14-Day Treasures of Thailand with Phuket 2027
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Highlights
- Explore Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket Town
- Visit the Grand Palace, the temples of Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho in Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak floating market, the ancient city of Ayutthaya, Sukhothai Heritage Park, Baan Chinpracha and Thai Hua Museum
- View the Bridge over the River Kwai, Hellfire Pass in Kanchanaburi and Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya
- Bangkok: Named after George Pullman, the American railway pioneer who revolutionised overnight travel in the 19th century, whose sleeping railcars transformed long-distance travel by combining comfort with modern design.
- Bangkok: Join locals in Lumpini Park for a morning Tai Chi lesson and see how many Bangkok residents begin their day. Learn the basics of the practice in one of the city’s best-known green spaces before continuing your discoveries of the Thai capital.
- Bangkok: Visit the Grand Palace, built for the kings of Siam and still one of Thailand’s most important ceremonial landmarks. As you explore the complex, see the scale, detail and craftsmanship that reflect the power and tradition of the Thai monarchy.
- Bangkok: Visit Wat Pho, home to the Reclining Buddha and one of Bangkok’s most important temple complexes. Beyond its religious significance, it is also known as an early center of traditional Thai medicine and learning, giving you a broader view of Thai culture and knowledge.
- Stop at a coconut palm sugar plantation and see how sap is collected from the trees before being cooked down into sugar. Learn more about a process that has long supported local livelihoods and discover how this everyday ingredient is used in Thai cooking.
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: Visit one of Thailand’s best-known canal markets, where traders sell fruit, vegetables and local goods from wooden boats. As you move through the busy waterways, see a long-established way of trading that still shapes daily life in this part of the country.
- Kanchanaburi: Bask in the views of the Kwai River as you make your way across wooden viaducts on your scenic train ride.
- Kanchanaburi: Discover the "Death Railway" when you visit Hellfire Pass and learn about the horrible conditions of which the prisoners of WWII had to endure when building this landmark.
- Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: Explore Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, through temple ruins that reflect the scale of the ancient city. Visit Wat Sri Sanphet, Wat Yai Chaimongkhol and Wat Mahathat, where the iconic Buddha head entwined in tree roots remains one of its best-known sights.
- Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: Board a traditional rice barge for dinner and see Ayutthaya from the water. As you cruise past heritage landmarks, you’ll enjoy Thai dishes that reflect the country’s signature balance of sour, salty, sweet and spicy flavors.
- Sukhothai: Explore Sukhothai Historical Park by bicycle or tram, passing temple ruins, Buddha images, moats and city walls within the former capital of Siam. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park covers the remains of the old city, with monuments and structures spread across its grounds.
- Sukhothai: Wake up early to experience the traditional alms offering ceremony,a cherished part of Thai daily life. At dawn, monks walk peacefully across the bridge, creating a calm and picturesque scene that reflects the spiritual heart of Sukhothai.
- Sukhothai: Visit Baan Suan Suda, where you’ll stroll through the garden with your host and see the herbs, fruit and vegetables used in Thai cooking. Then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking experience before sitting down to enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared together.
- Sukhothai: Join a Local Specialist after dark to look for fireflies in the hotel’s garden at Treasure Farm. During the summer months, sightings can be at their best, although viewing remains dependent on weather and natural conditions.
- Chiang Mai: Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, one of northern Thailand’s most important temples. As you explore, you’ll see the wooden buildings, layered roofs and sacred structures that reflect the design and traditions of the Lanna Kingdom.
- Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep: Visit Wat Doi Suthep, which is one of Thailand's most sacred temples and listen closely for the chanting of the monks.
- Wat Suan Dok: Meet a monk at Wat Suan Dok Temple and learn more about Buddhist traditions in Thailand. As you explore the temple grounds, you’ll also see the white chedis that hold the ashes of Chiang Mai’s former royal family.
- Chiang Mai: Visit San Kamphaeng District, long known for its connection to northern Thailand’s handicrafts. As you spend time here, you’ll find locally made souvenirs and traditional crafts that reflect the materials, techniques and skills still associated with the region.
