ITINERARY

Day 1: DEPART HEATHROW

Depart from London Heathrow flight to Bangkok.

Day 2 - ARRIVE BANGKOK – (-/-/-)

Arrive Bangkok airport, Welcome by our local English-speaking guide. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free.
Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 3 - HALF DAY BANGKOK CITY TOUR (B/L/-)

After a delicious breakfast,. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to visit Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha, which houses an impressive and solid 3-meter-high golden Buddha, weighing 5 ½ tons, carved in a wonderful "Sukhothai" style. Then we continue to Wat Pho, the Reclining Buddha Temple, from which you will need an extensive list of superlatives to give honourable justice to this great work of art and religious worship. It is one the oldest and largest temples of Bangkok ; inside you can admire the largest Reclining Buddha in the whole collection of Buddha images in Thailand. It is also well known for being the first public education centre. Then you will go to the Old Royal Palace, former residence of the Thai Kings, built by King Rama I in 1782. The site has several buildings among which the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha, also known as Wat Phra Kaew, stands out. In it you can contemplate the famous, Sculpture of Buddha, of 48.3 centimetres, made in a single piece of jade of emerald colour, of incalculable value and of great artistic beauty. This image of the Buddha has three "garments" that are changed at different times during the year. As for its antiquity, it is estimated that it was sculpted in southern China around the 15th century. Thais believe that praying in front of this image brings good luck. Other important visits within the enclosure are the 9 Towers and the Pantheon of the Kings, the proud golden domes; the inspired capitals; exotic murals on the walls; impressive ceramic decorations. They are all simple and simple words to describe the magnificence of the most prominent and important point of Bangkok - the great royal palace. It can also be interesting to visit some of the cameras / interior rooms such as the Throne Room, the Official Reception Hall and the Coronation Hall (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and special occasions) and then transfer to Riva Surya for lunch. Afterword’s transfer back to your hotel with time to rest.
Note: To carry out this visit, the ladies must wear a long skirt and a strapless shirt and the gentlemen wear long pants and a normal shirt, without strips.
Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 4 - BANGKOK – CHIANG RAI (B/-/-)

After a delicious breakfast,. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Chiang Rai Arrive in Chiang Rai airport, welcomed by your English speaking guide and drive by private air-conditioned vehicle to check in at hotel.
P.M.: Continue to visit the heart of the renowned golden triangle where the Ruak and Mekong Rivers meet. You can stand on a hilltop and enjoy views over Burma, Laos, Thailand and the mighty Mekong River. We will then drive to Mae Sai, Thailand’s northernmost town near the Burma border. You can watch Thai and Burmese locals walking across the bridge separating the two countries. There are excellent opportunities to buy Burmese handicrafts at reasonable prices.
Overnight in Chiang Rai

Day 5 - CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI (B/L/D)

After a delicious breakfast, transfer to the pier and take a boat trip along the Kok River also visit the Karen hill tribe village on the riverbank (not Long Neck Karen). Cruise back and Depart Chiang Rai and stop to admire the beauty of the Wat Rong Khun or White Temple, admire the beauty of Temple which symbolizes the purity of Buddhism with its bright white colour and ornaments mirrors through Splendid Mountain scenery and tropical jungle approx. approx. 3-4 hours via Wiang Pa Pao district to Chiang Mai and lunch at the local restaurant. After lunch, drive up to visit Doi Suthep, the most revered temple in the northern area. You will take the cable car to go up all the way. From the top you will get a magnificent view over the Chiang Mai valley. Check in at hotel & refreshment. Tonight, you will be treated to the ceremonial north Thai dinner known as Kan Toke. Traditional dishes will be served while you watch elegant dancers performing a series of folk stories. Colourfully dressed, hill tribes will perform their own traditional dances after dinner.
Overnight in Chiang Mai

Day 6 - CHIANG MAI (B/L/-)

After a delicious breakfast, drive approximately 50 Mins North of Chiang Mai through a forest, and local farming areas. Arrive at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary. Walk through and learn about the elephants, change into traditional clothing, and prepare fruits for our elephants. Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment and get muddy as you learn about their behaviour and history. Take photos with the elephants. Walk with and observe elephants when they are in a river for bathe, and you have chance to join them. Get some tea, coffee and season fruit then say goodbye to the elephants. Leave Kanta Elephant Sanctuary. Continue drive to the orchid plantation and buffet lunch is served, here we will appreciate the unique beauty of this floral species. Further north drive to visit the popular street of artisans where most traditional decorative objects are manufactured from famous hand-painted to jewellery to gemstones parasols and woodcarvings, silks cotton.
Overnight in Chiang Mai

Day 7 - CHIANG MAI – FLY TO PHUKET (B/-/-)

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to the Phuket (flight not included). Upon arrival at the Krabi airport, you well meet our representative and transfer to your hotel, check in your room and time at leisure..
Overnight in Phuket

Day 8 - PHI PHI ISLAND (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Then, transfer to boat pier and go to visit Phi Phi Island, one of the most unique and attractive clusters of islands in the world, Phi Phi Island is an idyllic island retreat that features a number of beaches that feature a variety of accommodation options and many outdoor activities. We will have lunch and lets you relax and enjoy the most beautiful nature. In the afternoon, take a boat back to Phuket and transfer you to hotel.
Overnight in Phuket.

Day 9 - PHUKET (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day at your disposal to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the area or make an optional visit that will be offered locally.
Overnight in Phuket.

Day 10 - DEPART FROM PHUKET

Breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the day free until the transfer to the Krabi airport.

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Prices From per person based on 2-4-6-8 Persons traveling together Extra Seasonal supplements may apply during National Holiday periods and will be advised at time of inquiry.

Price Details
TOUR PRICE (FROM) PER PERSON IN £ STERLING

Price Includes

- 8 nights’ accommodation
- Private transfers from/to : Airport – Hotel – Airport with English Speaking Guidebr/> - Private tour accompanied by English Speaking Guide. Except Phi Phi Island Tour is joining group basicbr/> - Meal plan as mentioned in the program: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinnerbr/> - Admission fee of places as mentioned in the programbr/> - VAT and service charge

Price Excludes

- Other expenses not mentioned in the programbr/> - Other mealsbr/> - Other admission fee not stated in the program /p>