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Tour Overview
Are you ready for a journey to discover the enchanting land of golden temples? Asia Links Travel invites you to an unforgettable adventure through a complete Thailand tour.
This trip will allow you to completely appreciate the natural beauty and rich cultural diversity of the land of temples, from the magnificence of ancient Bangkok to the serenity of poetic Chiang Mai.
You will experience the revered atmosphere of historic temples, discover the colorful Chao Phraya River, get up close and personal with nature in the rainforest, and unwind at high-class resorts. Let us guide you, you just need to enjoy every wonderful moment of the trip!
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour around Bangkok, where there are magnificent architectures such as the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, as well as wonderful nightlife for you to explore
- Get to know more about the local lifestyle during your stay at Thai Village and your excursion around local markets
- Pay a visit to Ayutthaya and many of its attractions, including Wat Phu Khao Thong, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, Royal Summer Palace, which are all famous for their great architecture and historical value.
- Immerse yourself in the tranquility of spiritual and ordinary life in Chiang Mai as you wander around Buddhist works, the local market and a well-known destination called the Doi Suthep hill
- Enjoy the sense of nature in Mae Tama with elephants in a local safari, as well as admire the natural beauty of Orchid Nursery and Mae Taman river.
Itinerary
As soon as you arrive, our local, English-speaking guide will meet you up at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport and give you a friendly welcome.
You will then be transferred to your hotel in central Bangkok on a comfortable means of transport. Afterward, complete the check-in procedure before making the most out of your leisure time to recover from a long flight.
Enjoy the night at the hotel in the capital city of Bangkok.
Our today’s excursion will take you around Bangkok, which is also known with the name “the city of golden temples”.
Start with a visit to the Grand Palace, which consists of 3 major sections: Royal Palace, Royal Office and pagodas (Wat) constructed in the 70s of the 18th century.
These days, this place is where the majority of crucial national celebrations are held.
Wat Phra Kaew is well-known both for its distinctive charm of Thailand Buddhism construction style and the holy Buddha statue which is made of jade.
From the Grand Palace, it is quite close to reach Wat Pho, known as the oldest and largest pagoda in the city where it places over a thousand Buddha statues as well as a giant sit-back Buddha golden statue.
Our journey continues with a boat trip on the Chao Phraya River. This offers us a good view over the life of the local living nearby.
Along the way, we can also drop by Wat Arun, which is recognized as the most stunning pagoda in the capital city of Bangkok both for its riverside position and its unique architectural features found nowhere else.
Then, we will make for Wat Traimit – our today’s final site. This spot makes a name for its charming distinction, its ancient spectacle and for the large Buddha statue made in gold as well.
Back to your hotel and make the most out of your leisure time to wander around Bangkok as night falls.
Enjoy the night at the hotel in the capital city of Bangkok.
As the morning starts, enjoy your breakfast and then we will have a stroll around Meaklong Railway Market, which is a trading place for local residents, situated along the trail.
Every time there is a train approaching, people there hurriedly grasp their goods, leaving empty stalls behind before putting the goods on display again once the train has gone by.
Our journey keeps on towards Damnoen Saduak Floating market, where little boats gather to sell fruits and vegetables, to name but a few.
We will go for the enjoyable ambience in a large park named Suan Sampran. This park is located in the heart of the appealing countryside landscape.
Among numerous places of interest there, Thai Village is the place where you can participate in various activities and performances like Thai boxing and elephant display, to name but a few.
Back to your hotel and enjoy your own time.
Have a wonderful night at the hotel in Bangkok.
Enjoy your breakfast before our journey begins and take us around several attractions inside Ayutthaya Historical Park.
This park is certified by UNESCO to be the World’s Heritage Site, owing to the ruins of many religious structures there which are typical of the handicraft architecture.
Wat Phu Khao Thong is a great pagoda standing in the heart of rice fields. Atop the pagoda situates a tall chedi gilded in gold, which constitutes the noticeable appearance of the structure.
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was of highest importance among other temples in Ayutthaya, consisting of 3 Ceylonese-styled towers rising high next to each other.
Inside a pagoda called Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, there is a copper Buddha image placed in the gesture of subduing Mara. This is among the largest Buddha statues in the country.
Wat Lokaya Sutha is well-known for its descending Buddha statue, which makes this place become a holy ground where many pilgrims gather.
In addition, this relic is among the most crucial one in Wat Lokaya Sutha. Afterwards, we will return to Bangkok.
Along the way, we will have a stop at the Royal Summer Palace in Bang Pa-in, which is the place royal members often go for their vacation.
In this palace there is a variety of towers constructed in the architecture that combines European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese styles.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Have a wonderful night at the hotel in Bangkok.
