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Thailand Cultural Immersion 2024
Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket
Mar 22 - 31, 2024
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$2,800
Deposit: $250

About your trip

Travel to Thailand with Journeyz and dive your soul and mind into culturally immersive Thailand. Make your Thailand vacation amazing by touring the plenty of historical places to getting your prayers answered at Ayutthaya Temples to watching elephants and feeding them at Elephant Echo Valley. Get a chance to experience the world through the eyes of a local and become part of the storytelling experience to narrate your friends or relatives. Be doubly sure with our exclusive wide array of Thailand tours that will guarantee that every detail of your trip is as equally amazing as you expected. Along with local experts, feel the Thai connection, culture and traditions, and talk more like a local on your Thailand vacation alongside Journeys with Mesha!  


Highlights 

*Grand Palace, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya river is a dazzling city landmark and venue of royal and state functions  

*Temple of the Reclining Buddha, covered in gold leaf in the largest temple  

*Wat Phra Singh, houses the beautiful Lai Kham Chapel with its exquisite wood carving and northern style murals  

*Phuket, a Thailand’s dazzling largest island having countless of beautiful beaches with exciting nightlife 

What's included

3 Nights in Bangkok

4 star lodging

3 Nights in Chiang Mai

4 star lodging

3 Nights in Phuket

4 star lodging

Daily Breakfast

Bangkok City and Temple

Bangkok City Tour

Chiang Mai City Tour

Chiang Mai City Tour + Khantoke Dinner

James Bond Island Tour

Tour Guide

Local English Speaking Tour Guide

Ground Transportation

Roundtrip group transportation to/from airport, hotel and all destinations on the itinerary.

What's not included

Airfare

Domestic & International Airfare

Passport & Visa Fees

Tips

Travel Insurance

To See & To Do

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Bangkok, Chiang Mai, & Phuket

Bangkok

Grand Palace - Explore the stunning architectural beauty and historical significance.

Wat Pho - Visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha

Chatuchak Weekend Market - Experience the vibrant street markets

Chao Phraya River Cruise - Enjoy a scenic cruise through the heart of Bangkok

Rooftop Bars - with breathtaking views (SkyBar, Over the Moon, Sol & Luna, Zoom, Pastel, Lacol) Nightlife - Octave Rooftop Lounge

Dining - Sataneemhoi in Huamum Market

Nightlife in Khao San Road - Experience the lively and diverse nightlife scene


Chiang Mai

Doi Suthep - Visit the sacred War Phra That Doi Suthep Temple.

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar - shop local crafts and enjoy street food

Elephant Nature Park - Experience ethical elephant interactions

Norman Road - Discover trendy cafes, boutiques, and art galleries

Chiangmai circuit - Go carting


Phuket

Patong Beach - Iconic sandy shores

Phi Phi Islands - Take a boat trip to the stunning islands

Big Buddha - Visit the famous landmark with panoramic views

Promthep Cape - Enjoy a beautiful sunset at the southern tip

Rooftop Bar - Baba Nest for a breathtaking ocean view

Floating Day Party - Yona Beach Club

Dining - Underwater luxury restaurant Su Va Na

Day 1

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Arrive in Bangkok

Upon arrival at the BKK airport, you will be met by your guide, then transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: Bangkok

Day 2

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Bangkok City and Temple Tour

Bangkok City and Temple Tour

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After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our sightseeing tour.

The tour will begins at the most famous tourist spots in Bangkok: the Royal Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace adjoins Wat Pho Kaew in a common compound and is where you will end up after exiting Wat Phra Kaew.
Despite the proximity of the two, there is a distinct contrast in style between the very Thai Wat Pho Kaew and the more European inspired designs, of the Grand Palace the roof being the exception.


Next, we will visit Wat Po, the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, and also the temple holding the largest single Buddha image: the Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas). This temple is also known as the birthplace of Thai traditional massage.

