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12-Nights Thailand Discovery: Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Phitsanulok, Lampang, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Phuket — CALL
Avanti Destinations
OFFER ID 1243733
Thailand Discovery
A true discovery of all the best of Thailand. This well-rounded experience sets off in the City of Angels, Bangkok, then journeys through Thailand's historical heartland where the traditions, customs, and temples are most easily accessed. Wind down on the south eastern shore for a tropical beach escape.
Includes:
- Private English-Speaking Guide
- All Private Ground Transfers & Domestic Air
- 2 Nights Bangkok
- Bangkok City & Temples Tour + Wat Pra Kaew
- Chao Phraya River Klong Boat Trip
- Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak Visit
- 1 Night Kanchanaburi
- Kanchanaburi City Tour
- 1 Night Phitsanulok
- 1 Night Lampang
- Ayutthaya & Sukhothai Tour + Wat Yai
- Phayao Visit + Akha & Yao Hilltribe People
- 2 Nights Chiang Rai
- 2 Nights Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai City Tour
- Elephants at Work Visit + Jungle Trek Elephant Ride
- Surrounding Villages Tour by Ox Cart
- Mae Taeng River Jungle Raft Tour
- 3 Nights Phuket
- Phi Phi Island Tour
- Phang Nga Bay & Kahi Island Tour + Seacave Canoe & Tapu Island
- 7 Lunches
- Daily Breakfast
12 nights | Call for pricing
Itinerary Details
Avanti Destinations: Thailand Discovery
Day 1 Arrive Bangkok
Arrival in Bangkok
Transfer.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Centrally Located Hotel In Bangkok, ()
Day 2 Bangkok
Private Grand Palace Tour
The Grand Palace is a must see for every visitor to Bangkok. Located close to the banks of the Chao Phraya River (The River of Kings) the Grand Palace is the perfect example of an ancient Siamese court. Within the compound is the Temple of The Emerald Buddha (Wat Pra Kaew) which houses Thailand`s most precious image of the Lord Buddha. The Emerald Buddha is believed to have supernatural powers and is dressed in robes according to the season by the King of Thailand himself.
Centrally Located Hotel In Bangkok, (B,L)
Day 3 Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Pick up from hotel and depart for Kanchanaburi.
Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak VisitEn route to Kanchanaburi you will visit the picturesque Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak.
Proceed to Kanchanaburi.
Kanchanaburi City TourTake a ride on the Death Railway Train, passing lush forest. Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a boat trip on the River Kwai. Drive back to Kanchanaburi for overnight.
Centrally Located Hotel In Kanchanaburi, (B,L)
Day 4 Kanchanaburi to Phitsanulok
Ayutthaya & Sukhothai TourIn the morning, you will proceed to Ayutthaya, one of the world heritage listed sites. You will visit famous ruins like Wat Mongkol Bophit, Wat Sri Sanpetch, and Wat Chaiwattaram with their impressive Buddha statues before proceeding to Phitsanulok.
Overnight in Phitsanulok.
Centrally Located Hotel In Phitsanulok, (B,L)
Day 5 Phitsanulok to Lampang
After breakfast, stop at Wat Phra Sri Mahatat, a temple built in the 13th century with its sacred Buddha Jinaraj, one of the most beautiful Buddha statues in Thailand.
Proceed to Sukhothai to visit the Historical Park of Siams former capital- Wat Mahathat, Wat Sri Chum, and others. Drive on to Lampang for overnight.
Overnight in Lampang.
Centrally Located Hotel In Lampang, (B,L)
Day 6 Lampang to Chiang Rai
Phayao Visit + Akha & Yao Hilltribe PeopleProceed further north to Chiang Rai, via the lake town of Phayao. En route you will stop at a pineapple plantation.In Doi Mae Salong, you can experience the daily life of the Akha and Yao Hilltribe people. Arrive at your hotel. Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Centrally Located Hotel In Chiang Rai, (B,L)
Day 7 Chiang Rai
After breakfast, drive to Chiang Saen to visit Wat Chedi Luang. Proceed to the city of Mae Sai, which is the most northern point of Thailand bordering Myanmar.
