6-Nights Independent Bangkok & Chiang Mai from $1,799

Globus

OFFER ID 1562459

“Thailand” translates to “land of the free” and this Independent tour of Thailand means you’re free to explore its breathtaking beauty as you please. Start your adventure in Thailand with a boat ride through Bangkok’s canals, or klongs to see family homes and temples and you’ll discover why this beautiful city is called the “Venice of the East.” Visit Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn, and the Grand Palace, which houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, then stop at the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok, featuring one of the largest Buddha statues in Thailand. You’ll also have I-time to explore more of Bangkok and other nearby attractions, including Damnoen Saduak floating market and the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. Then fly to Chiang Mai, where you’ll explore temples and visit an amazing elephant sanctuary to learn about the conservation efforts of orphaned and rescued elephants!

6 nights from $1,799 per person

Itinerary

Click here for Full Itinerary Details

Itinerary Details

Independent Bangkok & Chiang Mai

Day 1 ARRIVE IN BANGKOK, THAILAND

•Welcome to Thailand! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.

BANGKOK-GRAND-PALACE-DETAIL.jpg

Day 2 BANGKOK

Today’s private guided tour starts with a boat ride through the klongs, Bangkok’s famous canals. Next, stop at Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn, where its 260-foot-tall spire has become a symbol of Bangkok.
Continue to the Grand Palace, comprised of the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
• Lastly, visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. The oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok, it houses more than 1,000 Buddha images, including the 49-foot-high and 151-foot-long massive Reclining Buddha.

(B,L)

BANGKOK-TEMPLE-OF-THE-RECLINING-BUDDAH.jpg

Day 3 BANGKOK

•Enjoy a full day at your leisure.

(B)

Today's I-Time Tips
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. You may consider a visit to the renowned Jim Thompson House, a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River, or an excursion to the vibrant Damnoen Saduak floating market.

BANGKOK-FLOATING-MARKET.jpg

Day 4 BANGKOK–CHIANG MAI

• Today, fly to Chiang Mai, known as the “Rose of the North.”

(B)

CHIANG-MAI-TUK-TUK.jpg

Day 5 CHIANG MAI

• This morning, travel out of the city to visit Elephant Nature Park, established in the 1990’s to provide a sanctuary for rescued and orphaned elephants. You will hear the personal stories of the elephants and see how they became a proud herd and free from abuse for the first time in their lives.
• Watch these majestic animals thrive in the natural surroundings within the rehabilitation center. In addition to elephants, tree planting and providing a safe home for other rescue animals are continuous projects at the park.
• After lunch at the sanctuary, return to Chiang Mai.

(B,L)

CHIANG-MAI-ELEPHANTS.jpg

Day 6 CHIANG MAI

• Today, your private guided sightseeing tour takes you to the walled part of the city for the revered Buddha at Wat Phra Singh.
• You’ll also visit Wat Doi Suthep, a temple tucked away in the mountains. For the final ascent to the temple, you can take a tram car or walk up the Naga (dragon-headed serpent) staircase, with more than 300 steps.

(B)

Today's I-Time Tips
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take in a Khantoke dance show with dinner, participate in a cooking class, or simply explore the night market and absorb the lively atmosphere.

CHIANG-MAI-WAT-DOI-SUTHEP.jpg

Day 7 CHIANG MAI

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

(B)

CHIANG-MAI-UMBRELLAS.jpg

Featured Destinations

Chiang Mai

Bangkok

Bangkok is chief port capital of Thailand and one of the most important cities in Southeast Asia. It is the epitome of the country's kaleidoscopic blend of old and new. It is an expression of Thai respect for tradition coupled with their vibrant involvement with modern progress. Rama I built the walled Grand Palace, which contains Temple of the Emerald Buddha. During the 19th century, Bangkok was known as the Venice of the East because of its many canals, which served as streets and commercial thoroughfares. Houses perched along the banks of the remaining canals are still common sight. Some of Bangkok’s most distinctive features are the approximately 400 Buddhist temples, known as wats. Bangkok is Thailand's economic center. Other sights to see include Temples, monuments, museums, Vimarnmekh Mansion, and Jim Thompson’s House.

