Amazing Thailand & Phuket Island
17 days
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While on smarTours’ Thailand and Phuket Island tour, explore ancient Buddhist Temples in Bangkok, an exotic elephant camp in Chiang Mai, and enjoy a relaxing stay on famous Phuket Island. Beautiful beaches, majestic temples and fantastic food
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Explore fascinating Buddhist Temples (Bangkok)
- Colorful tour to Floating Market (Bangkok)
- Grand Palace (Bangkok)
- See the gaint Wat Mongkol Borpith Statue (Ayutthaya)
- Visit the Elephant Camp (Chiang Mai)
- Visit fascinating Wat Doi Suthep (Chiang Mai)
- Beautiful Phuket Island
- “James Bond Island”
What's this trip about?
While on smarTours’ Thailand and Phuket Island tour, explore ancient Buddhist Temples in Bangkok, an exotic elephant camp in Chiang Mai, and enjoy a relaxing stay on famous Phuket Island. Beautiful beaches, majestic temples and fantastic food
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBangkok
End CityBangkok
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles via Air China (add $100 from New York)
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Intra-Thailand flights and ground transportation
- Accommodations at Superior First Class hotels
- Full buffet American breakfast daily (B)
- Welcome dinner in Bangkok (D)
- Sightseeing tours as per itinerary and all transfers
- Professional English speaking Tour Director in Thailand from day 2 through 13
- English speaking tour host in Phuket
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Itinerary
Day 1: Depart USA.
Your exotic travel to Thailand begins as you depart today aboard your wide-body jet.
Day 2: Arrive Bangkok
Accommodation: Menam Riverside Hotel
Welcome to Thailand, the “Land of Smiles”. Evening arrival in Bangkok, the breathtaking capital. You’ll be met by your Tour Director and escorted to your upscale hotel located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
Day 3: Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Special “orientation breakfast”, then embark on an included tour introducing you to some of the outstanding Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Visit Wat Trimitr with its invaluable 5-tons solid gold statue of Buddha and Wat Po, featuring the colos...
Day 4: Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast
Two days at leisure to discover Thailand’s vibrant and exotic capital at your own pace. Your Tour Director can make suggestions for independent exploration. Join an optional excursion to the colorful Damnoen Saduak floating market, reached by a rice ba...
Day 5: Bangkok Continued.
Meals: Breakfast
Continue to enjoy your independent exploration of one of the world’s greatest cities!
Day 6: Bangkok/Ayutthaya/Phitsanulok.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Topland Hotel
Over the next few days venture into some of Thailand’s most fascinating regions, rich with culture, history and stunning landscape. In Ayutthaya, the ancient capital, see the giant bronze statue of Wat Mongkol Borpith an...
Day 7: Phitsanulok/Sukhothai/Lampang.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Wiang Lakorn Hotel
Today travel to Sukhothai to see the famous ruins of this 13th century first capital of Siam. Visit the Textile Museum, a unique private collection. Continue to Sri Satchanalai, the northern outpost town of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, built by King Ramkamhaeng where you’ll visit an ancient Ceramic Kiln before proceeding to Lampang for overnight.
Day 8: Golden Triangle/Chiang Rai.
Meals: Breakfast
Lampang is famous for its narrow streets and traditional horse-drawn carriages. Visit a local paper and ceramic making village. Depart for Phayao, a rural lakeside town and once princely state. Proceed to Chiang Saen, situated on the border with Laos. ...
Day 9: Chiang Rai.
Meals: Breakfast
Day at leisure. Your hotel is located within easy access to the Mae Kok River. Today join an optional boat trip down the river and visit the fascinating local hilltribe villages, learn about their culture and observe the colorful costumes ($32).
Day 10: Chiang Rai / Chiang Mai.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Duangtawan Hotel
Morning drive to Chiang Mai, the “Rose of the North.” Your hotel is centrally located within a short walking distance to the renowned night market. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight we suggest an optional “Kantoke Dinner” ...
Day 11: Chiang Mai.
Meals: Breakfast
Today visit an elephant camp and see a demonstration of the role of the elephant in Thai agriculture, commerce and culture. Later visit an Orchid Farm. Afternoon at leisure to discover the charm and beauty of this ancient city.
Day 12: Chiang Mai.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Morning optional city tour visits Chiang Mai’s most interesting temples as well as fascinating Wat Doi Suthep located high in the mountains ($28). Tonight, enjoy a classic Thai cooking class and delicious dinner experience with your fellow travelers. Whether you want to try cooking Thai food yourself or not, you’ll surely walk away having enjoyed a delicious meal!
Day 13: Chiang Mai/Phuket
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Novotel Resort
Today fly to Phuket where the balance of the day is at leisure. Your hotel is ideally located at Patong Beach, overlooking the ocean.
Day 14: Phuket.
Meals: Breakfast
Two full days at leisure to relax, shop or tour this scenic island. Perhaps head to Phi Phi Islands offering breathtaking scenery or go by boat and bus to Phang Nha Bay and the famous “James Bond Island.”
Day 15: Phuket.
Meals: Breakfast
Continue your leisurely stay on your magnificent Phuket island!
Day 16: Phuket/Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast
Final day at leisure for shopping or independent pursuits. Late today, fly back to Bangkok
Day 17: Bangkok/USA.
Connect in Bangkok for your flight home. Your magical journey ends as you arrive the USA later today.
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Dates & Availability
Price From $2,599
Price per day$153
Single supplement (single occupancy)$499
Last Updated: 8/19/2018
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Baggage and personal insurance
- Passport and visa fees
- Gratuities and optional tours
- Expenses of personal nature
- Any items not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Beverages
- Meals other than specified in the trip itinerary
- Items of a personal nature.
Accommodation
Night 1: International Flight: Air China or Korean Air
Nights 2-5: Bangkok: Menam Riverside Hotel
Night 6: Phitsanulok: Topland Plaza Hotel
Night 7: Lampang: Lampang Wianglakorn Hotel
Nights 8-9: Chiang Rai: Phowadol Resort & Spa
Nights 10-12: Chiang Mai: Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai
Nights 13-15: Phuket Island: Novotel Phuket Resort by the Beach
Night 16: International Flight: Air China or Korean Air
Cancellation policy
Full Payment due 75 days before departure. Failure to make final payment on time may result in automatic cancellation of reservation and loss of deposit.
Changes to the original reservation will result in a $150 change fee per person per change. No changes allowed within 75 days of departure.
Cancellation charges per person are:
Up to 75 days before departure: $300
74-45 days before departure: $600
44-30 days before departure: $1000
29-10 days before departure: $1500
9 days or less before departure: No refund.
All cancellations must be received in writing.
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Meals Included
14 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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