Best of Thailand 10 Days - USA Departure


Bangkok – Chiang Mai – Phuket.

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price starts at:
U$2,499.00+ U$2,799.00

  • Tour Code: USBT10
  • Theme: Hiking Tours & Trips
  • Days: 10 Day(s)
  • Departing From: New York (all airports) Los Angeles Las Vegas San Francisco Land Only Boston Chicago Seattle Houston Washington, D.C. Detroit Denver Dallas Phoenix Philadelphia Miami San Diego San Antonio Portland Oregon Atlanta Austin Charlotte Memphis Oklahoma City Milwaukee Sacramento San Jose Orlando Fort Lauderdale New Orleans
  • Highlights: ☆ Visit Bangkok Grand Palace,
    ☆ Explore The Golden Triangle,
    ☆ Stroll on Thailand Hawaii-Pattaya beach,
    ☆ Discover The Floating Market,
    ☆ Experience Phuket by Speedboat

  • Better to Book Before: 140 Day(s)
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OVERVIEW

ALL PRICES ARE IN USD

DEPOSIT POLICY:

1) Initial deposit:  USD$600.00/pp at the time of booking. 2nd deposit of USD$600.00/pp after 2 weeks of booking.

   (The USD$1200.00 deposit count towards the final payment)

2) Final Payment: 180 days prior to the trip departure. 

Optional program and Upgrades:

Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose optional and extension programs at the time of booking.

Group Size:

 10 - 40 Each Departure Date.

Upgrade To Business Class:( Before Final Payment)

 (Only Available For USA -- Asia International Round Trip) Cost Extra USD$4000/per person.

HIGHLIGHTS:
☆ Visit Bangkok Grand Palace;
☆ Explore the Golden Triangle;
☆ Stroll on Thailand Hawaii-Pattaya beach;
☆ Discover the floating market;
☆ Experience Phuket Speedboat; 

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ITINERARY

Day 1: USA - Bangkok, Thailand

Depart for Bangkok on an overnight international flight. 1-2 stopover depends on departure city.

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Day 2: Arrive in Bangkok

Welcome to Thailand! Known as the City of Angels, Bangkok is the capital city and the focal point for Thailand. Upon arrival at Bangkok International Airport, enjoy a transfer to your hotel and the remainder of the evening to rest and relax.

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Day 3: Bangkok

After breakfast, Start the day by visiting the [Grand Palace], the largest imperial complex from 1782 housing the country's best artistic treasures for centuries. Following visit [Wat Pho], also called the [Reclining Buddha Temple]. Built-in 1788, Wat Pho is the oldest and largest temple in Thailand. The Reclining Buddha is a symbol of internal peace and popular among travelers from all over the world.

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Day 4: Bangkok - Pattaya

Today, drive to scenic Pattaya (approximate 2 hours), a popular vacation spot on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand whose beaches and entertainments draw thousands of visitors annually. Upon arrival, visit the [Khao Phra Tamnak] --- Locate on a small hill on the south of Pattaya Beach, which is the best spot to see the panoramic view of Pattaya City and Pattaya Bay from above. On the way, stop at the [Thai Raw Stone Museum], Asia's biggest museum for gems & stones. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the [Sanctuary of Truth] – a gigantic wooden construction which covers the area of more than two rais, and one of most interesting attractions in Pattaya!

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Day 5: Pattaya - Chiang Mai

Today, transfer to Bangkok for fly to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel & rest of the day is at leisure.

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Day 6: Chiang Mai

This morning, visit the [Wat Phra That Doi Suthep], one of the top three most important temples in Chiang Mai. Afterwards, hop into a [TukTuk Ride] for an unbelievable experience with the locals and feel the city pulse in the old town. On the way, stop at the [Wat Chedi Lunag], a huge Buddha statue of 90 meters tall inside is a must-see. Afterwards, visit the [Sankampang & Handicraft Village], as many of the very best handicrafts in all of Thailand are produced right here in the North, for on-site demonstrations on how the Thai-silk and Silver wares are made. In the afternoon, walk around [Nimmana Haeminda Road] for a relaxing walk and capture the fashionable and peaceful atmosphere of this unique street before going back to the hotel.

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Day 7: Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

Explore the beautiful Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle full-day trip. Discover the beautiful Temples of Wat Rong Khun well-known [White Temple] before heading into the Golden Triangle, once the hub of the opium trade, and where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. After an authentic Thai lunch at a local restaurant, visit the [Golden Triangle Park] to obtain a glimpse of the three neighboring countries. Then, visit the [House of Opium Museum], learn the history of opium growing history in this area. Return to Chiang Mai in the evening.

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Day 8: Chiang Mai - Phuket

After breakfast, fly to Phuket. Upon arrival, enjoy free time at the beautiful beach.

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Day 9: Phuket

Today is yours to just relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Optional Program: Full day excursion to the magnificent Phi Phi Islands & Bamboo Island at U$109/person

There'll be time to snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, watch the fantastic colorful marine life, and spot the monkeys at Monkey Beach. Enjoy swimming, sunbathing or just people-watching on the beach before returning to your hotel.

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Day 10: Phuket departure to USA

After breakfast, transfer to airport and board the flight back to your sweet home.

Note: *Depending on the air availability, we might take the flight back to USA/CANADA which departure in the early morning (00:00am-03:00am) on the next day and today a full day on our own to explore the city, and transfer to Phuket airport in the evening.

