Classic Thailand 10 Days / 9 Nights

Explore the magical Kingdom of Thailand, visit the main sites from bustling Bangkok to chilled out Chiang Mai, and end up in the paradise of Phuket to enjoy its white sandy beaches, sunshine and seafood. Are you ready?

Duration: 10 days/9 nights

Tour Code: MTHL01

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Chiang Mai - Phuket

• Day 1 - Bangkok Arrival

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car
  Meals:

  Arrive at airport, you will be picked up from Bangkok international airport by MinMax Travel and transfer you to your hotel. Then it's time to take a break.

  Day 2 - Bangkok: Visit Grand Palace and Siam Museum - Enjoy cannal trip on a boat

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

  In the morning, please wake up early and head to Wat Pho to witness the chanting of the monks. Follow this with a spin around the Grand Palace and the interactive Siam Museum to understand more about Thai history and religion. Lunch will be local style on the river. In the afternoon, enjoy a canal trip on a boat to witness river life in Bangkok. The evening is at leisure.

  Day 3 - Bangkok – Ayutthaya

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

  After breakfast, drive to Ayuthaya which is an ancient capital of Thailand, flourished for several hundred years (1350 – 1770), was sacked by the Burmese, and then taken over again by the Thais! This was the last location of the capital before the government based itself in Bangkok. At the magnificent city ruins, you can see Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch with three spire pagoda as, the large Buddha image of Phra Mongkol Bophit and then visit to Wat Chaiya Mongkol. After that, visit Bang Pa-In which is the former Royal Summer Residence of King Rama V consisting of buildings in a quaint mixture of European and Thai architecture. You will have a chance to visit the interior of Chinese Wehat Chamrun Palace.
  Cruise back to Bangkok on the Grand Pearl Cruise. Enjoy a superb buffet lunch whilst relaxing and taking in the fascinating scenery on the River of Kings. The boat will pass Pathumthani and Nonthaburi province before reaching Bangkok city. Coffee break will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the river banks such as the Royal Barges, Thammasart University, the Royal Grand Palace and the graceful Temple Of Dawn.
  Arrival Bangkok pier in late afternoon (around 16:30 hrs), then transfer to your hotel.

  Day 4 - Bangkok – Chiang Mai: Visit Doi Sutep Temple

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

  After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your short flight to Chiang Mai. On arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy lunch. The afternoon will be spent with a local guide taking in the Old part of the city before enjoying sunset at Doi Sutep Temple. Evening is at leisure to browse the night market.

  Day 5 - Chiang Mai Elephants and Rafting

  Place Transport: Car->Elephant
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Leave for the Chiang Dao young Elephant training camp (56 kms, away). In the morning, observe the elephants that take their morning bath in the stream before commencing their daily works such as pulling logs, pilling up logs and other interesting activities. Then, you will experience in riding elephants into the jungle to visit Lizu village. This ride takes about 1 and a half hours. Then, you will start your next adventure in a bamboo rafting trekking down a stretch of the Ping River. Lunch will be provided. The tour will end in the late afternoon.

  Day 6 - Chiang Mai Cooking Class

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast, join your chef and visit the local market to pick out some ingredients for your class. Return to the cooking school to learn how to cook Thai food and test your culinary skills. Lunch is eating the fruits of your efforts – enjoy! After lunch, return back to your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure.

  Day 7 - Chiang Mai – Phuket

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car
  Meals: Breakfast

  Transfer to the airport for your direct flight to Phuket. On arrival, transfer to your hotel.

  Day 8 - Phuket: Phang Nga Boat Trip

  Place Transport: Boat
  Meals: Breakfast

  Travel by boat to beautiful Phang Nga Bay with spectacular limestone islands and secluded beaches. A highlight of this trip is seeing James Bond Island. Enjoy a seafood lunch on board and plenty of chances for swimming. This is a group tour but private is on request. Return back to your hotel in Phuket in the late afternoon.

  Day 9 - Free in Phuket

  Place Transport: 
  Meals: Breakfast

  This day is at leisure on this tropical paradise island.

  Day 10 - Phuket Depature

  Place Transport: Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  09 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  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).