Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Bangkok Arrival
Day 2: angkok Sightseeing
Day 3: Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Kanchanaburi
Day 4: Kanchanaburi - Bangkok - Chiang Rai
Day 5: Chiang Rai
Day 6: Chiang Rai - Thathon - Chiang Mai
Day 7: Chiang Mai
Day 8: Chiang Mai
Day 9: Chiang Mai
Day 10: Chiang Mai - Phuket
Day 11: Phuket - Phang Nga - Phuket
Day 12: Phuket
Day 13: Phuket - Krabi
Day 14: Krabi
Day 15: Krabi
Day 16: Krabi - Bangkok
Day 17: Bangkok - Departure

This is an example of one of our classic tailor-made holidays in Thailand - we'll be pleased to design similar Thailand vacations with dates and itinerary customised to your personal preferences.

Tour Style: Classic
Suitable for: Individuals, Couples, Small Groups, Families, and Elderly

Thailand is ranking one of the best destinations in the world from the tourist all around the world, you can enjoy the beautiful beaches, learn about Thai culture and traditional which are varieties from different part of Thailand. The main and most favorite destinations in Thailand are already here.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 - Bangkok Arrival
Upon arrival in Bangkok by flight, meet up with your guide and transfer to your hotel.

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Day 2 - Bangkok Sightseeing (B,L)
Duration: 09.00am - 16.00pm
Every visitor to Bangkok should see the magnificent buildings within the Royal Grand Palace compound to get a feeling of the grandeur architectural style. Since the founding of Bangkok as the Nation's capital by King Rama I, The Grand Palace has been the major architectural symbol of The Thai Royal Family. In the present time, The Royal Family resides at Chitralada Palace while The Grand Palace is used for ceremonial purposes.

Note: Visitors are required to dress appropriately. Thus the following dress - code (applicable to both ladies and gentlemen) is requested:

• Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers, as well as tights cannot be worn as outer garments.
• See-through shirts and blouses, as well as culottes or quarter length trousers cannot be worn.
• Sleeveless shirts or vests cannot be worn as outer garments.
• Sandals (without ankle or heel straps) cannot be worn.
• All shirt sleeves, whether long or short, cannot be rolled up.
• Sweat shirts and sweat pants, wind-cheaters, pajamas and fisherman trousers cannot be worn.

Wat Pho is most famous for the golden reclining Buddha that measures 46 meters and has feet inlaid with mother-of pearl. This is the main attraction that draws visitors to the temple. In more modern times, Wat Pho has gained international recognition as a meditation centre and for the traditional Thai massage that is both practiced and taught here. Wat Tri Mitr, Have you ever seen five and a half tons of gold, near the Bangkok Railway Station at Hua Lamphong is home to the famous Golden Buddha which is 3 meters high. The Golden Buddha is believed to be 700 to 800 years old as it is in the Mara attitude, typical of the Sukhothai era.

Lunch at Riverside Restaurant or similar

Klong tour (Canal Tours), Cruising along the klongs as the canals are called in Thai, takes you on a journey of contrast back to earlier eras and up to modern Bangkok. The most popular klong trips start on the Bangkok side of the Chao Phraya River and cross over to the Thonburi side to venture up Bangkok Noi and Bangkok Yai canals. These journeys take you to fascinating places such as The Royal Barge Museum and the colonial-style Thonburi Railway Station. On the way you will see a different side of life as you pass the homes of the klong-dwellers. Each home seems to have its own boat, be it a small canoe or a hang yao the long-tailed boats powered by car or truck engines and a propeller on a long shaft that acts as both propulsion and steerage.

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Day 3 - Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Kanchanaburi (B,L,D)
Duration: 07.00am - 16.00pm

The best known floating market is at Damnoen Saduak, some 109 kilometers southwest of Bangkok or approximately two hours drive. It is a ‘must-see’ destination and probably visited by nine out of every ten tourists who visit Thailand. Every morning, hundreds of boats crowd the market area. Most of them are paddled by women with picturesque straw hats. Visitors can find everything from vegetables and fruits to freshly-cooked noodle and souvenirs at this lively market.

