Luxurious Thailand 12 Days / 11 Nights

Discover the best of Thailand on this luxurious and enlightening journey through one of Asia’s ancient kingdoms. Staying in some of the best hotels in the world, you will be awed, fascinated and pampered in equal measure as you are escorted from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and the far north of Thailand followed by days of blissful relaxation in Phuket.

Duration: 12 days/11 nights

Tour Code: MTLT01

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai - Phuket

• Day 1 - Arrival in Bangkok

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car
  Meals:

  On arrival you will be welcomed by tour guide and taken to your hotel. Spend the day relaxing or recovering from your flight or take one of our highly recommended Bangkok city tours. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.

  Day 2 - Bangkok city tour

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today, discover the intriguing mix of old and new found in Thailand's capital city with a full day guided tour. Start this morning watching monks chant at Wat Po, tour the glittering Grand Palace and relax with a delicious lunch in a teak mansion and discover the world of Thai textiles with a visit to Jim Thompson's House. After lunch head to a Cham Muslim village whose aritisans used to weave for Jim Thompson. See how his legacy still lives on. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.

  Day 3 - Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Bangkok

  Place Transport: Car->Boat
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Head out of Bangkok to the ancient city of Ayutthaya and spend kake a cruise on an elegantly restored rice barge, visit local villages and relish the grandeur of this former Thai capital as you tour the temple ruins. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.

  Day 4 - Bangkok: visit floating markets - Buddhist temples and meet local Thai people

  Place Transport: Car->Boat
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today we take you out of the city to Samut Songkram province where you will discover an amazing country market along the railway tracks as well as one of the many floating markets of Thailand. Take a fascinating boat ride through the maze of canals stopping along the way to visit Buddhist temples and meet local Thai people before arriving at Rama II Park with its Thai style Pavilion Museum.
  Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.

  Day 5 - Bangkok - Chiang Rai

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today you fly to Chiang Rai and drive to the golden triangle area in far north of Thailand to your hotel on the Mekong River with views across Laos and Burma. Stop for a tour of Chiang Rai where a local pedal-powered rickshaw will take you through town, to the intriguing Hill Tribe Museum and to several revered temples. Overnight at the Resort. Overnight at the Anantara Resort and Spa Golden Triangle.

  Day 6 - Chiang Rai: jungle traveling by elephant - visit the old capital of Chiang Saen

  Place Transport: Car->Boat
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Spend a day in the jungle traveling by elephant, boat and ox-cart through bamboo forest, woodlands, rice paddies and farmland. Enjoy a picnic by the river and discover a remote Akha hill tribe village on the top of Doi Sa Ngo Mountain with stunning views of Mekong River. Also visit the old capital of Chiang Saen (AD 1260) on the steep banks of Mekong River before returning to your resort. Overnight at resort.
  
  Overnight at the Anantara Resort and Spa Golden Triangle.

  Day 7 - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today we drive through the mountains to Chiang Mai. Choosing the most scenic route, your guide will take you to see the royal palace and gardens at Doi Tung as well as stopping to visit some of the lesser visited tribal communities.
  Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.

  Day 8 - Chiang Mai

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Discover lanna culture and local lifestyles today. Visit a local farmhouse, cruise the waters of the Mae Pang River and enjoy a bowl of traditional noodles. Late this afternoon we will take you up the mountain to visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the most famous and sacred temple in Northern Thailand where you will witness the late evening chants of the resident monks.
  Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai

  Day 9 - Chiang Mai - Phuket

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car
  Meals: Breakfast

  Spend the morning relaxing at your hotel or take one of our highly recommended sightseeing tours before transferring for your direct flight to Phuket. On arrival in Phuket you will be met by one of our local team and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Phuket.

  Day 10 - 11 - Phuket

  Place Transport: Car->Cruise
  Meals: Breakfast

  Relax, unwind and enjoy the beautiful beaches and unrivalled charms of south Thailand. During your stay, we will take you on a guided tour of the islands interior to discover the unique history of the town. An elegant dinner cruise to a secluded beach is a perfect end to your holiday as you cruise through tranquil waters under the star-lit sky with a cocktail in hand! Overnight in Phuket.

  Day 12 - Phuket Depature

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  At the end of your holiday we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight and wish you bon voyage...

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 11 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
  
  - Boat, cruise as indicated in the itinerary.
  
  - Domestic flight tickets as indicated in the itinerary.

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - Visas on arrival

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
  
  - Travel insurance 

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note
  - The itinerary is just a sample of our Thailand tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
  
  What to bring?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...
  
  How to start?
  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Thailand Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).