General Information of Thailand School Tour
Duration: 12 days
Start/ End: Thailand
Tour Route: Bangkok – Chiang Mai – Phuket
Tour Type: Explore and Experience
Tour Category: Thailand School Tour
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Inform us in advance)
Guides: Local experts (English Speaking Guides, other Languages upon Request)
Transportation: Private first-class air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation: Listed below or equivalent. Hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok Arrival (D)
Day 2: A Taste of Bangkok (B, L, D)
Day 3: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (B, L)
Day 4: Bangkok – Chiang Mai (B)
Day 5: Chiang Mai (B, L, D)
Day 6: Chiang Mai (B, L, D)
Day 7: Chiang Mai (B, L, D)
Day 8: Chiang Mai (B, L)
Day 9: Chiang Mai – Phuket (B, D)
Day 10: Phuket (B, L, D)
Day 11: Phuket (B, L, D)
Day 12: Phuket Departure (B)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok Arrival (D)
Welcome to the Land of Smiles! Reach out Thailand’s capital and transfer to the hotel to check-in. Unbox your package and take a rest. Spend the rest of the day getting acclimatized this city, wandering around shiny skyscrapers, street food stalls. Your dinner will be served at the hotel.
Day 2: A Taste of Bangkok (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel, and get ready to start the day with a tempting tour exploring some of the city’s highlights. In the beginning, teachers and students will admire several of Bangkok’s iconic Buddhist structures, particularly the enormous Golden Buddha statue at Wat Traimit. Explore the large and stunning grounds of the Grand Palace before leaving the bustling streets of the city’s Old Town and hopping aboard a traditional long-tailed boat. Cruise along Bangkok’s sprawling klongs (canals) until reaching the tucked-away Khlong Bang Luan Artist Village. The basement of the structure is stilted wooden, which makes it one of the last remaining tranquil getaway along with Bangkok’s network of canals.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant. You will have chances to get a taste of Thai-Indian cuisine and indulge in some freshly-baked roti and flavourful curries. In the afternoon, continue to soak up the peaceful and creative environment and admire the various artworks on display before continuing the ride down the Chao Phraya River. Before returning to the hotel, we stop at the magnificent Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. Take a rest then enjoy dinner.
Feel free to stroll through Thailand’s largest flower market, Pak Klong Talat, where the flower deliveries arrive. End the night on a sweet note and give a try to seasonal desserts before heading back to the hotel.
Day 3: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (B, L)
Wake up early and have breakfast at the hotel. Then we leave the urban environment of central Bangkok and travel to the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, located on the outskirts of the city. When we reach the destination, take a longtail boat trip and explore the winding canals. Along the waterways, soak up in the market’s vibrant sounds, intriguing smells, and colorful sights. Next, teachers and students go on a bicycle journey along quiet country trails. Pay a visit to the 500-year-old Wat Bang Kung Temple, have a glance at the mysterious sight of Bot Prok Po Chapel.
Have lunch at a local restaurant. Continue the ride and cross a network of wooden bridges spanning over the canals of Mae Klong River. Wander through Amphawa Floating Market and pick up some snacks and souvenirs before strolling through the tranquil grounds of King Rama II Memorial Park.
Later, you will be escorted to the Thai capital.
Day 4: Bangkok – Chiang Mai (B)
Have breakfast at the hotel then discover Bangkok’s large shopping malls, stroll around some street food or just relaxing at the hotel. In the afternoon, we will head to Hua Lamphong Train Station and travel to Chiang Mai. Check-in hotel and take a rest.
Day 5: Chiang Mai (B, L, D)
Breakfast will be served at the hotel for you. Today we embark on an eco-friendly exploration throughout this charming city. You have opportunities to travel on a traditional rickshaw, a main mean of transportation in Thailand for over 60 years, our journey starts from Tha Pae Gate through the city’s colorful narrow streets. Visit the unique Wat Puak Tam artisan village and peruse the traditional arts and crafts, including beautiful brass and colorful bamboo parasols.
