Highlights of Thailand & Koh Samui

Highlights of Thailand & Koh Samui

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Tour Code: ODY-TH-006
Destination: Thailand
  • Duration11 Days
  • Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
  • Tour Style Classic

About This Trip

Discover the allure of Thailand on this 11-day trip that includes history, wildlife, cuisine, and beach time. Bangkok, one of the world's most vibrant and dazzling cities, is your first stop. Visit the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and Wat Arun, which are all iconic landmarks. Take a detour to Ayutthaya the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam. Then, travel to the laid-back city of Chiang Mai, where you can get close to elephants and enjoy Thai cuisine prepared by you. Finally, spend some time in Koi Samui, the less crowded but more spectacular beach, unwinding or participating in fun activities such as scuba diving or kayaking...

Itinerary Summary

  • DAY
    PLACE
    HIGHLIGHTS
  • 1 - 2
    Bangkok
    The Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Long-Tail Boat Tour, Wat Arun
  • 3
    Ayutthaya
    Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, Ayutthaya Historical Park
  • 4
    Bangkok - Chiang Mai
    Fly to Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
  • 5 - 6
    Chiang Mai
    Elephants' Day Care, Thai Food Cooking Class
  • 7
    Chiang Mai - Koh Samui
    Fly to Koh Samui, Free at Leisure
  • 8 - 10
    Koh Samui
    Beach Vacation, Optional Water Activities
  • 11
    Koh Samui - Bangkok
    Departure
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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Bangkok

Welcome to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand! Upon arrival, you'll be escorted to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to recover from the jet lag or explore this city on your own.

Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok

After breakfast, wander around the colorful flower and vegetable market, where you can experience real local life. Continue to explore today's highlight - the majestic Grand Palace. It brings the features of Siamese culture together and adds uniqueness to your Thailand trip. Before getting out of the palace, walk northeast to visit the Wat Phra Kaew containing a beautiful Emerald Buddha.

Enjoy your delicious lunch and then take a break through a long-tail boat ride along the canal. It is an opportunity to see Thai houses and Thai life. The final stop is the fantastic Wat Arun. Inlaid with colored ceramic decors, it is like a gleaming gigantic jewel box waiting to be opened.

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Bangkok

Day 3: Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Bangkok

After breakfast, drive to Ayutthaya for a day excursion. Bang Pa-In Summer Palace will be your first stop. You can stroll inside the royal summer resort and enjoy its lovely scenery. Later, head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Ayutthaya Historical Park. There are fewer crowds with beautiful scene and brilliant history. Wat Mahathat is an amazing sight you cannot miss it. Wander around it, and take photos with the fantastic stone Buddha head growing within the tree. Move on to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and learn about the Thai history behind it. Don't forget to visit Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit for its huge bronze Buddha image.

When the tour ends, you will be driven back to your hotel in Bangkok.

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Bangkok

Day 4: Bangkok - Chiang Mai

Take your flight to Chiang Mai in the morning. After check-in and a short rest in your hotel, drive along the winding road to the gate of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, and then you will climb 309 steps to enter the temple. Here you can enjoy the shiny architecture as well as the stunning views of the whole city down below.

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Chiang Mai

Day 5: Baan Chang Elephant Park, Chiang Mai

This morning, visit Baan Chang Elephant Park to enjoy an Elephant's Day Care activity. Leaving the hotel at around 8:30 to 9:00 by shuttle bus you will reach the park in around 50 minutes. In this ethical and sustainable park, you will learn about the elephants and can touch, bathe and play with them as well as preparing their lunch after enjoying you own. Before returning to Chang Mai you will meet some baby elephants in their own nursery area.
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Chiang Mai

Day 6: Making Thai Food, Chiang Mai

Before the Thai cooking class starts, you will be transferred to a local market to buy fresh ingredients and have an interesting tour there. After that, make an authentic Thai cuisine by following your teacher, a selected chef. Enjoy lunch including your excellent work. The rest half day is free for you to relax at the hotel or go out for exploring the city on your own.

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Chiang Mai

Day 7: Chiang Mai - Koh Samui

Spend some leisure time before checking out for the flight to Koh Samui. Upon arrival, your guide will take you to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to have a rest or start your adventure on your own.

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Koh Samui

Day 8: Koh Samui

You will have three free days for exploring Koh Samui on your own. Enjoy the fantastic views this paradise island offers, from picturesque beaches with emerald waters to dense jungle.

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Koh Samui

Day 9: Koh Samui

Enjoy your free time.

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Koh Samui

Day 10: Koh Samui

Enjoy your free time.

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Koh Samui

Day 11: Koh Samui - Bangkok, Departure

After breakfast, you will be escorted to take your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival at the Bangkok airport, connect your flight back home.

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