9 days tour

9 Days Essential Thailand Tour (Private Guide & Driver）

$ 1,959 .00 USD

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9 Days Essential Thailand Tour (Private Guide & Driver）

This tour includes:

Guide

Expert English-speaking local guide

Transport

All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space

Meals

Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let UME Travel know the food option that you prefer.

Insurance

Basic insurance is included on this tour. The policy comes into effect on arriving at the destination, at the start of the services with UME Travel and it expires when the circuit arranged by our company has ended.

Accommodation

Day1-2 Hotel Tranz or similar- 4 stars Day3 Overnight train to Chiangmai (No. 9 Train) Day4-5 Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai or similar- 4 stars Day6-8 Anona Beachfront Phuket Resort or similar- 4 stars Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added) Well screened Hotels Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room. ­ Super nice location Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

You have the option to enhance your tour with additional experiences, which come at an extra cost. Details for these optional activities will be included in your finalized travel documents.

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Itinerary of your trip 9 Days Essential Thailand Tour (Private Guide & Driver）

  • Day 1 Welcome To Bangkok！
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Welcome To Bangkok！

      สวัสดีค่ะ Sawasdee ka！Welcome to Thailand! On arrival in Bangkok, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

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      Travel’s Complimentary Local SIM Card:

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      will help you prepare a Local SIM card with unlimited 5G Internet and international calling credit to make your stay in Thailand worry-free.

      Good to know

      The rest of the day is arranged on your own. You may need some time to relax and recover from the long-distance flight or possibly from jet lag. If you feel like going for a walk and checking out places nearby, feel free to ask your guide for recommendations for good dining or places to see.

      Accomodation：

      -Hotel Tranz


  • Day 2 Floating Market & The Grand Palace
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Floating Market & The Grand Palace

      Depart early morning for a 2-hour drive to the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak Floating Market located 100 km (62 mi) from Bangkok, one of Thailand’s most famous attractions. Day-in and day-out from about 8 am to about 11 am, the Floating Market is routinely crowded with hundreds of vendors and purchasers floating in their small rowing boats selling and buying or exchanging their goods. You will have a chance to take a ride on a long-tail boat to get a real sense of a floating village. After the long tail boat cruise around the village, you will stop at a transit point where you can choose to further explore the floating market by a 4-seat boat or stroll around by the river’s banks. 

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      After having lunch, you will return to Bangkok, and you will visit Wat Pho, which is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples. Wat Pho was built by King Rama I about 200 years ago and houses the gigantic, gold-plated Reclining Buddha image. This unique image is 49 meters long and 12 meters high with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Your last stop is The Royal Grand Palace, the nation’s landmark and the most revered royal monument. You will see the Palace, which is used for many different occasions, and you will see The Coronation Hall, the Funeral Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the mysterious, famous Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. Then return to the hotel. 

      Good to know

      Asiatique is a nice place to chill out by yourself. It combined two of the most popular shopping experiences in the city: a night bazaar and a mall. Open from 17:00, spending an evening here is no problem: you’ll have good fun browsing the boutiques, picking up gifts or something for yourself; you are guaranteed to find something you would like to eat and if this isn’t enough entertainment, shows are performed nightly: Calypso ladyboy cabaret and soon, a classic Thai puppets performance.

      Accomodation：

      -Hotel Tranz


      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 3 Ayutthaya & Premium Overnight Train To Chiang Mai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ayutthaya & Premium Overnight Train To Chiang Mai

      Depart for a 1.5-hour drive through Bangkok’s rural outskirts to Ayutthaya History Park. Begin by visiting the Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace, located 60 kilometers north of Bangkok, an impressive architectural blend of East and West dating back to the 17th century. 

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      Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Ayutthaya, which was the capital of the Thai Kingdom for 417 years. The city was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong and in 1767 it was destroyed by the Burmese army. Nowadays the ruins of the former city are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. You will take a local Tuk Tuk to stroll around the ruins of several ancient temples including Wat Phanancheong, Wat Mahathat, where the roots of a tree surround the head of Buddha; Wat Prasri Sanphet, a former royal temple during Ayutthaya days of glory; Elephant Camp, Wat Lokkaya (Wat Pranon), if time permits, Wat Chai Wattanaram, a perfect example of Khmer architectural influence. 

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      During the visit, your guide will take you to sample a notable local snack – Roti Sai Mai which is also referred to as "Sweet Angel Hair". After the visit, your guide will then escort you to the train station and assist you with your luggage.

