Thailand Highlights - 10 Days - Private

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• Day 1: WELCOME TO BANGKOK Arrival Day

  Your trip begins with your arrival in Thailand. Your private driver and guide will meet and greet you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel by private transportation. Check in to the hotel and rest after your flight. You can explore the historic charm, architectural marvels, and various products splashed over the streets of Bangkok. After enjoying your first day, return to the hotel for a relaxing sleep. Overnight in Bangkok.

• Day 2: BANGKOK - DAMNOEM SADUAK FLOATING MARKET TOUR H/D (B)

  

  You will be picked up from your hotel and depart for Ratchaburi province to visit the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Damnern Saduak is a must-visit for tourists from around the world. On the way, you'll pass by a sugar palm factory to see how they make sugar from palm trees. Arrive at the pier and take a long-tail boat to the market, experiencing the local people living along the small canal. At the floating market, see locals selling fruits, vegetables, flowers and more from their boats while customers shop from the ground. Try local coconut juice and fresh fruit juice, and buy souvenirs for friends and family. Overnight in Bangkok.

• Day 3: BANGKOK TEMPLE TOUR – FLY TO CHIANG MAI (B)

  

  You will be picked up from your hotel to visit the Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). Photography may not be allowed inside the buildings. After enjoying the Chedi architecture, continue to Wat Pho to see the reclining Buddha image. Wat Pho is the oldest and largest temple, over 200 years old. Next, visit Wat Benchamabopit, known as the Marble Temple, which represents a marriage of Italian marble and classical Thai architecture. After the tour, you will take a flight to Chiang Mai. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

• Day 4: HALF DAY ELEPHANT SANCTUARY WITH LUNCH - JOIN IN A GROUP TOUR (B, L)

  

  Morning visit: 06:30-12:30 07:00 Drive approximately 1.5 hours south of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas. 08:30 Arrive at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Walk through and learn about the elephants, change into traditional Karen clothing and make medicine for the elephants. 09:00 Meet the elephants. Feed, give medicine, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants. 09:45 Mud Spa with the elephants 10:30 Walk with the elephants to a river and bathe them. 11:30 Eat a traditional meal and then say goodbye to the elephants. 12:00 Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours back to Chiang Mai. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

• Day 5: DAY TRIP TO CHIANG RAI (B)

  You will be picked up from your hotel and drive approximately 3-4 hours via Wiang Pa Pao To Chiang Rai, with a short stop at a local hot spring along the way. Visit Wat Rong Khun, known as the White Temple, to be impressed by the carved statues, fantastic stained glass, mosaic tiles and paintings in the chapel. Then drive through Chiang Rai's residential area and market to visit Wat Phra Keow, which housed the Emerald Buddha in the 13th century before it was moved to Bangkok. Also visit Wat Phra Sing, with its classic Lanna architecture. You will be dropped off at your hotel in Chiang Mai. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

• Day 6: CHIANG MAI FREE TIME (B)

  Chiang Mai is a great place for a vacation with its tranquil atmosphere and beautiful nature. Have a free day to explore this city at your own pace. We recommend walking along the cozy streets to feel the authenticity of local life. Don' miss the San Kamphaeng Road, also known as the Handicraft Highway, which stretches for 18 km and offers a variety of local crafts. In the evening, the Night Bazaar on Chang Klan Road is worth visiting to buy interesting local goods and snacks. If time permits, head to Bua Tong National Park (about a 1-2 hour drive) for a hike in the jungles and climb up the "sticky waterfalls", where the limestone texture allows you to easily walk up and down without slipping. This will be a magical experience. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

• Day 7: CHIANG MAI - FLY TO PHUKET (B)

  Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. You have a free day at leisure. There are no activities planned for today. Enjoy your free time until your transfer (private, with English speaking guide) to Chiang Mai Domestic Airport. Upon arrival at Phuket Domestic Airport, you'll be met and greeted by our guide. Transfer from the airport to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English- speaking guide. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight on Phuket.

• Day 8: PHUKET FREE TIME (B)

  Set on the Andaman Coast, Phuket is known for its beaches, nightlife, and beautiful resorts. Its diverse landscapes range from tropical rainforests to palm-fringed beaches and craggy limestone cliffs. Today is free to explore Phuket, either with a day of relaxation, or adventure. We recommend relaxing at the beach to sunbathe and sit back with a cold drink, go for a swim, or try snorkeling. To see more of Phuket from its underwater angle, visit an aquarium in Cape Panwa. If you're feeling adventurous, visit Hanuman World Phuket to soar through the jungle on its ziplines. In the evening, eat seafood for dinner, browse a night market, or go for a drink on lively Bangla Road. Overnight on Phuket.

• Day 9: PHUKET FREE TIME (B)

  Have a relaxing time at Phuket beaches. Overnight on Phuket.

• Day 10: TIME TO SAY GOODBYE - PHUKET DEPARTURE (B)

  Relish a healthy breakfast on your final day. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, then you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs. Later, proceed for your departure and board your flight back home. Trip Ends.

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