Around Thailand Escorted Tour plus Phuket

Follow three nights in Bangkok with our fabulous 6 night tour of Thailand, travelling via Ayuthaya and Sukhothai to Lampang, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Finish your Thailand adventure on the beaches of Phuket.

ITINERARY

Day 1 - UK to Bangkok
Fly from London to Bangkok, arriving the following day. Departures from other UK airports are also available, please ask for details.

Day 2 - Bangkok
On arrival, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, for a three night stay. Our holidays to Thailand are extremely flexible so if you’d prefer a shorter or longer stay just ask!

Days 3-4 - Bangkok
Spend the next few days exploring lively Bangkok under your own steam. The Skytrain network is one of the best ways to get around the city, with air-conditioned trains avoiding Bangkok’s notoriously traffic-clogged streets.

Day 5 - Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Sukhothai

This morning travel to Ayuthaya former capital of Thailand, to view the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith and three ancient pagodas at Wat Phra Srisanpetch and Wat Pranangcheng. Continue via Chainat for lunch then on to Khampheng Phet to view the Buddhist temple ruins at the historical park. Then it is on to the ancient kingdom of Sukhothai for the evening meal and overnight. Accommodation: Ananda Museum Gallery Hotel (lunch & dinner included).

Day 6 - Sukhothai - Lampang

The visit to Sukhothai, Thailands first capital (1257-1379), take in the Historical Park, Ramkamhaeng Museum and Wat Sri Chum. Continue on to Lampang the Burmese style temples of Wat Pa Fang and Wat Si Rong Muang. Accommodation: Lampang Riverlodge (breakfast, lunch & dinner included).

Day 7 - Lampang - Lampoon - Chiang Mai

Depart for Ko Kah to see Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Lung housing an Emerald Buddha. In Lampoon, visit the 12th century Wat Haripoon chai, one of the norths most sacred monuments. Continue on to Chiang Mai for a visit to the Hill Tribe Museum and local handicraft factories before checking in to your hotel for a two-night stay. Accommodation: The Empress Chiang Mai (breakfast, lunch & dinner included)

Day 8 - Chiang Mai

After breakfast, visit some of Chiang Mais most interesting temples, including the magnificent Doi Suthep tucked away in the mountains at 1,056 meters above sea level. Lunch is at a local restaurant and the afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy a kantoke dinner, a traditional Thai style dinner, accompanied by ancient northern Thai dances and songs performed by the local hilltribes. Accommodation: The Empress Chiang Mai (breakfast, lunch & dinner included).

Day 9 - Into Hilltribe Country

Visit a working elephant camp. Continue on to a Orchid Farm and then to a Meo Hilltribe Village. The afternoon is free before a BBQ dinner around a camp fire followed by a presentation of Meo dances and songs. Accommodation: Hmong Hilltribe Lodge (breakfast, lunch & dinner included).

Day 10 - Kok River Cruise - Chiang Rai

Depart for Fang and Thaton via the Meo Hilltribe Village of Huay Luek. In Thaton embark on long-tailed boats down the Kok River stopping to visit tiny hilltribe villages. Accommodation: Wiang Inn Chiang Rai (breakfast, lunch & dinner included).

Day 11 - Chiang Rai - Phuket

An early morning departure to the Golden Triangle and the Mekong River where the borders of Thailand. Myanmar and Laos meet. Take a short boat trip to Chiang Saen and have lunch in a local restaurant before returning to Chiang Rai for your early afternoon flight to Phuket. On arrival transfer to your chosen beach hotel, for a seven night stay. A wide range of hotels is available and durations are flexible, so you can stay for as long as you wish (breakfast & lunch included).

Days 12-17 - Phuket
Spend the rest of your stay in Phuket relaxing on the beach, exploring the island and soaking up the Thai atmosphere.

Day 18 - Phuket to UK

Return transfer to Phuket airport for your return flight to the UK.

2024/25 Around Thailand Escorted Tour plus Phuket multi centre package holidays Prices are per person based on two sharing, including flights, transfers and accommodation, and are subject to availability. Flights from Heathrow - other departures also available, call for details. Holiday code G0924W.

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