Thailand Grand Explorer Package 15 Days

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight Stay:

After breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Bangkok covering some of the city’s most famous temples and cultural landmarks.

Places to visit in Bangkok:

• Wat Traimit, also known as the Golden Buddha Temple
• Wat Pho, famous for the Reclining Buddha
• Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple

Wat Traimit is known for its magnificent golden Buddha statue. Wat Pho is one of Bangkok’s most respected temples and is famous for the large reclining Buddha image. Wat Benchamabophit is admired for its beautiful marble architecture.

Optional Add-on:

• The Grand Palace, entrance fee payable directly unless included

After temple sightseeing, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon is free for leisure.

Entry fees, optional sightseeing, personal expenses and purchases are payable directly unless included in the package.

Overnight stay in Bangkok.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi.

En route, visit the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, one of Thailand’s most popular floating markets, known for colourful boats, local products, fruits and photo opportunities.

Continue to Kanchanaburi and experience a ride on the historic Death Railway Train, passing through the scenic River Kwai valley.

After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a boat trip on the River Kwai.

Places and experiences:

• Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
• Death Railway Train Ride
• River Kwai
• Boat trip on River Kwai

Market purchases, optional activities and personal expenses are payable directly.

Overnight stay in Kanchanaburi.

After breakfast, check out and continue your journey to Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Thailand’s most important historical destinations.

Ayutthaya is known for ancient temple ruins, Buddha statues, heritage structures and its importance as the former capital of Thailand.

Places to visit in Ayutthaya:

• Wat Mongkhon Bophit
• Wat Sri Sanpetch
• Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Spend the day exploring the historical ruins and learning about Thailand’s royal and cultural past.

Entry fees, camera charges and personal expenses are payable directly unless included.

Overnight stay in Ayutthaya.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Sukhothai.

On the way, stop at Phitsanulok, an important historical and cultural city in Thailand.

Places to visit in Phitsanulok:

• Chan Royal Palace
• King Naresuan the Great Shrine
• Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat, also known as Wat Yai

Chan Royal Palace is an archaeological complex linked to King Naresuan the Great. Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat is one of the most respected temples in Phitsanulok.

After sightseeing, continue the journey to Sukhothai. On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax.

Overnight stay in Sukhothai.

After breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Sukhothai, one of Thailand’s most important ancient capitals.

Visit Sukhothai Historical Park, known for its temple ruins, Buddha images, ancient monuments and peaceful surroundings.

Places to visit in Sukhothai:

• Sukhothai Historical Park
• Wat Si Sawai
• Wat Tra Phang Ngoen
• Wat Sa Si
• Wat Mahathat
• Wat Si Chum

Sukhothai Historical Park reflects the beauty of ancient Thai architecture and is one of the most important heritage sites in Thailand.

Enjoy lunch at a local Thai restaurant. Later, continue sightseeing before returning to the hotel.

Entry fees, guide charges, camera charges and personal expenses are payable directly unless included.

Overnight stay in Sukhothai.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and continue your journey towards Chiang Rai.

En route, stop at Friends of the Asian Elephant Hospital in Lampang. This centre was established to care for sick and injured elephants and is known for its conservation and welfare work.

Spend time learning about the initiative and the care provided to elephants.

After lunch at a local Thai restaurant, continue the drive to Chiang Rai.

On arrival, check in to your hotel. The evening is free for leisure.

Overnight stay in Chiang Rai.

After breakfast, proceed to explore Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle region.

Chiang Rai is known for its unique temples, cultural attractions, tribal villages and scenic landscapes.

Places to visit in Chiang Rai:

• White Temple, also known as Wat Rong Khun
• Black House Museum, also known as Baan Dam Museum
• Long Neck Village
• Blue Temple
• Golden Triangle region

Wat Rong Khun, popularly known as the White Temple, is one of Thailand’s most unique and artistic temple attractions. The Black House Museum showcases unconventional art, architecture and northern Thai design.

Visit Long Neck Village to understand the local tribal culture and traditional crafts. Later, visit the Blue Temple, known for its vivid blue design and detailed artwork.

