Take a 9-night trip and visit the major destinations of Thailand on this journey of discovery. Start in Bangkok for three nights and see the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Golden Buddha. The next day, fly to Chiang Mai, where you visit Wat Doi Suthep and other highlights of the city and its temples during a three-night stay. Take a full-day excursion to Chiang Rai, including a boat ride on the Mekong River, and return to Chiang Mai. The next day fly to Phuket, where you stay 3 nights. Explore on your own and relax on the beach. Fly back to Bangkok for one more night before flying back to the US. Starting from $2699, including air, with guaranteed weekly departures.
Day 1 – Los Angeles/Bangkok
Depart the US via China Airlines trans-Pacific flight for Bangkok. Cross International Date Line en route.
Day 2 – Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok. Transfer to your hotel. (Century Park/Lancaster Bangkok)
Day 3 – Bangkok
Half-day city tour includes the Grand Palace and some of the most renowned Buddhist temples: the Temple of the Golden Buddha and the huge Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho. (B)
Day 4 – Bangkok/Chiang Mai
After breakfast, fly to Chiang Mai. Transfer to your hotel. (Chiang Mai Empress/Chiang Mai Shangri-La) (B)
Day 5 - Chiang Mai
Half-day tour features highlights of the city and its temples. Visit the mountain temple Wat Doi Suthep, which features a gleaming golden chedi (spired pagoda). Pass the city’s biggest market, Waroros, and visit Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh. (B)
Day 6 – Chiang Rai
Today, take a full-day excursion to the Golden Triangle, where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet. En route to the northern city of Chiang Rai, stop at Wat Rong Khun, the white temple of Chiang Rai. After lunch, take a boat ride on the Mekong River. Also, visit Chiang Saen for a museum and temple visit. Return to Chiang Mai. (B)
Day 7 – Chiang Mai/Phuket
Today, transfer to the airport for flight to Phuket. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. (Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach/Angsana Laguna Phuket) (B)
Day 8/9 - Phuket
Two full days at leisure to explore on your own. Or just relax on the beach. (B)
Day 10 – Phuket/Bangkok
Transfer to the airport for flight to Bangkok. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. (Century Park/Lancaster Bangkok) (B)
Day 11 - Bangkok/Los Angeles
Board China Airlines flight for return to the US, where you arrive home the same day. (B)
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| Departure Dates | Land & Air *
Los Angeles | Land Only * | Single Supplement |
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| 2025 | | | |
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January 10 - February 28
01/10 - 02/28
| | | | $1255 FC$1,255 FC | | $1855 D$1,855 D |
| March 1-3103/01 - 03/31
| | | | $1195 FC$1,195 FC | | $1799 D$1,799 D |
| April 1 - May 15
04/01 - 05/15
| | | | $1085 FC$1,085 FC | | $1655 D$1,655 D |
| May 16 - July 1
05/16 - 07/01
| | | | $1055 FC$1,055 FC | | $1799 D$1,799 D |
| July 2-3107/02 - 07/31
| | | | $1055 FC$1,055 FC | | $1855 D$1,855 D |
| August 1 - October 31
08/01 - 10/31
| | | | $1055 FC$1,055 FC | | $1855 D$1,855 D |
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- Land & Air prices are per person based on double occupancy for weekday travel. For weekend travel to and from the US (Fri, Sat & Sun), add $60 each way.
- Land & Air prices include government taxes and fees. Hotels are FC (first-class) and D (deluxe), as indicated.
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Tour Features
- Round trip trans-Pacific airfare via China Airlines coach class
- Local airfare, coach class, as per itinerary
- Overland transfers with sightseeing stops as per itinerary
- Round trip airport transfers
- 3 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Bangkok
- 3 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Chiang Mai
- 3 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Phuket
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Sightseeing tours by coach/car with English-speaking guide and admission fees in Bangkok and in Chiang Mai as per itinerary: half-day Grand Palace and temples tour in Bangkok; half-day city and temples tour in Chiang Mai; full-day excursion to Chiang Rai with boat rideg Mai
- Breakfast daily
- Airline fuel surcharge (subject to change) and government taxes and fees
Rates do not include
- Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
- Optional Travel Insurance
- Any item not mentioned above
- For weekend air travel to and from the US (Fri, Sat & Sun), add $60 each way.
Remarks
- First Class (FC): Century Park (Bangkok), Chiang Mai Empress (Chiang Mai), Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach (Phuket)
- Deluxe (D): Lancaster Bangkok (Bangkok), Shangri-La Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai), Angsana Laguna Phuket (Phuket)
- If above hotels or China Airlines is not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category or airlines could be used. Prices may differ.
- During trade fairs season and during Christmas and New Year’s Days, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
- Ticket(s) must be issued and full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
- Major credits card accepted; credit card authorization required
- Change and cancellation penalty ($250-$600 per person) apply once ticketed; Pacific Holidays’ general cancellation policy applies
- Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all Asian destinations and add-on air fares from various US cities are available
For more information of these hotels, please click the hotel name.
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