Excursions

Bangkok City tour

BANGKOK CITY TOUR

Destination: Bangkok
Tour Duration: 8 hours (2.5 hours of transfer per way between Laem Chabang Sea Port and Bangkok city centre, 3 hours of experience)

Tour Description:
From its beginnings as a small trading post during the Ayutthaya Kingdom in the 15th century, Bangkok has expanded to become one of Asia’s most exciting capital cities with over 14 million people. From the port, drive 2.5hr to Bangkok for lunch. Then visit Grand Palace, one of the most impressive palaces in Southeast Asia, the vast 94ha (233ac) grounds encompass more than 100 buildings including the Royal Residence and Throne Halls, government offices and the renowned Wat Phra Kaew, home to the most revered Buddha image in Thailand, the Emerald Buddha (which is actually made of jade or jasper, rather than emerald). Continue to Wat Pho, one of the oldest temples in Bangkok, and home to the famous 45m (148ft) reclining Buddha as well as the original school of traditional Thai massage. Return to the port and your ship in late afternoon.

08.30 hrs Docking time.
09.30 hrs Departure to Bangkok from Laem Chabang Sea Port (2.5 hours drive).
12.00 hrs Arrive Bangkok for Lunch at local restaurant.
13.00 hrs Visit Grand Palace.
14.00 hrs Visit Wat Pho.
15.00 hrs Return to Laem Chabang Sea Port (2.5 hours drive).
17.30 hrs Arrive Laem Chabang Sea Port.

NOTES:

Pick up time: 09:30
If docking at Laem Chabang Port, clients will need at least 2 days in port in order to take a full-day shore excursion to Bangkok, taking into account the 2 - 3 hour drive each way from Laem Chabang Port into downtown Bangkok (subject to traffic, road conditions, and ship’s departure time). If clients have only one day in port, there is only time for a half-day excursion to Bangkok.
If docking at Klong Toey Port, clients need at least 2 days in port for a full-day shore excursion to Bangkok and beyond (i.e. Ayutthaya, etc.) taking into account the 1.5 - 2 hour drive to Ayutthaya each way (subject to traffic, road conditions, and ship’s departure time). If clients have only one day in port, a half-day excursion to Bangkok is possible, but there will not be enough time to visit Ayutthaya and surrounding areas.
Travel Documentation: All clients must be in possession of a valid passport and necessary visas or permits at the commencement of travel. All such documentation is the sole responsibility of the client. Our company does not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever for the failure of clients to obtain appropriate documentation.
These following clothes are strictly not allowed in Grand Palace: Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers, and tights; See-through shirts and blouses, as well as culottes or quarter length trousers; Sleeveless shirts or vests; Sandals (without ankle or heel straps); Rolled-up-sleeved shirts; Sweatshirts and sweatpants, wind-cheaters, pajamas and fisherman trousers.

Inclusions:
• Private transfer
• Port pick-up and drop-off
• Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
• Cold towels and water on sightseeing days

Non-inclusions:
• Thailand Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
• Other meals where not mention in the program
• Drinks/ waters on meals
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• Other services not listed in inclusive column

Bangkok City By Helicopter

BANGKOK CITY BY HELICOPTER

Destination: Bangkok
Tour Duration: 4.5 hours (Including 2hr drive from/to Laem Chabang Port each way and 30min helicopter ride).

Tour Description:
Enjoy an amazing bird’s eye view of sprawling Bangkok on a thrilling 30 minute helicopter ride. From the port, depart on a 2hr drive to AA Bangkok Base where you begin your helicopter flight over Rajamangala National Stadium, the home stadium for the Thailand national football team, and the Erawan Museum shaped in the form of a three-headed elephant. From there, fly over the nearby provinces of Phra Samut Chedi, Paknum Samutprakarn and the Ancient City Museum, a massive 81ha (200ac) outdoor museum shaped like the country of Thailand. Continue over the mudflats and mangroves of Bang Poo and past the Bhumibol Bridge and Rama IX Bridge over the Chao Phraya River. On the way back, fly over Bangkok’s Silom area before landing at the AA Bangkok Base. Return to the port and your ship.

NOTES:

Suggested departure time: 10:00
Capacity: Maximum 5 pax.
Vehicle: Car / 9-seater minivan.
Landing at the following helipads in the city centre are available on request (surcharge applies): UBC II Tower, Charn Issara II Tower, Bangkok City Tower, Peninsula Bangkok, Amari Atrium, etc. Air space above the Grand Palace and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) are designated no-fly zones.

