Exploring Thailand & Bali

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-Experience the bustling city of Bangkok and explore the local life on Chao Phraya River by boat
-Observe local life of various ethnic minorities in traditional villages, enjoy the breath-taking view of Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai and spend a fun time at Elephant Safari
-Relax on the beautiful beaches of Phuket Island
-Relax to the sounds of nature, explore green hillsides, rice terraces and ancient temples in Ubud
-Enjoy surfing, sunbathing, swimming and other activities on the long great beach and enjoy many trendy beach clubs on the beach on Seminyak

Day 01

Bangkok Arrival [Thailand]

Upon arrival in Bangkok, you will meet our driver then transfer to the hotel for check-in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 02

Bangkok (B, L)

Transfer to visit the Grand Palace complex and it consists of not only royal and throne halls, but also a number of government offices as well as the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha. And then visit Wat Phra Kaew. After lunch, take a joint local public ferry crossing the Chao Phraya River. Along the way, stop at Wat Arun and then take a joint local public back to visit Wat Pho, you will also visit the Golden Buddha. A walk to visit Chinatown before going back to the hotel for relaxing.

Day 03

Floating Market – Railway Market (B, L)

Transfer to South west of Bangkok – a green and wet delta area, criss-crossed by canals and full of coconut plantations. You will enter the Damnoen Saduak floating market by long-tailed boat via a labyrinth of narrow canals through the orchards. After lunch, visit the Maeklong Market where most stalls are placed on the railway. When the train comes through, all vendors must move, swing their stalls away from trails but return to normal in the short term.

Day 04

Bangkok – Flight to Chiang Mai – Khantoke Dinner (B, D)

Free time until transfer to the airport to take a flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, enjoy Khantoke dinner with a music show by local dancers and singers.

Day 05

Chiang Mai (B, L)

Visit the Mae Taeng where you will see the demonstration of how the elephants are used as work animals including elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, dragging and pushing the logs and responding to commands. Then you will ride an elephant for 45 minutes through the jungle, stopping at Lisu village. After lunch, you will take the bamboo raft along a river and then return to the hotel. On the way, stop to visit the orchid & butterfly farm.

Day 06

Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle (B, L)

Transfer to Chiang Rai. On the way you will visit Wat Rong Khun, known for its famous white temple. Next, visit the famous Golden Triangle then enjoy the boat ride for a panoramic view of the Mekong River. Continue to Mae Sai, the border between Thailand & Myanmar. Enjoy shopping for Myanmar products at the local market and then drive back to Chiang Mai. On the way, stop to visit the villages of Akha, Yao and Long Neck.

Day 07

Chiang Mai – Flight to Phuket (B)

Visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, the most sacred temple containing a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. The temple compound offers a great view of Chiang Mai and surrounding countryside. A visit to Meo village will be made then transfer to the airport for a flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, pick up then transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Day 08

Phuket (B, L)

Transfer to the pier then depart to Phi Phi Ley Island, visit the beautiful scenery of Maya Bay, snorkeling at Loh Samah bay, visit Hong Island for swimming and take a photo at Viking cave. After lunch, cruise to Khai island where you will have free time on the beach and also take photos with wonderful fishes. After that, return to the pier and transfer back to your hotel.

Day 09

Phuket – Free at Leisure (B)

Free at leisure to relax on the beach. Overnight in Phuket.

Day 10

Phuket – Flight to Bali (B) [Indonesia]

Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for a flight to Bali. Upon arrival, pick up at the airport then transfer to your hotel in Ubud for check-in. Overnight in Ubud, Bali.

Day 11

Ubud – Temples, Rice Terrace (B, L)

The first site will be the Taman Ayun Temple. From Taman Ayun, the compass goes towards Jatiluwih to enjoy a beautiful view of rice terraces of South Bali. After that, transfer to Bedugul where you will visit the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, the famous temple that rises in a small promoter located in the orchard of Lake Beratan. Finally, watch the sunset at the Pura Tanah Lot and then return to your hotel. Overnight in Ubud.

Day 12

Ubud – Kusamba Beach, Temples, Rice Terrace (B, L)

You will transfer to visit Kusamba Beach – famous for the beautiful beaches. Then transfer to visit Goa Lawah – a nature cave dwelt by thousands of tail bats located on the north side from Jeroan/Center of Goa Lawah Temple. Next, go to Bukit Jambul, a beautiful hill with a rice terrace. After that, continue to visit the Besakih Temple – the biggest Hindu temple in Bali. Then process to Kertagosa in Taman Gili then turn back to your hotel in Ubud.

Day 13

Ubud – Free at Leisure (B)

You are free at leisure to relax or just stroll around Ubud for handicrafts and souvenirs, or maybe have yourself a spa treatment, etc. Overnight in Ubud.

Day 14

Ubud – Cycling in Mambal Village – Seminyak (B, L)

You will have a 2-hour cycling trip south of the busy center of Ubud through the village of Mambal where you see the unique Subak at work and ride through its rustic, lush surroundings. While cycling you will see gorgeous rice paddies, dams and waterfalls, make a stop at the Ayung river, pass by Bali Green School and ride through small villages. After that, transfer to the hotel in Seminyak.

Day 15

Seminyak – Nusa Lembongan – Seminyak (B, L)

You will be picked up this morning to board a Catamaran boat and cruise the Bali Sea to a neighboring island. Lunch will be served on board. At the end of the day, go back to the hotel in Seminyak.

Day 16

Bali – Free at Leisure (B)

You are free at leisure to relax at the hotel or enjoy the beach in Seminyak, Bali.

Day 17

Bali Departure (B)

You are free at leisure to relax or enjoy the beach in Seminyak until transfer to the Bali airport for your own departure flight home.

Number of Participants	Superior Category US$/Pax	Deluxe Category US$/Pax	Luxury Category US$/Pax
1	4884	5854	8239
2	2657	3121	4135
3	2379	2829	3822
4	2164	2617	3599
5	2100	2535	3485
6	2019	2442	3364
7	1976	2390	3314
8	1906	2305	3175
Sing - Sup	562	898	1809

Destination	Superior Category	Deluxe Category	Luxury Category
Bangkok	Silom Serene Hotel www.silom-serene.com Deluxe Room	Eastin Grand Hotel Eastinhotelsresidences.com Superior Room	Grande C.P. Surawong Website: TBA Deluxe Room
Chiang Mai	Amora Chiang Mai Hotel www.amorahotels.com Superior Room	Rimping Village Hotel www.rimpingvillage.com Superior Room	Chala Number 6 Hotel www.chalanumber6.com Deluxe Balcony Room
Phuket	Kata Pool Side www.katapoolside.com Deluxe Room	Burasari Resort www.phuket.burasari.com Premier Room	Bayon Kata Resort Kata.beyondresort.com Deluxe P Seaview Room
Ubud, Bali	Max One Ubud Hotel www.maxoneubud.com Hapiness Room	Sens Ubud Hotel www.senshotelsresorts.com Superior Room	Plataran Ubud Hotel www.plataran.com Superior Room
Seminyak, Bali	Grand Livio Hotel www.grandliviohotel.com Superior Room	Puri Saron Seminyak Hotel Purisaronseminyak.com Deluxe Room	Merusaka Nusa Dua www.merusaka.com Deluxe Room