Classic Thailand with beach relax

Itinerary

1. Day 01

   Bangkok Arrival (-/-/-)
   Welcome to Bangkok! Upon arrival, pick up by our local guide for transfer to the hotel. At leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight in Bangkok.  Note Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Depending on your arrival time, the program will be adjusted accordingly.  
2. Day 02

   Bangkok (B/-/-)
   Breakfast at the hotel Half-day tour of Bangkok  (The exact day of this excursion will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to the visiting sites’ opening schedule.) Panoramic tour of Bangkok, visiting some of its main attractions (visit to Wat Traimit temple, home to the world's largest solid gold Buddha, Wat Pho temple, and the world's largest reclining Buddha) Next, we will move on to the Royal Palace or Grand Palace. The palace where the kings of Siam of the Chakri dynasty lived. It is home to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the most important temple in all of Thailand At leisure in the afternoon.  Overnight in Bangkok.   
3. Day 03

   Bangkok (B/-/-)
   Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore the city. Overnight in Bangkok   OPTIONAL TOUR: Ayutthaya with River cruise & lunch  Visit ancient temples, shrines, and sculptures in Ayutthaya, a city that was the most important settlement in the Asian kingdom for over 400 years. Services included: English speaking guide, transportation, entrance fee, lunch on river crusie, water during transfer. Services not included: Tips, Beverage, Personal expenses not mentioned above.  Klong Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Train Market  Visit the Klong Damnoen Saduak floating market and the train market. We will visit a market set up right on the train tracks and then enjoy an incomparable spectacle as we sail through the canals where farmers exchange their products between boats. Services included: English speaking guide, transportation, entrance fee, boat trip, water during transfer. Services not included: Tips, Beverage, Personal expenses not mentioned above. 
4. Day 04

   Bangkok – Chiang Rai (B/L/-)
   Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport at the scheduled time. Flight to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, welcome by our local guide. Our first visit today will be the Chui Fong tea plantation. Visit to the tea plantations on the slopes of small hills. Tasting of some delicacies such as the famous tea ice cream.  Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit to the Opium Museum and the famous ‘Golden Triangle’. We will find various instruments used in the planting, harvesting, and trade of this plant on display. We will also be able to admire the ancient pipes of the region. In addition, we will enjoy a panoramic view of the famous “Golden Triangle” to observe the triple border between Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. We will visit the villages of the Akha and Yao ethnic groups and finish with a visit to the village of the Long-Necked Women. Return to our hotel. Overnight in Chiang Rai.   
5. Day 05

   Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (B/L/-)
   Breakfast at the hotel. We will take a traditional boat ride on the Kok River. Traditional Thai boat trip on the Kok River to the Karen tribe village. Visit to Wat Rong Suea Tean or Blue Temple. It is distinguished by its intense blue color and its elaborate mythological and Buddha statues, making it one of the most beautiful temples in all of Thailand. Transfer to Chiang Mai (180 km, 3 hours) and visit the famous White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) along the way. During the tour, stop at Wat Rong Khun or White Temple, a building dedicated to Buddhist worship.  Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple. This sanctuary is located 1,100 meters above sea level and is an important pilgrimage center for Buddhists and one of the most revered temples in the country. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Chiang Mai.   
6. Day 06

   Chiang Mai (B/L/-)
   Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Chiang Mai's popular handicraft street. Visit to some local handicraft factories such as lacquerware, silk weaving, Burmese antiques, and traditional paper umbrellas. Departure for Mae Sa Valley, where we will visit the Sai Nam Phung orchid farm. The orchid is Thailand's national flower and its cultivation is essential to the country's culture. Lunch at a local restaurant serving typical regional cuisine. We will transfer to the Elephant Rescue Park sanctuary for a unique and responsible experience with elephants. Elephant Rescue Park is a refuge for rescued elephants where we will learn firsthand about the situation of these pachyderms. We will have the opportunity to observe them, feed them, and interact respectfully with them, as well as accompany them and participate in their bath. Return to our hotel. Overnight in Chiang Mai.  
7. Day 07

   Chiang Mai – Flight to Samui/Phuket/Krabi (B/-/-)
   Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight to the next beach destination.   Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Samui/Phuket/Krabi. Optional tour:  Baangchang elephant sanctuary  - Full day tour Visit with English-speaking guide. Baangchang, a small eco-sustainable elephant sanctuary that rescues, rehabilitates, and cares for elephants. Visit to learn how they live, feed them, and interact with these pachyderms.   Serivices included: English speaking guide, transportation, entrance fee, water during transfer. Serivices not included: Tips, Beverage, Personal expenses not mentioned above.   
8. Day 08

   Samui/Phuket/Krabi - Beach relax (B/-/-)
   It is your own time today, just to relax and enjoy sunshine beach of Samui/Phuket/Krabi.. (No services provided).  Overnight in Samui/Phuket/Krabi.   Please note: Many beach activities available in town, including snorkeling, diving, parachuting, sailing to the islands and remote places.
9. Day 09

   Samui/Phuket/Krabi - Beach relax (B/-/-)
   It is your own time today, just to relax and enjoy sunshine beach of Samui/Phuket/Krabi.. (No services provided).  Overnight in Samui/Phuket/Krabi.   Please note: Many beach activities available in town, including snorkeling, diving, parachuting, sailing to the islands and remote places.
10. Day 10

    Samui/Phuket/Krabi - Departure (B/-/-)
    Breakfast. Check out at 11:00 a.m. Free time until transfer to the airport for your flight back home. End of services.  Note Check-out time is 11:00 noon.

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