      Good to know

      The best way to travel like a local is to take an overnight train to Chiang Mai. This comfortable, safe, cheap, and environmentally friendly transportation is very popular with locals.  will prioritize booking the first-class or second-class cabin and lower berths for your comfort experience (depending on availability).

      During holidays and closer to the departure date, this unique experience with the train was always popular among most visitors. Please let us know once you decide to try this train so that we can book the ticket as soon as possible, otherwise, we can arrange an internal flight for you instead (additional charges may apply).

      Accomodation：

      -Overnight train to Chiangmai (No. 9 Train)


      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 4 Arrive Chiang Mai & Temples Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrive Chiang Mai & Temples Tour

      This morning, your overnight train will arrive at Chiang Mai train station, and your guide will wait for you at the exit with your name sign. After meeting with your guide, he will accompany you to have a local breakfast and then take you to enjoy your Chiang Mai old city temple tour before your check-in time. 

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      Your Chiang Mai Temple tour includes Wat Pra Singh, It is one of over 200 ancient Buddhist temples located around the city, one of the most well-regarded examples of Lanna architecture. And Wat Chedi Luang, The temple is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 280 feet high, and which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. Then transfer to the Warorot market, to see and feel the real northern people’s way of life. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then transfer to the hotel for check-in. The afternoon is free at your leisure.

      Good to know

      Chiang Mai is a shopping paradise, with its famous arts and crafts. Nothing beats shopping for a bargain more than in the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. The Night Bazaar, on the east side of the old walled city, is approximately 1km long. This evening, you can explore the night bazaar and find all the special handicrafts and souvenirs you need along the street, plus a heap of mobile food street stalls.

      Accomodation：

      -Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai


      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 5 Elephant Sanctuary & Doi Suthep Mountain Sunset
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Elephant Sanctuary & Doi Suthep Mountain Sunset

      A half-day package to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary offers you an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural habitat as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior. It is here you will create cherished, lifelong memories of your time spent with these amazing animals!

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      You will be picked up by private transfer from your hotel and will drive through scenic, agricultural areas before arriving at the sanctuary. There you will meet your English-speaking guide and learn a little about the elephants before changing into traditional Karen clothing. After receiving bananas and sugar cane to feed to the elephants, you will walk with your guide through the sanctuary where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. You can touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors. 

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      After sharing time with the elephants, you will head to Doi Suthep Mountain. Climb 309 steps to the top (For the less active traveler, a tram is available for a small surcharge.), enjoying the truly breathtaking scenery all along the way. You will find Wat Phra That at the very top, one of Northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. At the top, rest and relax while marveling at the panoramic views of the city of Chiang Mai. 

      Accomodation：

      -Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai


      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 6 Fly To Phuket
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fly To Phuket

      Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket. On arrival, your private guide will accompany you for your hotel check-in. After settling in, relax poolside or head to the beach.

      Accomodation：

      -Anona Beachfront Phuket Resort


      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 7 Explore Phi Phi Island, Maya Bay & Monkey Beach Enjoy A Private Transfer To The Pier, Our Private Guid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Explore Phi Phi Island, Maya Bay & Monkey Beach Enjoy A Private Transfer To The Pier, Our Private Guid

      Enjoy a private transfer to the pier, our private guide will also escort you on the boat, they will provide you with a one-on-one service by helping you take care of your belongings, taking photos when you are snorkeling, etc.

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      Depart by a speedboat from Boat Lagoon Marina to visit one of Thailand’s most popular natural attractions, the gorgeous Phi Phi Islands. To avoid the crowds, first visit Bamboo Island and its pristine white sand beach with emerald waters, simply perfect for swimming. Next, enjoy snorkeling off Yoong Island noted for its antler corals and colorful fish. Cruise 30min to Monkey Beach with its colony of wild macaques. Enjoy a simple local buffet lunch on arrival at Koh Phi Phi Don before taking a dip in Viking Cave on the island’s northeastern tip, known for its swifts’ nests used in Bird’s Nest Soup. Visit Maya Bay, the postcard-perfect setting made famous by the film “The Beach”, and enjoy a swim or simply relax on its white sand beach. Cruise back to Phuket, our private guide will escort you back to your hotel.

      Accomodation：

      -Anona Beachfront Phuket Resort


      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 8 Free Time In Phuket
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Free Time In Phuket

      Day of leisure. Relax at your hotel or explore the surrounding area.

      Accomodation：

      -Anona Beachfront Phuket Resort


      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 9 Return Flight
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Return Flight

      Enjoy your free time until your guide comes to escort you to the airport for your onward flight.


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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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