- Phuket: Explore Phuket Old Town, where Sino-Portuguese shop-houses, Buddhist temples and Chinese shrines reflect the communities that shaped the island. Visit the amulet market, walk Krabi Road and Soi Romanee, then stop for local snacks, coffee and lunch as you discover a side of Phuket beyond its beaches.
- Chiang Mai: Join your hosts for dinner in Ban Thi, where you’ll sit down to a northern Thai meal shaped by seasonal ingredients and local traditions. As you dine, you’ll learn about the community and discover the heritage and customs of the Thai Lue tribe.
- Chiang Mai: Get closer to rescued elephants at Elephant Nature Park Sanctuary, where you’ll walk alongside them in a no-riding environment and learn about their stories, habitat and care. Time by the river and across the sanctuary gives you the chance to watch the herd up close in a setting that puts their welfare first. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Dates & Prices
Price in USD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
Sukhothai, Thailand
Sukhothai, Thailand
Sukhothai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Phuket, Thailand
Phuket, Thailand
Phuket, Thailand
Phuket, Thailand
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Price Includes
Additional Notes
- THAILAND: USA passport holders traveling to Thailand do not require a visa for tourism stays up to 30 days. However, you must submit an online arrival card three days prior to your arrival.
- IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.
- TRANSFERS: Complimentary transfers from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are available on the arrival day of the itinerary. Complimentary transfers to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) are available on the departure day of the itinerary.
- INTERNAL FLIGHTS: This tour has an included internal flight; any excess luggage charges are at your own expense.
- LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Each guest is permitted one bag with maximum dimensions of 58 linear inches (147 cm), the total of length, width, and height - and a weight not exceeding 44 lbs (20 kg). Guests may also bring one personal item, such as a purse, backpack, or similarly sized item that fits comfortably under the seat in front of them or the overhead compartment weighing no more than 15 lbs (7kg).
- IMPORTANT: Minivans or minibuses may also be used depending on the group size. Motorcoaches without toilet facilities are used; the Tour Director will ensure to arrange regular stops on longer journeys to ensure guests' comfort throughout the tour.
- GROUND HANDLER: This Trip is Operated by Ground Handler: Diethelm Travel (Thailand) Ltd.
Policies
Touring: By air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches. Please note that on some Regional European First Class Tours and London sightseeing, motor coaches without toilet facilities are used. In the Middle East and South America, air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches (or minibuses) without toilet facilities are used. If due to circumstances beyond our control coaches are used otherwise than as advertised, a refund of $10 per person will be made.
- Over 45 days: $US200
- 45 - 22 days: 25%
- 21 - 8 days: 30%
- 7 - 1 days: 50%
- Departure day or later/no show: 100% The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
Tour Prices:Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at time brochures went to print. Should these change, the price of your vacation may increase. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your land tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. Please note that if the total tour price increases by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their tour within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty.
Tour Cancellation: We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, our only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangement affected due to our cancellations.
Travel Insurance: We recommend that all passengers purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. We cannot be held responsible if a passenger is denied entry for being unable to provide details to the authorities of such insurance. We do not employ staff doctors or nurses. Should you need medical attention, it will be at local facilities, at your expense. We are not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of medical services, or for the quality of medical care or medical services you receive.
Complaints procedure: Should you have a complaint in respect of your vacation, you should inform your Tour Director/Representative immediately. If the matter cannot be resolved after the Tour Director's/Representative's best endeavors to do so during the holiday.
Responsibility
1. The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described on the website, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
2. Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organizations or service providers concerned will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident.
3. Transportation companies, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
4. In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing.
5. We are not responsible for omissions, printing and/or typographical errors, in brochures, on Internet sites correspondence or invoices or in any other media where such information may be presented. We reserve the right to make corrections as required. The terms and conditions listed remain in effect until replaced. These terms and conditions replace all previous versions.
- The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described on the website, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
- Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organizations or service providers concerned will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident.
- Transportation companies, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
- In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing.
- We are not responsible for omissions, printing and/or typographical errors, in brochures, on Internet sites correspondence or invoices or in any other media where such information may be presented. We reserve the right to make corrections as required. The terms and conditions listed remain in effect until replaced. These terms and conditions replace all previous versions.
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