Wat Tham Suea is located at tambon Muang Chum, 4 kilometres beyond Wachiralongkorn Dam. The temple is built in a mixed, splendid Thai-Chinese style and enshrines a huge Buddha image.

The Bridge on the River Kwai, Thanks to several films and books, the Bridge on the River Kwai has become notoriously famous and attracted both Thais and foreigners to the site. If an ordinary black iron bridge can tell a story, you can be sure it's a dramatic one. The bridge spans across Maenam Kwai Yai which is a branch of Maenam Mae Klong. During the Japanese occupation of Thailand in World War II, the Japanese Imperial Army brought the iron bridge from Java. It was then resembled by Allied Prisoners of War (POW) under Japanese supervision. The bridge was part of a strategic railway route to Myanmar in which the Japanese aimed to secure supplies with which to conquer other western Asian countries. It was 415 kilometers long (about 303 kilometers in Thailand and about 112 kilometers in Burma) and passed through the Three Pagoda Pass in Sangkhlaburi District, the northern most part of Kanchanaburi province.

Lunch at JR Queen Restaurant or similar

The JEATH War Museum is derived from countries which engaged in the WWII death railway construction from 1942 to 1945, which included Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand and Holland. Located in the area of Wat Chai Chumphon, the museum is a reconstruction of the POWs thatched detention hut with cramped, elevated bamboo bunks. On the wall of the huts, photographs and illustrations of the POWs living conditions are on display. POWs who survived from the camp have donated items to enhance the museums atmosphere and authenticity. After finish lunch, you will go to visit the war cemetery where are 6,982 prisoners of war lay buried after they perished while constructing the death railway.

Dinner at River Kwai Resotel Resort
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Day 4 - Kanchanaburi - Bangkok - Chiang Rai (B,L)
Duration: 08.00am - 12.30pm

Erawan National Park, covering 550-square-kilometers, is the site of the seven-tiered Erawan waterfall, one of Thailand loveliest waterfalls. The second tier has a pool, which is ideal for swimming and is particularly picturesque. However, the most popular activity in the park is trekking.

Lunch at local restaurant.
Duration: 12.30pm -17.00pm
Flight TG1140 at 18.20-19.40 from Don Muang Airport to Chiang Rai Airport.
Upon arrival in Chiang Rai by flight, meet up with your guide and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Chiang Rai / Hotel Name

Day 5 - Chiang Rai (B,L)
Duration: 08.00am - 17.00pm

It is recorded that an ancient community was founded in the north of Chiang Rai Province more than 2000 years ago.

The Golden Triangle, A trip to Chiang Rai province would not be complete without seeing the notorious Golden Triangle first hand! This famed border location where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet on the Mekong River was once supposed to be the center of all the poppy cultivation in Thailand.

Hall of Opium, at the Golden Triangle Park houses several sections to be explored and various exhibitions to be contemplated. For example, the 5,600 square-meter Hall of Opium presents An Invitation to the Mysterious World of Opium from Darkness to Light, the history of opium as of 5,000 years ago from its natural properties to its uses. It traces opium's global journey through trade routes in the age of imperialism, culminating in the Opium Wars-an event that disgraced both winners and losers that led to the fall of the Manchu Dynasty. It also features Siamese wisdom in confronting the West and the eventual control of opium problems.

Lunch at Golden View Restaurant or similar.

Mae Sai which is about 62 kilometers from the provincial seat on Highway No. 110 is Thailand's northern-most district. Mae Sai borders on Myanmar's Tha Khi Lek marked by the Mae Sai River with a bridge spanning both sides. Foreign visitors are allowed to cross over to Tha Khi Lek market by presenting their passports and paying a fee at the Mae Sai immigration checkpoint.

