- Explore the ancient capital of Siam, Ayuthaya – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang – One of the greatest Lanna architectures in Thailand
- Using the cable car to reach the temple Wat Phra That Doi Suthep which is located at the top of a mountain.
9 Day Essential Thailand
Tour Code: TL09
Price From
SOLO
You get your own room/cabin by paying a single supplement charge in addition to the tour price.
$2,099
(Deposit $100 per person)
Have questions? Call 1800 229 339
Overview
- Explore the ancient capital of Siam, Ayuthaya – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang – One of the greatest Lanna architectures in Thailand
- Using the cable car to reach the temple Wat Phra That Doi Suthep which is located at the top of a mountain.
Thailand
Airfares
Included
100%
Refund
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 2: Bangkok Free Day
Spend a day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Half Day Royal Grand Palace Tour
Explore the dazzling Grand Palace consisted of several great architectures, well-preserved over many dynasties in the past. Also, visit Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok’s most sacred temple, where the world’s most precious Emerald Buddha located.
Day 3: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Phitsanulok
Today, visit the former capital Ayutthaya, a historic city awarded UNESCO World Heritage status for the splendor of its archaeological ruins and temples. Contemplate the ruins of this once vast island city including Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Wat Phanan Choeng and Wat Mahathat. Hop on a traditional long tail boat and observe the city’s ruins from a different perspective. After lunch, check-in to your hotel in Phitsanulok.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 4: Phitsanulok – Lampang – Chiang Mai
After breakfast, leave from hotel, made a quick break at Wat Mahathat in Phitsanulok and visit the magnificent Phra Buddha Chinnarat. Then head to Lampang by minivan or bus to visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. Climb the staircase to admire the bronze Buddha statue. Have lunch before travelling to Chiang Mai for check-in to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 5: Chiangmai City Tour
After breakfast, you visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of northern Thailand’s most sacred temples located at the top of a mountain. To reach the temple, you’ll have to climb up a 309-step staircase (or simply use cable car – included). Later on, there’s some fun shopping at San Kamphaeng Road, a 10km-long road selling lots of local goods such as pottery, silverware, lacquer ware, handmade paper, sculptures, jewellery, wood carvings and silk products. You can also watch the artisans at work. After lunch in a local restaurant, we return to your hotel and you may spend the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 6: Chiang Mai - Lamphun – Sukhothai
Depart Chiang Mai for Lamphun. On arrival, you’ll visit the magnificent, one-thousand-year-old Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Temple to see the Buddha statues and impressive stupas, which include 46-metretall Lanna-style golden chedi and the 21-metre-tall Haripunchai-style chedi. We continue our trip to the south and visit Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which contains the ruins of the ancient capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom founded in the 13th century.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 7: Sukhothai - Lopburi – Bangkok
Depart for Lopburi after breakfast for a visit to Phra Pang Sam Yot, the ruins of the ancient Khmer temple, and the adjacent Brahman shrine San Phra Kan, which is known as the ‘Monkey Temple’. Have lunch in a local restaurant before continuing to Bangkok for check-in at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
What's included
- International flights from/to Australia to Thailand
- Domestic flights as the itinerary
- Accommodation and breakfast in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability)
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- All local boat rentals as mentioned in the program
- Water bottles during tours
- Air-conditioned transportation
- All entrance and sightseeing fees as mentioned in the program
- Local English speaking guides in Vietnam
- Meals and drinks are not mentioned in the program
- Visa fees in Vietnam
- Tipping for driver and tour guide (suggestion: 10AUD/pp/day)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance (we strongly recommend you hold a valid travel insurance policy for all domestic and overseas travel)
- Trip delay or interruption by airline schedule change
- Extra cost or missing tour caused by flight delay or cancel
- Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
*Actual accommodation may vary due to availability. However, equivalent quality is guaranteed.
Dates & Prices
Prices below are for Fully Inclusive option. Land Tour Only is available at $1,599. Please pick a date and select Land Tour only on the booking form.
indicates Lowest Price
Departure
Arrival
Price
Note
Thursday
01 Jun 2023
Friday
09 Jun 2023
$2,199
Thursday
29 Jun 2023
Friday
07 Jul 2023
$2,199
Thursday
03 Aug 2023
Friday
11 Aug 2023
$2,199
Thursday
28 Sep 2023
Friday
06 Oct 2023
$2,399
Thursday
26 Oct 2023
Friday
03 Nov 2023
$2,199
Fine Print
Deposit & Payment
First Payment
$50
To secure your seat
Second Payment
$1500
Pay within 30 days
Final Payment
120 days
Prior the departure date
Booking Process
Step 1
Select tour packages as preferred
Step 2
Complete the Booking Form
Step 3
We will contact you within 12 hours
Another option: Feel free to request your tailor-made tour
Important Information
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. Please be advised that tipping for tour guides, drivers and bellmen are required and will be collected by your travel consultant 7 days before you depart. A gratuity of 10AUD per person/day can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industry as they have done an impeccable job to serve you through your holiday.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $350 per person in addition to the twin share price.
Paired Solo Traveller
Not available.
Group size: 10-30 pax
Triple Share
Upon your request except for cruises
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
We have partnered with CHI Travel Insurance to offer you competitive rates for your travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply to arrange your policy.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return and must have more than 2 blank pages.
For Thailand, Australian passport holders may stay in Thailand as a tourist without a visa up to 30 days.
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Children
Children must be 2 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.
Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.
Flight Information
- Airline: Thai Airways, Vietnam Airlines or similar (23kg for checked baggage per passenger and 7kg hand luggage per passenger)
- Some flights will require a minimum of 1 transit (maximum 2).
- All tickets will include 20 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos of hand luggage.
- Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 23 kilos per person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well as coach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over this amount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline, payable direct.
- Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable. Any changes will be subject to the airline rules and change fees.
- Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required.
- Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control.
- Any airline ‘extras’ such as pre-allocated seating is at your own arrangement (additional charges apply)