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

01/26/2025 - 02/01/2025

from $1,809 per person

01/27/2025 - 02/02/2025

from $1,809 per person

01/28/2025 - 02/03/2025

from $1,859 per person

01/29/2025 - 02/04/2025

from $1,859 per person

01/30/2025 - 02/05/2025

from $1,859 per person

01/31/2025 - 02/06/2025

from $1,859 per person

02/01/2025 - 02/07/2025

from $1,859 per person

02/02/2025 - 02/08/2025

from $1,859 per person

02/03/2025 - 02/09/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/04/2025 - 02/10/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/05/2025 - 02/11/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/06/2025 - 02/12/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/07/2025 - 02/13/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/08/2025 - 02/14/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/09/2025 - 02/15/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/10/2025 - 02/16/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/11/2025 - 02/17/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/12/2025 - 02/18/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/13/2025 - 02/19/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/14/2025 - 02/20/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/15/2025 - 02/21/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/16/2025 - 02/22/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/17/2025 - 02/23/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/18/2025 - 02/24/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/19/2025 - 02/25/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/20/2025 - 02/26/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/21/2025 - 02/27/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/22/2025 - 02/28/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/23/2025 - 03/01/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/24/2025 - 03/02/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/25/2025 - 03/03/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/26/2025 - 03/04/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/27/2025 - 03/05/2025

from $1,809 per person

02/28/2025 - 03/06/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/01/2025 - 03/07/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/02/2025 - 03/08/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/03/2025 - 03/09/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/04/2025 - 03/10/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/05/2025 - 03/11/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/06/2025 - 03/12/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/07/2025 - 03/13/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/08/2025 - 03/14/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/09/2025 - 03/15/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/10/2025 - 03/16/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/11/2025 - 03/17/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/12/2025 - 03/18/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/13/2025 - 03/19/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/14/2025 - 03/20/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/15/2025 - 03/21/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/16/2025 - 03/22/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/17/2025 - 03/23/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/18/2025 - 03/24/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/19/2025 - 03/25/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/20/2025 - 03/26/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/21/2025 - 03/27/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/22/2025 - 03/28/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/23/2025 - 03/29/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/24/2025 - 03/30/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/25/2025 - 03/31/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/26/2025 - 04/01/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/27/2025 - 04/02/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/28/2025 - 04/03/2025

from $1,809 per person

03/29/2025 - 04/04/2025

from $1,799 per person

03/30/2025 - 04/05/2025

from $1,799 per person

03/31/2025 - 04/06/2025

from $1,799 per person

04/04/2025 - 04/10/2025

from $1,799 per person

04/11/2025 - 04/17/2025

from $1,799 per person

04/18/2025 - 04/24/2025

from $1,799 per person

04/25/2025 - 05/01/2025

from $1,799 per person

05/02/2025 - 05/08/2025

from $1,799 per person

05/09/2025 - 05/15/2025

from $1,799 per person

05/16/2025 - 05/22/2025

from $1,799 per person

05/23/2025 - 05/29/2025

from $1,799 per person

05/30/2025 - 06/05/2025

from $1,799 per person

06/06/2025 - 06/12/2025

from $1,799 per person

06/13/2025 - 06/19/2025

from $1,799 per person

06/20/2025 - 06/26/2025

from $1,799 per person

06/27/2025 - 07/03/2025

from $1,799 per person

07/04/2025 - 07/10/2025

from $1,799 per person

07/11/2025 - 07/17/2025

from $1,799 per person

07/18/2025 - 07/24/2025

from $1,799 per person

07/25/2025 - 07/31/2025

from $1,799 per person

08/01/2025 - 08/07/2025

from $1,799 per person

08/08/2025 - 08/14/2025

from $1,799 per person

08/15/2025 - 08/21/2025

from $1,799 per person

08/22/2025 - 08/28/2025

from $1,799 per person

08/29/2025 - 09/04/2025

from $1,799 per person

09/05/2025 - 09/11/2025

from $1,799 per person

09/12/2025 - 09/18/2025

from $1,799 per person

09/19/2025 - 09/25/2025

from $1,799 per person

09/26/2025 - 10/02/2025

from $1,799 per person

10/03/2025 - 10/09/2025

from $1,799 per person

10/17/2025 - 10/23/2025

from $1,799 per person

10/24/2025 - 10/30/2025

from $1,799 per person

10/31/2025 - 11/06/2025

from $1,839 per person

11/07/2025 - 11/13/2025

from $1,859 per person

11/14/2025 - 11/20/2025

from $1,859 per person

11/21/2025 - 11/27/2025

from $1,859 per person

11/28/2025 - 12/04/2025

from $1,859 per person

12/05/2025 - 12/11/2025

from $1,859 per person

12/12/2025 - 12/18/2025

from $1,859 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

Prices Start At

from $1,799 per person

Length

6 Nights

Air City

Call for airfares from your city.

Vacation Rating

Deluxe

Remarks

Prices listed are land-only, per person, based on double occupancy and are subject to change and availability. Itinerary and map subject to change.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

OFFER ID

1562459

Reference this number when contacting our agency so we may better serve you. Also keeping this number handy will allow you to locate this document again quickly.

Request More Info!

OVERVIEW SUPPLIERS DESTINATIONS DEALS

Vacations Search

Between

And

Escorted Tours Only

Land Only Tours