After lunch, drive back to the Golden Triangle - the area where the borders of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet. Visit a local Opium Museum and enjoy a boat trip on the Mekong River (with a stop in Laos). Return to the hotel for overnight.
Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Centrally Located Hotel In Chiang Rai, (B,L)
Day 8 Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
Depart in the morning and proceed further north through a beautiful landscape in the direction of Chiang Mai.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Centrally Located Hotel In Chiang Mai, (B,L)
Day 9 Chiang Mai
After breakfast, explore on your own.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Centrally Located Hotel In Chiang Mai, (B,L)
Day 10 Chiang Mai to Phuket
Transfer to the airport.
Arrival in Phuket and transfer to your hotel of choice.
Centrally Located Hotel In Phuket, (B)
Day 11 Phuket
After breakfast, explore this enchanting area on your own.
Overnight in Phuket
Centrally Located Hotel In Phuket, (B)
Day 12 Phuket
Phang Nga Bay & Khai Island with Seacave Canoe by Speed Boat
This special full-day trip offers you an excursion for exploring Phang Nga Bay with a visit to Khai Nai Island by speedboat. The discovery of Phang Nga Bay will make you excited with lots of fascinating islands and limestone outcrops. Along the bay, you will enjoy scenic views of fauna and flora at Panak Island and the amazing limestone mountains at Hong Island. This trip also offers you a visit to Tapu Island (James Bond Island
), Talu Cave, the fishing village called Ban Tak Dad, and the landscape of mangrove forest. Another visit is the Muslim Village called Koh Panyi which has been entirely built on pillars for 150 years. Then you will have leisure time to relax, swim, and snorkel at Khai Nai Island, a small, lovely island surrounded by coral reefs featuring white sandy beaches and colorful fish.
Overnight in Phuket
Centrally Located Hotel In Phuket, (B)
Day 13 Depart Phuket
Transfer to the airport to continue on to your next Avanti destination!
Centrally Located Hotel In Phuket, (B)
Excursions
Bangkok City tour
Destination: Bangkok
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Code: MDBKKSE001
Tour Description:
From its beginnings as a small trading post during the Ayutthaya Kingdom in the 15th century, Bangkok has expanded to become one of Asia’s most exciting capital cities with over 14 million people. From the port, drive 2.5hr to Bangkok for lunch. Then visit Grand Palace, one of the most impressive palaces in Southeast Asia, the vast 94ha (233ac) grounds encompass more than 100 buildings including the Royal Residence and Throne Halls, government offices and the renowned Wat Phra Kaew, home to the most revered Buddha image in Thailand, the Emerald Buddha (which is actually made of jade or jasper, rather than emerald). Continue to Wat Pho, one of the oldest temples in Bangkok, and home to the famous 45m (148ft) reclining Buddha as well as the original school of traditional Thai massage. Return to the port and your ship in late afternoon.
08.30 hrs Docking time.
09.30 hrs Departure to Bangkok from Laem Chabang Sea Port (2.5 hours drive).
12.00 hrs Arrive Bangkok for Lunch at local restaurant.
13.00 hrs Visit Grand Palace.
14.00 hrs Visit Wat Pho.
15.00 hrs Return to Laem Chabang Sea Port (2.5 hours drive).
17.30 hrs Arrive Laem Chabang Sea Port.
Notes:
- Pick up time: 09:30
- Private transfer
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
- Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
- Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
- Other meals where not mention in the program
- Drinks/ waters on meals
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and Gratuities
- Other services not listed
Bangkok City By Helicopter
Tour Duration: 4.5 hours (Including 2hr drive from/to Laem Chabang Port each way and 30min helicopter ride).
Tour Description:
Enjoy an amazing bird’s eye view of sprawling Bangkok on a thrilling 30 minute helicopter ride. From the port, depart on a 2hr drive to AA Bangkok Base where you begin your helicopter flight over Rajamangala National Stadium, the home stadium for the Thailand national football team, and the Erawan Museum shaped in the form of a three-headed elephant. From there, fly over the nearby provinces of Phra Samut Chedi, Paknum Samutprakarn and the Ancient City Museum, a massive 81ha (200ac) outdoor museum shaped like the country of Thailand. Continue over the mudflats and mangroves of Bang Poo and past the Bhumibol Bridge and Rama IX Bridge over the Chao Phraya River. On the way back, fly over Bangkok’s Silom area before landing at the AA Bangkok Base. Return to the port and your ship.
