Experience Bali and Best Thailand Phuket Tour 15 Days
Ideally offers the best trip highlights and sightseeing to the gorgeous Bali’s Ubud villages along with the pleasant Tegalalang Rice Terraces, the important Balinese temples especially its popular Lempuyang Temple "Gate of Heaven", the notable Besakih Temple and beautiful sunset at Uluwatu Temple. Connecting to the iconic Bangkok, we seamlessly witness significant main tourist attractions including Grand Palace, impressive Wat Arun, happy shopping and journey out to observe railway market and the famous Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi, and fly to Northern Thailand where we go for Chiang Rai for amazing trip to see hill tribe villages, cultural insights, the golden triangle plus Chiang Mai’s fascinating temples and elephant and sanctuary before spending a couple nights in Phuket for an ultimate leisure to its picturesque white sand beaches while its town has a lot to provide from a vibrant culinary scene to variety of local specialties.
Destinations
Bali → Ubud → Bangkok → Ratchaburi → Chiang Rai → Chiang Mai → Phuket
Or Vice Versa
Program Detail
Day 1: Bali – Arrival
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Our friendly team (guide and driver) will welcome you at the arrival gate upon your arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport then transfers to a reserved hotel for check in and simply enjoy yourselves free time at hotel or explore central town by your own.
Overnight in Bali
*Meal Plan: None
Day 2: Impressive Ubud Village, Tegalalang Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off at 8.00am to watch Barong Dance – Bali’s cultural richness and spiritual storytelling tradition, and the mythic battles between Good and Evil. Resume the journey to visit Celuk silver smith village enhancing traditional silver handicrafts made by locals then drive to Tirta Empul Temple which is well-known for its famous holy springs, traditional purification rituals and ornate architecture, continue to Kintamani village for great breathtaking views of Mount/Lake Batur along with taking nice photos before having lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we enjoy trekking through the lush Tegalalang Rice Terrace where you can capture beautiful photos of the stunning views of the surroundings as well as taking selfies. Next, we’re heading to discover Ubud Sanctuary Monkey Forest which is a sacred haven in Bali, home to playful macaques, ancient temples, lush greenery, and tranquil pathways. It is a wonderful trip, and we will return to the hotel around 6.30pm.
*Note: The Swing activity is also available here (not included), the itinerary will slightly change if you really want to add swing.
Overnight in Bali
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Picturesque Gate of Heaven, Water Palace & Besakih Temple
Take-away breakfast is highly commended. To get on time before a long queue, we need to leave hotel at 6.00am and drive with 3 hours to observe the very famous Lempuyang Temple that impressively emerges the iconic Gate of Heaven along with offering breathtaking views of volcanic Mount Agung where ones can’t miss out taking wonderful photos when visit Bali. Continuing our adventure to Tirta Gangga Water Palace – a beautiful former Royal Palace featuring lush gardens, stunning fountains, and serene pools. It’s an attractive spot for visitors seeking tranquility and cultural heritage.
Enjoy delicious lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we’re going to witness The Mother Temple of Bali, Besakih Temple is the largest and holiest temple complex on the island and provide amazing breathtaking views of lush Mount Agung. Followed by its various ancient temples, you will learn about its rich history and spiritual importance that make it a must-visit destination for those exploring Bali’s cultural and religious monuments. Return hotel and finish the great day around 6.00pm.
Overnight in Bali
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Free Leisure, Uluwatu Temple Sunset with Kecak and Fire Dance
Breakfast is at hotel. The whole morning is completely reserved free and easy for your own leisure.
Afternoon, Our experienced tour guide and driver will pick you up at 3.30am then we’re going to visit Uluwatu Temple along with the beautiful sunset of the south part of Bali. Uluwatu the temple perches on Bali’s cliffs and it is a majestic sea temple always admired by traditional Kecak and Fire Dance performances setting on a High cliff Uluwatu overlooking to Indian ocean. Next, we’re heading to Jimbaran Beach for fresh seafood dinner and drop back to hotel after dinner.
Overnight in Bali
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Bali - Flight to Bangkok, Thailand
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Bali before our team transfers you to Ngurah Rai International Airport for flight departure to Bangkok, Thailand.
Upon your arrival, our experienced team (with welcome signage) will greet you at the arrival gate then transfers to a reserved hotel for check in and simply enjoy yourselves free time at hotel.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 6: Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Breakfast is served at hotel. Our journey starts at 8.00am from hotel, drive with 1.15h to Samut Songkhram province which is famed for its Maeklong Railway market that you will observe interesting local life between vendors and buyers daily do their trade and exchange local goods at both sites of the train tracks and they suddenly pull down their canvas when the train approaches then put them back after the train passes by. Resume driving to Ratchaburi which popularly emerges the must-see Damnoen Saduak Floating Market where we will process to take a rowing boat to see the bustling activities along rivers and canals, colorful fruits, flowers, vegetables, snacks and other various items on local boats in this famous floating market in Thailand. Resume observe Thai locals make coconut sugar farm flowed by interesting skillful coconut works. We say goodbye to Ratchaburi then you may want to see salt fields with learning the processing of salt production on the way we drive back to Bangkok.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7: Bangkok Highlight City Tour & Shopping
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we begin at 8.00am for the amazing day to explore significant tourist attraction in central Bangkok City, visit Wat Traimit which houses the largest Golden Buddha statue in the world and catch the highlights of bustling China and Indian towns animated by interesting daily activities or you can stop by for a short visit when we drive pass to observe the Temple of the reclining Buddha in Wat Pho. Continue for a guided strolling at The Grand Palace which is popularly known as “The City Landmark” admired by the most impressive Emerald Buddha and other building complex that features unique architectural designs and cultural arts. Enjoy delicious Thai lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we drive to observe the remarkable Wat Arun which means Temple of Dawn which dates back to Ayutthaya Kingdom and continue to for your own happy shopping Pratunam Market or at Chatuchak Weekend Market (Fri-Sun).
