The Best of Thailand: An Exploration of the Culture and Kingdom

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Delight in the beauty of Thailand as you enjoy gentle hikes, walks, canoe rides and boat excursions through its cultural and natural wonders.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
    • I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
    • Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

What's this trip about?

    Delight in the beauty of Thailand as you enjoy gentle hikes, walks, canoe rides and boat excursions through its cultural and natural wonders.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityChiang Mai
End CityPhuket

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Depart for Thailand In Flight

Day 2 In Transit Across the International Dateline In Flight

Day 3 Arrive, Hotel Check-in, Orientation at 6:30 p.m. Chiang Mai

Hotel check-in from 2:00 p.m. The Orientation is at 6:30 p.m. If you arrive later and miss the Orientation, the Group Leader will give you a brief overview the next day. DINNER: Tonight we will have a regular dinner as some flights are arriving quite late. The Welcome...

Day 4 Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai Walking Discovery Chiang Mai

Van transfer to Doi Suthep, driving up winding mountain roads for approximately 45 minutes (12 miles) one way. Morning visit entails approximately 1.5 hours walking (1-2 miles). Afternoon exploration entails approximately 1.5 hours walking (1 mile) along cobblestones ...

Day 5 Doi Inthanon National Park, Karen Hilltribe Village Chiang Mai

Drive is approximately 37 miles (1 hour 25 minutes) one way. Easy to moderate walking in the mountains for approximately 2 hours.

Doi Inthanon National Park is the home of Thailand's highest mountain, Doi Inthanon. The National park is made up of tropical forest...

Day 6 Chiang Mai, Free Morning, Wat Suan Dok, Chat with Monks Chiang Mai

In preparation for tomorrow's visit to the Elephant Valley, we have a short presentation on Asian Elephants to be given at the hotel. The rest of the morning is free for you to explore Chiang Mai. Your Group Leader will be happy to offer ideas and suggestions to make ...

Day 7 Coach to Mae Chan, Elephant Valley Mae Chan

Driving approximately 150 miles (4.5 hours) with rest stops. Easy to moderate walking for approximately 3 hours.

Check out of the hotel and depart for Chiang Rai to visit an elephant sanctuary (approximately 3 hours drive). The Elephant Valley Thailand is a lush...

Day 8 Mae Chan, Hilltribe Villages, Mae Salong, Free Time Mae Chan

Easy to moderate walking approximately 1 mile (2-3 hours).

We travel by motorcoach to Baan Pangpooloer, a hill tribe village. In this village, three ethnic groups of people live together:- Akha, Yao and Thai lowlander. We walk from the Thai lowlander houses to t...

Day 9 Coach to Chiang Rai, Fly to Bangkok, Lecture Bangkok

Drive to Chiang Rai airport is approximately 1 hour. Evening walk from hotel to nearby restaurant is approximately 10 minutes.

Check out of the hotel and transfer to Chiang Rai airport for our late morning flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival in Bangkok, transfer to ...

Day 10 Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Boat Ride Bangkok

Getting in/out of a long-tail riverboat. Walking approximately 1.5 miles throughout the day from river pier to the Grand Palace, to lunch, then to Wat Pho. Note: We do not go inside the Grand Palace; we explore the surroundings. Wat Pho is a sacred site. Please dress ...

Day 11 Fly to Phuket, Free Time Phuket

Flight is approximately 1.5 hours. Drive to Bangkok Airport is approximately 40 minutes-1 hour (11 miles). Drive from Phuket Airport to the hotel is approximately 5 minutes (1 mile).

We check out of the hotel and transfer to Bangkok Airport for our flight to Phu...

Day 12 Phang Nga Bay, Cave Kayaking, Krathong Launch Phuket

Enjoy some time at leisure before our late morning departure (around 11:30 a.m.) to Phang Nga Bay. Ride to Ao Po Grand Marina Pier to explore the sea caves and hidden lagoons, and uncover the pristine beauty of Phuket as we explore the limestone cliffs and turquoise w...

Day 13 Snorkeling and Beach Time Phuket

Motorcoach transfer time from hotel to pier is approximately 1 hour. Speedboat travel time is approximately 15 minutes to Maiton Island.

We board our private speed boat and spend the day on the Andaman Sea. We will make a stop at a snorkeling location where we c...

Day 14 Walking Discovery of Phuket Town, Free Time, Farewell Dinner Phuket

Walking in town for approximately 2-3 hours (2 miles) along small, sometimes busy, roads.

Explore the old town of Phuket on foot. Learn about the island’s past while exploring different architectural styles. See former Chinese schools that have been repurposed i...

Day 15 Program Concludes In Flight

Hotel check-out by 12:00 p.m. The airport is located approximately 1 mile (5 minutes) away from the hotel.

Breakfast buffet at the hotel including Asian and Western dishes. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying o...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,599
Price per day$240
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 12
  • Number of Lunch: 8
  • Number of Dinner: 9
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