THAILAND-05
CHIANG MAI & BANGKOK
5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PACKAGE :
- Phuket Fantasea Show
- Full day Phi Phi island tour by Big boat with lunch
- Full day Krabi 04 Island tour by Speed boat with lunch box
Chiang Mai, also known as Thailand’s Northern Rose, is the country’s second largest city. You can also explore the renowned Night Bazaar by yourself.
Stay at the Hotel/Resort
After breakfast, take a 45-minute drive to the top of the mountain, where you will visit the most important religious holy site in Chiang Mai, Wat Phrathep, which has a very colorful history. This Buddhist temple is a must-visit on your Chiang Mai tour, and you will proceed to the area of Sankampang, where you will see the production of Thai handicrafts and the main production area of Thai Silk, where you will be able to see how the production of Thai Silk takes place. Stay at the hotel overnight.
After breakfast, you’ll be picked up at Chiang Mai airport for your next journey to Bangkok. Once you arrive in Bangkok, you’ll be taken to your pre-arranged hotel. The rest of the day is free of charge. Overnight at the hotel.
The Golden Buddha Temple is located near the end of China Town’s Yaowarat road, just a few steps away from Hualamong Railway Station. It houses the world’s largest massive gold-studded Buddha weighing five and a half tons. The buddhas were crafted in gold in the past by artisans and covered with stucco or plaster to keep them hidden from invading armies.
Wat Ben is also popularly known as the Marble Temple. It is also known as the ‘Marble Temple’ due to all the outer walls of its main temple being covered with imported marble from Italy.
Also, it is the only temple in the area that is embossed with the back of the 5bt coins!
This wat is very well-known and is visited by high-ranking officials from all over the country. You can stay at this hotel for an overnight stay.
The most popular Wat Ben is also called ‘Wat Benji’. It was built in 1900 by king Rama V.
It is located near many government offices
- Accommodation with twin/ double/ triple sharing room basis with daily breakfast in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability).
- Meals as mentioned in the Tour Itinerary.
- Sightseeing & Transfers according to the above Tour Itinerary Details only.
- Transportation by vehicle with A/C
- Local English-speaking guide’s assistance.
- All Entrance fees for attractions included in the program
- All activities and cruises clearly mentioned in the program
- Government taxes & service charge
Documents required:
- Passport or travel document with a validity not less than 6 months
- Visa application form (filled out)
- One(1) recent 4x6cm. photograph of the applicant
- Round-trip air ticket or e-ticket (paid in full)
- Proof of financial means (20,000 baht per person/40,000 baht per family)
- After confirmation of any Package request : 50% of tour package cost required immediately to book all the respective services.
- 07 Days prior to arrival date: 100% of tour package cost required.
- All payments must be notified by an e-mail format only with attached transaction details.
- Payment terms are subject to change at the time of booking as per Hotel Policy and High Season.
- All cancellations must be made in e-mail format only.
- Any cancellation at 45 Days prior to arrival date – No charge.
- Any cancellation between 45 Days – 30 Days prior to arrival date: 25% of tour package cost.
- Any cancellation between 30 Days – 15 Days prior to arrival date: 50% of tour package cost.
- Any cancellation between 15 Days – 10 Days prior to arrival date: 75% of tour package cost.
- Any cancellation less than 10 Days: 100% of tour package cost.
- Cancellation Policy may be differ at the time of booking as per Hotel Policy and High Season.
Do respect all Buddha images. Buddha images are held sacred and sacrilegious acts are punishable by imprisonment even if committed by foreign visitors.
Do dress properly when visiting a temple.
Do remove your shoes before entering a temple, somebody’s house and even some shops.
Do treat monks with the highest respect.
Do try and keep calm no matter what the problem or provocation may be.
Do eat with a spoon. Use the fork to load food on to the spoon.
Do lower your body slightly when passing between or in front of people.
Do try and learn a few basic phrases in Thai, like ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’.
Do smile a lot.
Do enjoy yourself. Thais like life to be sanuk.
Do ensure that you have a visa if you need one.
Do make sure you have adequate travel insurance.
The Don’ts when Visiting Thailand:
Don’t show disrespect towards the Thai Royal Family.
Don’t cross your legs when you are in the presence of a monk. This applies whether you are sitting on the floor or in a chair.
Don’t touch a Thai woman without consent. Despite the image portrayed in some bars and clubs, the majority of Thai women are conservative.
Don’t be overly affectionate in public. This has changed in recent years and younger Thai couples can be seen holding hands, but snogging your boyfriend or girlfriend in the middle of the shopping mall won’t win you too many friends. As with many things, Thais know that behaviour in the West is different to Thailand so you won’t be chased out of town for holding hands with your partner, but resist the temptation to do so inside temple grounds.
Don’t sunbathe nude. This is offensive to most Thai people although nobody is likely to say anything to you if you do so.
Don’t touch a Thai person’s head or ruffle their hair. Apologise if you accidentally touch somebody’s head. There are exceptions to this standard of behaviour; for example, it doesn’t apply to lovers in the privacy of their room. Thai people will also sometimes pat a child on the head, but as a Westerner it’s best not to do this to any child to prevent any embarrassment.
Don’t place your feet on the table while sitting, don’t point to anything with your feet and don’t touch anybody with your feet.
Don’t raise your voice or lose your temper; try and be jai yen.
