This highlight of Thailand in 10 days is a perfect combination of cultural exploration, nature, and vacation. This trip will lead tourists to experience all kinds of experiences, from vibrant cities and historical sites to beautiful natural scenery. Thailand is famous for its unique Buddhist culture, rich food, friendly people, and professional services for tourists. The tour is suitable for everyone, from families and couples to groups, and is also an ideal choice to explore the multidimensional beauty of the “Land of Golden Temples” perfectly, safely, and unforgettably.
Welcome to Thailand, the Land of Smiles!
Bangkok, Thailand
Upon arrival, meet your driver and tour guide, then transfer to the hotel. Your guide will briefly introduce the tour.
Check into the hotel, and the rest of the time is at your own discretion.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Included: Airport pick-up and Accommodation.
Have breakfast at the hotel, then embark on the city temples tour, which takes you through some of the most interesting parts of Bangkok. Start with the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), famous as the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok. Then, visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit), the home of a 5.5 ton Buddha image, found when the port of Bangkok was being expanded and is over 200-year old.
The Grand Palace
Next, visit the Grand Palace, Coronation Hall, and the holiest of all Thai temples, “The Emerald Buddha Temple” (Wat Phra Kaew), where the replica of Angkor Wat and the late Ayutthaya-style murals on the surrounding walls that illustrate scenes from the Ramayana are included in the temple’s compound.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Have breakfast at the hotel, then drive 120 km to visit the most colorful Floating Market in Thailand. Pass through the largest source of salt production in Thailand along the roadside of the highway. At Damnoen Saduak, visit the gardener’s house to see how sugar is produced from the coconut tree. You will take the long tail speedboat to the main market. See a fascinating Thai way of life from ancient time, which is still widely practiced in this area.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Take this chance to try various kinds of exotic Thai fruits, and a selection of Thai handicrafts are available at the spot. Later on, continue to Kanchanaburi to visit the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai as a Memorial of World War II. Then, visit the War Museum and the war cemetery nearby. After that, check in at the hotel and be free at leisure.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Today, take flight to Chiang Mai, the hidden gems of northern Thailand.
When you arrive in Chiang Mai, meet the tour guide and then transfer to the hotel. After that, transfer to visit Doi Suthep Temple, which is one of the most sacred temples in Chiang Mai.
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Located on the hilltop in the north, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep features a holy relic of the Lord Buddha and offers a panoramic view of the entire city. Return to the hotel and relax on your own. In the evening, enjoy the famous dinner “Khantoke Dinner,” or known as the northern welcome dinner.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Bangkok – Chiang Mai flight ticket, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Have breakfast at the hotel, then embark on the Elephant Camp to see the elephants at work in a jungle area. You will see how the elephants are trained for working with humans and the elephant shows. Then, ride on the elephant along the trails, followed by an Ox-Cart ride back to the camp.
Have lunch at the elephant camp.
Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai
In the afternoon, take part in a local handicraft bamboo rafting along the Mae Taeng river. Return to Chiang Mai and stay overnight at your hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
After breakfast, transfer to Mae Sai Border, one of the biggest border markets of Thailand. There you see several products such as local foods, clothes, jewelry, silverware, stones, etc…
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
The Golden Triangle
Later, continue to the Golden Triangle, where the 3 borders of Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand meet and are also connected to China by boat as well. In the past, the Chinese used this route for delivering opium to Siam before spreading it to others.
Later on, visit the Opium House, which is located nearby. You will find the opium route, the history, galleries, accessories,… After that, return to the hotel and be free at your leisure.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket. When you arrive at Phuket, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel, check in, and be free at leisure.
Phuket, Thailand
Located on the west coast of Thailand, Phuket is the largest island, with an area of 810 square kilometers. This is the ideal place for relaxing, diving, snorkeling, or even hiking. There are several fresh fruits like coconut, pineapple, cashew nut, and rubber plantations. There are also coastal villages where old Chinese temples still abound.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Chiang Mai – Phuket flight ticket, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: Breakfast.
Have breakfast at the hotel, then join the transfer by minivan to the pier and take part in a speedboat trip to Phi Phi Island. You will swim at Phi Phi Islay Island and sightsee at Maya Bay (The Beach of the movie was filmed here). Enjoy snorkelling and feeding colourful fishes at Loh Samah Bay. Sightseeing at Peleh Cove and Viking Cave. Arrive at Phi Phi Don Island and feed monkeys bananas.
Lunch will be served at Phi Phi Don.
Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi
Enjoy swimming in crystal-clear water and snorkelling with plentiful coral reefs and feeding fishes at Monkey Beach. Visit Khai Nok Island and enjoy water activities such as swimming, sunbathing, and feeding fishes.
Return to Chalong Pier and transfer to your hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy free time relaxing by the pool, getting a massage on the beach, or browsing the market shops.
Overnight in Phuket.
Included: Accommodation, Meals: Breakfast.
Have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for a flight back to Bangkok. End of your unforgettable 10-day Thailand tour with IDC Travel. Safe flight, and see you on the next holiday!
Included: Airport drop-off and Breakfast at the hotel.
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