Taste of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket

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Spend 11 nights exploring three of Thailand's most iconic and breathtaking cities! Your adventure starts in Bangkok, where you'll explore majestic shrines and temples, as well as have free time to experience the city's world-famous street and floating markets. Escape the bustle of Bangkok and fly to Chiang Mai, the capital of the northern Thailand region. St...

Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Bangkok Highlights Tour with lunch
    • Wat Doi Suthep & City Temple Tour (half-day)
    • Phuket Phi-Phi Islands Tour by Speedboat with lunch (Full-Day)

What's this trip about?

    Spend 11 nights exploring three of Thailand's most iconic and breathtaking cities! Your adventure starts in Bangkok, where you'll explore majestic shrines and temples, as well as have free time to experience the city's world-famous street and floating markets. Escape the bustle of Bangkok and fly to Chiang Mai, the capital of the northern Thailand region. Stroll through long, leafy boulevards as you make your way to the city's famous shrines, temples and monasteries. Discover the remnants of Chiang Mai's medieval period; during this time many of the city's structures were made of teak from the surrounding rain forests, with the material having been brought over by elephants! Your final 3 nights are spent in Phuket, known as the "Pearl of the Andaman." Spend days enjoying the splendors of Thailand's biggest island; unwind at the white-sand beaches, experience a one-of-a-kind nightlife in the city of Patong, or perhaps treat yourself to an excursion to the iconic James Bond Island. You'll enjoy an included excursion to Phuket's Phi Phi island, considered one of the most beautiful islands in the world.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityBangkok
End CityThailand

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Thailand

Attractions

  • Chiang Mai
  • Phuket

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Bangkok (BKK), out of Phuket (HKT)
    • Round-trip airport transfers in all cities
    • 4 nights in Bangkok at the Furama Silom Hotel, or similar
    • Bangkok Highlights tour with lunch
    • One-way, economy class flight from Bangkok (BKK or DMK) to Chiang Mai (CNX)
    • 4 nights in Chiang Mai at the Amora Chiang Mai Hotel, or similar
    • Doi Suthep & City Temple Tour (half-day)
    • One-way, economy class flight from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Phuket (HKT)
    • 3 nights in Phuket at the Charm Resort Phuket, or similar
    • Full-day Phi Phi Islands Tour By Speedboat with lunch
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Bangkok!

Your adventure in Thailand begins! After clearing Customs and Immigration, you'll be met by a guide carrying an ICS Travel Group sign, noting your name. You'll be presented with all necessary documentation and vouchers; time to make your way to your hotel!

Day 2 Bangkok

Today you'll explore some of the city's most iconic sites on your Bangkok Highlights tour, including lunch at a Thai restaurant and a ride along the Chao Phraya River!

Day 3 Bangkok

There are hundreds of temples in Bangkok; today you may want to continue exploring these religious architectural wonders.  Explore the levels of the Wat Traimit, discover the royal secrets of the Wat Mahatat, or perhaps get lost in the Wat Ratchanatdaram comple...

Day 4 Bangkok

Another day at leisure - what will you see today? Consider spending the day exploring some of Bangkok's famous markets! Stop and smell the exotic flora at the Pak Klong Tala Flower Market, sample fresh foods at the Klong Toey Fresh Market, or if you're lucky en...

Day 5 Bangkok - Chiang Mai

Today you'll make your way to Chiang Mai, Thailand's northern capital. You'll be greeted by forested foothills as you make your way to the city center; many of the Chiang Mai's structures were made of teak from the surrounding rain forests, with the material having been brought over by elephants!

Day 6 Chiang Mai

Your day starts with a unique city tour, highlighting some of the city's most iconic temples.

After a day of adventuring, why not unwind by treating yourself to a Thai massage tonight?!

Day 7 Chiang Mai

Today you may want to spend the day exploring the majestic Doi Inthanon National Park, spanning almost 300 square miles. Take in the crisp Thailand air while exploring the splendors of the park.

Walk along the hiking trails, pass by waterfalls and stop at...

Day 8 Chiang Mai

Continue exploring the majestic temples sprinkled throughout Chiang Mai! Consider popping into Wat Chiang Man, the city's oldest temple, then perhaps stop by Wat Phan Tao, which was previously used as a palace. 

Treat yourself to Khantoke, a culinary special...
Day 9 Chiang Mai - Phuket

After a relaxing flight, arrive in Phuket, Thailand's largest island, and nicknamed the "Pearl of the Andaman." Unwind at your accommodation, then celebrate your first night on this resort-island by taking advantage of its vibrant nightlife!

Rub elbows with locals and fellow travelers at a local bar, or get down on the dance floor at one of the many nightclubs or discos.

Day 10 Phuket

Today you'll embark on an adventure discovering the postcard-worth Phi Phi islands!

Day 11 Phuket

Enjoy the splendors of Phuket at your leisure today! Perhaps you'd like to spend another day taking advantage of the pristine beaches and available water-sports, or spend the day in Phuket Town taking in art and culture.

Yearning for more of Thailand's te...

Day 12 Depart Thailand

Enjoy one final transfer to the airport in accordance with your flight home.

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