Wat Phra That Doi Tung, Wat Phra That Doi Tung is situated on top of Doi Tung Mountain, the highest mountain in Chiang Rai Province with an elevation of approximately 2,000 meters, about 50 kilometers south of Mae Sai town which is near the Myanmar border. The temple can be reached via a 40-kilometer mountain road which meanders along the mountainside. The journey is worthwhile as the panoramic views into Laos and Myanmar at the peak are spectacular.

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Day 6 - Chiang Rai - Thathon - Chiang Mai (B,L)
Duration: 08.00am - 17.00pm

Wat Rong Khun is also known as the White Temple. Whereas most temples visited by tourists have a history going back many centuries, this magnificent place of worship was built only recently.

Kok River at Thathon is one of the most scenic attractions in Chiang Rai. It runs from Thathon in northern Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai City and then flows on to meet the Mekong River at Chiang Khong. From Baan Thathon boats, rafts and treks leave daily venturing into the surrounding mountains where the jungle dips into the river's cool waters. A long-tailed boat can be hired to ferry visitors up and down the river. Stops can be made at Akha or Iko, Lisu and Karen hill tribe villages.

Lunch at Mae kok river hill resort or similar

Tham Chiang Dao is a charming cave located in Amphoe Chiang Dao. It is situated 72 kilometres from Chiang Mai town, turn left at the entrance route and proceeds for 5 kilometers on an asphalt road. Climb a staircase with a zinc roof to reach the cave. The lovely cave greets visitors with various kinds of fish swimming in a stream in front of the cave.

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Day 7 - Chiang Mai (B,L)
Duration: 08.00am - 15.00pm

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Locals would say, you have not really gone to Chiang Mai unless you have been to Wat Phra that Doi Suthep. Truly, the place is the most important and famous Chiang Mai landmark. Built in 1383, this mountaintop temple has a chedi (pagoda) that houses holy Buddha relics. The gold-plated chedi lies in the middle of a square marble-tiled courtyard. The four corners of the chedi are adorned with parasols which represent royal regalia. The temples courtyard is lined by a cloister, which contains images and murals depicting Buddha's life. There are also two viharn situated in the middle of the east and west sides of the cloister. This temple is 15 kilometers from town and is 3,520 feet above sea level. It is the perfect place to get a bird’s eye view of the city. The temple can be reached via a steep Naga staircase comprised of 290 steps or railcars.

San Khampang Hot springs are located 36 kilometers from town amid natural surroundings of trees and verdant hills. The water has high sulphur content and possesses curative and restorative properties and segregated mineral water bathing rooms are available.

Lunch at local restaurant.

The village is located 13 kilometers the east of Chiang Mai town in a district that is famous for silk and a cotton weaving. The silk and cotton souvenirs produced in this village are high quality. Factories and souvenir shops selling woodcarving, silverware, earth ware, lacquer ware and cotton fabrics are located along the way from Chiang Mai to San Khampang. Located in San Khampang is Bo Sang a village that produces handmade umbrellas. In addition to umbrellas, visitors will also be able to find various woodcarving and Thai silk products here.

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Day 8 - Chiang Mai (B,L,D)
Duration: 08.00am - 15.30pm
Visit the most perfect Mae Tang Elephant Camp 1 hour to the northwest of the city which is located near by the waterfall where the demonstration of how trained elephants are used as working in the teak forests. The show includes elephant bathing, working, playing football, painting and responding to the command. Enjoy the lovely elephant demonstration and art skills.

Lunch at Mae Tang Elephant Camp

Enjoy the Bamboo rafting along Mae tang River, enjoy the beautiful scenery and feel the calmness of the river flow down the river.

After wards, visit the Orchid farm to see a large collection of orchids more than 50 different kinds of the colorful year-round orchids and also see and learn about the life circle of butterflies at Butterfly Farm nearby.

