Thailand At A Glance 7 Days

If you only have one week yet still want to travel to Thailand, this is the best choice for you. This is an ideal economical tour package for budget travelers having a limited time but wanting to visit the best destinations in this beautiful country. Let’s join us to explore the amazing nature, incredible architecture, and interesting culture in this Land of Smiles! - Thailand Highlight Tours, Thailand At A Glance 7 Days, Viet Green Travel

Tour type:  Private tour                   

Duration : 7 Days   

Departure: Daily                     

Tour Styles: Off the beaten track, Interact with local, Cultural, Nature

Destination: Thailand - Bangkok - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

ITINERARY TOUR:

DAY 1: BANGKOK ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at Bangkok Airport, please proceed to the meeting point located on the 2nd floor, inside the arrivals hall, at Exit B Gate No.5.

Our representative will hold a sign with your name on it, or in case of multiple pick-ups, the signs may be hanging on the aluminum railing at our meeting point.

After being welcomed by our guide, you will be transferred to your low-cost hotel in the city center for checking in. The remainder of the day is free time at leisure.

NOTE

• Please kindly contact our sales consultants directly for help, in case you cannot find your driver or tour guide.
• Hotel check-in time is at 14:00. And in case you want an early check-in, an additional charge will be applied.

Meals: NA

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

DAY 2: BANGKOK - WAT TRAIMIT - WAT PHO - GRAND PALACE - EMERALD BUDDHA - MARBLE TEMPLE

After breakfast at the budget hotel, you will be taken to Bangkok’s finest temples with an interesting tour around the city’s canals.

Pay a visit to Wat Traimit, which is home to the world’s largest solid golden Buddha, before hopping across the old city streets to see an even larger Buddha statue at Wat Pho.

The next stop is the magnificent Grand Palace, another sprawling temple complex boasting some of the finest Thai Buddhist architecture in the entire country.

Continue to explore the vast grounds and numerous dazzling buildings, including the highly revered Wat Phra Kaew, home to the prized Emerald Buddha statue dating back to the 14th Century.

Finally, you'll visit Wat Benchamabopit, one of Bangkok’s most beautiful temples, also known as the Marble Temple, this structure glistens from the white marble that makes up the entire building’s façade, exemplifying Bangkok’s ornate style of high gables, stepped-out roofs, and elaborate finials.

NOTE: You should dress respectively - wear long pants, shoes that cover the heel, and shirts that cover the upper arm (no vests) when going to these religious attractions

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

DAY 3: BANGKOK - FLY TO CHIANG RAI - HILL TRIBE VILLAGE

Have breakfast at your hotel, then check out for a transfer to the airport for a flight to Chiang Rai.

Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, our tour guide will meet you up and then start a long-tail boat trip upstream of the Maekok River for approximately 45 minutes to visit the Karen Hill Tribe Village. Return back to Chiangrai.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant before finishing the tour. You will be transferred to your low-price hotel in Chiang Rai to check in and relax after that.

NOTE: The river might run dry in the hot season. If so, a land transfer would be provided instead of a longtail boat. - Thailand Highlight Tours, Thailand At A Glance 7 Days, Viet Green Travel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai

DAY 4: HILL TRIBE VILLAGES - GOLDEN TRIANGLE

Your day trip will start after breakfast. Embark on an eight-hour tour leading to small towns and diverse border cities in Thailand’s northernmost region.

Pass rolling hills, dip into steep valleys, and explore many of the villages and roadside markets along an exciting route from Chiang Rai to Mae Sai.

Along the way, stop at Wat Rong Khun - also known as the ‘White Temple’, a dazzling temple complex that stands out as one of the most incredible in the whole country. Although it is not as old as others in the Thai capital, its bright white facade, mirrored glass decorations, and intricately-carved patterns are both distinct and arrestingly beautiful.

Head back on the road toward a charming Akha and Yao Hill Tribe Village. After saying hello to the welcoming locals, continue our trip to Chiang Saen and the Golden Triangle, the meeting point of Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar.

