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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*

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 1

Depart from Toronto to Bangkok.

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

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B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner

Powdery white beaches, golden Buddhas and impossibly turquoise waters.

Visit the home of towering temples and burnished buddhas, bustling floating markets, dazzling streetscapes and crystal-clear beaches.

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)

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