This is an example of one of our tailor-made holidays in Thailand - we'll be pleased to design similar Thailand holiday with dates and itinerary customised to your personal preferences. For example, you may wish to spend more or less time at any destination, or deviate from this itinerary, just contact us at our Enquiry Form page or send an email to enquiry@haivenu-vietnam.com

Our Thailand holiday begins with ...
... three days in and around Bangkok . When you arrive in Bangkok airport, one of our staff will be waiting to greet you and whisk you off to relax in your hotel. Later we will welcome you to Thailand with some fine dining on an evening cruise of the Chao Phraya River .

Acquaint yourself with the city in the morning, and later your guide will arrive to show you the sights of Bangkok - the Royal Palace and Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho with its famous reclining Buddha, housed in Thailand 's oldest and largest temple, and the golden Buddha of Wat Traimit.

The following day will see you heading out of the bustling mayhem of traffic to the peaceful countryside pavilions of the Summer Palace, a visual blending of Thai, Chinese, Italian and Victorian architectural styles, formerly used by the monarchy as a retreat from the stresses of rulership.You will also visit the grand historical ruins of the old capital of Thailand, Ayuthaya, dating from the fourteenth century, after which you will get waterborne again for a gentle cruise, which will give you a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery, passing by a floating village and absorbing the pace of river life on your leisurely return to the Pier in Bangkok.

Meals: two breakfasts, two lunches, and one dinner.
Escort/guide: transfer from airport to hotel and evening, and the following two days

Two days in Chiang Mai
After breakfast, the short flight to the northern 'rose' of Chiang Mai will see you settled into your next hotel, after which we drive west to Doi Suthep mountain and a pleasant walk to Wat Prathat Temple near its summit. An afternoon visit to the neighbouring villages of Sankamphaeng and Borsang will give you a chance to observe the fine skills of local craftspeople in the cottage industries of silk-weaving, wood carving silverware and umbrella making. The evening dinner of northern-style cuisine is graced with the music and dance of the local ethnic minorities

Chiang Mai is the place for fun with elephants, and during the next morning's trip to the Mae Taman Elephant camp you will can try out your skills at elephant riding, bamboo rafting, ox-cart riding and the elephant show.The afternoon and following morning can be spent at your leisure in Chiang Mai.

Meals: three breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner
Guide: transfer from airport, guided tour,and following morning.

Two days in Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle
A drive Northwards will see you arrive in Chiang Rai in the morning with a city excursion taking in the Tribal Museum, and its most impressive temples Wat Phra Sing, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Rong Khun, leaving the rest of the afternoon and evening free to enjoy the city in your own way.

Though no longer the Opium trading centre that it once was, your visit on the following day to The Golden Triangle, will give you opportunity to learn all about the fascinating trade that once dominated this region of three borders, at the Opium Museum . A long-tail boat on the Khong river is a pleasant way to relax before heading back to Chiang Rai.

Meals: two breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner
Guide: fully escorted

Two nights in Mae Hong Son
After a brief flight to Mae Hong Son close to the border of Myanmar , will leave you the rest of the day to absorb the Burmese influences that pervade the town and amble around in its pleasant climate.

In the morning a long-tail boat downstream on the Pai river provides lovely views of the surrounding countryside, after which you will be driven to the Padong ethnic minority village.the women of which are famously recognisable by their 'long necks' wound with successively larger coils from early childhood. Later, we will visit to the 'sacred' fish cave for lunch, before a sightseeing return to Mae Hong Son, visiting Wat Jong Kham and Wat Jong Klang, two of the finest examples of Burmese style monasteries.

The following day will give you time to relax before a the flight back to Chiang Mai for a further nights stay and enjoyment

Meals: three breakfasts, two lunches
Guide: fully escorted

Three days in Krabi
Your journey to the beach begins with the flight via Bangkok to Krabi and after checking in to your hotel, you'll be free for the rest of your stay, to take advantage of its sculptural scenery and the exquisite colour of the water lapping on its fabulous beaches.

Meals: three breakfasts
Guide: airport transfers

Departure from Bangkok
On your last day you will be picked up from your hotel for your transfer to Bangkok , and your onward flight.

Meals: one breakfast

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The prices for this sample tour are per person in US$:
These prices are valid until October 31, 2015. Please note: bank transfer fees are not included.

High Season: 01 Nov 2014 - 30 Apr 2015 (except from 01 Dec 14 to 01 Jan 15)

Low Season: 01 May - 31 Oct 2015

Our prices include:

•  Breakfast and accommodation sharing a twin or double room.

•  Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)

•  Domestic flight tickets: Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Bangkok , Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son - Chiang Mai, and Bangkok - Krabi - Bangkok , including domestic airport taxes.

•  Boat cruises as specified in the programme. All boats will be fully licensed and comply with current safety regulations.

•  Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe driver.

•  The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests' return to their hotel or reaching their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.

•  Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.

•  Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

•  VAT and other taxes

Our prices do not include:

•  International flight tickets and airport tax.

•  Visas

•  Dinners, except as specified above.

•  Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

•  Camera fees (if any)

•  Insurance.

•  Alternatives in blue

•  Gala dinners (if any)

•  Surcharges for peak season

Hotel list for First Class standard:

•  Bangkok: Peninsular Hotel / Deluxe Room (Hotel not accept booking on 28Dec-01Jan)

•  Chiang Mai: Le Meridien Chiang Rai / Deluxe River View Room

•  Chiang Mai: Chedi Chiang Mai Hotel / Deluxe Room

•  Pai: The Belle Ville Pai / Deluxe Room

•  Mae Hong Son: Imperial Tara Hotel / Deluxe Room

•  Krabi: Tub Kakk Resort / Superior room

Hotel list for Deluxe standard:

•  Bangkok: Royal Orchid Sheraton / Deluxe River View Room

•  Chiang Mai: Le Meridien Chiang Rai / Deluxe Garden View Room

•  Chiang Mai: Chedi Chiang Mai Hotel / Deluxe Room

•  Pai: The Quarter Hotel / ROH

•  Mae Hong Son: Imperial Tara Hotel / Deluxe Room

•  Krabi: Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi / Superior Room

Hotel list for Superior standard:

•  Bangkok: The Majestic Grande Hotel / Grande Deluxe

•  Chiang Mai: Legend Chiang Rai / Superior Studio

•  Chiang Mai: Rimping Village / Deluxe

•  Pai: The Quarter Hotel / ROH

•  Mae Hong Son: Fern Resort / Deluxe

•  Krabi: Cha-Da Resort / Deluxe Room

Hotel list for Mid-range standard:

•  Bangkok: Salil Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 11 / Superior room

•  Chiang Mai: Laluna Hotel & Reosrt / Garden Bungalow

•  Chiang Mai: The Empress / Deluxe room

•  Pai: The Baan Krating / Deluxe room

•  Mae Hong Son: Fern Resort / Deluxe

•  Krabi: Srisuksant Resort / Grand Superior

Please note that Thailand hotels do not recognise provisional reservations, so specific hotels cannot be guaranteed until you have booked your chosen tour. As many of the better hotels are often full during the October to April peak season, early booking is advisable.

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