PERFECT FOR:
- First Time Travelers to Thailand
- Those seeking Fun, Food & Nightlife
- Architecture & History Lovers
- Travelers with limited time
A Private Thailand Tour – Bangkok, Chiang Mai
9 Days / 7 Nights – Tour Code (OBC) – Private Tour – Daily departure
Our Bangkok & Chiang Mai Explorient invites you to two of Thailand’s most popular spots — Chiang Mai, a city with a beautiful cultural personality blessed with majestic natural beauty; and Bangkok, a vibrant international city that offers boundless entertainment options — from gourmet restaurants and space age nightclubs to colorful night markets and hip bars. It’s no wonder visitors the world over are falling in love with this magical kingdom.
Traveling in style, this action-packed itinerary features Bangkok’s must-see attractions that include the Grand Palace, one of the world’s most impressive tourist attractions, with a dazzling array of golden statues and multi-tiered spires; the Royal Pantheon of Kings, a pavilion used for keeping statues of deceased kings of Chakri Dynasty; the Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand; the infamous Damnoen Floating Market, culturally-inspiring trading place where villagers transport their agricultural products by an amazing network of canals; and a spectacular night on on board a Dinner Cruise along the “River of Kings”.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Economy Class Air via Cathay Pacific Airways from USA
- One way Airfare between Bangkok and Chiang Mai
- 7 nights hotel accommodations of your choice
- Hotel breakfasts Daily
- Other meals as specified per itinerary (food only)
- Private Tour: Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional Guides
BANGKOK (4 nights)
- 4 nights at Amari Watergate (Superior) OR Anantara Siam | Hotel Muse by MGallery (Deluxe) OR The Peninsula (Premium)
- Dinner Cruise on board the Horizon Cruise
- Half day private Grand Palace & Temples Tour
- Morning excursion to Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak & Train Market
- Night Foodies Tour by Tuk-Tuk
CHIANG MAI (3 nights)
- 3 nights at Ratilanna Riverside Resort (Superior) OR Na Nirand Boutique Resort | The Rachamankha (Deluxe) OR 137 Pillars House (Premium)
- Elephant Experience at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
- Private tour of Chiang Mai City & Wat Phra Doi Suthep
- Thai Cooking Lesson at Pantawan Cooking School
Day 1 Depart North America
Board your transpacific flight via All Cathay Pacific Airways to Bangkok, connecting in Hong Kong.
Day 2 Arrive Bangkok
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 3 Bangkok
This morning’s tour visits the Royal Grand Palace, Golden Cheddi, the Pantheon of Kings and the Emerald Buddha, plus a tour of the Kingdom’s most revered temples in Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) and Wat Trimit (Golden Buddha). This evening enjoy a dinner cruise on board The Horizon by Shangri-la. (B,D)
Day 4 Bangkok – Floating Market
Breakfast at the hotel. Today’s tour takes you to the world renown Floating Market where for over a hundred years, villagers transport their agricultural products by canals to the center of trading at Damnoen Saduak. This incredible network is a labyrinth of almost two hundreds branched canals lined with ancient Thai wooden houses and colorfully decorated by small wooden boats that contain fresh fruits and vegetables. Afterwards, visit the interesting Train Market where local vendors and patrons line the train tracks, quickly disperse and reassemble as the train comes and goes. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure to relax and explore Bangkok on your own.
Later this evening, enjoy a Night Foodies Tour by Tuk Tuk. This exciting tour visits famous eateries around the city sample local street foods such as Khao Man Gai (Chicken & Rice), Pad Thai or Guay Tiew Kua Gai (Chicken Noodle Soup). Explore the Flower Market followed by a local temple before returning to your hotel by midnight. (B,D)
Day 5 Bangkok
A full day at leisure to relax, shop and explore Bangkok on your own. (B)
Day 6 Bangkok / Chiang Mai
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, commence sightseeing of Chiang Mai City visiting local temples and residential areas followed by a visit to the sacred mountain temple of Doi Suthep. Check-in at your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 7 Chiang Mai (Elephant Experience)
Today, enjoy full day of a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime elephant Experience at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary featuring an elephant care program where you’ll have a chance to look after these gentle giants. Include lunch. (B,L)
***Note: includes private transfers but elephant activities are operated on JOIN (non-private) basis with other participants.***
Day 8 Chiang Mai
Today, enjoy a fun-filled morning or afternoon Culinary Lesson at Pantawan Cooking School to prepare your very own Thai Lunch or Dinner. (B,L or D) ****Note: transfers and cooking lesson on join basis (non-private) with other participants****
Day 9 Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight home, connecting in Hong Kong. Arrive home the same day. (B)
****END OF PROGRAM****
ROGRAM****
| 2023/24 Price Chart (Prices valid through March 31, 2024) | |||||
| Departs Daily | Land Only | West Coast | East Coast | Single Supplement | |
| Jan. – Mar. 23 | S | 2,295 | 3,445 | 3,545 | 925 |
| D | 2,575 | 3,725 | 3,825 | 1,125 | |
| P | 3,725 | 4,975 | 5,075 | 2,225 | |
| Apr. – May* | S | 2,195 | 3,345 | 3.445 | 855 |
| D | 2,495 | 3,645 | 3,745 | 1,075 | |
| P | 3,325 | 4,475 | 4,575 | 1,855 | |
| Jun. – Aug. | S | 2,155 | 3,695 | 3,995 | 855 |
| D | 2,495 | 4,125 | 4,325 | 1,025 | |
| P | 3,325 | 4,975 | 5,175 | 1,855 | |
| September | S | 2,155 | 3,305 | 3,405 | 855 |
| D | 2,495 | 3,645 | 3,745 | 1,025 | |
| P | 3,325 | 4,475 | 4,575 | 1,855 | |
| October | S | 2,155 | 3,305 | 3,405 | 855 |
| D | 2,495 | 3,645 | 3,745 | 1,025 | |
| P | 3,325 | 4,475 | 4,575 | 1,855 | |
| Nov. – Dec.** | S | 2,245 | 3,395 | 3,495 | 965 |
| D | 2,575 | 3,725 | 3,825 | 1,125 | |
| P | 3,635 | 4,785 | 4,885 | 2,125 | |
| Jan. – Mar. ’24 | S | 2,145 | 3,295 | 3,395 | 925 |
| D | 2,445 | 3,595 | 3,695 | 1,075 | |
| P | 3,825 | 4,975 | 5,075 | 2,275 | |
| Tour Requires minimum of 2 passengers to operate | |||||
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S = Superior | D = Deluxe | P = Premium West Coast: LAX/SFO/SEA East Coast: JFK/EWR/BOS/IAD/ORD |
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- Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
- Price includes all entrance fees, domestic air taxes, hotel taxes & service charges
- Price excludes personal expenses, beverages, gratuities to guides, drivers & bell persons
- Land only cost includes one way Bangkok / Chiang Mai Airfare only.
- Blackout dates, holiday Surcharges and/or compulsory Gala dinners at hotels apply Dec. 20-Jan. 10
- For Air & Land Option:
- When Trans-Pacific travel takes place on a weekend (Friday-Sunday), add $50 per person each direction.
- *Jun-Aug rates apply for departures between May 24-31 due to peak season airfares
- **Airfare supplement of $500 (West Coast) | $600 (East Coast) applies for departures between December 10 – 31
- U.S. & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (Approx. $200 – subject to change).
- All flights, hotels and land services are subject to availability at time of reservation
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Dinner Cruise on the River of Kings
- Royal Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Trimit
- Floating Market & Train Market
- Bangkok Night Foodies Tour by Tuk Tuk
- Elephant Experience
- Wat Phra Doi Suthep Temple
- Thai Cooking Lesson
Price Starting From:
$3,195
RELATED TOURS
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bangkok – The Peninsula Hotel
Chiang Mai – Na Nirand Hotel
Chiang Mai – 137 Pillars House
Bangkok – Hotel Muse
Chiang Mai – The Rachamankha
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