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Take the hassle out of vacation planning. For your convenience, we've put together the best cities of Asia into affordable packages. Each package includes roundtrip international airfare, great hotels, and the most desirable can't-miss sightseeing spots. Add to that a daily American buffet breakfast at the hotel and a local lunch to tempt your taste buds, and you have the trip of a lifetime.

After the sightseeing tour has finished, evenings are free for you to fill as you please. Choose from a variety of meals, shows and attractions to finish off an exciting day.

Thailand Discovery 9 Days 6 Nights

A great sampler of the treasure trove of delights that the Kingdom of Thailand has to offer. Spend Six nights discovering the ancient temples, spectacular palaces, exotic wildlife, beautiful natural scenery, and fabulous beaches of this mystical land. Our tour covers Bangkok and Chiang Mai.As always, customize the sightseeing, meals, and evening entertainment to suit your needs.
Visit :   Bangkok,  Chiang Mai,
Departure Date:
Wednesday
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Tour Code : AICN
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  • Day 1  USA – Bangkok

    Our Thailand vacation starts as we board an international flight bound for Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, also knows as the "City of Angels". *Thailand entry visa is not required for USA passport holders. For passport other than US passport, please get the entry visa on your own. Please click http://www.affordableasia.com/infocenter/passport-visa/thailand for more information.

    Day 2  Enroute

    Due to the time difference and travel time, the day is spent on board our airliner. Cross the international date line. We overnight on board.

    Day 3  Arrival Bangkok

    Upon early morning arrival in Guangzhou we board a connecting flight to Bangkok. We arrive in Bangkok late in the morning and are met in the arrival hall. After transferring to our hotel, we can relax and spend the rest of the day free at leisure or join our Welocme "Amazing Dinner Cruise" by Grand Pearl along the Chaophaya River with Buffet dinner and live music as an optional tour.
    Optional Tour :  Amazing Dinner cruise 
    Accommodation :
    Centara Grand At Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok

    Day 4  Bangkok (ABF,L)

    Bangkok is a city of gleaming modernity firmly rooted in ancient Buddhist tradition and beliefs. After breakfast, we visit the Temple of Golden Buddha which is the home to the world’s largest solid gold Buddha statue. A magnificent piece of history not to be missed, the seated Buddha measures 10 feet high, weighs over 5 tons, and is worth an estimated $14m. Stroll through one of Bangkok's largest Flower Markets at Paklong Talat. Then we visit the oldest temple, the Temple of Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) . After enjoying Thai buffet lunch at local restaurant , we have the chance to visit the Gem's Factory & Thai silk . You can choose to enjoy an optional Thai Dinner and classical dance show.
    Optional Tour :  Thai Dinner with Thai Classical Dance 
    Accommodation :
    Centara Grand At Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok

    Day 5  Bangkok (ABF)

    Enjoy the full-day at leisure or join the a full day optional tour of "Damnern Saduak Floating Market & The Landmark Tour with lunch". Enjoy the full-day at leisure or join the a full day optional tour of "Damnern Saduak Floating Market & The Landmark Tour with lunch". Bangkok was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty. It is now the spiritual, cultural, diplomatic, commercial and eductional hub of Thailand. In the morning, we explore the world's famous Damnern Saduak Floating Market on Bangkok's timeless klongs (canals). This is a must see for photo enthusiasts. After lunch, we visit and admire the royal splendor of the Grand Palace . Buddhism is one of the cornerstones of Thai culture, and we appreciate the level of devotion as we view the Emerald Buddha Temple. The city is dotted with 400 glittering Buddha temples and magnificent palaces, classical dance extravaganzas, numerous shopping centers and its people's way of life.
    Optional Tour :  Floating Market & The Landmark Tour with lunch 
    Accommodation :
    Centara Grand At Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok

    Day 6  Bangkok - Chiang Mai (ABF)

    After breakfast, we are transferred to the airport to catch the flight to Chiang Mai, a city of great historical interest and noted for its handicraft villages and colorful ethnic hill tribes. Our local guide will meet us and transfer us to the hotel. For the past twenty years, Chiang Mai has transformed into a bustling modern city with a population of over 1.5 million. We start our Chiang Mai City Tour in the afternoon by visiting and exploring one of the revered temples in Chiang Mai - Wat Chedi Luang. All was constructed during the Lanna period; each reflects the glory, splendors and nobility of a rich historical era. Drive around the old city to see the moat surrounding it and the ruins of the city gates. Afterwards, we visit the famous Thai Handicraft Village, Sankhempeng factories of Silk & Cotton hand weaving, Borsang, Village of Umbrella and primitive paper making. Enjoy the night free at leisure or join our optional "Lanna Kantoke Dinner Show" at the local restaurant.
    Optional Tour :  Lanna Kantoke Dinner show 
    Accommodation :
    Holiday Inn Chiang Mai

    Day 7  Chiang Mai (ABF)

    Today we explore the city on our own or enjoy the optional tour: " The Spirit of Chiang Mai Tour with lunch". We visit the historical Doi Suthep Temple and the Holy Pagoda containing a relic of Lord Buddha. Continue our trip by local truck along the bumpy mountain road to visit White Hmong Hill Tribe Village. In old times, migrants from China gathered here and lived in simple, isolated and self-sustained . Their culture is well preserved. Lunch is served at local Thai restaurant at Natural Park.
    Optional Tour :  Spirit of Chiang Mai Tour with lunch 
    Accommodation :
    Holiday Inn Chiang Mai

    Day 8  Chiang Mai (ABF)

    Enjoy the day free at leisure or join our optional tour to "Chiang Mai Elephant Safari Adventure & Long Neck Hill Tribe Village include lunch". We visit the work elephants in the jungles to experience a close-up encounter with the elephants and see how they work in the natural environment. The we take the Elephant ride and Ox-cart ride. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Enjoy a bamboo rafting along the river and visit different hill tribe villages - Akha, Potong, Lisu and Karen Long Neck.
    Optional Tour :  Chiang Mai 3 in 1 Adventure Safari 
    Accommodation :
    Holiday Inn Chiang Mai

    Day 9  Chiang Mai - Bangkok- Guangzhou - Los Angeles (ABF)

    Transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Bangkok connecting to our home bound flight.
         ABF-American Breakfast        B-Breakfast        L-Lunch        D-Dinner
    *We reserve the right to substitute hotels, alter the itinerary,withdraw any tour and make any desirable alteration for the convenience of the tour's operation.
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