Lunch with local cuisine. In the afternoon, the trip will be continued with a visit to the Chiang Mai Women Correctional Institution. The institution comprises a restaurant and massage parlor, allowing inmates to learn meaningful skills during their time in prison. After this unique experience, head to Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in Chiang Mai and home to several important Buddha images, before exploring the bustling Warorot Market. Pick up some of the local fruit and get a taste of sweet and tart-tasting mangosteen or try rambutan, a lychee-like fruit covered in the red, hairy peel.
Come back to the hotel and relax before enjoying dinner there.
Day 6: Chiang Mai (B, L, D)
Wake up and prepare for a day full of adventure in the countryside. Start with an exhilarating ride and race along a flat road leading through a local village. After that, the journey moves on by going off-road and soak up into the depths of the jungle.
After this exciting adventure, refuel with a delicious Thai buffet lunch and get ready for another thrilling experience. Our adventure will be more exciting when we climb up high into the lush canopy of the jungle and navigate from treetop to treetop along a zipline course. Before the evening approaches, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Day 7: Chiang Mai (B, L, D)
Enjoy a relaxed city life morning in Chiang Mai before experiencing an authentic hill tribe at Lisu Lodge. Nestled deep in the rolling hills of northern Thailand, the village homestay is part of a wider community-based project with the purpose to maintain the natural heritage of the hill tribes in Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, meet some of the villagers and move into one of the stunning lodges. The cottages were built according to the traditional Lisu style and now they have been completed with modern comforts, including running water, electricity and comfortable sleeping quarters.
In the afternoon, students can learn about the locals and have time to explore the surroundings of the village. Walk from the main camp to the impressive Ton Lung Temple and take a look at the herbal garden before stopping by a local family’s home to enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea.
In the evening, savor a delicious Thai dinner. For night activities, we recommend you to enjoy some traditional dancing with the villagers.
Overnight at the cottages here.
Day 8: Chiang Mai (B, L)
Wake up to the peaceful atmosphere of the remote countryside and start the day with a tasty breakfast in the village. There are several activities you can opt freely: participate in a scenic bike riding to discover the surrounding countryside; cycle to a tea plantation, you can see the origin of the leaves, which are to make the hot beverage for us. Other options for those who are less active are to indulge in a steam bath and experience a traditional Thai massage in the villagers.
After a full energetic with recommended activities, we will return to the meeting point to have a freshly-prepared lunch. Later, say goodbye to the villagers and come back to the hotel in Chiang Mai.
Day 9: Chiang Mai – Phuket (B, D)
In the morning, teachers and students will transfer to Chiang Mai Airport and take a flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, we head to the hotel, check-in then enjoys the rest of the day in this tropical island paradise.
Day 10: Phuket (B, L, D)
Wake up then have breakfast at the hotel. Warm-up yourselves to get ready for a day full of sea, sun, and sand, exploring the picturesque Phang Nga Bay.
Famous for its spectacular limestone mountains soaring out of the emerald-green water, this area boasts breathtaking natural scenery and is dotted with coral reefs and small islands. Enjoy the day on Pan Yee Island, you can hop on and explore the local life; adventure Hong Island by canoe. Get more excitement with snorkeling adventures, then spend time relaxing on the beach; return to Phuket after an extraordinary day at sea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Phuket (B, L, D)
Today is set for teachers and students to discover the rest of the tropical paradise. You can have team building games, we are available if you need any reasonable support. Hope you enjoy everything Phuket has to offer: picture-perfect beaches, verdant jungle, and freshly caught seafood.
Day 12: Phuket Departure (B)
After enjoying the last breakfast here, pack up your luggage then we head to Phuket Airport. Say goodbye and board a plane home. We wish you have a cherished educational school tour and students take away with positive learning outcomes.
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