Lantern Festival – Thailand 10 Days, 9 Nights
Full Itinerary
Arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, collect your luggage process through custom. You will meet your private tour guide at the arrival hall holing the signboard with your name on it.
Transfer to your hotel. Free time to adjust yourself from jet lag or explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Bangkok.
(Check in time is 14.00 – Early check in is upon availability)
Come to the old Wat Pho to indulge in the monks morning chanting ritual. Continue to The Grand Palace, of which smaller palaces are individually impressive, especially the revered Temple of Emerald Buddha. Explore Bangkok on a cruise along the Chao Phraya River, and observe the ‘water people’ of Thailand living on stilt houses. End the excursion at a symbol of Bangkok, the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) that sparkles in the sunset.
This morning, you are free at your own leisure until our driver transfers you to the airport for your short flight to Chiangmai. Getting picked up by our driver in Chiangmai, you will then head to your hotel.
Tour starts from 08:30; Ends at 17:30
Pickup from your hotel / guest house at 08:30 and drive up north.
• Visit Elephant Poo Poo Paper Factory.
• After your visit we then carry on to our elephant park.
• Upon arrival at the camp (1hr drive from Chiang Mai) Change clothes into beautiful uniforms provided by us.
• Introductory discussion about elephants and mahout life.
• Learn to make vitamin ball / herbal medicine for the elephants.
• Feeding, observation and interaction with elephant.
• Plant trees to provide food for the elephants (available from June-September) or cut sugar cane and grass for them.
• Enjoy a delicious home cooked Thai lunch.
• Walking with the elephant to beautiful viewpoints, where you’ll have plenty of wonderful photo opportunities.
• Walk down the hillside towards the elephant bathing area and enjoy bathing and brushing the elephants in their very own swimming pool.
• Say farewell to your new elephant and mahout friends.
• Refresh with some snacks and coconut drink.
• Transfer back to your hotel
What to bring? Hat, Sunscreen, Sandals/Flip Flops, Change of clothing as you may get muddy or wet, Towel, Shoes for walking, Camera, Bug Repellent
Take a trishaw ride to explore Chiang Mai before visiting DoiSuthep that overlooks the city.
In the evening, enjoy the festivities of LoiKrathong and Yi Peng. LoiKrathong festival is named after the floating lanterns and ornaments that are set adrift on to rivers for celebrations. Especially, in Chiang Mai – the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, LoiKrathong coincides with the Lanna festival – ‘Yi Peng’ where a multitude of Lanna-sky lanterns are released into the sky. We’ll guide you to release lanterns and other festivities like fireworks, boat racing and parades.
Return to your hotel after the visit.
This morning, our driver will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Phuket. On arrival, our staff will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Today is an exciting trip on the sea, through various islands and enchanting sites. In the morning, board on speedboat at Marina for Phi Phi Island trip to visit or sightseeing Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Cove and LohSamah Bay. Then come to Maya Bay to experience its unique lagoon with azure crystal water. Later, you can relax or snorkel at Bamboo Island or Khai Island before coming back to Phuket for dinner and night stay.
The day is for you to explore Phuket on your own will.
Another day at Phuket with sunshine, turquoise water and friendly people
Farewell to Thailand as you depart from Phuket to Bangkok for your flight home.
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Included/Excluded
- You choose the departure date
- 24/7 hotline assistance
- Accommodation at selected hotels with daily breakfast (Check in time: 14.00; Check out time: 12.00)
- Meals and other those mentioned in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned vehicles for all tours and airport transfers
- Private English Speaking tour guides in each city of visit.
- Entrance fees to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Economy Class)
- All bank fee and service charge
- Governmental taxes
- Travel Insurance
- Visa to Thailand (if any)
- International flight tickets from and to this region
- Meals, drinks and other those mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
- Tips and gratuities
- Early Check in or Late Check Out
- Other services not mentioned above
Useful Information
What you are reading here is just a sample itinerary. Your interest decides how your trip will look like. All of our tour is private so you can always adjust any details until it matches your wish...
Seasonal information
This tour is designed for all-time. During the peak season, namely late September to next March, great weather brings out the best colors of Thailand. Although it can be a bit hotter and rainier during summer time, namely April to September, trekking in Khao Yai National Park gets you better chances to see wildlife. Typhoon hits the coast during July to October, which sometimes might compromise your experience in Phuket. However, everything can be tailor-made, remember? If your plan doesn’t fall in the “best time to Thailand”, our travel consultants can still make it possible by adjusting activities, destinations and etc. Specify your travel time and let us work the magic.
Thailand visa
Thailand currently offers visa-free travel to nationals of 57 countries and territories. The Thai government maintains bilateral agreements on visa waivers with some countries. Nationals of 21 countries can obtain a visa on arrival. Please kindly contact our travel consultant to get the information of your visa to Thailand.
Meals
Daily breakfast at hotels and a lunch for days with sightseeing are included, so are some dinners as mentioned in the itinerary. For meals that are not included, your tour guides will be happy to offer suggestions. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know when making your inquiry. We will do our best to accommodation and we appreciate your understanding at some places that are not within our control.
Transportation
You will have a private car in each destination; our cars are within 5 years of usage and your private drivers will be polite and drive with strong regard for safety. All of vehicles are in good maintenance and with A/C.
Tour arrangements
Sightseeing, activities and accommodations that are mentioned in this tour you are looking at are just for your inspiration. Thailand has many wonderful sights worth visiting, from stunning tropical beaches, various national parks, striking Buddhist wats, and magnificent ancient ruins, to the exuberant capital city. We can offer you advice about choosing activities and finding accommodation, to help you shape your own ideas of your trip. We encourage you to talk with our travel consultants and set your own pace.
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