Deluxe Classic Thailand Bespoke Holiday Itinerary / Experience Tour

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This two-week tour is ideal for a first visit to Thailand. It has been carefully crafted to show you the must-see sights of this beautiful country whilst dodging the main crowds. Your privately guided tours of Bangkok and Chiang Mai will give you an insider’s perspective and for the beach you’ll stay in paradise on one of our favourite hidden Thai islands.

Highlights include:

Getting a taste of typical local life in Bangkok as you travel through the waterways, visit the morning flower markets and drinking fresh coconut juice
Rising early in Chiang Mai to watch the monks ascend the Golden Naga staircase to the glittering pagodas of Doi Suthep Mountain
Discovering Thai cuisine on an evening food tour; your guide will introduce you to kanom jin (rice noodles with curry soup), kanom krok (Thai coconut pudding) and more
Interacting with Asian elephants at the Elephant Nature Park near Chiang Mai
Marvelling at the picture-postcard views out to the "Hong" islands from your beachside hammock on Koh Yao Noi

As with all of our suggested itineraries, we can tailor-make your holiday to suit your budget, style and expectations. Find out about our exclusive ‘Journey Planner’ here.

DAY 1 Depart the UK

Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Bangkok.

DAY 2-4 BANGKOK exploring the highlights and beyond

On arrival in Bangkok you’ll be met by your guide and driver for the transfer to your hotel. A quiet haven in the heart of the city, in a unique traditional setting.

During your stay you’ll enjoy a selection of activities tailored to your interests. Typically you guide will walk you through the colourful flower markets before taking you on a small boat to whizz through the city's labyrinth of klongs (canals) - a great way to get a flavour of typical local life. The route will bring you to the opulent Grand Palace and Wat Po temple before a few hours back at the hotel to relax. In the evening you’ll embark on a fascinating tuk-tuk tour that will take you to corners of the city that many visitors miss; en route you’ll taste some of Bangkok's most delicious dishes.

Further adventures in the city could include a cycle or walking tour around some of the most interesting landmarks, or dinner and cocktails with panoramic views at one of the best rooftop bars.

DAYS 5 - 8 CHIANG MAI food, culture and elephants!

It's a one hour flight to Chiang Mai where your guide and driver will be waiting for your arrival. During your stay you’ll have a chance to explore the city sights with our Chiang Mai signature tour. Taking in the surrounding countryside, tasting the local street food and observing Buddhist monks collecting their alms at dawn, you’ll get a strong sense of Thai culture and tradition. During your stay you’ll also visit the nearby Elephant Nature Park, a sanctuary for rescued elephants.

This part of the holiday can be tailored to incorporate a camping adventure with the Elephant Mahout Programme which will take you further afield to observe elephants in a their natural jungle habitat. Talk to your travel expert to find out more about the “elephant friendly” experiences available.

DAYS 9-14 KOH YAO NOI discover the real thailand

Board a direct flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket where you’ll transfer by boat to the peaceful island of Koh Yao. Koyao Island Resort is a beach retreat in beautiful surroundings. This is the perfect place to experience the famous beaches of Thailand and the picture postcard image of limestone cliffs rising out of the sea. Your time here is simply for relaxing and enjoying beach life; you can enjoy traditional Thai massage in the outdoor Sala, take a canoe to hidden coves or swim and snorkel in the Andaman Sea.

DAY 15 fly home

Depart Thailand on your flight back to the UK.

As every holiday is unique to you, prices vary. To give you an indication, two-week holidays range from roughly £2,500 to £8,000 per adult, with an average price of £3,300. We also offer substantial child and seasonal discounts.

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As every holiday is unique - Call our experts on 1-888-577-8452 for an inclusive, personalised quotation for your preferred dates or use the quote request form below...

Inclusions

Your personalised quotation with Experience Travel Group will include:

International Flights (which can be omitted from your quotation if you prefer)
Accommodation as described
Privately guided tours and transfers
Original Experience Travel Group "Signature" experiences
Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding)
Meals as described
24 hour in-country backup whilst away
Your own dedicated travel expert in the UK

For more on our pricing policy read here.

You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the hotels and villas within this holiday as standard...

Ariyasom Villa, Bangkok

A beautiful boutique hotel built around a 1940s house in central Bangkok, with an award-winning vegetarian restaurant.

Koyao Island Resort, Ko Yao Island

Delightful, tranquil boutique resort with stunning views of the Andaman sea

Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai

Charming small hotel located in the heart of Chiang Mai

You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the experiences & activities within this holiday as standard...

A Lot of Thai Cooking School, Chiang Mai

Personalised and fun cooking school in Chiang Mai run by Thai celebrity chef.

Explore at Your Own Pace, Chiang Mai

Your own personal guide to the town at the heart of northern Thailand. Flexibility, freedom and insights!

Patara Elephant Camp, Chiang Mai

A highlight to any elephant holiday in Thailand, this experience lets you understand better how to be an elephant keeper.

Personal Guide to Bangkok, Bangkok

Avoid the tours groups and the traffic and find the hidden gems of Bangkok.

Shopping, Bangkok

Thailand has an impressive wealth of shopping opportunities, from local handicrafts to contemporary items. Visitors are sure to secure bargains galore

Street Food Tour of Bangkok (Day Time), Bangkok

A superb walking food tour taking in five tasting locations and eight local dishes.

The 'klongs' (Canals) of Bangkok, Bangkok

See Bangkok from the water via the 'Klongs' - the traditional highways.

Experience the real Thailand - aboard a rice barge as you head north from frenetic Bangkok to the peaceful countryside to the north.

Mekhala Cruise, Chao Phraya, Bangkok

The slow route to Ayutthaya: take a rice barge down the Chao Phraya from Bangkok. Recommended.

Customer Feedback

Every guide, every driver, every tour, every pick-up etc was brilliant... We always felt we were in harmony with local community, not a voyeur looking in... Jake in Chang Mai was amazing. But everyone was first class.

- Jonathan, July 2014

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