Project Description
Essential Thailand
(8 Days / 7 Nights)
Bangkok – Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai
Tour code: MDABKK8
Departure: Any day upon request
This will include a visit to 3 essential provinces of Thailand. To fully enhance your experience we will leave a lot of days free with an option to choose any activities you would like to do with us. From The City of Angels, Bangkok, the present capital city of Thailand, is a vibrant city, a national treasure house and Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic enter with endless choice of sightseeing and entertainment opportunities. In addition to the many temples and historic buildings, such as The Grand Palace and Wat Arun, the list of interesting places to visit is endless. We fly northward to the next province Chiang Rai, the first capital of Lanna Kingom and home to many ethnic hill tribes and a splendid White Temple; there are plenty of things to do from sipping tea amidst the misty mountain to taking a long tail boat ride on the mighty Mekong River. Last but not least is Chiang Mai, the main attraction of the north with wide range of activities and things to do; it’s rich in culture and has an abundance of temples and fascinating architecture, which are a fusion of Lanna, Mon, and Burmese styles. Here you will get an introduction to Lanna cuisine and explore the old town in rickshaw.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 Bangkok Arrival
Arrive in Bangkok. Your guide will welcome you at Suvarnabhumi Airport with a warm traditional “Thai Smile” and escort you on a brief orientation tour of the City of Angels before checking you in at your selected hotel Already along the way you will be introduced to the traditions and customs of Thai culture, how to greet with a local “wai” and other useful tips and fun facts about the Land of Smiles.
Bangkok or what Thai people called Krungthep Mahanakorn, meaning the City of Angel, is the present capital city and the focal point for Thailand. It is a vibrant city; a national treasure house and Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic enter with endless choice of sightseeing and entertainment opportunities. In addition to the many temples and historic buildings, such as The Grand Palace and Wat Arun, the list of interesting places to visit is infinite. There are the Chaophraya River and numerous canal (klong) networks, giving it the name of “Venice of the East”.
Approximate pick-up & drop off times:
To be advised (depend on your flight landing time) Approximate total distances: From Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok city centre 36 km / 1 hour Meals included: None
Accommodation:
- Option 1&2: Eastin Hotel Makkasan – Superior Room OR similar
- Option 3: The Sukhothai – Superior Room OR similar
DAY 2-3 Bangkok
Breakfast at the hotel.
The day is yours at leisure or feel free to choose one of our optional tours.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Option 1&2: Eastin Hotel Makkasan – Superior Room OR similar
- Option 3: The Sukhothai – Superior Room OR similar
DAY 4 Bangkok – Chiang Rai
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Suvarnabhumi airport where you will board on flight to Chiang Rai.
Northern Thailand is very famous for its colourful hill tribe communities and Chiang Rai gives an insight into their rich culture and traditions. Have a chance to travel up the river by long-tailed speedboat to the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet, once one of the largest opium-producing areas of the world, but now famous for its beautiful scenery.
Approximate pick-up & drop off times: To be advised (depend on your flight landing time)
Approximate total distances:
- From Bangkok city centre to Suvarnabhumi Airport 36 km / 1 hour
- From Chiang Rai Airport to Chiang Rai city 10 km / 20 minutes
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Option 1: Laluna Hotel and Resort – Garden Bungalow OR similar
- Option 2: The Legend Chiang Rai – Superior Studio OR similar
- Option 3: Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort – Deluxe Garden View OR similar
DAY 5 Chiang Rai
Breakfast at the hotel.
The day is yours at leisure or feel free to choose one of our optional tours.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Option 1: Laluna Hotel and Resort – Garden Bungalow OR similar
- Option 2: The Legend Chiang Rai – Superior Studio OR similar
- Option 3: Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort – Deluxe Garden View OR similar
DAY 6 Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai
Breakfast at the hotel, you will drive from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai approximate 4 hours. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, you will check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure or feel free to choose one of our optional tours.
Chiang Mai, known as “the Rose of the North”, is one of the most interesting cities in the Kingdom of Thailand. Although classed as a city, Chiang Mai is relatively small and more like a town. As the former capital of the ancient Lanna kingdom, Chiang Mai is culturally very rich and has an abundance of temples and fascinating northern Thai architecture. The beautiful Buddhist temples and their ancient interior reflects architecture and faith from more than six centuries ago.
Approximate pick up & drop off times: 08:00 – 15:00 hrs.
Approximate total distances: From Chiang Rai city to Chiang Mai city 190 km / 4 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Option 1: The Empress Chiang Mai – Superior Room OR similar
- Option 2: Kantary Hills Chiang Mai – Studio Suite OR similar
- Option 3: Anantara Chiang Mai – Deluxe Garden View Room OR similar
DAY 7 Busan – Gyeongju – Daegu
Breakfast at the hotel. Today enjoy the local flavours of Chiang Mai.
