BANGKOK, GOLDEN TRIANGLE, CHIANG RAI AND CHIANG MAI
The Kingdom of Thailand is a veritable feast for the senses, and you’ll savor its fascinating culture, extraordinary art and architecture, and flavorful cuisine with gusto. Our escorted women-only Thailand tour package takes you to places both remote and well-known, starting with bustling Bangkok, the capital and the most visited city in the world. Enjoy the visual splendor and vibrant energy of Bangkok where you’ll learn about the role of Thai women in both their culture and society and visit Nakhom Pathom Temple where female monks live and practice their religion. Next, breathe in Northern Thailand’s zen beauty and cultural delights. Intersect with Thailand, Myanmar and Laos at the Golden Triangle before visiting laid-back Chiang Rai and temple-rich Chiang Mai, where an elephant experience and a Thai cooking class add spice to this amazing destination!
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Itinerary at
a Glance
- 4 nights in Bangkok
- 1 night in Phitsanulok
- 1 night in Lampang
- 2 nights in Chiang Rai
- 3 nights in Chiang Mai
Tour
Highlights
- Buddhist Temples (Bangkok)
- Floating Market (Bangkok)
- Grand Palace (Bangkok)
- Wat Mongkol Borpith Statue (Ayutthaya)
- Elephant Nature Park (Chiang Mai)
- Wat Doi Suthep (Chiang Mai)
Special Women-Only Departure Highlights:
- “The Role of Thai Women in Thai Culture & Society” Presentation
- Nakhom Pathom Temple Visit with Female Monks
- Redbox Project Visit with Lunch
Your Tour
Includes
- Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles (New York-JFK available at an additional cost)
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Intra-Thailand flight and ground transportation
- Accommodations at superior first-class hotels
- Full buffet American breakfast daily (B)
- Welcome dinner in Bangkok (D)
- Lunch at Redbox Restaurant (L)
- Cooking Class with Dinner in Chiang Mai (D)
- Sightseeing Thailand tours as per itinerary and all transfers
- Professional English-speaking Tour Director throughout
Tour Itinerary
Find your special women-only tour experiences in bold in the itinerary below.
Guided Tour Pricing
There are currently no future departures for this tour.
Optional Tours Customize your trip with these optional tours.
Please note that you must decide on and pay for these tours in Bangkok.
Pricing is subject to change. Payment (non-refundable) should be made by cash or credit card (VISA, MasterCard or AmEx, subject to service charge). Optional tours are subject to a minimum number of participants.
Featured Accommodations
Before You Depart
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Please make sure to allow sufficient time for clearing immigration and customs if you are planning a connecting domestic flight. We recommend at least 3½ hours. Please keep in mind that flight schedules are always subject to change.
Date | Airline | LAX | JFK | ||
Depart | Return | Depart | Return | ||
2020: Mar. 4, Oct. 7 | Air China | 1:15PM | 12:30PM | 4:00PM | 2:30PM |
ADVANCE SEAT ASSIGNMENT AND FREQUENT FLYER MILES
The airlines above do not assign seats in advance. Seat assignments can only be arranged at the airport upon check-in, and smarTours® is not involved with assigning seats. If you have a preferred seating choice, please make sure you check in for your flight as early as possible. Also, please note that Air China and China Eastern Airlines do not give frequent flyer miles for passengers traveling on a group fare; therefore, you will not be able to accrue miles on this trip.
LAND-ONLY TRAVELERS
International flights to/from the U.S. are not included. Land-only travelers are responsible for arranging the entry and exit flights, as well as their arrival and departure transfers. smarTours cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by air schedule changes and delays. Unused land services are non-refundable.
Main Tour: Land-only services start upon independent check-in at your Bangkok hotel on Day 2 of the itinerary and end at the Bangkok airport on Day 13.
PASSPORT AND VISA INFORMATION
You must be in possession of a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel. U.S. citizens do not require a visa for Thailand. Non-U.S. citizens should check with the respective consulates for current visa requirements to all their travel destinations. Please remember that it is your responsibility to obtain the necessary travel documents before the trip.
TICKETS AND FINAL DOCUMENTS
Your airline tickets along with final instructions and additional travel tips will be sent to you 7–10 days before the scheduled departure of your tour. Please make sure to advise us in case your address changes.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Immunizations are not currently required. However, you may wish to consult your personal physician or local public health authorities about to their suggestions.
CLIMATE
Thailand’s climate is tropical. Expect daytime high temperatures in the 80s and 90s. Chiang Mai is about 10 degrees cooler.
NON-INCLUDED MEALS AND SIGHTSEEING
The hotels on this tour offer dining choices ranging from coffee shops to specialty restaurants. Average cost for dinner (excluding drinks) is about $15–$20 per person. Your hotel will accept credit cards for your non-included meals. Please reserve and pay for optional sightseeing tours and evening activities directly with your guide in Thailand. Credit card or cash is accepted.
CREDIT CARDS AND LOCAL CURRENCY
Hotels and some stores accept major credit cards. However, for “street shopping” you will need local currency or U.S. Dollars. Your hotels will be able to exchange your cash to local currency. It is recommended that you bring along cash in small denominations.
BAGGAGE
Each passenger may bring one piece of checked-in luggage (suitcase) max. 44 pounds, and one carry-on, not exceeding 18”x10”x8”. We recommend that you do not overpack and that you take a variety of casual separates with climate and comfort in mind.