Phuket Beaches

Thailand Holiday and Phuket Beaches

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Tour Code: ODY-TH-262
Destination: Thailand
  • Duration10 Days
  • Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
  • Tour Style Classic

About This Trip

If you've ever dreamed of visiting Thailand, this 10-day trip offers the ideal combination of guided tours and free time to see the country's highlights. Beginning in pulsating Bangkok, visit renowned Buddhist temples and palaces. You will then explore the magnificent Historic City of Ayutthaya before flying north to Chiang Rai, which is close to the Golden Triangle and renowned for its White Temple. Explore the Old City and spend a day with elephants in Chiang Mai before concluding your journey in Phuket, where you will have some free time to kayak, hop between islands, and explore local towns and markets.

Itinerary Summary

  • DAY
    PLACE
    HIGHLIGHTS
  • 1 - 2
    Bangkok
    Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Long-tailed Boat Cruise, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Po
  • 3
    Ayutthaya
    Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
  • 4
    Chiang Rai
    Golden Triangle, White Temple, Long Neck Karen Village, Mae Sai Border, Mae Salong Village, Blue Temple
  • 5 - 6
    Chiang Mai
    Baan Chang Elephant Park
  • 7 - 9
    Phuket
    Beach Holiday with Endless Optional Activities
  • 10
    Bangkok
    Departure
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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Bangkok

Welcome to Bangkok, the city of angles! Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up and escort you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to spare.

Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok

Set off for a colorful flower and vegetable market to get a glimpse of the locals’ daily lives in the morning. After that, transfer to see the renowned Grand Palace, which is the most perfectly preserved and most ethnically distinctive palace in the past dynasties. Then, the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew is the perfect end to the morning.

Later, embark on a long-tail boat ride along the canal, locally known as Khlongs, to see Thai residential buildings. As the boat sails, Wat Arun will become one of the most impressive sights, glistening magically in the sunlight. After disembarking, continue to see Wat Po (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha).

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Bangkok

Day 3: Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Bangkok - Chiang Rai

In the morning, transfer to Ayutthaya, the old capital of the kingdom of Siam. You'll first take a visit to Bang-Pa-In Royal Palace, which is a collection of different styles of buildings set in a landscape and water setting. Continue to Wat Mahathat, a classic temple ruin in Ayutthaya famed for the picturesque Buddha head engulfed by the Bodhi tree roots. After a local Thai lunch, you move on to the Ayutthaya Historical Park and visit the ancient palace grounds.

After the tour, return to the airport in Bangkok to catch your flight to Chiang Rai. Once there, your guide will meet you and take you to the hotel for the night.

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Chiang Rai

Day 4: Chiang Rai

In the morning, visit Wat Rong Khun, also known as White Temple, a modernist Buddhist temple whose exterior is decorated with fragments of mirrors. Proceed to the beautiful Mae Salong village before making a rest stop at the Golden Triangle in Chiang Sean, where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar mingled. After that, get to Mae Sai Border and take a leisurely stroll among the open-air markets and countless food stalls.

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Chiang Rai

Day 5: Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

After breakfast, you will visit Wat Rong Seua Ten, also known as the Blue Temple, the new landmark in the area. Then you will take a boat trip on the Mae Kok River to White Karen village, where you can meet the longneck people and learn about their local old traditions. After that, drive to Chiang Mai.

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Chiang Mai

Day 6: Chiang Mai

This morning, visit Baan Chang Elephant Park to enjoy an Elephant's Day Care activity. You will reach the park by shuttle bus in around 50 minutes after leaving your hotel. In this ethical and sustainable park, you will learn about the elephants and can touch, bathe, and play with them, as well as prepare their lunch after enjoying your own. Before returning to Chang Mai, you will meet some baby elephants in their own nursery area.

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Chiang Mai

Day 7: Chiang Mai - Phuket

You'll have some free time to make plans in the morning and take the flight to Phuket in the afternoon. Have fun at a poolside or a beach.

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Phuket

Day 8: Phuket

You can explore the beautiful island on your own today. This island is rich in unique culture, precious history, superabundant nature, remarkable beaches and hot spot attractions.

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Phuket

Day 9: Phuket

Continue your self-exploration in Phuket. The Phang Nga Bay is one of the popular places we highly recommend for you to enjoy a relaxing day. It features the film set of Tomorrow Never Dies. Besides, the absolutely breath-taking scenery will leave you an unforgettable memory.

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Phuket

Day 10: Departure

In the morning, your guide will take you to the airport to fly back to Bangkok for your return flight.

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