Make the most out of your leisure time in the morning by going shopping or having a stroll around the capital city of Bangkok.
In the afternoon, we will be taken to the airport for a flight to Chiang Mai. After all the check-in procedures at the hotel you are welcome to enjoy the time at your disposal.
Have a wonderful night at the hotel in Chiang Mai.
Today’s tour will start in the morning with a walk around the ancient town and we will pay a visit to the old wall, the moat and the gate of the ancient town. The most spectacular temple in this city, Wat Phra Singh temple, which was constructed in Lanna structure, is also included in today’s itinerary. Considered to be “The Monastery of the Lion Buddha’, the structure is the place where numerous deeply respected and ancient Buddha images.
Our following destination is Wat Phan Tao, a time-honored temple located adjacent to the holy Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai town. Situated besides Wat Phan Tao is Wat Chedi Luang, which is a Buddhist structure constructed in the historic hub of Chiang Mai, Thailand. After that, we will go for a rickshaw ride to discover the narrow pathways with old-styled houses situated alongside.
Then, have a stroll around the market at the center named Warorot – a famous destination for tourists who wish to explore more about the local culture and everyday lifestyle.
During afternoon hours, we will pay a visit to the Doi Suthep hill. The temple atop the hill is among the top important sites in this country, both in historical and spiritual aspects.
Therefore, a number of Thai residents and foreign visitors arrive here with a view to discovering the magical power of this sacred ground.
Back to your hotel and you can choose to spend time relaxing or go for a stroll around the market at night.
Have a wonderful night at the hotel in Chiang Mai.
This morning, you will be collected from your hotel and take a one-hour car ride to reach Mae Taman Elephant Camp, on route you can have the chance to admire the stunning mountainous landscapes.
You can also have an opportunity to enjoy a performance of the well-trained elephants providing assistance to people in teak forests.
The elephants take a bath in the river, complete tasks in the jungle, draw pictures, push and pull the wood as well as listen to commands.
You can travel on the back of an elephant through breath-taking mountainous settings and try travelling on an ox-drawn carriage of local farmers through the village.
Set out a trip along the rustic Mae Taeng River on a bamboo raft.
As the crew push the raft forwards with bamboo poles, just relax and watch the raft moving gently along the flow of the river, passing by farm houses and beautiful greeneries.
Our journey goes on with a visit to Orchid Nursery where you can admire a wide variety of colorful unusual orchids which blossom around the year.
After that, return to your hotel.
Have a wonderful night at the hotel in Chiang Mai.
Spend time at your leisure while waiting for a drive to the airport, where you will get on a plane and return home.
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What's included
Trip Notes
1. Best Time to Visit Thailand: Nov – Feb
Thailand has a warm tropical climate, so you can count on warm to hot weather throughout the year but there are many great places that you can visit all year.
Peak season is generally during December to January for everywhere in Thailand but the best time to visit Thailand is actually from November to February which the weather is cool, clear sky and no rain. During this season the weather in the northern regions is chilly at night, but the rest of the country stays a balmy 30°C even in the winter.
March is starting for the hot season but April to May are the hottest and driest months but the southern islands would be the good place to visit.
May to October is the low season and also the cheapest time to travel because the hotel price will be cheaper than other seasons but except some islands like Koh Tao or Koh Samui for example July and August, these periods, hotels are expensive.
2. Thailand Visa Requirements:
Many nationalities, including citizens of Australia, Canada, South Africa, the US and most European countries do not need a visa for stays of up to 30 days. A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, return ticket or onward travel arrangement needs to be presented upon request at your arrival in Thailand. These requirements are subject to change. Please check with the embassy or consulate in your home country before departure.
3. Car Procedure
| Group | Types of Car |
| 1 - 5 pax | 9-seater car |
| 5 - 9 pax | Two 9 - seater cars |
| 10 - 18 pax | 30 - seater car |
| 19 - 25 pax | 40 - seater car |
Rooms are available from 14.00 on arrival day until 12.00 on departure day. Special requests for early/late check in/out will come with a surcharge.
Airfares (if any) may change without prior notice to e-ticket issuance.
4. Child Policy:
- 0 - 2 years old: Free of charge (Maximum 1 child under 2 years old travels with 2 adults; from the second child, 50% of the regular fare will be applied) .
- 2 - 5 years old: 50% of the regular fare will be applied.
- 5 - 11 years old: 75% of the regular fare will be applied.
- From 12 years and older: 100% of the regular fare will be applied.
During Peak Season and Special Occasions, Surcharges may be Added to the Price:
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve: Compulsory meals would be added during these times of the years, depending on hotels or resorts you stay.
- Peak season during 20 Dec 2020 – 10 Jan 2021, Songkran Festival, Loy Kratong Festival, Chinese New Year: Extra fee required.
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