16 Day Gems of Southeast Asia 2018 Itinerary

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    3 Chiang Mai, 4 Bangkok

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia

Attractions

  • Ayutthaya
  • Chiang Mai

Itinerary

DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Thailand
Depart for Thailand

DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Chiang Mai
Arrive in Chiang Mai, ancient capital of the Lanna Kingdom; transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest, relax and acclimate to the new time zone Overnight: Chiang Mai

DAY 3, Thursday - Full Day in Chiang Mai
Spend the full day at leisure, or join the optional Chiang Mai City Tour with lunch. This morning, discover some of the most interesting temples in Chiang Mai. Begin at Wat Suan Dok, where the remains of the Chiang Mai Royal family are enshrined. Continue to Wat Phrathat...
DAY 4, Friday - Full Day in Chiang Mai
Today is at leisure to explore Chiang Mai independently. Or, join an optional morning Cooking Class. Discover the secrets of Thailand's unique cuisine, renowned around the world during your cooking class today. Meet your host who will teach you how to prepare authentic T...
DAY 5, Saturday - Flight to Bangkok
Depart Chiang Mai this morning on your flight to Bangkok; arrive and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy all of the delights of Bangkok on your own. Shop to your heart's content, visit to the many amazing markets, and try some of the f...
DAY 6, Sunday - Full Day in Bangkok
Full day at leisure to explore Bangkok on your own. Or, don't miss the optional morning tour of Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the elaborate 18th century Grand Palace, symbol and ceremonial heart of the kingdom - together they form the...
DAY 7, Monday - Full Day in Bangkok
Spend a full day at leisure, or join an optional Historical Ayutthaya & Cruise with lunch tour. Explore Thailand’s former capital city, Ayutthaya - once glorified as one of the largest cities in Southeast Asia. Begin with a visit to Bang Pa-In, a collection of beauti...
DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Bangkok
Enjoy a full day at leisure, or join the optional tour Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Sampran Riverside Resort including lunch. Begin at Damnoen Saduak, where you'll witness boat-to-boat bartering unlike any you've seen. Here, hundreds of agricultural vendors float...
DAY 9, Wednesday - Depart Thailand
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $499
Price per day$55
Last Updated: 4/26/2019

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