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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Did you know that you can make this tour private? Find out about pricing and options for groups of 10 or more travelers.
Itinerary at
a Glance
Tour Itinerary:
- 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)
- “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.
Map
Day 1: Depart USA
Day 2: Arrive Bangkok
Day 3: Bangkok
Day 4: Bangkok
Day 5: Bangkok
Day 6: Bangkok/Ayutthaya/Phitsanulok
Day 7: Phitsanulok/Sukhothai/Lampang
Day 8: Chiang Rai
Day 9: Chiang Rai
Day 10: Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai
Day 11: Chiang Mai
Day 12: Chiang Mai
Day 13: Chiang Mai/Bangkok
Day 14: Bangkok/U.S.
Guided Tour Pricing
We are working diligently to secure future tour dates and pricing for this itinerary. Please fill out the "Request a Future Date" form linked below and we will notify you once dates are available.
Optional Tours Customize your trip with these optional tours.
Enhance your trip with our recommended optional tours. Indicated optional tours are available to pre-book when you reserve your trip and can be added to your reservation up to final payment. This is the best option to guarantee your spot on your preferred optional tour! Optional tours require a minimum number of participants. Optional tours are non-refundable unless they do not operate.
Some optional tours can be purchased in-destination and may cost extra. The payment methods and currency information to purchase tours in-destination will be provided on final documentation.
Railway Market & Floating Market Tour
The Klongs (Canals) Afternoon Tour
The Imperial “Grand Palace” Tour
Siam Niramit Show and Dinner
Grand Pearl Cruise
Mae Kok River Boat Trip & Hilltribe Tour
Khantoke Dinner and Entertainment
Morning City/Temple Tour
Ban Hmong Mae Sa Mai & Orchid Farm
Featured Accommodations
Menam Riverside Hotel
Topland Plaza Hotel
Lampang Wienglakor Hotel
Phowadol Resort & Spa
Empress Hotel
Before You Depart
COVID-19 UPDATE
Departing the U.S.: For the safety of everyone in the group, smarTours has implemented COVID-19 travel requirements which apply to all tours regardless of destination. To learn more, click here.
Please note destination entry requirements are changing rapidly. smarTours will communicate entry requirements in your Tour Documents 10–14 days prior to departure. For up-to-date information, please click the links below.
- Entry requirements
- State Department Travel Advisory Updates (Thailand)
- Center for Disease Control Updates & Information (Thailand)
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.
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ADVANCE SEAT ASSIGNMENT AND FREQUENT FLYER MILES
The above airlines 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
Final instructions, documents, and travel tips will be emailed to you 10–14 days before the scheduled start of your tour. If you have not received your final documents, please check your spam folder or contact smarTours.
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.