Duration: 18.30pm - 21.00pm

Khantoke Dinner Dine on authentic Northern Thai food, sample local delicacies and enjoy the atmosphere of out Lanna Khontoke. You'll be entertained by a cultural show celebrating the dancing style from every part of the country, including a Candle dance, Faun Tee, Sword dance, Hill tribe dance, Drum dance, Seung kapo, Traditional ramwong, and khon (elegant, stylized Thai drama).
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Day 9 - Chiang Mai (B,L)
Duration: 08.00am - 16.30pm
Doi Inthanon National Park, This national park which covers an area of 1,005 square kilometers is located on Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest mountain which is 2,565 meters above sea level. Located between Mae Chaem and Chom Thong, the park is comprised of the largest tract of upper mountain forest which ranges across Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and ends in Northern Thailand. The mountain ranges gave birth to the main tributaries of the Ping River and formed the beautiful waterfalls, namely Siriphum and Wachirathan. The moist and dense evergreen forest is abundant with lichens and wild orchids. The park is also a paradise for bird lovers.
Lunch will be served en route
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Day 10 - Chiang Mai - Phuket (B)
Free at your own leisure until transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for

Flight TG129 at 12.50 -14.55 from Chiang Mai Airport to Phuket Airport.

Upon arrival in Phuket by flight, meet up with your guide and transfer to your hotel.

Free at your leisure.
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Day 11 - Phuket - Phang Nga - Phuket (B,L)
Duration: 07.00am - 16.00pm (Join Tour)

Ao Phang Nga National Park is the second seacoast national park after Tarutao National Park. It has striking scenic views because of a mass of limestone formations scattered around in the sea near the shore. Also, as a result of natural changes; caves and rock formations have been formed. The park is also fertile with mangroves. The most popular way to visit is a boat ride to various islands around the bay.

Lunch will be served en route

James Bond Island, known originally and locally as Ko Tapu or Nail Island, found fame through the 1974 Bond film "The Man with the Golden Gun". The film starred Roger Moore and Christopher Lee (as the three nippled arch-villain Scaramanga) but it was the scenic topography that helped make the film into a firm Bond favourite. It also turned the previously unknown Phang Nga Bay into a major tourist attraction.

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Day 12 - Phuket (B,D)
Free at your own leisure.

Duration: 18.00pm - 21.00pm (Join Tour)

Phuket Fantasea, This large-scale night time amusement center is spread out over an area of 140 acres near the village of Kamala Bay, or just 4 kilometers north of Patong beach. Attractions include the Culture-Illusion Stage Show, Fantasy of the Kingdom, a spectacular buffet restaurant Golden Kinnaree Restaurant, shopping village the enchanted Festive Village, Cultural Parade & Street Shows, Traditional Games and Carnivals, Handicraft Demonstrations & Live Performances (performed in Palace of the Elephants).

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Day 13 - Phuket - Krabi (B)
Duration: 10.00am - 14.00pm

Free at your own leisure until departure time for private land transportation to Krabi, upon arrival in Krabi, check in at the hotel.

Note: The transportation from Phuket to Krabi is taking approximately 4 hours.

Free at your own leisure.
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Day 14 - Krabi (B)
Free at your own leisure.
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Day 15 - Krabi (B)
Free at your own leisure.
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Day 16 - Krabi - Bangkok (B)
Free at your own leisure until transfer to Krabi Airport for

Flight TG246 at 14.55 - 16.15 from Krabi Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Upon arrival in Bangkok by flight, meet up with your guide and transfer to your hotel.

Free at your leisure.

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Day 17 - Bangkok -Departure (B)
Free to explore Bangkok at your own pace and transfer to airport for your departure flight.
 

Itinerary Remarks: 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.

Destination: Thailand (Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Rai, Thathon, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi)
Start City: Bangkok
Tour Type: Private
Departure Date: Daily

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