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Jewels of Thailand 10 Days & 9 Nights
Jewels of Thailand 10 Days & 9 Nights
Itineraries
Day 1 BANGKOK
On arrival at BANGKOK - Suvarnabhumi International Airport, you will be met & greeted by our airport representative outside Exit C, Gate 10 and escorted to your vehicle for transfer to your preferred hotel. (Transfer unescorted). Rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps you could indulge yourself with a traditional Thai Massage, surprise your taste buds with the amazing local flavours and cap off the day by enjoying sunset in any of the stylish rooftop bars which have blossomed in the city’s skyscrapers in recent years… the options are limitless. Overnight in Bangkok
Day 2 HALF DAY ROYAL GRAND PALACE & TEMPLE TOUR (B)
Today’s tour includes three of the most important Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Wat Traimit also known as the temple of the Golden Buddha houses a 3 meter tall statue made from solid gold and weighing 5.5 tons. You will then pass through Chinatown on your way to Wat Pho, the temple of the Reclining Buddha and home to the Chedis of the Kings. At 46 meters in length and 15 meters high the Buddha is the largest in Bangkok and illustrates the passing of the Buddha into nirvana. The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Bangkok. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and Wat Phra Keo, the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. To round off the tour, we call in at GEMS Gallery, where you will be able to get locally made jewellery, handicrafts and Thai souvenir’s at competitive prices. Note: The Grand Palace is closed during special royal ceremonies and during visiting heads of state
Day 3 BANGKOK - CHIANG MAI (B)
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. Arrival in Chiang Mai and transfer to your preferred hotel (transfer unescorted). Today afternoon, we leave for guided tour of the old town and the city’s main temples. Visit the historic Wat Suan Dok and admire its 48- metre-high Sri Lankan-style chedi, which overlooks the Royal Cemetery. Continue to Wat Phra Sing in the old town and appreciate the beauty of this large complex of more than 60 buildings before visiting 14th century Wat Chedi Luang in the very heart of the old city. This ancient temple has a more rustic appearance and has been restored after decades of decay. Discover, too, the nearby Wat Chet Yot and Wat Chiang Man. Due to its age, the Chet Yot temple betrays some signs of ruin while the Chiang Man temple is renowned for its numerous elephant sculptures (arrive transfer included) Overnight in hotel in Chiang Mai.
Day 4 CHIANG MAI (80 kms – 3hrs) (B/D)
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep to enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the city. The temple is reached by climbing a 309-step naga staircase or via cable car (included). If the views are stunning, the temple itself is even better and boasts a number of dazzling structures. Continue to the bustling Wararot Market, a historical landmark renowned for the variety and quality of its produce, before visiting the fragrant flower market. In the evening, enjoy a khantoke dinner, a traditional northern Thai feast combined with a selection of traditional cultural performances inspired by the Lanna kingdom, which dominated northern Thailand for almost five centuries. Overnight in hotel in Chiang Mai.
Day 5 CHIANG MAI(80 kms – 3hrs)
After all that culture and history, it is time for a day of wildlife and nature in the jungles near Chiang Mai. Get up close and personal with the animal kingdom at the Thai Elephant Care Center, that was set up to provide care for elderly elephants retired from logging and camps. Appreciate these gentle giants; learn more about their nature, their individual traits, their lifestyles, their talents and their charms. If the time is right watch the bath-time. Afternoon at leisure (B).
Day 6 CHIANG MAI – PHUKET
After Breakfast, check out and leave for airport for your onward flight to Phuket
After arrival, you will be met and assisted by our airport rep and transfer to your preferred hotel (unescorted). Check-in and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7-9
Enjoy 3 full days at leisure to enjoy the beach. You can chose any of our optional tours to Phi Phi Island, James Bond Island or an award winning Siam Niramit Show – an elaborate stage show covering Thailand's history & culture, featuring 100+ actors & 500+ costumes.
Day 10 Phuket • Bangkok – Homebound
Your memorable journey to Amazing Thailand comes to an end. Transfer to the airport and flight to Bangkok to connect to your flight back home. End of services. (B)
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