✈ 14-Day Tour of Thailand with Airfare from smarTours. Price/Person Based on Double Occupancy (Buy 1 Groupon/Person).
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14-day tour of Thailand includes guided excursions in Bangkok and the north, as well as free time to explore on your own; airfare included
What You Get
- 14-day/13-night tour of Thailand with airfare
- 10 options available, including departures in December 2016 and January, March, and April 2017 from Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK).
- Click here to see all options and departure dates.
- Call smarTours at 800-337-7773 for pricing from any airport that isn’t listed on the Groupon Getaways deal page.
Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $279 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 9/23/16
- Cancellation policy & fees: $300 fee to cancel up to 75 days before departure; $600 to cancel 74–45 days before departure; $1,000 to cancel 44–30 days before departure; the lesser of $1500 or Groupon price to cancel 29-10 days before departure; fee up to Groupon price 9 days or fewer before departure. Reservation changes subject to $150 fee; no changes within 75 days of departure. Airfare nonrefundable after booking.
- Taxes: Tax included.
- Additional fees: Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier.
Visit Thailand’s Temples and Meet Elephants in Chiang Mai
Bangkok’s skyscrapers and Buddhist temples characterize a key dichotomy of Thailand: fast-paced modernism set against sacred tradition. This 14-day tour from smarTours takes you to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Thailand’s countryside; you’ll see temples and ancient ruins, meet elephants, and visit bustling markets. An English-speaking tour guide will be on hand to acquaint you with each destination. This tour includes:
- Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX) or New York (JFK)
- Airfare taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges
- Intra-Thailand flight and ground transportation
- 4 nights of accommodations at the four-star Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside in Bangkok
- 1 night of accommodations at the four-star Topland Hotel & Convention Centre in Phitsanulok
- 1 night of accommodations at Wienglakor Hotel in Lampang
- 2 nights of accommodations at the four-star Phowadol Resort and Spa in Chiang Rai
- 3 nights of accommodations at Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai in Chiang Mai
- Full American breakfast buffet daily
- Welcome dinner in Bangkok
- Sightseeing tours as per itinerary and all transfers
- Professional English-speaking tour director throughout
Days 1–5: Flight and Bangkok
Your trip begins with a flight to Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city. Wat Traimit, with its priceless solid gold statue of Buddha, is one of many dazzling temples and statues here. You’ll have 2 days of leisure in Bangkok so you can explore at your own pace, as well as enjoy scheduled tours and activities.
- Temple tour: Your scheduled tour includes stops at Wat Po, where you’ll see the 150-foot long Reclining Buddha, and the White Marble Temple.
- Grand Palace: This architectural masterpiece, constructed in 1782, housed Thai kings for nearly 150 years ($40/person). Topped with golden spires, the complex sprawls across more than 2.3 million square feet.
- Taste authentic pad thai at a street stall, where the tasty noodle dish is made on the spot in a searing-hot wok with chili powder.
- Optional tours: a canal boat ride ($30/person) and visits to Damnoen Saduak floating market and Phra Pathom Chedi ($45/person)
Days 6–8: Ayutthaya, Phitsanulok, Lampang, and Golden Triangle
Over the next few days, you’ll travel across the country’s landscape to see some of Thailand’s most interesting areas. You’ll start in Ayutthaya (once the capital of Thailand when it was known as Siam) and make your way to Phitsanulok and Lampang before heading to Chiang Rai via the Golden Triangle.
- Breathtaking temples: Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Wat Phra Mahathat, and Wat Ratchaburana
- Famous ruins in Sukhothai: You’ll visit the 13th-century ruins of Siam before visiting a local paper- and ceramic-making village in Lampang.
- Boat ride on the Mekong River toward the Golden Triangle, the place where Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet
Days 9–13: Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
Day 9 is free for you to explore Chiang Rai at your leisure or to take an optional boat trip down the Mae Kok River to visit a hill-tribe village ($35/person). On Day 10, it’s off to Chiang Mai. Your hotel will be located within a quick stroll of the city’s famous night market.
- Visit an elephant camp in Chiang Mai—get up close and personal with these gentle giants during this included excursion.
- Doi Inthanon: Hire a private guide and visit Chiang Mai’s cascading waterfalls in Doi Inthanon National Park.
- Sample local fare flavors in a Thai cooking class with dinner (included).
- Optional tours: khantoke dinner with traditional music-and-dance performance ($35/person), visits to Chiang Mai’s temples ($30/person)
Day 14: Bangkok to United States
You’ll head back to the United States after a final night in Bangkok.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? smarTours encourages each traveler to find the best airfare option.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Unfortunately, there are no extensions available for this deal.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? Either through this Groupon page or by giving smarTours a call at 800-337-7773.
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling smarTours to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible to reserve your spot and avoid this issue.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Each individual passenger requires a Groupon, regardless of age.
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Getting There
- Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX) or New York (JFK) is included.
Need to know info
- Promotional value expires Sep 23, 2016. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 9/23/16 or promo value expires
- Reservation required, subject to availability
- $300 fee to cancel up to 75-days before departure; $600 to cancel 74-45 days before departure; $1000 to cancel 44-30 days before departure; the lesser of $1500 or Groupon price to cancel 29-10 days before departure; fee up to Groupon price 9 days or fewer before departure
- Airfare nonrefundable after booking
- Reservation changes subject to $150 fee; no changes within 75 days of departure
- Must be 18 or older to check in, 10 or older to travel
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Airline subject to change/availability
- Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
- $279 fee to travel solo.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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