*Late check-outs are available for purchase if you wish to relax and enjoy your hotel room until our evening departure. Otherwise, the hotel standard check-out time will be before 12 noon today.

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Included:

1) Round-trip international flight from Los Angeles to Thailand for NO additional charge

The following departure cities are available for an additional charge:

Additional U$300/person
San Francisco / San Jose / Seattle 
Additional U$500/person
Oklahoma City / Phoenix / Portland (OR) / Sacramento / San Antonio / San Diego / Las Vegas
Additional U$700/person

New York / Atlanta / Charlotte / Detroit / Memphis / Miami / Orlando / Fort Lauderdale / Milwaukee / Austin / Dallas / Denver / Philadelphia / Washington D.C. / Boston / Chicago / Houston

Land-only package without round-trip international flight ticket: minus U$200/person

2) Domestic flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai to Phuket

3) Ground transportation between the cities ( BY BUS )

4) Hand-picked 4 star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (Based on ratings by booking.com)

5) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

6) Food as specified on the itinerary (B-breakfast L-lunch D-dinner X-no meal) 

Please note that if the flight for your tour is during the lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.

7) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule

8) Professional English speaking local tour expert

9) All tax and fuel surcharge

10) UTOvacation’s Travel Assurance Program ( Free Reschedule before 150 days prior to trip departure and before air tickets are issued )

Excluded:

1). Travel insurance

2). Any personal expenses

3). Tour Extensions and Optional programs

4). A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping USD 180/person is required and payable by Credit Card Before Depart.

5). Single supplement USD 599


Optional Features

Tour Extensions-(Choose before the trip):

   1): Phuket 4Days 3Nights with Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island Day Tour

                  Price: USD 399.00

                   Single Supplement: USD 299.00

                  Included:

                  *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

                  *Ground transportation 

                  *Food as specified on the itinerary 

                  *Guided Sightseeing; Luxury Tour 

                  *Sightseeing and admission fees as listed on the agenda 

                  *Hand-picked 4 star hotel accommodations with daily ABF 

                  *Special cultural programs listed for different cities are specified on the schedule

                  *Fluent English local tour expert


Optional Programs-(Choose before the trip ) ( Minimum guarantee of 10 ppl ): 

   1): Day 9 Phi Phi Island With Lunch By Speed Boat              USD 109.00 / Person

Visa

Thailand DOES NOT REQUIRE A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS. 


Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm


More about Travel Documents

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.

*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.

*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.

*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.

*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).

Hotels & Flights

Hand-picked 4 star hotels: (Based on ratings by booking.com)

Bangkok 2 Nights - Bangkok Palace Hotel or similar

Pattaya 1 Night - Cholchan Pattaya Beach Resort or similar

Chiang Mai 3 Nights - The Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar

Phuket 2 nights - Cassia Phuket by Banyan Tree or similar


International Air (*UTOvacation reserves the right to confirm the airlines below)

☆ Air Canada:

☆ Air China:

☆ Hainan Airlines:

☆ China Eastern Airlines:

☆ Cathy Pacific Airlines;

☆ China Southern Airlines;

☆ United Airline:

☆ American Airline:

☆ Delta Airline:

☆ Xiamen Airlines;

☆ Beijing Capital Airlines;

☆ Sichuan Airlines;

☆ Hongkong Airline:

☆ Eva Air:


Remark: 

1) We reserve the rights to modify the itinerary if necessary, subject to the local conditions

2) Group tour minimum of 10 passengers

3) Price subject to change at the time of reservation

4) Special condition for travelers under 12 years of age are as follows:

Child between 2-11 
years old
Infant under 2 years old
share bed with adult
100% of 
adult tour fare
We don"t suggest customers bring Infants to participate on this tour 

5) Tour fare is based on American/Canadian adults (non-student group), twin share.

6)The hotels listed in the itinerary are subject to change and may be substituted with a similar category hotel without prior notice, if unavailable. Multi-carriers/airlines are used for the group tour airfare. Once the group tickets are issued the airline information may be released by the group ticketing department about 30 days prior to trip departure. Uto vacation can reserve the right to issue tickets without prior notice.

7) For Travel Visa service: 

* If you choose UTO’s Visa Application Service with your booking, we will contact you by email about 60-120 days prior to trip departure for your visa application. Please call 1-855-526-1286 for more information. 

* Please note: A final trip confirmation will be sent to the main contact passenger via email one month prior to departure that includes a day-by-day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information. If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $50 administration fee.

8) Any deviations to other destinations and/or extensions are subject to a $150 change fee, plus any air fare difference---please call 1-855-526-1286 for detail information.

9) Reservation changes: changes to an existing reservation, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes* and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers. *Please note that name changes to airline reservations are subject to full cancellation and re-booking. See the airline name changes section for specific information. Replacing a traveling passenger with another traveling passenger constitutes a cancellation, subject to cancellation penalties, and is not covered by this reservation change policy. Changes or additions after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. There are no refunds for unused services.

10) Please note that if the flight for your tour is during lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.

11) All tour extension & optional programs require a minimum of 10 participants to commence. UTOvacation reserve the right to cancel the tour extension without prior notice. In the instance of cancellation, the tour extension or optional tours shall be refunded.

12) This tour requires some walking during sightseeing. Handicap facilities are not up to the North American standard. We ask all passengers to be careful of the small steps in the old shrines and temples.