OVERVIEW

From the colorful Bangkok’s tourist mecca to the majestic Ayutthaya ancient capital, the mesmerizing Chiang Mai in the far north to the sunlight-full beaches in the southern coast, this itinerary offer a wonderful views of Thailand’s best highlights. Take part in exciting nightlife, explore yummy street foods, travel like Indiana Jones through the wild Venice of Asia, touch the fascinating nature and get beautiful suntan on the beach paradises.

Highlights
  • Wandering through the tourist mecca of Khao San
  • Long tail boat cruise along winding canals of Thon Buri
  • Visiting the majestic Ayutthaya ancient capital
  • Ring the holly bell at the temple of Doi Su Thep
  • Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary
  • Ao Phang Nga canoeing tour
  • Discovery of colorful coral reef at the Phi Phi island
  • Ao Nang beach relax
Trip Length: 10 days | Trip Style: Comfort | Trip Theme: Culture, Nature & Beach | Physical Rating: | Start/End city: Bangkok/Krabi
Places visited: Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Chiang Mai - Phuket - Phang Nga Bay - Phi Phi Island - Ao Nang beach
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Itinerary Details

Royal Palace, Bangkok , Thailand
Wat Arun from Chao Phraya River, Bangkok, Thailand

Sa-wat dee! Welcome to Bangkok, the “City of Angels"!
The capital and the largest city of the Kingdom of Thailand is one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities with magnificent temples and palaces, authentic canals, busy markets and a vibrant nightlife that has something for everyone.  
Pick up from the airport and transfer to hotel (check in time is 14.00)
The remainder of the day is at your leisure to roam around, soaking up the sights, smells and sounds of the thriving metropolis or set out on a shopping spree.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private airport transfer
hotel
Hotel in bangkok
Wat Traimit, Bangkok , Thailand
Thonburi canal, Thonburi, Thailand

Start your exciting day tour of Bangkok with a visit to the Wat Pho, the first class Royal pagoda with the incredible 46 meter long reclining Buddha. Following is the The Royal Grand Palace which used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand and is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. The complex consists of different majestic halls and impressive surroundings. Within the vicinity of the Royal place is the holy Wat Phra Kaew which houses the mysterious Emerald Buddha that is meticulously carved from a single block of jade and deeply venerated as the country's palladium.

Later today you will take a long-tail cruise along the winding ‘khlongs’ (canals) of Thonburi, another world away from the chaotic streets of the capital, passing lush green dotted with gilded temples on both banks, wooden stilts houses right on water, charming local markets and vendor boats serving up Thai delicacies. Life along these ‘khlongs’ has long been an inseparable part of the Thai lifestyle and has hardly changed over the years.  
End your day with visit to the Wat Trimit - Bangkok's famous landmark sits by the bank of Chao Praya River with the Gold Buddha weighing over 5.5 tons of solid gold.

Back to hotel and remainder of the day is at your leisure.
In the evening, why not get out to the colorful the Khao San Road – the Bangkok’s tourist mecca to join in exciting nightlife atmosphere and enjoy a street food crawl.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private vehicle
transportation
Boat
tour activity
Sightseeing bangkok
meal
Breakfast
hotel
Hotel in bangkok
Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand
Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Today you head out of Bangkok to explore Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand from the 14th to the 18th century. This second Siamese capital, after Sokhuthai, once was one of the largest and most powerful cities in Asia.  

Upon arrival, spend time to discover the Ayutthaya historical park with amazing remains reflect a real golden age of the Siamese culture. Following, visit to a local houses for local interaction and to learn about their life and traditions as well as observing the traditional handicraft making such as palm leaf fish mobiles. Continue with a visit to local market and experience some interesting shopping of local products and take chance to sample one of the most famous delights of Ayutthaya – roti sai mai which is kind of thin pancake wrapped around delicious, fine strands of thin-spun cotton candy.
This afternoon, visit the Bang Pa-In Royal Palace. Enjoy the sightseeing of majestic royal gardens, mansions and landscaping including the Wehart Chamrunt, the Warophat Phiman, the tower Ho Withun Thasana and the Aisawan Thiphya-Art pavilion…
Continue to Wat Nivet Thammmpravat, one of the most distinctive Buddhist temples with its remarkable Gothic style architecture and stained glass windows.