This Foodie tour provides an insight into the culinary heritage of the “Rose of the North”. You will embark on a guided tour, where you will sample the delights of Chiang Mai’s cuisine, including various mouthwatering local snacks and the delicious Khao Soi – a coconut curry noodle dish that is unique to Chiang Mai! Take a local Samlor ride, a Thai style Rickshaw and drive through Chiang Mai old town to a traditional street food market, wandering through the old city to the traditional street food market while being captivated by the charm of the unique Lanna style architecture and the old Buddhist temples. Continue with a stroll through the various food stalls and simple carts and be tempted by the heady aromas. Your guide will be on hand to introduce the many local dishes on offer, so be sure to try whichever ones take your fancy- from deep fried pancakes, Kanom Jin (rice noodles with curry soup), Kanom Krok (Thai coconut pudding), noodle soup, deep fried taro, pad Thai, and everybody’s favourite sweet mango with sticky rice. If you’re feeling brave, you can even sample the local rice whisky. After this local foodie adventure return to hotel.
Approximate pick up & drop off times: 08:00 – 15:00 hrs.
Approximate total distances: From Chiang Rai city to Chiang Mai city 190 km / 4 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Option 1: The Empress Chiang Mai – Superior Room OR similar
- Option 2: Kantary Hills Chiang Mai – Studio Suite OR similar
- Option 3: Anantara Chiang Mai – Deluxe Garden View Room OR similar
DAY 8 Chiang Mai Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, private transfer with English speaking guide to the airport to take the flight to your next destination.
Approximate pick-up & drop off times: To be advised (depend on your flight departure time)
Approximate total distances: From Chiang Mai city to Chiang Mai Airport 5 km / 15 minutes
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 1 – Bangkok
Day 4 – Chiang Rai
Day 6 – Chiang Mai
Day 7 – Chiang Mai
| 8 Days 7 Nights Package Private Tour Price | Essentials Bangkok – Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai Departure: Any day upon request (Code: MDABKK8) |
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| Hotel Option 1 Bangkok: Eastin Hotel Makkasan – Superior Room Chiang Rai: Laluna Hotel and Resort – Garden Bungalow Chiang Mai: The Empress Hotel – Superior Room |
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| Period | 1pax | 2pax | 3-5pax | 6-7pax | Single Room Surcharge |
| 01 April– 31 Octoberl 22 | $1260/pp. | $675/pp. | $600/pp. | $490/pp. | $305/pp. |
| 1 November 22 – 2 January 23 (Supplement will apply on 24 December 22 – 2 January 23) |
$1285/pp. | $690/pp. | $610/pp. | $505/pp. | $320/pp. |
| 3 January – 31 March 23 | $1320/pp. | $705/pp. | $630/pp. | $520/pp. | $335/pp. |
| Supplement Charge: | |||||
| Peak Season Supplement Charge Eastin Hotel Makkasan 24 December 22 – 2 January 23 Laluna Hotel 24 December 22 – 2 January 23 |
$15 per room per night
$30 per room per night |
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| Compulsory Gala Dinner The Empress 24 December 22 31 December 22 |
$95 per adult/ $50 per child 2-11 yrs. old $40 per adult/ $20 per child 2-11yrs. old |
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| Hotel Option 2 Bangkok: Eastin Hotel Makkasan – Superior Room Chiang Rai: Legend Chiang Rai – Superior Studio Chiang Mai: Kantary Hills Chiang Mai – Studio Suite |
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| Period | 1pax | 2pax | 3-5pax | 6-7pax | Single Room Surcharge |
| 01 April – 31 October 22 (Supplement will apply on 1 – 15 April 22) |
$1670/pp. | $880/pp. | $805/pp. | $695/pp. | $510/pp. |
| 01 November 22 – 5 January 23 (Supplement will apply on 24 December – 5 January 23) |
$1810/pp. | $950/pp. | $875/pp. | $765/pp. | $580/pp. |
| 6 January – 31 March 23 | $1845/pp. | $970/pp. | $895/pp. | $785/pp. | $665/pp. |
| Supplement Charge: | |||||
| Peak Season Supplement Charge Eastin Hotel Makkasan 24 December 22 – 02 January 23 The Legend Chiang Rai 24 December 22 – 02 January 23 Kantary Hills Chiang Mai 1 – 15 April 22 24 December – 5 January 23 |
$15 per room per night
$60 per room per night $45 per room per night $40 per room per night |
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| Compulsory Gala Dinner The Legend Chiang Rai 24 December 22 31 December 22 |
$120 per adult/ $60 per child 3-11yrs. old $160 per adult/ $ 80 per child 3-11yrs. old |
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| Hotel Option 3 Bangkok: The Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel – Superior Room Chiang Rai: Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort – Deluxe Garden Chiang Mai: Anantara Chiang Mai Resort – Deluxe Garden View Room |
