Day 1
Depart from Toronto to Bangkok
extraordinary explorations
Bangkok: Beaches & Buddhas
From floating markets to ornate palaces, and an elephant sanctuary to James Bond Island, Thailand is a land of stunning colours and contrasts.
Date
November 22 – December 3, 2021
Length
12 days
Pricing from Toronto
$6,289 CAD*
Activity Level
Moderate
Discover Thailand, a land of warmth and wonder, glittering temples and white sand beaches. Begin with a tour of bustling Bangkok with its golden Buddhas and towering spires. Venture to a flower market, explore a floating bazaar and wind through sprawling stalls on a local train. Visit Chiang Rai and tour the sights of Chiang Mai by TukTuk. Spend a day at an elephant sanctuary, feeding and bathing your new friends, and enjoy a Thai cooking class. Visit a handicraft village before settling in Phuket. Explore the beauty of this legendary island amid the impossibly perfect turquoise waters. Visit James Bond Island, try some mouth-watering local treats or just snorkel, swim and relax in an idyllic slice of paradise.
CAA Member-exclusive benefits:
- $25 CAD Beverage card†
- Pre-paid gratuities‡
- 50 CAA Dollars®^
- 25% savings on CAA Travel Insurance◊
Daily Itinerary
Day 2
Bangkok – Upon arrival, meet the local guide and transfer to the hotel with remainder of the day at leisure. Welcome dinner D
Day 3
Bangkok – City tour with Grand Palace, Bangkok Flower Market and Temples B/L/D
Day 4
Bangkok – Take a train ride along the Maeklong railway to experience the train market. Later explore the traditional floating market of Damnoen Saduak B/L/D
Day 5
Chiang Rai – Fly to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, visit the Blue Temple and in the afternoon, the White Temple B/L/D
Day 6
Chiang Mai – Transfer to Chiang Mai with a stop in Mae Hot Springs. Experience a tour of Chiang Mai by TukTuk and see the temples of Sri Suphan, Cedi Luange and Lok Molee B/L/D
Day 7
Chiang Mai – Spend the day at the Elephant Sanctuary, and tonight experience a Thai cooking class B/L/D
Day 8
Phuket – Start with a visit to Sankamphaeng Handicraft village before flying to Phuket B/L
Day 9
Phuket – Day at leisure to discover Phuket B
Day 10
Phuket – Spend the day on the water, discovering the surrounding area, including James Bond Island B/L
Day 11
Phuket – Day at leisure B
Day 12
Transfer to Phuket airport for the return flight to Toronto B
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner
Package Includes
• Airfare from Toronto to Bangkok and return from Phuket to Toronto
• Domestic flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai to Phuket
• 3-night stay in first-class accommodation in Bangkok
• 1-night stay in first-class accommodation in Chiang Rai
• 2-night stay in first-class accommodation in Chiang Mai
• 4-night stay in first-class accommodations in Phuket
• Breakfast daily, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
• Land transportation via first-class motor coach
• Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
• Local English-speaking guides
• Hotel porterage of 1 suitcase per person
• Pre-paid gratuities
• Destination transfers
• CAA Host (Requires a minimum number of participants)
• Domestic flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai to Phuket
• 3-night stay in first-class accommodation in Bangkok
• 1-night stay in first-class accommodation in Chiang Rai
• 2-night stay in first-class accommodation in Chiang Mai
• 4-night stay in first-class accommodations in Phuket
• Breakfast daily, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
• Land transportation via first-class motor coach
• Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
• Local English-speaking guides
• Hotel porterage of 1 suitcase per person
• Pre-paid gratuities
• Destination transfers
• CAA Host (Requires a minimum number of participants)