We will have lunch at a local restaurant then continue to visit Wat Arun, perhaps better known as the Temple of the Dawn, is one of the best-known landmarks and most published images of Bangkok. After this, we will take local public express boat to Ratchawong pier, then transfer by vehicle to Yaowarat Road where we will visit an interesting shop selling bird’s nests and shark fins, continue to a very old tea shop to enjoy a cup of Chinese tea with the locals before heading down Trok Leng Moi EIA (a small alley) to Talad Kao for an interesting local market with a variety of fresh foods, fresh & dry fruits, Chinese herbs, and groceries, taking the walk at Wat Leng Neng Yee to visit the Taoist temple.

Finally, we will return to the hotel and rest of the day is free at leisure. 


Overnight: Bangkok

Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 3

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Bangkok Free Day/Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (Optional)

After breakfast, the day is at leisure.


Optional (Additional cost)

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market  

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Pick up from hotel and transfer to one of the most attractive floating markets of Thailand; the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Here you will have the opportunity to take a long-tail boat tour to observe the lifestyle of the local people along the small canals.
We will visit the coconut farm and have the chance to taste some delicious coconut juice and find a wonderful variety of seasonal fruits such as Rambutan, Mango, Papaya, etc. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will drive back to the hotel where you have the rest of the day is free at leisure to spend time relaxing or shopping. 

Overnight: Bangkok

Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 4

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Bangkok - Chiang Mai (By flight, airfare not included)

After breakfast, check-out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai.

Upon arrival in the Northern Capital, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation. Remainder of the day is at leisure.


Overnight: Chiang Mai

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5

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Chiang Mai City Tour & Khantoke Dinner

Chiang Mai City Tour

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After breakfast, you will meet your tour guide for the Chiang Mai city tour. 


We will transfer to visit Doi Suthep Temple which is one of the most sacred temples in Chiang Mai known by the Thais as Wat Phra that Doi Suthep. It is located on a hilltop and is built in the Northern-Thai style, and it is said to contain the holy relics of the Lord Buddha. From here, you will also enjoy a panoramic view of the whole city.

After this, we will return to the hotel where you will have some free time at leisure to relax on your own.

Khantoke Dinner

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In the evening, you will enjoy the famous ’Khantoke Dinner’, also known as the northern Thai welcome dinner, accompanied by traditional hill tribe dancing.

Overnight: Chiang Mai

Meal: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 6

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Chiang-Mai Free Day/Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Optional)

After breakfast, the day is at leisure.


Optional (at additional cost)

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary 

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Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.

Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing and enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior. 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. Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit. Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river.

Bath and brush the elephants. Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa.
Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants. Change clothes and say goodbye to the elephants. Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.

Drop off at your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: Chiang Mai

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7

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Chiang Mai - Phuket (By Flight, airfare not included)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then the day is free at leisure until it’s time for your transfer to the airport for your flight departure to Phuket. 


Upon arrival at Phuket airport, you will be met a representative, then transferred to your hotel. 


After check-in, the day is free at leisure.

Overnight: Phuket

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8

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James Bond Tour by Speed Boat

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Breakfast served at the hotel, then pick up from the hotel and transfer to Ao Po Pier. 


Arrive at Ao Po Pier with complimentary coffee, tea, and dessert service. 

Depart from Ao Po Pier to Phang Nga Bay by Speed boat, then sightseeing at Panak Island.


Enjoy Canoeing to enter to the cave at ’Hong Island’, then sightseeing. Lunch will be served at Kho Panyee Island.

Visit James Bond Island & Khao Ping Kan, explore the Ice Cream Cave, and arrive at Naka Island for swimming & relaxing. 


Return to ’Ao Po Pier’ and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight: Phuket

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

Day 9

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Phuket Free Day

Breakfast will be served at your hotel, then the day is free at leisure to relax on the beach or explore the island further.

Overnight: Phuket

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10

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Phuket – Departure

Breakfast will be served at the hotel, then the day is free at leisure until the time for your transfer to Phuket Airport for your flight back home.


Meals included: Breakfast

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Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket

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