9 Days Thailand Discovery: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket
About This Trip
Tour Route: Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Phuket
Blending cultural heritages, hands-on experiences, tropical beach relaxation, and plenty of free-time options, the well-rounded 9-day Thailand discovery is perfect for first-time visitors and culture lovers.
Explore Bangkok's golden temples rising beside winding canals and bustling markets. Visit Chiang Mai's hilltop temple and take part in a traditional cooking class. Relax on the pristine beaches in Phuket, and take optional excursions to dramatic limestone bays or flavorful culinary trails.
Terms & Condition
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TOUR GUIDEEscorted by private guides
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MEALSBreakfasts: 8, lunches: 2
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ACCOMMODATION3-4 Stars hotels (8 nights)
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TRANSPORTPrivate vehicle, domestic plane
Itinerary
Arrive at Bangkok airport, where you will be greeted with a warm welcome and transferred to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax and settle in, adjusting to the rhythm of this vibrant metropolis that blends modernity with deep-rooted tradition.
Accommodation:
3-Star: Travelodge Sukhumvit 11 (Superior Room B Building) or similar
4-Star: Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18 (Studio Superior) or similar
- Bangkok
Begin your exploration at the dazzling Grand Palace, a masterpiece of Thai architecture and history. Marvel at the pure gold architecture glittering beneath the blue sky, and feel the power of religion in Thailand. Within its grounds lies Wat Phra Kaew, home to the sacred Emerald Buddha, whose attire is changed seasonally by the King. Next, wander through a bustling flower and vegetable market, soaking in the local spirit among colorful blooms and smiling vendors.
After lunch, embark on a long-tail boat ride along Bangkok's serene canals. From the water, admire the unique silhouette of Wat Arun before ending the day at Wat Pho, the city's oldest temple, renowned for its Reclining Buddha and 95 pagodas.
Accommodation:
3-Star: Travelodge Sukhumvit 11 (Superior Room B Building) or similar
4-Star: Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18 (Studio Superior) or similar
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- Bangkok
Enjoy a leisurely morning, until a private transfer sends you to the airport for your afternoon flight to Chiang Mai.
Upon arrival, your guide and driver will transfer you to the sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the city's most iconic temple. Perched high on the mountainside, the temple offers sweeping views of the city, especially stunning at sunset.
After the tour, transfer to your hotel for a restful evening.
Accommodation:
3-Star: Sabai Sabai Chiang Mai (Deluxe Room) or similar
4-Star: Novotel Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub Hotel (Superior Balcony) or similar
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- Chiang Mai
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Chiang Mai's outskirts to join a hands-on cooking experience. Start by picking the ingredients at a lively market. Choose fresh herbs and ingredients on your own, then learn the art of Thai cuisine under professional guidance. Under the guidance of an expert chef, learn the secrets of balancing Thailand's signature sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors as you prepare classic dishes. Enjoy your creations for lunch, and take home a full-color recipe book as a keepsake.
Then, return to your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation:
3-Star: Sabai Sabai Chiang Mai (Deluxe Room) or similar
4-Star: Novotel Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub Hotel (Superior Balcony) or similar
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- Chiang Mai
Today is free for your own arrangement. You may join an optional full-day elephant care program at Baan Chang Elephant Park. Learn about elephant conservation, feed and walk with the gentle giants, and prepare sticky rice snacks for them. In the afternoon, help guide them to a pond for a refreshing bath before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation:
3-Star: Sabai Sabai Chiang Mai (Deluxe Room) or similar
4-Star: Novotel Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub Hotel (Superior Balcony) or similar
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- Chiang Mai
Enjoy some leisure time before transferring to the airport for your flight to Phuket.
On arrival, your driver will escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax in this tropical paradise.
Accommodation:
3-Star: Chanalai Garden Resort (Superior Garden View Room) or similar
4-Star: Chanalai Garden Resort (Deluxe Sea View Room) or similar
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- Phuket
Spend the day at leisure or take an optional tour of Phang Nga Bay. Cruise through stunning limestone formations, explore caves by canoe, enjoy lunch at Koh Panyee fishing village, stop at the famous James Bond Island, and end the day with free time on the beaches of Naka Island before returning to Phuket.
Accommodation:
3-Star: Chanalai Garden Resort (Superior Garden View Room) or similar
4-Star: Chanalai Garden Resort (Deluxe Sea View Room) or similar
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- Phuket
Relax at your hotel or savor Phuket's unique flavor which is influenced by Arab, Indian, Portuguese, French, and Chinese cuisines by joining a half-day culinary tour. Start with dim sum breakfast near the local market, wander the historic city center, sample roti with curry, and finish with a flavorful Sino-Thai noodle feast.
Accommodation:
3-Star: Chanalai Garden Resort (Superior Garden View Room) or similar
4-Star: Chanalai Garden Resort (Deluxe Sea View Room) or similar
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- Phuket
Your memorable journey comes to an end. After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight.
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Accommodation Options
The hotels listed below have been carefully selected based on customer feedback. You can either choose the ones you'd like to stay in or allow our travel experts to recommend options tailored to your specific requirements.
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Travelodge Sukhumvit 11Address: 30, 9-10 Soi Sukhumvit 11, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand -
Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18Address: 26 Sukhumvit Soi 18, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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Sabai Sabai Chiangmai
Address: 26 Soi Plubplueng, Huay Keaw Road, Chang Phuek, Muang District, Chiang Mai
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Novotel Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub HotelAddress: 7, 77 หมู่ที่ 2 Huay Kaew Rd, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
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Chanalai Garden Resort
Address: 247 Kata Rd, Amphur Muang, Chang Wat Phuket 83100, Thailand
3-Star: Chanalai Garden Resort (Superior Garden View Room)
4-Star: Chanalai Garden Resort (Deluxe Sea View Room)
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Important Notes
2. No hotel rooms or flights are currently reserved. Bookings will be made once we receive your deposit. If the proposed hotels, flights, or trains are unavailable, we will arrange alternatives of a similar category and inform you of any price changes for your approval.
2. Meet-and-greet service on arrival and departure, and all required airport/hotel/station/ferry transfers as per itinerary.
3. Domestic flights or train tickets listed in the itinerary.
4. Sightseeing with English-speaking guides and air-conditioned vehicles as per the itinerary.
5. Overnight with daily breakfast.
2. Passport and visa fees.
5. Travel insurance: Please ensure yourself have adequate coverage for all destinations, activities, and excursions in your itinerary.
6. Excess baggage charges imposed by airlines/railway company.
7. Optional activities suggested in the itinerary or by your guide.
8. Personal expenses such as room service, internet, laundry, drinks, telephone calls, etc.
- Deposit: A refundable deposit of USD 100 per person is required at the time of confirmation.
- 60 Days Before Departure: 30% of the total tour cost is due.
- 45 Days Before Departure: The remaining balance must be paid in full.
- 60 Days or More Prior to Departure: Full refund of the deposit and any payments made.
- 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 15% of the total payment will be charged; the balance will be refunded.
- 44-15 Days Prior to Departure: 30% of the total payment will be charged; the balance will be refunded.
- 14-7 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of the total payment will be charged; the balance will be refunded.
- Less Than 7 Days Prior to Departure: No refund will be made.
Additional Notes
- Any cancellation fees imposed by third-party service providers (including but not limited to banks, payment platforms, airlines, cruises, hotels, and railway companies) will be deducted from the refund.
- Traveler substitutions are considered cancellations and are subject to the same cancellation fees.
- After the tour begins, no refunds will be made for unused services due to early departure, late arrival, or missed tour days (including but not limited to Overnights, flights, trains, meals, or entrance tickets).