Drive back to Bangkok in the late afternoon.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private vehicle
tour activity
ayutthaya Sightseeing
meal
Breakfast
hotel
Hotel in bangkok
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Get transfer to the airport for morning flight to Chiang Mai.
Upon arrival, picked up by private vehicle and transfer to hotel for check in (check in time is 14.00). Remainder of the day is free at your leisure to relax or wander around exploring the town at your own pace.
Being the most vibrant city in the northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is known for its dazzling temples, interesting old city area with colorful street life, friendly locals, excellent foods, exciting night markets, and fascinating surrounding landscapes.
During your free time you may just wander around on food to get acquainted with the local atmosphere or pick up a bicycle and take a leisurely ride to explore the surrounding country. There are also many Thai cooking schools where you can take and interesting course to learn about wonderful Chiang Mai’s cuisine.
This evening, why not head out and join in the exciting atmosphere at the Chiang Mai famous night markets.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private airport transfers
transportation
Internal flight
meal
Breakfast
hotel
Hotel in chiang mai
Elephant camp, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Elephant camp, Chiang Mai, Thailand

After breakfast, head out of the town with a drive through stunning landscapes of green hills, forest and local farming lands to Elephant Sanctuary where you get the opportunity to get in touch with lovely elephants, to learn about personal history of each of them and to know about their daily lives and behaviors.
Enjoy your time with these friendly giant animals, feeding them, playing and roaming around with them, bathing them in the river. It is great to observe the elephants in their natural home, join with them and help them to enjoy themselves and take for you wonderful photos. This first-hand experience with these giant lovely animals is a special time you will never forget.

Drive back to town in the mid afternoon and the remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private vehicle
tour activity
Chiang Mai elephant experience
meal
Breakfast & lunch
hotel
Hotel in chiang mai
Boat and water, Phuket, Thailand
Parachute on beach, Phuket, Thailand

Breakfast is at hotel.
Free at leisure until we get transfer to the airport for flight to Phuket, Thailand’s largest island that listed as one of the world’s finest beach destinations. This destination is known for its great stretches of powdery white sand with coconut palms, emerald water, warm sunlight all year round and striking town atmosphere offering little something for everyone.  Phuket is also the fantastic gateway for exhilarating day trips to many nearby tropical islands nearby.

Get pick up from the airport upon arrival and transfer to hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure for kicking back with sun, sea, sand and cocktails.
Also, you may like to take an optional trip to visit the Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary and the Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre located in the remaining untouched rain forest of the island, and take wonderful swimming in the nearby Bang Pae waterfalls. Another option is the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary or the Tiger Kingdom where you can get close contact with these big animals.

In the evening, it is time to join in exciting nightlife of Phuket with neon lights, sidewalk open air restaurants, bars and nightclubs. A visit to one of Phuket night markets would be great, otherwise consider one of exciting cabaret shows.   

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private airport transfers
transportation
Internal flight
tour activity
beach relax
meal
Breakfast
hotel
Hotel in phuket
Secluded beach, Phang Nga, Thailand
Kayaking on Phang Nga Bay, Thailand

Spend our full day to explore the wonderful Phang Nga Bay of the Ao Phang Nga National Park with boat cruise, canoeing and swimming. The Bay of Phang Nga is endowed with many small islands & dramatic limestone rock formation soaring up from the emerald water surface, white sandy island beaches, caves, amazing marine life, and beautiful weather all year round.

Get transferred to the pier where we take boat and venture out into the bay for fantastic experience of rock, water and sand.
Apply sun scream over and paddle your canoe to explore the beautiful Panak Island, Hong Island; navigate through caves into mystical lagoons and enjoy the chance to see monkeys, bats, mud keepers…
Also, during the day we will cruise pass by and visit to other islands such as James Bond Island, Lawa Island and spend time for swimming and snorkeling in the turquoise water filled with ever-changing colors of coral and fish.
Lunch is included.
Back to the hotel in the late afternoon and free evening at your leisure.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
bus
transportation
Boat
tour activity
Phang Nga bay kayaking & snorkeling
meal
Breakfast & lunch
hotel
Hotel in phuket
Swimming Krabi, Thailand
Water activity, Krabi, Thailand

Today you will take an exciting day tour by boat to explore the prominent tropical island of Phi Phi. Being one of the most famous island group in southern Thailand, Koh Phi Phi is a paradise for beach lovers that is known for its amazing rock cliffs, stunning white sandy beaches, colourful coral reefs, honey tropical sun and crystal clear water.

