Classic Thailand with Elephants & Phuket Island

Itinerary

• Day 1: Bangkok, Arrival

  When your flight lands at Bangkok airport, your personal tour guide will meet you at Exit C Gate No.10 and escort you to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace.

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• Day 2: Bangkok

  After breakfast, be picked up by your guide and driver to start your Bangkok exploration from the colorful flower and vegetable market, where you will see all kinds of tropical fruits, chili peppers in different sizes and colors, etc. Your next stop will be the splendid Grand Palace, the official residence of the kings of Thailand since 1782. Visit Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple - Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) near the palace afterwards.

  In the afternoon, experience a long-tail boat trip along the canal to see the communities still living in traditional Thai houses on stilts and their life on both sides of the canal. Later, reach the Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) designed with fresh style and pretty floral on the construction, which is one of the most striking riverside landmarks of Thailand.

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• Day 3: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi

  Today, you will set off to Kanchanaburi for an insight into the relics of World War II. Walk through the narrow pass and learn about the history of the war at Hellfire Pass Museum. Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch, and then walk along the wooden railway to visit the Krasae Cave, once a campsite for prisoners of the war who were brought here to build the "Death Railway".

  After that, cross the Bridge on the River Kwai and take a boat ride on the River Kwai. Finally, pay a visit to Don Rak War Cemetery to remember those who lost their lives during World War II during the construction of the "Death Railway".

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  • Kanchanaburi

• Day 4: Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya

  This is a day to discover the historic city of Ayutthaya, the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom destroyed in the Burmese–Siamese wars in the 18th century. On the way, drop by the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Later, continue to visit the Wat Chai Wattanaram, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Mongkhon Bophit, Wat Mahathat and Wat Ratchaburana.

  You will see precious ancient sites including the remains of the palaces, the brilliant Buddha statues and meticulous carvings, some of which are looming in the shade of green or adjacent to modern buildings.

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  • Ayutthaya

• Day 5: Ayutthaya - Sukhothai

  Drive to Sukhothai, renowned for the picturesque ruins of the ancient city. Arriving and checking into the hotel, your guide will take you to the enchanting Sukhothai Historical Park, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a number of fine monuments, illustrating the beginnings of Thai architecture. The park is also every photographer's dream spot.

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  • Sukhothai

• Day 6: Sukhothai - Chiang Mai

  Continue the travel deep into Chiang Mai. After arrival, drive up to the mountain of Doi Suthep and visit the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a Thai Theravada Buddhist temple sitting on the mountaintop. Later, descend and head to the hotel in downtown Chiang Mai. Have a good rest of the day!

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  • Chiang Mai

• Day 7: Chiang Mai

  A full-day join-in tour to the Baan Chang Elephant Park, an elephant sanctuary without elephant riding activity. You will have an opportunity to get to know each of the remarkable elephants and gain a special understanding of their daily life and behaviors.

  Be driven about 50 minutes to the Baan Chang Elephant Park, and you will have much time with the elephants such as preparing fruits for the lovely elephants, feeding, touching, bathing, roaming and playing with elephants. In the afternoon, get started back to your hotel in downtown.

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  • Chiang Mai

• Day 8: Chiang Mai

  Full-day Lanna Cooking Experience with a local family - Raunkaew Yanon.

  Be picked up from your hotel and a short transfer takes you into the outskirts of Chiang Mai to meet your host family in an authentic Thai neighborhood. You will be welcomed with a refreshing drink and spend time with the Thai family learning about traditional Thai architecture and the graceful teakwood homes and structures. You will prepare a delicious homemade Northern Thai food with the family. After enjoying the meal, get back to your hotel.

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  • Chiang Mai

• Day 9: Chiang Mai - Phuket

  The whole morning is your free time. In the afternoon, fly to Phuket. Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you and take you to the hotel. Relax by poolside or head to the beach.

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  • Phuket

• Day 10: Phuket

  Welcome to paradise for vacation. Escaping from the bustling city and no guide or vehicle arranged for you, it is your time!

  You can also choose the optional tours provided with surcharge. Optional tour as follows for reference:
  Phi Phi Island, Maya Bay, Khai Island by speed boat (Join-in transfer + Join-in tour).
  James Bond Island Tour by nature canoe or speed boat (Join-in transfer + Join-in tour).
  Full day swimming, hopping, cooking tour etc.

  For more information, please consult your travel consultant.

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• Day 11: Phuket

  Enjoy your free time.

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  • Phuket

• Day 12: Phuket - Bangkok

  Today, your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport, and then return to Bangkok by air and be escorted to the hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax or go around by yourself.

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  • Bangkok

• Day 13: Bangkok, Departure

  Feel free to spend some leisure time until your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight back home. Say goodbye to Thailand!

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