This tour give you the essential sites of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. You will see the King's Palace, Wat Pra Kaeo, the Reclining Buddha, the river cruise and more in Bangkok. Everywhere you go you will experience the wonderful hospitality of the Thai people, delicious Thai foods and their warm, friendly smiles and service.
Depart USA for Bangkok, Thailand. (Meals on flight)
Cross International Dateline; lose a day. You will regain it on the return trip.
You will arrive in Bangkok where your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
The day is free to relax rest up and prepare for the exciting trip. Enjoy an early dinner follows by a complimentary 2-hour Traditional Thai massage.
The day begins with a trip to the Golden Buddha Temple. Afterwards you will visit the Reclining Buddha Temple. After lunch visit the incredible Grand Palace with Wat Pra Kaeo.
Evening: Traditional Thai Cultural Performance & Dinner.
Morning visit to the Floating Market. Ride on the canals through an older Thai river neighborhood and onto the market area. Lunch at the Rose Garden, and enjoy the grounds.
Possibly see a cobra show.
Morning flight to Chiang Mai.
Where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
The day begins with a visit to the Doi Suthep, the ancient temple sight. After lunch we will take you to the Handicraft villages for excellent deals and quality products. Afterwards visit the Tribal Research Center.
Evening Option: The Night Market.
Today visit the Elephant Camp, see the elephant and the cultural show, take a one hour elephant ride, go on a bamboo raft and learn about the noble Asian elephant and the worker monkeys. Visit the Orchid Farm.
Begin with an excursion to visit the hill tribe villages to meet the Aca, the Hmong, Yao and the Karen people.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant along the way to Chiang Rai.
After you arrive in Chiang Rai, you will check into your hotel.
Dinner will be at a local restaurant.
Visit the Queen Mother's Home and Garden, Doi Tung. The sprawling gardens are spectacular. You can eat lunch in the area and return to the gardens.
Then we will return you to your hotel.
Drive to the Burmese border; see Burmese handicrafts, silver work, jewelry & fabric arts including their incredible trapuntos. Visit the historic Golden Triangle where three countries share a border, Thailand, Laos and Burma. See the small Opium Museum and where two rivers join the three nations. Then take a ride on a small river boat to the Burmese side and stop on a small island owned by Laos.
In the evening fly from Chiang Rai to Bangkok, where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home with a lifetime of wonderful memories!
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All land transportation throughout itinerary including arrival/depart transfers, boats, A/C private car or van, guides, drivers, hotels (double occupancy), all meals as per itinerary (listed as B,L,D), escorted by English speaking guide, all entrance/admission fees as per itinerary. Price is based on double occupancy.
Budget Excludes:International flight (including taxes and fuel surcharges), Domestic Thai flights, Items marked option, tips, airport taxes, visa fees.
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