Entry fees, village fees, camera charges and personal expenses are payable directly unless included.

Overnight stay in Chiang Rai.

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Chiang Mai through scenic northern Thailand landscapes.

On arrival in Chiang Mai, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of the most important temples in northern Thailand.

Located on a hill above Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep offers beautiful views of the city and surrounding mountains.

After sightseeing, proceed to the hotel and complete the check-in formalities.

Places to visit:

• Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
• Chiang Mai viewpoints

Entry fees, local transport charges and personal expenses are payable directly unless included.

Overnight stay in Chiang Mai.

After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand’s highest mountain.

The day includes scenic landscapes, mountain views, waterfalls, gardens and cultural experiences.

Places to visit:

• Doi Inthanon National Park
• King and Queen Chedis
• Karen Hill Tribe Village
• Vachiritharn Waterfall
• Siritharn Waterfall
• Royal Project Research Station Flower Garden

After lunch, continue exploring the waterfalls and flower garden before returning to Chiang Mai.

Entry fees, local charges and personal expenses are payable directly unless included.

Overnight stay in Chiang Mai.

After breakfast, enjoy leisure time in Chiang Mai until your scheduled airport transfer.

Later, you will be transferred to Chiang Mai Airport for your flight to Phuket.

On arrival in Phuket, meet the representative and transfer to your hotel. Check in and relax.

Phuket is one of Thailand’s most popular beach destinations, known for beaches, island tours, nightlife, markets and seafood.

Domestic flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket should be confirmed separately as included or excluded in the package.

Overnight stay in Phuket.

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day at leisure in Phuket.

You can relax at the beach, explore local markets, try Thai food, enjoy cafés, go shopping or choose optional activities as per your interest.

Suggested leisure experiences:

• Relax at Phuket beaches
• Explore local markets
• Enjoy beachside cafés
• Try Thai food or seafood
• Optional horse riding or beach activities

Optional activities, local transport, meals outside the package and personal expenses are payable directly.

Overnight stay in Phuket.

After breakfast, transfer to the pier and proceed for a full-day tour to Phang Nga Bay.

Phang Nga Bay is famous for limestone cliffs, emerald water, caves, lagoons and island scenery.

Places and experiences:

• Hong Island
• Canoe ride
• Panak Island
• Panyee Island
• James Bond Island
• Naka Island or Lawa Island, subject to tour route

Enjoy a canoe ride around Hong Island and admire the limestone cliffs at Panak Island. Later, enjoy a buffet lunch at the Muslim Village on Panyee Island.

In the afternoon, visit James Bond Island, made famous by the 007 movie. Later, enjoy leisure time for swimming or relaxing at Naka or Lawa Island, depending on the operating route.

After the tour, return to the pier and transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Phuket.

After breakfast, transfer to the pier and proceed for a boat trip to Phi Phi Island.

Places and experiences:

• Bamboo Island
• Snorkelling and swimming
• Phi Phi Don
• Phi Phi Le
• Viking Cave
• Monkey Beach
• Pileh Lagoon

Arrive at Bamboo Island and spend time relaxing on the white sandy beach or enjoying snorkelling and swimming in the clear blue-green water.

Enjoy a buffet lunch at Phi Phi Don. Later, visit Phi Phi Le, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach and Pileh Lagoon before returning to Phuket.

You can relax at the beach, go shopping, enjoy local restaurants or choose optional activities as per your preference.

Suggested leisure experiences:

• Beach relaxation
• Shopping
• Local cafés and restaurants
• Optional island or beach activities
• Thai massage or spa, direct payment basis

Optional activities, spa, local transport, meals outside the package and personal expenses are payable directly.

Overnight stay in Phuket.

After breakfast, enjoy leisure time at the hotel or beach, depending on your flight schedule.

Later, check out from the hotel and transfer to Phuket Airport for your departure flight.

Your Thailand Grand Explorer tour ends with beautiful memories of Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon, Phuket and Phang Nga Bay.