NOTES:
- Suggested departure time: 10:00
- Capacity: Maximum 5 pax.
- Vehicle: Car / 9-seater minivan.
- Landing at the following helipads in the city centre are available on request (surcharge applies): UBC II Tower, Charn Issara II Tower, Bangkok City Tower, Peninsula Bangkok, Amari Atrium, etc. Air space above the Grand Palace and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) are designated no-fly zones.
• Private transfer
• Port pick-up and drop-off
• Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
• Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Non-inclusions:
• Thailand Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
• Other meals where not mention in the program
• Drinks/ waters on meals
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• Other services not listed in inclusive column
Chiang Mai is a city built on the roots of a traditional heritage that dig deep into the soil of time. It's a city with a beautiful cultural personality of its own. In addition, it's been blessed with much majestic beauty in nature. The people themselves are an unforgettable part of Chiang Mai. Handicrafts of silk, silver and wood are timeless souvenirs for visitors from all over the globe.
Excursions
At your Leisure in Phuket (Car & Driver Only)
At your Leisure in Phuket (Car & Driver Only)
Enjoy a private chauffeur-driven luxury sedan with driver for “At Your Leisure” touring. You decide where you want to go and what you want to see.
Inclusions:
• Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Local bottled water
Exclusions:
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
Stories of Phuket Old Town - 4 hours
Stories of Phuket Old Town - 4 hours
Meet your professional local guide to begin your private experience of Phuket. Explore the old town, which prospered during the 16th to 18th centuries due to a booming tin-mining industry. The town features beautifully preserved Sino-Portuguese architecture and is a melting pot of Thai, Malay, Chinese and Portuguese influences.
Visit Chin Pracha, one of the oldest houses on the island built in 1904. Iconic films such as “Indiana Jones,” “Heaven & Earth” and many others, were filmed in this house.
Continue driving to a viewpoint at the top of Rang Hill, which offers scenic views over Phuket Town. Then head to Wat Chalong, one of the island’s most famous temples. Learn a bit about Buddhist beliefs and customs and hear the interesting story of the gilt statues of the monk-hero Luang Pho Chaem and his aid Luang Pho Chuang. After exploring the temple, return to the ship.
Inclusions:
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees for listed sites
• Local bottled water
Exclusions:
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages
Duration: 4 hours
Phuket Old Town and Scenery - 8 hours
Phuket Old Town and Scenery - 8 hours
Meet your professional local guide to begin your private experience of Phuket. Explore the old town, which prospered during the 16th to 18th centuries due to a booming tin-mining industry. The town features beautifully preserved Sino-Portuguese architecture and is a melting pot of Thai, Malay, Chinese and Portuguese influences.
Visit Chin Pracha, one of the oldest houses on the island built in 1904. Iconic films such as “Indiana Jones,” “Heaven & Earth” and many others, were filmed in this house.
Continue to Saphan Hin, a recreational park that houses a tin mining monument dedicated to Australian Captain Edward Thomas Miles, the man who brought the first dredge to Phuket in 1909. Then visit the Chinese shrine in the park to discover a traditional place of worship.
Then head to Wat Chalong, one of the island’s most famous temples. Learn a bit about Buddhist beliefs and customs and hear the interesting story of the gilt statues of the monk-hero Luang Pho Chaem and his aid Luang Pho Chuang.
Finally, make a stop at Laem Phromthep, a stunning coastal viewpiont that offers breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea. Transfer back to the ship.
Inclusions:
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees for listed sites
• Local bottled water
Exclusions:
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages
Duration: 8 hours
Life of Old Phuket - 4 hours
Meet your professional local guide to begin your private experience of Phuket. Explore the old town, which prospered during the 16th to 18th centuries due to a booming tin-mining industry. The town features beautifully preserved Sino-Portuguese architecture and is a melting pot of Thai, Malay, Chinese and Portuguese influences.
