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9-day Fantastic Thailand Tour

With this 9-day Fantastic Thailand Tour, you have chance to explore the wonderful land of smiles in style with a variety of marvelous cultural experiences. Start off with a visit to the floating market in the countryside followed by a cruise on the River of Kings to witness the ancient ruins of this former Siamese capital. Then get a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with elephants, visit hill tribe villages and take in the beautiful scenic views of the three-country border in the Golden Triangle. Watch a fine display of Southeast Asian textile arts and pay respects to one of the most sacred stupas in Chiang Mai. End the holiday with a beach break at the legendary Pearl of Andaman.

HIGHLIGHTS

Various activities on sites

  • Sightseeing the city of Bangkok and Chiang Mai with plenty of historic & cultural spots.
  • Road trip to visit Golden Triangle and its surrounding interesting spots.
  • Natural exploration in the islands of Phuket, Koh Phi Phi in the Andaman sea.
  • Cruising the Andaman sea to explore Koh Phi Phi & many small islands along the way

Unforgettable moments

  • Cruising the Damnoen Saduak floating market and admiring the local life
  • Admiring the nature and local life in Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle in northern Thailand.
  • Seeing the charming of Chiang Mai and its surrounding nature
  • Staying up close to the big elephant, feeling its breath, and learning about is habitats

Nature exploration

  • The nature of the countryside near Bangkok in Samut Songkhram
  • The evergreen nature of northern Thailand & its surrounding area
  • The islands and islets nature of Andaman sea

Culture experience

  • The bustling culture of Bangkok & the local life
  • The culture of various ethnic tribes in northern Thailand
  • The peasant culture of the people living in the countryside of Chiang Mai & southern Thailand

Map

Detailed schedule

Day 1 - Welcome to Bangkok

Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Sonasia’s guide & driver will pick you up and transfer directly to your hotel.
Same same, but different. This Thailish T-shirt philosophy sums up Bangkok, a city where the familiar and the exotic collide like the flavors on a plate of pàt tai.
Later in the afternoon, after freshening up, take a half-day trip to discover one of the least-known-by-foreigners street areas in Bangkok, in Bangrak District. Once in the area, sample some local street food snacks while the guide explains how to use local modes of transportation like tuk tuk or local buses. Cool down with a local Thai iced coffee ‘Kafae Boran’ or frozen fruit shake. After that, hop on a tuk tuk to River City Shopping Complex Pier and take a ferry-crossing to Khlongsan District to explore the local market in the area.
End the day’s walking tour at the Jam Factory, a small industrial-design complex with a modern book café and a unique furniture shop by a famous Thai artist. Located in the complex is The Never Ending Summer Restaurant, a cool industrial-style Thai restaurant with authentic Thai tastes. Enjoy a nice dinner in a cozy atmosphere (client expense). After dinner, transfer back to the hotel.   
Overnight in Bangkok.  
 

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Day 2 - Bangkok - Countryside exploration

After breakfast at the hotel, drive just an hour south of Bangkok to Samut Songkhram, the province that offers visitors a glimpse into Thai countryside life. We will start the day with a stop at a local train station to experience a short regional train ride bounding for an amazing country market that has sprouted along the railway tracks. 
Here, witness the incredible speed of the vendors as they quickly pack their stalls right before 08:30 when the train approaches; hence bringing shopping to a brief halt. It is a standard practice and stall holders have learnt the art of assembling and reassembling their wares at a moment’s notice!
Then we will visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and take a longtail boat ride through the canals to see how Thai people live alongside a labyrinth of canals in the area. Arrive at the famous Damnoen Saduak Market and stroll around the colorful floating marketplace bustling with boats and vendors selling tropical fruits and other delights.
Return to Bangkok and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Bangkok.

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Day 3 - Bangkok - Grand Palace - Chiang Rai

Meet our guide in the hotel´s lobby.
Depart from hotel to Visit the Grand Palace, which has an area of 218,400 sq. meters and is surrounded by walls, was built in 1782. The length of the four walls is 1,900 meters. 
Enjoy visiting its golden domes, inspirational spires, exotic mural paintings, breathtaking ceramic decorations. There are 12 smalls pavilions surrounding the Ubosot (Chapel). 
Beside that, Phra Sri Rattana Chedi is on the left, Phra Mondop (Library) is on the middle and on the right is Prasart Phra Thep Bidorn. They are situated in The Upper Terrace. 
Here, words cannot describe the magnificence of this most famous landmark of Bangkok. The Grand Palace, once a royal residence, is situated in the compound of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Pra Kaew), where one of the world´s most precious Buddha images is enshrined.
In the area of palace, visit Borom Phiman Mansion, Phra Maha Monthian Group, Chakri Maha Prasat Hall and Dusit Maha Prasat Hall.
You are then free before transferring out to the airport to take the flight to Chiang Rai, the city in the northern Thailand.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Chiang Rai
 

