Thailand & the Islands (May–Sept)
Overview
Highlights
- Spend four nights on the picturesque Thai Islands
- Cruise the islands on a full-day speedboat excursion
- Chill with Asian elephants, up close and personal
- Experience the nightlife of in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the Islands
- Do some shopping via boat Bangkok’s floating markets
- Chat with a monk for greater insight into Buddhism
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Trip includes
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers
- Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
- Private motorcoach
- Internal flights
- 12 nights in hand-picked accommodations
- Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
- Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
- Entrance to Ran Tong Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Suan Dok temple, and many more select attractions
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Itinerary
Board your flight; you’re bound for Thailand! It’s a long haul, but will be well worth it once you touch down in Bangkok. For now, sit back, relax and enjoy your flight.
Welcome to Bangkok! After landing in the late evening, your Tour Director will be waiting for you in the arrivals area. Head to your hotel and call it a night. It all begins tomorrow.
Immerse yourself in the capital of Thailand. Bangkok’s mixture of modern day norms are juxtaposed with traditions of the old world. As night falls, the energy of the busy city streets turns into world-renowned nightlife.
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Drive Ratchad...
Travel about an hour outside of Bangkok by speedboat to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Markets. Here, you’ll find everything from fresh fruits to souvenirs.
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Visit a coconut farm, where you’ll taste pure coconut sugar learn about their im...
Travel north to Phitsanulok, a small city with a booming night market. En route, stop at Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Explore Ayutthaya with your Tour Director and learn the history of the an...
Board your private coach to Sukhothai Historical Park, the ancient capital of Thailand. This UNESCO World Heritage Site spans over three miles and features four beautiful lakes and endless ruins.
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Explore the ruins of Sukhothai by foot...
Spend your morning among gentle giants at the Ran Tong Elephant Sanctuary. Hang out in their natural habit before continuing on to visit the Chiang Mai Hill Tribes.
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Learn about the mission of Ran Tong to rescue and care for Asian elep...
Immerse yourself in Buddhist culture with a visit to Wat Suan Dok temple and monastery. Reflect in peaceful meditation in the temple, then have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to speak with a Buddhist monk.
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Ask the monk anything at...
Lounge in the sun on a white sand beach and snorkel in crystal-clear water on Koh Samet, a tiny island that emits the feeling of seclusion and tranquility.
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Board your early afternoon flight bound for Rayong
Hop aboard your spee...
Though small, Koh Samet is booming with wildlife and opportunities for water sports. Enjoy a half-day excursion around the island by land and sea.
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Tour the island’s hidden coves and beaches with your group
Visit Khao Laem Ya–Mu...
There is plenty to do on the island of Koh Samet, and the day is yours. Your Tour Director can suggest activities or you can explore on your own.
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Treat yourself to a Thai massage. Spas abound throughout Thailand, but where better t...
It’s time to head back to Bangkok for one last day in the Thai capital before your farewell dinner tonight.
Free time suggestions:
Board your two-hour flight back to Bangkok
Revisit your favorite sites or to check off your final to-do’s from your Bangkok bucket list
In the evening, join your group for one last meal together at your farewell dinner
It's time to say your goodbyes. Head to the airport for your flight back home.
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- Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
- Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
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