Walk along the old streets of town and feel the charm of lives lived a century ago around Thalang, Dibuk and Krabi roads. Visit Thai Hau Museum to learn more about the history of the island.
Continue to a Chinese shrine set in a peaceful spot along Phang Nga Road. Despite being in the center of town, the shrine remains unaffected by the hustle and bustle. Then drive to a viewpoint at the top of Rang Hill to admire scenic views over Phuket Town before returning to the ship.
Inclusions:
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees for listed sites
• Local bottled water
Exclusions:
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages
Duration: 4 hours
Phuket Rubber Plantation, Gibbons and Old Town - 8 hours
Phuket Rubber Plantation, Gibbons and Old Town - 8 hours
Meet your professional local guide to explore some of the beautiful natural scenery and cultural highlights of Phuket. Visit a rubber plantation to learn about the arduous work of collecting sap and transforming it into sheets of rubber. Then continue to Bang Pae waterfall to admire the tropical greenery and observe the wildlife at the nearby Gibbon Rehabilitation Project.
Explore the old town, which prospered during the 16th to 18th centuries due to a booming tin-mining industry. The town features beautifully preserved Sino-Portuguese architecture and is a melting pot of Thai, Malay, Chinese and Portuguese influences.
You may stop for lunch on your own account at Blue Elephant restaurant, serving traditional Thai cuisine. After lunch, stop by to see the Big Buddha temple and enjoy the scenic views before returning to the ship.
Optional Costs:
• Lunch at Blue Elephant including two units of drinks (water, juice, soft drink)
Inclusions:
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees for listed sites
• Local bottled water
Exclusions:
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages
Duration: 8 hours
Phuket Faith and Soul; Discover Hidden Legend
Phuket Faith and Soul; Discover Hidden Legend
DISCOVER HIDDEN LEGEND
Destination: Phuket, Thailand
Tour Duration: 6 hours
Highlights:
Disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive to Khao Rang Temple set on the slope of Khao Rang Hill and home to a unique white pearl Buddha image. Learn about its founder, Lung Pu Supa, a monk who lived to be 118 years old. After a tasty lunch in a local restaurant, walk the streets of Old Phuket to an art gallery housed in a Sino-Portuguese shophouse, reflecting the architecture of people who came to Phuket centuries ago for its tin mining industry. Continue to Sirey Island to visit Poung Pu Supa noted for its reclining Buddha image facing the Andaman Sea.Visit a nearby sea gypsy village for insights into their unique culture and language, living mainly from fishing. In the late afternoon, return to the port and your ship.
Inclusions:
• Private transfer
• Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
• Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Not Included:
• Other meals where not mention in the program
• Drinks/ waters on meals
• Thailand visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• Other services not listed in inclusive column
Phuket Port
Destination: Phuket
Tour Duration: Within 4 hours or 8 hours
Tour Description:
Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal.
Inclusions:
• Private transfer
• Port pick-up and drop-off
• Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
• Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Non-inclusions:
• Thailand Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
• Meals
• Drinks/ waters on meals
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• Other services not listed in inclusive column
Phuket Town Sightseeing
Tour Duration: 7 hours
Tour Description:
NOTES:
- Suggested departure time: 11:00
- Timing may be changed without prior notice, depending on local conditions such as weather, traffic and / or other conditions.
• Private transfer
• Port pick-up and drop-off
• Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
• Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Non-inclusions:
• Thailand Visa
• Other meals where not mention in the program
• Drinks/ waters on meals
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• Other services not listed in inclusive column
Phuket Town Sightseeing Half Day
Phuket Town Sightseeing Half Day
Tour Duration: 05 hours
Tour Description:
NOTES:
- Suggested departure time: 11:00.
- Includes English-speaking guide. Other languages available on request and subject to availability.
- Timing may be changed without prior notice, depending on local conditions such as weather, traffic and / or other conditions.
- Lunch is not included, but there are places to stop for a quick bite, if desired (Local noodle shop or snacks at the Sino-Portuguese area).
• Private transfer
• Port pick-up and drop-off
• Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
• Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Non-inclusions:
• Thailand Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
• Other meals where not mention in the program
• Drinks/ waters on meals
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• Other services not listed in inclusive column
Vacation Details
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