Embark a speed boat and travel like James Bond to Phi Phi Leh where you will visit the Maya Bay which was made famous by the movie “The Beach”. After a time for relax and swimming in beautiful crystal water, continue on to Loh Samah Bay and followed by Pileh Lagoon where you enjoy wonderful snorkeling to see coral, explore rock cliffs and soak up tropical sun.
Lunch is served at beachside restaurant.
In the afternoon you will visit Monkey Beach where you can feed the monkeys then continue to Bamboo Island for relaxing and swimming in the tropical waters before checking in tonight’s beach resort and enjoy time at your leisure.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Boat
tour activity
Phi Phi island tour
meal
Breakfast & lunch
hotel
Hotel in phi phi
Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, Thailand
Boat in Krabi, Thailand

Enjoy your time for relax until check out and hop on a boat for transfer to Ao Nang.
Being one of a tourist hub in Krabi mainland in the southern coast of Thailand, Ao Nang is known for its pretty and palm-fringed beach and gently sloping sands offering some of the best swimming and sun bathing in the area. There is a relatively great choice of restaurants, bars, shops and cafes along the beach stretch making atmosphere here quite exciting, especially when night falls. Sunset on Ao Nang beach is somewhat one of the best natural shows in Krabi.

Check in hotel and remainder of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps you may want to pick up a bicycle and have a leisurely ride along back tracks to visit the local villages and nearby waterfalls or take a trip to the natural hot spring and emerald pools for a relaxing swimming in clear water while little fish nibble at your toes. Thai cooking class and Thai massage also available at your disposal.

Or, just spend your time for relax on the beautiful beach, perhaps with a good book and a glass of  tropical cocktail, watching the sun setting down into horizon with the spectacular afterglow, and get into the spirit of tropical south Thailand. What a beautiful living!

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Boat
tour activity
beach relax
meal
Breakfast
hotel
Hotel in ao nang

Breakfast is at the hotel.

Enjoy your time free at leisure for more sun and sea until check out time (12.00AM) then get transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Safe travel and see you again!

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private airport transfer
meal
Breakfast

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PRICE & TERMS

PRICING IN US DOLLAR FOR PRIVATE TRIP PER PERSON BASED ON TWIN/ DOUBLE SHARING:

Number of Persons 2 3 - 4 5 - 6 7 - 8 9 - 10 11 - 12 13 - 15 Single supp
Price Please contact us for best price upon your travel date, number of travelers and specific needs

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in a twin/double sharing room
  • Meals as mentioned
  • English or French speaking guide
  • Transportation on tour by private vehicle
  • Entrance fees for mentioned visits
  • Water & cold tissue in car
  • Government taxes & Service charges

Exclusion

  • Other services than mentioned
  • Visa & International flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips, Travel insurance
  • Bank transfer fee if any

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Tour itinerary: This tour itinerary can be tailored to meet your travel time frame, style, budget and expectation the best

Tour price: Travel Authentic Asia focus on quality and affordable package prices with the best value. The price is based on number of traveler taking the trip, the accommodation category you wish to stay, the mode of transportation, meals provided….

Payment: A deposit of 30% of total price is needed to initiate the tour booking after the itinerary is finalized. The balance for the trip is due 15 days prior to your arrival.

Arrival and departure flights: You are advised to make your own booking for international flights from/back your home country. This allows you to determine better the travel time frame, budget and to deal with insurance claim when needed. Travel Authentic Asia team will base on your flight schedule to work out the best itinerary for you or/and to modify the itinerary to get it matches.

Travel documents: You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip. Travel Authentic Asia accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the failure of clients to obtain appropriate documentation.

Travel insurance: It is your responsibility to get your own international travel insurance and read the insurance policy before you travel and ensure that the insurance scheme provides with the requisite level of cover. Insurance should cover personal accident and medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation, baggage loss, and cancellation or curtailment of vacation. In some cases, travelers may have pre-existing medical conditions which their travel insurance company will not cover.
Other than local travel insurance(s) included in sightseeing tickets at sites, Travel Authentic Asia does not provide any kind of travel insurance on the trip except required and paid separately from the tour price.

 
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