Don’t be offended by questions about age, marital status or what you do for a living. These are subjects that will often come up in small-talk. Of course, you don’t have to answer (especially the question about age), you can just smile and just say it’s a secret or ‘mai bok’ (‘not telling’).
Don’t take Buddha images out of the country. Strictly speaking it is against the law to take or send Buddha images out of the country unless special permission has been granted. However, this doesn’t mean that stores won’t sell them to you. They will sell them to you, but won’t necessarily tell you about the regulations.
Don’t overstay your visa.
- Air Fare / Train fare.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, porterage, water sports.
- Early check-in, late check-out
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Room Up gradation Charges.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
- Travel Insurance.
- Bank Charges
- National Park Fees (Compulsory)
- Airport Taxes
- Visa and Visa arrangement
- Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
- INCLUSIONS
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- Accommodation with twin/ double/ triple sharing room basis with daily breakfast in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability).
- Meals as mentioned in the Tour Itinerary.
- Sightseeing & Transfers according to the above Tour Itinerary Details only.
- Transportation by vehicle with A/C
- Local English-speaking guide’s assistance.
- All Entrance fees for attractions included in the program
- All activities and cruises clearly mentioned in the program
- Government taxes & service charge
- ACCOMMODATION
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Coming Soon
- VISA
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US $ 30.00 per entry or equivalent. The tourist visa fee is subject to change without the prior notice, so it is a good idea to be updated by visiting the nearest Thai Embassy or consulate in your area.
Documents required:
- Passport or travel document with a validity not less than 6 months
- Visa application form (filled out)
- One(1) recent 4x6cm. photograph of the applicant
- Round-trip air ticket or e-ticket (paid in full)
- Proof of financial means (20,000 baht per person/40,000 baht per family)
- PAYMENT TERMS
-
- After confirmation of any Package request : 50% of tour package cost required immediately to book all the respective services.
- 07 Days prior to arrival date: 100% of tour package cost required.
- All payments must be notified by an e-mail format only with attached transaction details.
- Payment terms are subject to change at the time of booking as per Hotel Policy and High Season.
- CANCELLATION POLICY
-
- All cancellations must be made in e-mail format only.
- Any cancellation at 45 Days prior to arrival date – No charge.
- Any cancellation between 45 Days – 30 Days prior to arrival date: 25% of tour package cost.
- Any cancellation between 30 Days – 15 Days prior to arrival date: 50% of tour package cost.
- Any cancellation between 15 Days – 10 Days prior to arrival date: 75% of tour package cost.
- Any cancellation less than 10 Days: 100% of tour package cost.
- Cancellation Policy may be differ at the time of booking as per Hotel Policy and High Season.
- DO'S IN THAILAND
-
The Do’s when Visiting Thailand:
Do respect all Buddha images. Buddha images are held sacred and sacrilegious acts are punishable by imprisonment even if committed by foreign visitors.
Do dress properly when visiting a temple.
Do remove your shoes before entering a temple, somebody’s house and even some shops.
Do treat monks with the highest respect.
Do try and keep calm no matter what the problem or provocation may be.
Do eat with a spoon. Use the fork to load food on to the spoon.
Do lower your body slightly when passing between or in front of people.
Do try and learn a few basic phrases in Thai, like ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’.
Do smile a lot.
Do enjoy yourself. Thais like life to be sanuk.
Do ensure that you have a visa if you need one.
Do make sure you have adequate travel insurance.
- DON'TS IN THAILAND
-
The Don’ts when Visiting Thailand:
Don’t show disrespect towards the Thai Royal Family.
Don’t cross your legs when you are in the presence of a monk. This applies whether you are sitting on the floor or in a chair.
Don’t touch a Thai woman without consent. Despite the image portrayed in some bars and clubs, the majority of Thai women are conservative.
Don’t be overly affectionate in public. This has changed in recent years and younger Thai couples can be seen holding hands, but snogging your boyfriend or girlfriend in the middle of the shopping mall won’t win you too many friends. As with many things, Thais know that behaviour in the West is different to Thailand so you won’t be chased out of town for holding hands with your partner, but resist the temptation to do so inside temple grounds.
Don’t sunbathe nude. This is offensive to most Thai people although nobody is likely to say anything to you if you do so.
Don’t touch a Thai person’s head or ruffle their hair. Apologise if you accidentally touch somebody’s head. There are exceptions to this standard of behaviour; for example, it doesn’t apply to lovers in the privacy of their room. Thai people will also sometimes pat a child on the head, but as a Westerner it’s best not to do this to any child to prevent any embarrassment.
Don’t place your feet on the table while sitting, don’t point to anything with your feet and don’t touch anybody with your feet.
Don’t raise your voice or lose your temper; try and be jai yen.
Don’t be offended by questions about age, marital status or what you do for a living. These are subjects that will often come up in small-talk. Of course, you don’t have to answer (especially the question about age), you can just smile and just say it’s a secret or ‘mai bok’ (‘not telling’).
Don’t take Buddha images out of the country. Strictly speaking it is against the law to take or send Buddha images out of the country unless special permission has been granted. However, this doesn’t mean that stores won’t sell them to you. They will sell them to you, but won’t necessarily tell you about the regulations.
Don’t overstay your visa.
- EXCLUSIONS
-
- Air Fare / Train fare.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, porterage, water sports.
- Early check-in, late check-out
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Room Up gradation Charges.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
- Travel Insurance.
- Bank Charges
- National Park Fees (Compulsory)
- Airport Taxes
- Visa and Visa arrangement
- Anything which is not included in the inclusion.