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Thailand Beach Tour
Code tour : Thailand Tour 05
Start City: Bangkok City / End City: Phuket City
Highlight of trip: Enjoy a temple tour in Bangkok, covering Wat Traimit, Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew. Tour Kanchanaburi, a town for nature lovers and history buffs. Visit the fabulous temples in Chiang Mai, like Wat Wmong, Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, etc. Tour the Elephant Nature Park and Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai. Relax on Phuket beaches and explore Similan Islands.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Bangkok Arrival
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Meals: D
Hotel: Rosewood Bangkok (5 star)
Welcome to Bangkok! Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 2: Bangkok City Highlights
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Rosewood Bangkok (5 star)
After breakfast, you will have a full-day city tour of Bangkok. First visit Wat Traimit, known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha. It is the home to a gold Maravijaya Attitude seated Buddharupa statue, with a weight of 5.5 tons.
Then visit Wat Arun, known as the Temple of the Dawn, which is one of the most published images of Bangkok. In the middle of the temple, an 82 metres high beautifully decorated Khmer-style tower stands, where you can walk up the steep stairs and admire the view of Bangkok and the rivers.
After that, explore Wat Pho, also called the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Finally, head for the Grand Palace, one of the must-sees in Bangkok, followed by Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 3: Bangkok Excursion to Kanchanaburi
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Rosewood Bangkok (5 star)
In the morning, visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you can experience the traditional Thai market with numerous vendors selling local food, fresh fruit and products from their boats.
After an exploration of the market, drive to Kanchanaburi that is famous for the Death Railway built during WWII. Made famous by the book and movie The Bridge on the River Kwai, the bridge and railway are notable attractions in Kanchanaburi. Today, carriages still go on the tracks, taking travelers through the fields of sugar cane and rice terrace.
Finally, pay a visit to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre to learn more history about the railway. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 4: Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Flight: Domestic flight is on Vietnam Catholic Tour's arrangement
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Mora Boutique Hotel (5 star)
In the morning, drive to the airport for a flight to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, your guide and driver will welcome you at the airport and then escort you to hotel for check in.
After a short rest, enjoy a city highlights tour of Chiang Rai. Visit the Navel City Pillar, a monument made of more than 100 Khmer-style pillars, and Rai Mae Fah Luang, a beautiful museum showcasing Lanna artifacts.
After that, head to Wat Rong Khon, normally known as the White Temple and Wat Rong Suea Ten, known as the Blue Temple. Then drive to Black House, also called Baan Dam, where you can see a lot of skeletons and animal skins, strange but impressive. Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day 5: Chiang Rai Excursion to Golden Triangle
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Mora Boutique Hotel (5 star)
Today, head to the Golden Triangle region to have a full day excursion.
Start the morning by Long Neck Karen Village to see the long neck hill tribe people who relocated from the Thai and Myanmar border. If time permits, you can watch cockfighting near the hill tribe village. Then drive to Mt. Doi Mae Salong to visit the Chinese village on the top of the mountain.
After lunch, continue the trip to the highest peak on the Thai-Myanmar border, Doi Tung. Here you can overlook the entire northern rice field plain and visit Doi Tung Temple that was built in A.D.1493. The scenery here may remind you of Switzerland.
After that, drive back to your hotel and enjoy your free time. Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day 6: Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Anantara Chiang Mai Resort (5 star)
Today, you will transfer to Chiang Mai, taking around 3 and a half hours. En route, visit Meow Hill Tribe Village that locates on Doi Suthep. It was once famous for opium cultivation. Then head to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where you can get a panoramic view of Chiang Mai City. The site is also one of the best places to enjoy a sunset.
Upon arrival, go to tour the beautiful temples in Chiang Mai. Start with the Buddhist temple of Wat Umong, nestled in the forested foothills of Suthep Mountain. Before you head inside to see the impressive Buddha statue, learn about the Buddhist proverbs posted throughout the grounds.
Then visit Wat Suan Dok built in the 14th century, a white bell-shaped temple housing a 20-foot (6-meter) Buddha. See the large prayer hall and the unique open-sided chapel. Also, you have the opportunity to chat with the monks about Buddhism and their temple life. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 7: Chiang Mai Excursion to Elephant Nature Park
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Anantara Chiang Mai Resort (5 star)
Today, tour the elephant rescue and rehabilitation center - Elephant Nature Park, involving in the rescues of the disabled elephants, dogs and cats.
You can volunteer and care for the animals. Take your time to wander freely on the grounds and get close to these gentle giants. You get the opportunity to feed them and learn how to bathe them. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 8: Chiang Mai to Phuket
Flight: Domestic flight is on Vietnam Catholic Tour's arrangement
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Trisara (5 star)
In the morning, start your city tour of Chiang Mai. First go to Kad Ton Payom Market, renowned for its fresh fruits and flowers, aromatic spices and northern Thai cuisine. You can participate in the local tradition of almsgiving, offering food to Buddhist monks.
