Thailand Tour

2 to 15 April

Book by 30 Sept with a deposit and save €100 per person from the below prices.

Prices:

€ 3350 per person in a triple room
€ 3385 per person in twin room
€ 3800 per single room

Price includes:

• Flights Malta - Bangkok/Phuket - Malta with Turkish airlines
• Flights
• 4 nights in Bangkok at Nouvo City Hotel Bangkok 4* or similar
• 2 nights in Chiang Rai at The Legend Chiang Rai 4* or similar
• 3 nights in Chiang Mai at Bodhi Serene Hotel 4* or similar
• 3 nights in Phuket at The Charm Resort 4* or similar
• Daily breakfast
• 8 Lunches
• Boat rides
• Excursions as per program below
• All entrances fees
• Local English speaking guide
• Maltese tour leader
• Protection by insolvency fund

Itinerary

Day 1: Meet at Malta airport at 07:30 am for check in for your flight, connection to Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok Arrival
Upon arrival in Bangkok, you will meet our guide and our driver, then transfer to your hotel. Free day to relax and overnight in Bangkok.
Accommodation: Nouvo City Hotel Bangkok 4* or similar.

Day 3: Bangkok city 
After breakfast, we visit the Grand Royal Palace dedicated to the ceremony of the royal family of Thailand. In the same compound is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew which is known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha. After visiting this complex, we continue to visit Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha. Then, we visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha.
Lunch included at the local restaurant. Afternoon, boarding on a long tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and many bustling interior canals that offer fantastic views of local life close by. Along the way, we stop at Wat Arun, the temple of the Aube. Return to the hotel and free time for relaxation.
Accommodation: Nouvo City Hotel Bangkok 4* or similar.

Day 4: Bangkok – Ayutthaya
In the morning, we will depart to Ayutthaya; it takes about more than hour to reach the former Thai capital. Witness the glory of the ancient capital through its temple and palace ruins. First you will visit Wat Phu Khao Thong, or the “Monastery of the Golden Mount”, which is located just outside Ayutthaya. Then you will proceed to the ancient palace and Wat Phra Si Sanphet. You will also visit Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit, one of the largest bronze Buddha’s in Thailand. Lunch included at the local restaurant. Afterwards you will visit Wat Lokaya Sutha. This temple enshrines a large reclining Buddha image. Our last visit will be the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era. The palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles. It’s the favourite summer palace of the King. At the end of the afternoon, return to the hotel and free time for relaxation.
Accommodation: Nouvo City Hotel Bangkok 4* or similar.

Day 5: Bangkok – Flight to Chiang Rai 
Today, you will transfer to Bangkok airport for your flight to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, meet guide and transfer to hotel for check in. Free time. Lunch included at the local restaurant.
Domestic flights are subject to change without notice. Bangkok (BKK) – Chiang Rai (CEI) by Thai Airasia (FD 3209: 11:20 – 12:40). (including 20 kg checked bag & 07 kg carry-on bag).
Accommodation: The Legend Chiang Rai 4* or similar.

Day 6: Chiang Rai city 
Morning after breakfast, we will visit the local market to discover the local products. After that we visit the world famous Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined. Move on to Wat Phra Singh where one of Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha images is now enshrined. Then short drive from Chiang Rai City to Black House. Baan Dam (Black House) is the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs. Lunch included at the local restaurant and afternoon we will take on our boat cruise on Mae Kok river from Chiang Rai to Karen village where you can watch elephants or feed them. Transfer back to Chiang Rai. Stay overnight in Chiang Rai.
Accommodation: The Legend Chiang Rai 4* or similar.

Day 7: Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle
After breakfast, drive to visit Chiang Saen the ancient city located on the Khong River Bank. After that, visit to Opium museum where show about the opium’s history in the past in Thailand. Lunch included at the local restaurant at the Golden triangle. Taking a boat trip along Mekong Kong River to see Thailand, Burma & Laos meet at the Golden Triangle. Afternoon transfer directly to Chiang Mai for check in and overnight in Chiang Mai.
Accommodation: Bodhi Serene Hotel 4* or similar

Day 8: Chiang Mai city
Breakfast served at the hotel. The morning will be mainly devoted to the walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple, Wat Chedi Luang temple. Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take rickshaw tour. After that, you will take a walking through the central market of Warorot. Lunch included at the local restaurant. In the afternoon you will visit the Doi Suthep hill. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night Market for yourself. Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.
Accommodation: Bodhi Serene Hotel 4* or similar

Day 9: Chiang Mai - Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
08:00 – 08:30 : Pick up from your hotel or accommodation
08:30 : Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.
10:30 : Arrive at the Sanctuary. Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing. Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behaviour.
11:00 : Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behaviour and history. Take photos with the elephants.
12:00 : Enjoy an included lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.
13:00 : Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.
14:00 : Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants.
15:00 : Change clothes and say good bye to the elephants
15:30 : Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.
17:00-17:30 : Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
Accommodation: Bodhi Serene Hotel 4* or similar

Day 10: Chiang Mai – Flight to Phuket
Enjoy your free time until transferred to Chiang Mai airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival in Phuket, meet your guide and driver, transfer to hotel in Phuket.
Domestic flights are subject to change without notice. Chiang Mai (CNX) – Phuket (HKT) by Thai Airasia (FD 3160: 11:25 – 13:25) - (including 20 kg checked bag & 07 kg carry-on bag).
Accommodation: The Charm Resort 4* or similar

Day 11: Phi Phi + Maya + Khai Nok Island by speedboat
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel,
07:30 hrs. : Pick you up from hotel and transfer to pier.
08:30 hrs. : Warm welcome at pier and check a registration forms, serve you with a snacks and variety of drinks and briefing.
09:00 hrs. : Depart to Phi Phi Ley Island, visit the beautiful scenery of | Maya bay, snorkeling at Loh Samah bay and also visit Hong island (Pileh lagoon) for swimming, take a photo at Viking cave.
12:30 hrs. : Lunch included on Phi Phi Don island
14:30 hrs. : Arrive at Khai island. Free time on the beach take a photo with a wonderful fishes.
16:15 hrs. : Arrive at pier and transfer back to your hotel by pleasant trip.

This program is subject to change without prior notice according to the weather and tide conditions.
Accommodation: The Charm Resort 4* or similar

Day 12: Phuket Free Day 
Breakfast and a free day to relax.
Accommodation: The Charm Resort 4* or similar

Day 13: Phuket Departure
Breakfast and Free day until picked up and transferred to the airport for your departure flight in the evening

Day 14: Arrival in Malta at 09:30 am