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8: Bangkok - Flight to Chiang Rai & Chiang Rai Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Bangkok before transferring to airport for flight to Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand.
Upon your arrival, our experienced team (with welcome signage) will greet you at the arrival gate then transfers to a reserved hotel for check in.
After check in, we set off for a worth visit at Black House temple museum which inspires traditional Northern Thai arts and architecture then continue to visit the impressive Wat Rong Suea Ten (or Blue Temple) in rare blue color, adorable carvings with its own architectural styles. We’ll then make our way for Kad Luang market to observe daily life of local people and see various Thai products from fresh tropical fruits, vegetables, meats to local street food, clothes and accessories.
Overnight in Chiang Rai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 9: Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle & Long Neck Karen
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we leave a bit early at 7.30am for our wonderful journey to explore the most attractive destinations of Chiang Rai. We spend about an hour to visit Mae Chan admired by its fresh massive Choui Fong Tea plantation where you will learn a bit more about tea processing and enjoy the taste of real tea flavor of Chiang Rai while observing the fantastic scenery. Continue our adventure to interact diverse Akha hill tribal village and Long Neck Karen where we witness their daily life of living in exotic clothes/handicrafts while observing their interesting activities and the surrounding before heading to the well-known Mae Sai market where you wander around to grab a lovely gift for yourselves, this market is boring between Chiang Rai and Tachileik, Myanmar – the commercial place for locals and ethnic minority people come for trades and exchange their various goods.
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we drive to Golden Triangle point where the parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Ruak River and Mekong River meet at the confluence, the region was largely famed for opium production and cultivation in the world. We then take a change to take Mekong River boat which pleasantly provides amazing boat ride to see the mighty Mekong River, to Don Sao Island – a part of Laos where we will wander around Don Sao market.
Note: Visiting Don Sao Island is not required visa but make sure you bring along passport with you and keep it safely with boat company and claim it back when you finished the boat ride. Or you may skip the boat ride if you want.
The best part of the trip is not to miss out Opium House Museum which gives you best interesting history about Opium plantation, production and cultivation, and there are numerous exhibits of opium artifacts as well as houses of opium collection which can tell you that the Golden Triangle is one of most impressive opium cultivation in the world. Finally, our trip ended with meaningful and we drive with 1 ½ hours back to Chiang Rai.
Overnight in Chiang Rai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10: Chiang Rai with White Temple, Drive to Chiang Mai & Chaing Mai Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out and we leave hotel at 7.30am then drive with 2 ½ hours to Chiang Mai Province. On the way, we will pay attention to witness the well-known Wat Rong Khun (popularly known as White Temple) admired by its stunning Thai art styles and unique temple architecture where many tourists always take fabulous photos of its reflection. Continue driving, we then stop at Mae Kachan Hot spring for coffee break and wander in the area to see locals boiling eggs inside the hot spring. Check in into a booked hotel in Chiang Mai.
Enjoy Thai lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we make our wonderful Chiang Mai tour, drive up on Doi Suthep Mountain to visit the famous golden temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep standing 3500 feet above the sea level and it religiously houses Buddha relics then enjoy breathtaking the panoramic view over Chiang Mai City from the summit of Doi Suthep. Resume our journey to Black Hmong Village locates at the hillside, observe daily life of Hmong villagers admired by their interesting routine activities.
Overnight in Chiang Mai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11: Chiang Mai – Full Day Elephant Nature Park
Breakfast is served at hotel. Be ready with your small light pack for pickup at 7.40am arranged by Elephant Nature Park. Enjoy a full day visit to Elephant Nature Park; a natural home and sanctuary for elephants, buffaloes, dogs, cats, birds and many other rescued animals. Your visit starts with a picturesque drive through rural countryside. You will hear the personal stories of rescued and orphaned elephants and see how they became a proud herd and free from abuse for the first time in their lives. Many find their visit to Elephant Nature Park rewarding and very relaxing. Observe free roaming elephants (no riding) and other rescued animals enjoying the natural surroundings of our sanctuary. Your visit helps support our regional projects and offers an invaluable opportunity of helping elephant conservation. We finish the tour and returning Chiang Mai between 5:00pm – 5:30pm.
What to Bring: Hat, Sunscreen, Sandals/Flip Flops, Shoes for walking, Camera, Bug Repellent, Refillable Water Bottle. (Rain Jacket – