. Return to the cooking school to learn how to cook thai food and test your culinary skills. Lunch is eating the fruits of your efforts – enjoy! After lunch return back to your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Chiang Mai
Phuket
Day 7: Chiang Mai – Phuket
Transfer to the airport for your direct flight to Phuket. On arrival transfer to your hotel.
Day 8: Phang Nga Boat Trip
Travel by boat to beautiful Phang Nga Bay, with spectacular limestone islands and secluded beaches. A highlight of this trip is seeing James Bond Island. Enjoy a seafood lunch on board and plenty of chances for swimming. This is a group tour but private is on request. Return back to your hotel in Phuket in the late afternoon.
Day 9 – 11: Phuket
3 days at leisure on this tropical paradise island
Day 12: Depart Phuket
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight
About Price:
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.What's included ?
- English speaking guide/s in different parts of Thailand.- All accommodation on twin share basis at 3 star hotels
- Additional meals as indicated in the itinerary
- All private transfers and transport with A/C
- Entrance fees and permits during guided time
- Domestic departure tax inside Thailand
What’s excluded?
- Other airfares and taxes in international flight to Thailand & out of Thailand.- Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Visa and visa fee to Thailand
- Entrance fees and permits during free time
- Personal travel insurance (compulsory)
- Personal expenses such as Bar, telephone & Laundry bills
- Tips and gratuities
Book with us
- More than 15 years experience
- 7 years online
- Accept any highly-customized
- Money back guaranteed
- 7 years online
- Money back guaranteed MoneyMoney back guaranteedMoney back guaranteedMoney
(+84) 986 152 888