Continue with the Buddhist temple of Wat Umong, nestled in the forested foothills of Suthep Mountain. Before you head inside to see the impressive Buddha statue, learn about the Buddhist proverbs posted throughout the grounds.
Then visit Wat Suan Dok built in the 14th century, a white bell-shaped temple housing a 20-foot (6-meter) Buddha. See the large prayer hall and the unique open-sided chapel. Also, you have the opportunity to chat with the monks about Buddhism and their temple life.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Spend the evening soaking up the sea-breeze or experiencing the area's famed nightlife. Overnight in Phuket.
Day 9: Phuket City Highlights
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Trisara (5 star)
Today, head towards the old city of Phuket, stopping by the tourism office for an introduction to the area's history and Sino-Portuguese architecture. Then stop at a viewpoint over the city for photo ops.
Followed by Wat Chalong, it is the largest and most prominent Buddhist temple on the island. Next, drop off at Street food in Bangla Road and enjoy your leisure time. Overnight in Phuket.
Day 10: Phuket Excursion to Similan Islands
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Trisara (5 star)
Phuket lies off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea, consisting of Phuket Island which is the largest island of Thailand and another 32 smaller islands off the coast.
Today, you will take an excursion to Similan Islands, an archipelago in the Andaman Sea off the coast. These islands are covered with thick forest and the most striking sights are to be found beneath the waves. Snorkeling and swimming are good choices. Overnight in Phuket.
Day 11: Phuket Full Day Beach Relax
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Trisara (5 star)
The next few days are all about unwinding.
You can simply lie on the beach for a sunbath, jump into the blue sea waters to have fun, taste the fresh seafood with a glass of cocktail in hand, go further to adventure the off-coast small islands, or explore the nearby fishing villages to find the history of Phuket. Overnight in Phuket.
Day 12: Phuket Full Day Beach Relax
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Trisara (5 star)
Continue relaxing on the beaches.
Overnight in Phuket.
Day 13: Phuket Full Day Beach Relax
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Trisara (5 star)
Continue relaxing on the beaches.
Overnight in Phuket.
Day 14: Phuket Departure
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement
Meals: B
Today enjoy your free time until transfer to the airport for your flight home.
End of service.
Start City: Bangkok City / End City: Phuket City
Highlight of trip: Enjoy a temple tour in Bangkok, covering Wat Traimit, Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew. Tour Kanchanaburi, a town for nature lovers and history buffs. Visit the fabulous temples in Chiang Mai, like Wat Wmong, Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, etc. Tour the Elephant Nature Park and Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai. Relax on Phuket beaches and explore Similan Islands.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Bangkok Arrival
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Meals: D
Hotel: Rosewood Bangkok (5 star)
Welcome to Bangkok! Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 2: Bangkok City Highlights
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Rosewood Bangkok (5 star)
After breakfast, you will have a full-day city tour of Bangkok. First visit Wat Traimit, known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha. It is the home to a gold Maravijaya Attitude seated Buddharupa statue, with a weight of 5.5 tons.
Then visit Wat Arun, known as the Temple of the Dawn, which is one of the most published images of Bangkok. In the middle of the temple, an 82 metres high beautifully decorated Khmer-style tower stands, where you can walk up the steep stairs and admire the view of Bangkok and the rivers.
After that, explore Wat Pho, also called the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Finally, head for the Grand Palace, one of the must-sees in Bangkok, followed by Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 3: Bangkok Excursion to Kanchanaburi
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Rosewood Bangkok (5 star)
In the morning, visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you can experience the traditional Thai market with numerous vendors selling local food, fresh fruit and products from their boats.
After an exploration of the market, drive to Kanchanaburi that is famous for the Death Railway built during WWII. Made famous by the book and movie The Bridge on the River Kwai, the bridge and railway are notable attractions in Kanchanaburi. Today, carriages still go on the tracks, taking travelers through the fields of sugar cane and rice terrace.
Finally, pay a visit to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre to learn more history about the railway. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 4: Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Flight: Domestic flight is on Vietnam Catholic Tour's arrangement
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Mora Boutique Hotel (5 star)
In the morning, drive to the airport for a flight to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, your guide and driver will welcome you at the airport and then escort you to hotel for check in.
After a short rest, enjoy a city highlights tour of Chiang Rai. Visit the Navel City Pillar, a monument made of more than 100 Khmer-style pillars, and Rai Mae Fah Luang, a beautiful museum showcasing Lanna artifacts.
After that, head to Wat Rong Khon, normally known as the White Temple and Wat Rong Suea Ten, known as the Blue Temple. Then drive to Black House, also called Baan Dam, where you can see a lot of skeletons and animal skins, strange but impressive. Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day 5: Chiang Rai Excursion to Golden Triangle
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Mora Boutique Hotel (5 star)
Today, head to the Golden Triangle region to have a full day excursion.
Start the morning by Long Neck Karen Village to see the long neck hill tribe people who relocated from the Thai and Myanmar border. If time permits, you can watch cockfighting near the hill tribe village. Then drive to Mt. Doi Mae Salong to visit the Chinese village on the top of the mountain.