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Day 4 - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle

After breakfast, transfer to Mae Sai Border, one of the biggest border markets of Thai (Thai – Myanmar border). 
There you see several products such local foods, clothes, jewelry, silverware, stones, etc. 
In the afternoon, continue to Golden Triangle where the 3 borders (Laos, Myanmar & Thai) are met and connected to China by the boat as well. In the past, Chinese used this route for delivering the opium to Siam Country before spreading to any others. 
Later, visit the Opium House where is located nearby. You will find the Opium routing, the history, galleries, accessories, etc. 
After that, return to the hotel and free at your leisure

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Day 5 - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep - Khantoke Dinner

Have breakfast and say farewell to the camp before heading to Chiang Mai via car. Stop at Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple. Have a coffee break at Chivit Thamma Da, a lovely coffee house set in an English garden and located by Mae Ping River. Also, drop by at Mae Khachan Hot Springs before arriving in Chiang Mai.
In the afternoon, transfer to visit Doi Suthep Temple which is one of the most sacred temples in Chiangmai – Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep. Located on hilltop in Northern – Thai style and containing holy relic of Lord Buddha and enjoy seeing panoramic view of the whole city. 
Return to the hotel and relax on own. 
In the evening enjoy the famous dinner “Khantoke Dinner” or known as the northern welcome dinner including hill tribe dancing
Overnight in Chiang Mai

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Day 6 - Chiang Mai - Elephant Camp & Bamboo Rafting

Breakfast at hotel, embark to the Elephants Camp to see the elephants at work in a jungle area. See how the elephants are trained for working with human and the elephant shows. 
Then, you have the chance for an exciting ride on the elephant ride along the trails and followed by Ox-Cart ride back to the camp – lunch at the elephant camp. 
Afternoon, enjoy on local handicraft bamboo rafting along Mae Taeng river admiring the local life along the riverbanks.
On the way back Chiang Mai, we make a stop at Orchid Nursery. Transfer to your hotel

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Day 7 - Chiang Mai - Phuket

Breakfast at hotel and free at leisure till time transfer to airport for your flight departure to Phuket. 
Pure white sands, aquamarine waters and limestone cliffs await travelers who visit Thailand's southwestern island of Phuket. Surrounded by the Andaman Sea and about an hour by plane from Bangkok, this island is a little piece of paradise, which comes with a relatively low-price tag for everything from its accommodations to spa treatments and boat tours. 
But along with its tropical appeal, Phuket beckons to travelers wanting to experience its flavorful cuisine (think: lemongrass, lime leaves, chillies) and its rich culture, heavily influenced by its reigning religion: Buddhism. 
Arrive at Phuket airport, you are met and transferred to hotel, check in to refresh.
The rest of the day is all yours to explore the island and the town by yourselves. We recommend taking an evening food tour around the old town to get the first impression of the island.
Overnight in Phuket.

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Day 8 - Phuket - Koh Phi Phi

06:30 Breakfast at hotel and then join transfer by minivan to the pier to join a speed boat trip to Phi Phi Island. 
07:00 Departs from Pier to “Phi Phi Islay Island” for swimming and sightseeing at “Maya Bay” (The Beach of movie was taken here). Enjoy snorkeling and feeding colorful fishes at “Loh Samah Bay” Sightseeing at “Peleh Cove” and “Viking Cave” 
12.00 pm. Arrive at “Phi Phi Don Island” enjoy feeding the monkeys by a piece of bananas. 
12.30 pm. Lunch will be served at Phi Phi Don. 
14.00 pm. Enjoy swimming with crystal clear water and snorkeling with plentiful coral reefs and feeding fishes at Monkey Beach. 
15.00 pm. Arrive at “Khai Nok Island” enjoy your activities like swimming, sunbathing and feeding fishes. 
16.00 pm. Back to Pier and transfer to your hotel in Phuket

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Day 9 - Phuket - Departure

You are free to stroll around the town for your own exploration before taking the departure flight

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