Thailand Krathong & Yi Peng Lantern Festival Private Tour (07 Nights / 08 Days)
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- 7-night accommodations
- Privately-driven air-conditioned vehicle with ample space (except where stated)
- English-speaking local guide for the sightseeing
- Attraction tickets and itinerary activities
- Hotel breakfasts and itinerary lunches/dinners
- 24x7 Support
Package Excluded
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and destination
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals that tour guide arranges
- Optional tours (Items and prices may vary due to different seasons and are subject to the final confirmation made by tour guide when on tour.)
- Tips for the guide and the driver
- Overweight luggage more than 20 kg per guest
Tour Plan
Day:01 Arrive in Bangkok
Welcome to Thailand - the land of smiles, the land of joy! Airport to hotel transport would be according to your own arrangements.
Day:02 Explore the City and Visit Bangkok's Top Attractions
Your day will commence with a visit to the magnificent Wat Pho, which houses the sacred Reclining Buddha. A holy ceremony is held there every day, and locals visit to offer worship.
Then, hop on a tuk-tuk and head to the imposing Grand Palace. Take a break and have lunch at a local restaurant before taking a water taxi to visit the legendary Wat Arun, this is one of the best-known landmarks of Bangkok.
Take a long-tailed boat ride along the old klongs (canals) of Thonburi to get a flavour of local life. Conclude your day with a visit to the bustling Chinatown area.
Day :03 Fly to Sukhothai
Today, you can get up late and relax in the morning.
In the afternoon, you will be taken to the airport, fly for an hour to Sukhothai, where the famous Thai Loy Krathong ('Float a Lantern') Festival originated. Upon your arrival, your private guide and driver will take you directly to your hotel.
In the evening, your guide will accompany you to the Loy Krathong Festival venue to experience festival celebrations with local people: see different exhibitions, walk around open souvenir and food stalls, watch traditional Thai shows.
Day:04 A Fabulous Day in Sukhothai with a Loy Krathong Festival Celebration Experience
Explore the ancient ruins of the Sukhothai Kingdom by bike. You will visit the four representative sights in Sukhothai Historical Park and Ramkhamhaeng National Museum.
Day:05 Sukhothai to Chiang Mai via Lampang
- After breakfast, leave Sukhothai and head to Chiang Mai. On the way, you will stop in Lampang to visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. Built in the 13th century, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is one of the most revered temples in Thailand and is one of the best examples of Lanna architecture.
Upon your arrival in Chiang Mai, enjoy some free time to relax or explore in the afternoon.
Day:06 Mountain Doi Suthep and Yi Peng Festival Celebration
After breakfast, head for Doi Suthep Mountain, where you will visit one of the most sacred temples in Northern Thailand - Wat Phra That. Continue to Wat Suan Dok, just outside the ancient city walls of Chiang Mai. Return to Chiang Mai and take a rickshaw ride through its busy streets and quiet alleys.
In the late afternoon, you will be taken to the Yi Peng Festival Celebration and Sky Lantern Release venue and enjoy Premium access and benefits.
Day:07 Meet Elephants in the Jungle at Elephant Rescue Park
Situated in a pristine and picturesque valley, about 1½ hours' drive from Chiang Mai city, Elephant Rescue Park is a paradise for homeless elephants. It provides a safe, loving, and secure environment for all the elephants that go there. Take a half-day Memorable Caring Experience there. You'll learn a lot about elephants and interact with them - you can feed them, walk with them, hug them, and bathe them.
After the program, have lunch at the park. Your private guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel at around 2 p.m.
Day:08 Chiang Mai Departure
Depart Chiang Mai. Getting to the airport will be by your own arrangement.
Term & Conditions
IMPORTANT NOTE
- All prevailing State and Government taxes applicable on accommodation and transport. In case of any hike in the taxes a surcharge will be applicable.
- Suggested hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking. In case the same is not available, than the best similar category will be provided
- Above price not valid for peak season/festival season.
- The tour cost is not refundable at any cause, once tour starts
- The tour guide reserves the rights to make changes/detour or omit any place of visit, if it becomes necessary due to bad weather, bad road, strike or band and security reason.
- Tourist will carry their luggage at own risk and responsibility; Company does not hold any responsibility for any loss of luggage during the tour.
PAYMENT POLICY
- Initial deposit – 50% to confirm your booking with us.
- 100% payment to be made at least 15-10 days before departure
CANCELLATION POLICY
- 35 Days or more prior to Departure -15% of the Tour Cost
- 34 Days to 15 Days prior to Departure – 30% of the Tour Cost
- 14 Days to 08 Days prior to Departure – 50% of the Tour Costs
- 08 Days and beyond – 100% of the Tour Cost