After lunch, continue the trip to the highest peak on the Thai-Myanmar border, Doi Tung. Here you can overlook the entire northern rice field plain and visit Doi Tung Temple that was built in A.D.1493. The scenery here may remind you of Switzerland.
After that, drive back to your hotel and enjoy your free time. Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day 6: Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Anantara Chiang Mai Resort (5 star)
Today, you will transfer to Chiang Mai, taking around 3 and a half hours. En route, visit Meow Hill Tribe Village that locates on Doi Suthep. It was once famous for opium cultivation. Then head to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where you can get a panoramic view of Chiang Mai City. The site is also one of the best places to enjoy a sunset.
Upon arrival, go to tour the beautiful temples in Chiang Mai. Start with the Buddhist temple of Wat Umong, nestled in the forested foothills of Suthep Mountain. Before you head inside to see the impressive Buddha statue, learn about the Buddhist proverbs posted throughout the grounds.
Then visit Wat Suan Dok built in the 14th century, a white bell-shaped temple housing a 20-foot (6-meter) Buddha. See the large prayer hall and the unique open-sided chapel. Also, you have the opportunity to chat with the monks about Buddhism and their temple life. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 7: Chiang Mai Excursion to Elephant Nature Park
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Anantara Chiang Mai Resort (5 star)
Today, tour the elephant rescue and rehabilitation center - Elephant Nature Park, involving in the rescues of the disabled elephants, dogs and cats.
You can volunteer and care for the animals. Take your time to wander freely on the grounds and get close to these gentle giants. You get the opportunity to feed them and learn how to bathe them. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 8: Chiang Mai to Phuket
Flight: Domestic flight is on Vietnam Catholic Tour's arrangement
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Trisara (5 star)
In the morning, start your city tour of Chiang Mai. First go to Kad Ton Payom Market, renowned for its fresh fruits and flowers, aromatic spices and northern Thai cuisine. You can participate in the local tradition of almsgiving, offering food to Buddhist monks.
Continue with the Buddhist temple of Wat Umong, nestled in the forested foothills of Suthep Mountain. Before you head inside to see the impressive Buddha statue, learn about the Buddhist proverbs posted throughout the grounds.
Then visit Wat Suan Dok built in the 14th century, a white bell-shaped temple housing a 20-foot (6-meter) Buddha. See the large prayer hall and the unique open-sided chapel. Also, you have the opportunity to chat with the monks about Buddhism and their temple life.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Spend the evening soaking up the sea-breeze or experiencing the area's famed nightlife. Overnight in Phuket.
Day 9: Phuket City Highlights
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Trisara (5 star)
Today, head towards the old city of Phuket, stopping by the tourism office for an introduction to the area's history and Sino-Portuguese architecture. Then stop at a viewpoint over the city for photo ops.
Followed by Wat Chalong, it is the largest and most prominent Buddhist temple on the island. Next, drop off at Street food in Bangla Road and enjoy your leisure time. Overnight in Phuket.
Day 10: Phuket Excursion to Similan Islands
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Trisara (5 star)
Phuket lies off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea, consisting of Phuket Island which is the largest island of Thailand and another 32 smaller islands off the coast.
Today, you will take an excursion to Similan Islands, an archipelago in the Andaman Sea off the coast. These islands are covered with thick forest and the most striking sights are to be found beneath the waves. Snorkeling and swimming are good choices. Overnight in Phuket.
Day 11: Phuket Full Day Beach Relax
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Trisara (5 star)
The next few days are all about unwinding.
You can simply lie on the beach for a sunbath, jump into the blue sea waters to have fun, taste the fresh seafood with a glass of cocktail in hand, go further to adventure the off-coast small islands, or explore the nearby fishing villages to find the history of Phuket. Overnight in Phuket.
Day 12: Phuket Full Day Beach Relax
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Trisara (5 star)
Continue relaxing on the beaches.
Overnight in Phuket.
Day 13: Phuket Full Day Beach Relax
Meals: B / L / D
Hotel: Trisara (5 star)
Continue relaxing on the beaches.
Overnight in Phuket.
Day 14: Phuket Departure
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement
Meals: B
Today enjoy your free time until transfer to the airport for your flight home.
End of service.
Service Inclusions:
• Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
• Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
• Private English speaking tour guide service.
• Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
• Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner.
Service Exclusions:
• International air tickets.
• Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
• Meals do not listed in itinerary.
• Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
• Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
• Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
• Services not stated in the itinerary.
Stay at:
Bangkok(3 nights)
Chiang Rai(2 nights)
Chiang Mai(2 nights)
Phuket(6 nights)
• Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
• Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
• Private English speaking tour guide service.
• Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
• Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner.
Service Exclusions:
• International air tickets.
• Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
• Meals do not listed in itinerary.
• Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
• Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
• Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
• Services not stated in the itinerary.
Stay at:
Bangkok(3 nights)
Chiang Rai(2 nights)
Chiang Mai(2 nights)
Phuket(6 nights)
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