Here you will have a chance to enjoy the epic scenery along the Mekong River here and take a moment to capture the panoramic views with your camera.

Afternoon, back to your budget hotel for rest. Stay overnight in Chiang Rai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai

DAY 5: HILL TRIBE VILLAGE - CHIANG DAO CAVE - CHIANG MAI

After breakfast, you check out your reasonable hotel in Chiang Rai, then the tour guide and driver pick you up to start your journey.

Visit Red Lahu Hill Tribe Village, where you will observe the customs of the local villagers and their daily routines. Your trip will continue sightseeing the hill tribe villages that offer you a sight of their traditional houses built on high stilts with wooden planks.

Our next destination is Wat Tha Ton (Tha Ton Temple), it is a large temple complex in a very attractive setting only a few kilometers from the border neighboring Myanmar. The temple is located on top of a hill overlooking the local village of Ban Thaton and the Mae Kok River.

Lunch is served at an affordable local restaurant on the way.

Following the break, we continue our trip to Chiang Mai via Chiang Dao with a short visit to Chiang Dao Cave.

Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, you check in at the hotel and have free time for the rest of the day.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai

DAY 6: HALF DAY DOI SUTHEP TEMPLE - KHANTOKE DINNER (JOIN-IN TRANSFER)

We head to Doi Suthep - the mountain that towers over Chiang Mai - to find the highly-revered Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. A visit here is an absolute should be for first-time visitors.

Have an exciting drive up along the long and winding road to enjoy a surprisingly cooling of the surrounding air as you ascend.

Upon arrival at the temple, we start our walk up to the top. You can choose the option to conquer the 300 steps or swap two feet for a cable car instead. At the top, you have a chance to explore the central chedi adorned in golden flakes, renowned for its glittering façade under the mid-day sun.

You will be transferred back to the budget hotel to take a rest.

You can get a taste of what makes northern Thai food distinctive and famous, even among Thailand’s iconic cuisine. Tonight’s outing is your chance to experience a unique and rather delicious Thai custom, the “Khantoke” dinner, which is served on large platters on low tables.

Savor a selection of iconic Northern-style dishes, including spicy chili dip with steamed vegetables, crispy pork skin, fried chicken wings, spicy sausage, and the classic Burmese-inspired pork curry.

During your meal, you can enjoy a line-up of live dance and music performances by members of surrounding ethnic hill tribes, including Karen, Hmong, Lahu, Akha, Mien, and Lisu.

To cap off a memorable night, you’re invited to join in with the final act called “Ramwong”, where you can dance, smile and laugh alongside the local performers.

NOTE: The pick-up time of the dinner show is around 18:30. The show duration is from 19:30 to 21:00.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai

DAY 7: DEPARTURE

Today is your final day. You are free to chill out and relax.

Depending on your departure flight, the driver will pick you up from your economical hotel and transfer you to the airport in time for your flight to the next destination.

Wish you a safe and pleasant journey.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA

PACKAGE PRICES:

Notes:

• All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
• Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
• Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

OUR PRICE INCLUDE:

• 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner
• Car
• Hotel (6 nights), NA (1 night)
• Overnight in shared Twin/ Double room with Air-condition (AC) at hotels
• All transport during tour on air - conditioned vehicle as per itinerary (including airport pick up & see off)
• All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
• Meals as indicated in the program
• Entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions as per itinerary
• Domestic flights: Bangkok - Chiang Rai
• Water on coach

OUR PRICE EXCLUDE:

• International flights to/from Thailand
• Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
• Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
• Travel insurance
• Visa or Passport Fees
• Personal expenses
• Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
• Tips, laundry and gratuities

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellation by Customer

• 60 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 59 – 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 30 days – 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 14 – 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100 % charge per group/booking.

*** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.

CHILDREN PRICES:

• The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
• For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
• 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate

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