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| Period | 1pax | 2pax | 3-5pax | 6-7pax | Single Room Surcharge |
| 1 April – 31 October 22 (Supplement will apply on 1-18 April22) |
$3020/pp. | $1555/pp. | $1480/pp. | $1370/pp. | $1185/pp. |
| 1-30 November 22 | $3625/pp. | $1860/pp. | $1780/pp. | $1675/pp. | $1490/pp. |
| 1 December 22 – 07 January 23 (Supplement will apply on 16 December 22 – 07 January 23) |
$3645/pp. | $1870/pp. | $1795/pp. | $1685/pp. | $1500/pp. |
| 8-31 January 23 | $3635/pp. | $1865/pp. | $1790/pp. | $1675/pp. | $1495/pp. |
| 1-28 February 23 | $3610/pp. | $1850/pp. | $1775/pp. | $1665/pp. | $1470/pp. |
| 1-31 March 23 | $3555/pp. | $1820/pp. | $1745/pp. | $1635/pp. | $1450/pp. |
| Supplement Charge: | |||||
| Peak Season Supplement Charge The Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel 28 December – 2 January 23 Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort 23 December 22 – 3 January 23 Anantara Chiang Mai 1 – 18 April 22 16 December 22 – 7 January 23 |
$265 per room per night $60 per room per night $200 per room per night $360 per room per night |
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- Departure: daily upon request.
- Starting in Bangkok and ending in Chiang Mai.
- Infant sharing vehicle’s seats and existing bedding with parents is free of charge, up to 1 infant per accompanying parents. The number of infant cannot be counted toward the total guest number or total headcount.
- Child aged 2-11 years travelling with every 2 full-paying adults and shares the same room; get 15% discount from a regular adult’s rate, maximum 1 child only. 1 extra (rollaway/ mattress) bed will be provided.
- Extra bed is not available for stay at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort’s Deluxe Garden View and the Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel’s Superior Room.
- Where clients’ stay overlaps two periods, a prorata will apply.
- There is a dress code for both men and women for entering Buddhist temples in Thailand so please show respect by covering your shoulders and knees.
- 7-night accommodation as per above itinerary (or similar) in twin share/double rooms with daily breakfast included
- Pick up and drop off services by air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking guide service, unless otherwise specified
- Other activities that are mentioned or specified in the itinerary with English speaking guide service and all relevant entrance fees
- Meal plan as mentioned (drinks are not included)
- All airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified
- Visa expenses, processing, and issuance fees
- Meals other than specified as included
- Festive dinner/meal and festive surcharge at each hotel (if any during the offer period)
- Drinks or other personal expenses
- Optional tours, fees or other expenses from optional tour
- Tips or gratuities to guide, driver and others are not included in price
- Sun cream, hat, and sunglasses
- Camera or smartphone to take photos
Hotel option 1
- 1 April – 23 December 2022 & 3 January – 31 March 2023
o Notify 15 days prior to arrival date will be charged 50% of total package fare
o Notify 14-0 days prior to arrival date will be charged 100% of total package fare - 24 December 2022 – 2 January 2023
o Notify 30 days prior to arrival date will be charged 50% of total package fare
o Notify 29-0 days prior to arrival date will be charged 100% of total package fare
Hotel option 2
- 1 April – 31 October 2022
o Notify 30 days prior to arrival date will be charged 50% of total package fare
o Notify 29 -0 days prior to arrival date will be charged 100% of total package fare - 1 November – 23 December 2022 & 6 January – 31 March 2023 of total package fare
o Notify 35 days prior to arrival date will be charged 50% of total package fare
o Notify 34-0 days prior to arrival date will be charged 100% of total package fare - 24 December 2022 – 5 January 2023
o Notify 45 days prior to arrival date will be charged 50% of total package fare
o Notify 44-0 days prior to arrival date will be charged 100% of total package fare
Hotel option 3
- 1 April – 31 October 2022
o Notify 15 days prior to arrival date will be charged 50% of total package fare
o Notify 14-0 days prior to arrival date will be charged 100% of total package fare - 1 November – 15 December 2022 & 8 January – 31 March 2023
o Notify 30 days prior to arrival date will be charged 50% of total package fare
o Notify 29-0 days prior to arrival date will be charged 100% of total package fare - 16 December 2022 – 7 January 2023
o Notify 45 days prior to arrival date will be charged 50% of total package fare
o Notify 44-0 days prior to arrival date will be charged 100% of total package fare