A land of golden temples, stunning tropical beaches and lush forested hills,
Thailand
is also a tranquil oasis in an increasingly hectic world. Secure in its dedication to the gentle Buddhist faith and devotion to its beloved monarchy, the Kingdom complements a glorious centuries-old culture and rich natural diversity with a way of life that preserves a sense of calm and hospitality.
This is the Treasures of Thailand "rom the mountain to the
Andaman
Sea
"
program. It starts in Chiang Mai and end in Phuket. In Chiang Mai, a half-day cultural sites: visit Wat Phrasingh, observe the beautiful mural painting in Lanna arts style, and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most revered temple in Chiang Mai. Then we will have a full-day to explore the nature sites in Mae Taeng which includes exciting activities - elephant riding from the elephant camp to the beautiful
valley
of
Mae Taeng
, ox-carting, and bamboo rafting along
Mae
Taeng
River
. To Phuket by a direct flight and on arrival have a half-day sightseeing around the island and end with a very romantic dinner sunset cruise. The rest of the program will be at
Phi
Phi
Island
for beach recreation - snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing. It's a very exciting and relaxing one!
Day1 Bangkok - Chiang Mai (-/-/D)
Am Arrival in
Chiang
Mai
Airport
. Meet and transfer to The Empress Hotel. At leisure.
Pm Travel by an air-cond. van to visit Wat Phrasingh, a temple where we can learn about Lanna arts style. Then visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep on Suthep Hill.
Khantoke Dinner at Khum Khantoke Restaurant. Overnight at Imperial Mae Ping or Empress Hotel, decorated with beautiful orchids from the Royal Project.
Day2 Chiang Mai - Elephant Camp - Orchid Farm (B/L/D)
Am Breakfast at hotel. Full day tour to Mae Taeng. Visit the Elephant Camp and watch elephants show. Enjoy elephant riding into the beautiful
valley
of
Mae Taeng
for about 1 hour. Then connected with ox-carting into
Mae
Taman
Village
for village tour. Buffet lunch at the Elephant Camp.
Afternoon, enjoy bamboo rafting on
Mae
Taeng
River
for about 1 hour. Then travel to visit an Orchid Farm before returning into the town of
Chiang Mai
.
Dinner and night walk at the Night Bazaar, the biggest handicraft center of Chiang Mai
Overnight at Imperial Mae Ping or Empress Hotel
Day3: Chiang Mai - Phuket (B/-/D)
Am Breakfast at hotel and transfer to airport for the direct flight to Phuket
13:10
Arrival in
Phuket
Airport
. Sightseeing city - see the Chino-Portuguese building, visit Wat Chalong, and view 3 beaches from the Mountain Viewpoint. After that check into Holiday Inn, located on
Patong
Beach
.
Evening: Sunset Dinner Cruise.
Overnight at Cape Panwa Hotel
Day 4: Phuket -
Phi
Phi
Island
(B/-/-)
Am Breakfast at hotel.
08:30
Leave from Phuket pier to
P.P.
Island
by ferry
10:00
Arrival in
Phi
Phi
Island
, transfer to check into
P.
P.
Island
Village
. At leisure on the beach, Overnight at
Phi
Phi
Island
Village
.
Day 5:
Phi
Phi
Island
(B/L/-)
Am Breakfast at hotel.
Full-day tour (incl. lunch) to P. P. Lae - snorkeling, swimming, and sun bathing
Overnight at
Phi
Phi
Island
Village
.
Day 6:
Phi
Phi
Island
(B/-/-)
Free for Leisure. Overnight at Phi.Phi.
Island
Village
Day 7:
Phi
Phi
Island
-
Phuket -
Bangkok
(B/-/-)
Am Breakast at hotel.
Transfer to Phi Phi pier
14.00
Leave
Phi
Phi
Island
by ferry and arrive Phuket at 16.00 then transfer to the airport to take the evening flight TG 812 /
18:55
to
Bangkok
Prices include: 6 nights accommodation in a twin sharing basis, 11 meals, all transfers & visits & excursion by an air-cond. van, admission fee, boat fee, meals, and activities mentioned in the program, a local English speaking guide, a travel accident insurance ( 1 mil. Baht / person)
Prices exclude: airfare: Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Phuket-Bangkok, drinks, Vat 7%
Itinerary : Due to the nature of the tour, the weather, road condition, local circumstance, prevailing safety factors, the route & itinerary may vary to those published but the content of the tour will remain similar. The final decision of the actual itinerary will be made by the tour operator's staff on the day of the tour.