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Luxurious Thailand 14 Days/ 13 Nights

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Discover the delights of Thailand on this luxurious and enlightening journey through one of Asia's most ancient kingdoms. Staying in some of the best hotels in the world, you will be awed, fascinated and pampered in equal measure as you are escorted from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and the far north of Thailand - the land known as The Golden Triangle. Starting in Bangkok you will discover the contrasts between the modern Asian city on the surface and the ancient Buddhist civilization behind the temple walls and the teak doors of the old city. A flight to Chiang Rai in the north takes you to the mountains and jungles of the Golden Triangle. Staying at the sumptuous Anantara Resort on the banks of the Mekong with views across Laos and Burma, you will not only enjoy exceptional service and luxurious surroundings but also ride elephants through the jungle, visit remote tribes and wander through ancient cities. In Chiang Mai, we will immerse you in ancient Lanna culture and history by day while you enjoy the pleasures of the Oriental Dhara Dhevi at night - surely one of the world's most luxurious jungle retreats. We will arrange for a private audience with a celebrated local textile weaver and take you to a village in the countryside where you will meet and eat with a local family and learn how life in the Thai countryside has hardly changed. This tour ends in Phuket where we suggest you stay at Sala Phuket, one of our favorite resorts, however you can choose any of Thailand's islands or beaches where a mesmerizing choice of luxury resorts are available to indulge your every desire.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Bangkok

 
Arrive at Bangkok. Transfer to hotel. Relax or explore Bangkok by one of our Bangkok city tours.
Relaxation

On arrival you will be welcomed by your tour guide and taken to the Oriental Hotel. Spend the day relaxing or recovering from your flight or take one of our highly recommended Bangkok city tours.

Overnight at The Oriental Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok Relaxation picture

Day 2 - Samut Songkhram

 
Trip out of Bangkok to Samut Songkhram, a province with lovely local floating market.
Sightseeing

Today we take you out of the city to Samut Songkram province where you will discover an amazing country market along the railway tracks as well as one of the many floating markets of Thailand. Take a fascinating boat ride through the maze of canals stopping along the way to visit Buddhist temples and meet local Thai people before arriving at Rama II Park with its Thai style Pavilion Museum.

Overnight at The Oriental Bangkok, Thailand

Samut Songkhram Sightseeing picture

Day 3 - Bangkok

 
Trip out of Bangkok to Ayutthaya to explore the Ancient City (Historical Park)and cruise back to Bangkok.
Historical and Educational Tours

Head out of Bangkok to the ancient city of Ayutthaya and spend the morning with your guide soaking up the atmosphere and history of the medieval Siamese court. You will also see stately Bang Pa, before taking a gentle cruise back down the Chaophraya River to your hotel in Bangkok.

Overnight at The Oriental Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok Historical and Educational Tours picture

Day 4 - Day 5 - Chiang Rai

 
Fly northwards to Chiang Rai for a scenic drive to the Golden Triangle that lies along the Mekong River. Spend Day 4 and Day 5 to explore Chiang Rai the quiet, peaceful town.
Flight Transfer to Chiang Rai
Sightseeing

Fly to Chiang Rai and drive to the golden triangle area in far north of Thailand to your hotel on the Mekong River with views across Laos and Burma. Enjoy the view while sipping cocktails by the pool or a take time out for a relaxing spa - it's your holiday.

Overnight at Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle, Thailand

Chiang Rai Sightseeing picture

Day 6- Day 7 - Chiang Mai

 
Chiang Mai sightseeing
Transfer to Chiang Mai by Drive
Sightseeing

Drive through the mountains to Chiang Mai. During Day 6- Day 7, spend your time in Chiang Mai to explore the interesting places such as the Royal Palace at Doi Tung, tribal communities, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Studio Naenna founded by a woman's weaving group, featuring antique Lao and Thai textiles.

Overnight at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai Sightseeing picture

Day 8 - Chiang Mai

 
Eco tour program at Baan Mae Kampong Village, where you will spend day learning about Thai culture, how people live and work in the countryside.
Eco-Tourism

Mae Kampong village is a beautiful Thai village perched amongst the hills of Mae On district just outside Chiang Mai. You spend day learning about Thai culture, how people live and work in the countryside; you will cook and eat with your hosts, visit tea and coffee plantations, walk through the forests and try Thai traditional massage. This is real-life experiential tourism. Late this afternoon drive back through the mountains to Chiang Mai.

Overnight at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai, Thailand


Day 9 - Chiang Mai

 
Fly southwards to Phuket
Flight Transfer to Phuket

Spend the morning relaxing at your hotel or take one of our highly recommended sightseeing tours before transferring for your direct flight to Phuket. On arrival in Phuket you will be met by one of our local team members and transferred to your hotel.


Day 10 - Day 13 - Phuket

 
Phuket beach holiday
Beach

Relax, unwind and enjoy the beautiful beaches and unrivalled charms of south Thailand. Our local office in Phuket will be very pleased to arrange sightseeing excursions, escorted shopping tours or to take care of any other issues or requirements you may have.

Phuket Beach picture

Day 14 - Phuket

 
Phuket Departure

At the end of your holiday we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.


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