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7-Day Bangkok and Chiang Mai Highlights Tour

7 Day Bangkok

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Tour code
Vmtbkcm76
Start
Bangkok
End
Chiang Mai
Type tour
Private
Age range
5 - 75
Language
English
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Highlights

Have an in-depth exploration of Bangkok city and experience its very best.
Embark on a day adventure to the vibrant markets in and around Bangkok.
Climb up to the sacred Doi Suthep Mountain for Wat Phra That and its superb panoramic views of Chiang Mai.
Spend a pleasant time with amazing elephants at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary.
Walk through the fantastic Doi Inthanon National Park.

Description

This itinerary is designed for people who would like to discover essential central and northern Thailand. Embark on a delightful journey starting in Bangkok, where you will visit historical landmarks and bustling markets, and immerse yourself in the local culture. Transition to Chiang Mai for a spiritual expedition atop Doi Suthep Mountain and quality time with elephants, and explore the natural wonders of Doi Inthanon. This 7-day adventure will leave you with treasured memories of Thailand's rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes.

Best Time To Visit Thailand

Thailand in Winters: Winter, from November to February, is widely considered the best season to visit Thailand. The weather during these months is cool and dry, with temperatures ranging between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, making it perfect for beach vacations and city explorations. Your Thailand itinerary for winter can include places like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and the islands of Phuketand Koh Samui. The famous Loi Krathong Festival, also known as the festival of lights, takes place in November. The availability of resorts and hotels is generally good during this season, although early booking is recommended due to the high demand.

Thailand in Summers: Thailand weather in summer months, from March to June, is hot, with temperatures often soaring above 30 degrees Celsius. Despite the heat, summer brings its own unique experiences and is still a good time to visit Thailand. During summer, you can visit the Songkran Festival, the Thai New Year, known for its country-wide water fights. This is also a great time to explore the less crowded islands like Koh Chang and Koh Kood. Resorts and hotels, particularly those with pools, are readily available to provide a refreshing retreat from the heat.

Thailand in Monsoons: The monsoon season in Thailand spans from July to October. The Thailand weather in these months is characterized by high humidity and rainfall. However, this season brings a unique charm to the country's landscapes, making them lush and green. Monsoon is a great time to visit the interior regions like Chiang Mai for waterfall hikes. The Queen's Birthday, also known as Mother's Day, is celebrated in August with beautiful light decorations. Thailand tour packagesduring this season, often offering discounted rates due to the off-peak season.

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Itinerary

Our tour guide will meet you at the Suvarnabhumi Airport and take you to your hotel in Bangkok. Once you've checked in, you may relax at the hotel or explore the city. Overnight in Bangkok.

Meals: NA

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

08:00: Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the city tour. We visit the Grand Royal Palace, which is home to Thailand's royal family first. The majestic Wat Phra Kaew, famous for housing the Emerald Buddha Statue, is located inside the same complex.

The next stop is Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and the birthplace of “Thai massage”. You should spend 30 minutes enjoying the traditional massage here. Such an excellent break for your temple tour !

Enjoy lunch at local restaurant

Afternoon:

Boarding a long tail boat in the afternoon for a tour around the Chao Phraya River and other busy inner canals that provide amazing views of nearby local life. We make a pit break at Wat Arun, the Aube temple, on the route.

Finally, paying a visit to the Golden Mountain will put an end to your today city tour.

Return to the hotel and spend the night in Bangkok.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

Morning:

Departing from Bangkok at 08:30 AM, you first reach Bang Pa-In Palace - Summer Palace, boasting a mix of European, gothic and Thai-Buddhist architecture. Take the time to explore the charming temples, wander a circle around the lake with colourful tower and also admire the palace's architecture of unusual excellence.

Enjoy lunch at local restaurant

Afternoon:

Start exploring this ancient city with these impressive temples.

Wat Mahathat: The famous ruined temple since the Burmese attacks and is famous for the Buddha image in a banyan tree

Wat Phra Mongkhon Bophit: An active wihan for Buddhist devotees and those who are curious about one of the largest bronze sitting Buddha statues in Thailand

Wat Phra Si Sanphet: A relic of Ayutthaya Palace, which used to hold the most important ceremonies in Ayutthaya Kingdom

Wat Lokayasutharam: The historic land where you can see the biggest reclining Buddha statue in Ayutthaya

Around 15:30, the sightseeing trip comes to an end; you will return to Bangkok and enjoy free time for the rest of the day.After all, you will return to Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

Breakfast at hotel. It's a free day to explore Bangkok on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.

Morning

Breakfast at the hotel and free for leisure until flight time, our driver will transfer you to Bangkok Airport to catch a flight to Chiang Mai

Upon arrival at Chiang Mai Airport, our driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel in Chiang Mai for checking in. Free for leisure for the rest of the day.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.

Morning

08:00: Pick up from your hotel

Drive approximately 1.5 hours through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas to Maetaeng

Arrive at the Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic.

Learn about the elephants and change into traditional clothing for bathing with them

Take photos with the elephants.

Go to visit Karen Village – Long Neck village

Lunch: Enjoy a traditional meal and then say goodbye to the elephants.

Afternoon:

The ongoing cultural trip will head to the silver temple at Wat Sri Suphan - an iconic sanctuary of traditional Lanna silversmith designs. This is the world’s first silver temple with the whole surface being covered with handcrafted silver, inside out.

The last stop should be the Craft Village at San Kamphaeng, which is famous for its high-quality cotton, silk weaving, and other elaborate crafts. It is a center of small factories and workshops with generation-to-generation Thai handicraft skills.

Drop off at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lucnh

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at hotel. Free day until our driver transfers you to airport for your flight to departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA.

Policy

Price included

Local English Speaking guides as mentioned in the program (Pick up with Guide & See off no guide).
Meals as mentioned in the program: B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Tours and transfers in private AC vehicles.
Entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program.
Excursions by boat as mentioned in the program.
Drinking water bottle on tour days.
Service charges.

International and domestic airfares
Meals and drinks which are not mentioned in the program
Other services are not mentioned in the program
Visa fees upon arrival in Thailand (according to the Nationality of the travelers)
Tips and personal expenses.
Travelers’ Personal insurance.
Any services not clearly mentioned in the program.
Porters at hotel
Surcharge for Peak season; Festivals; X-Mas; New Year (if any)
Surcharge for guide pick up airport from 22h to 06h: 15 USD/way

For children

Children’s Discounts: Kids 0-4 stay free with two adults; discounts for ages 5-9 apply based on the package.
Child Activity Participation: Children can join most activities, but some may have age restrictions. Check details before booking.
Child Safety and Supervision: Parents must supervise their children and follow provided safety guidelines. Some activities may need parental consent or accompaniment.

Other terms

This sample itinerary is designed for private arrangement. In order to get the most updated pricing information, please send us an INQUIRY and let us know some information about your travel plan such as travel date, number of people traveling together, accommodation standard and so on. There are a number of factors which will influence the prices; these include the standard of accommodations, the season..
Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking.
It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat....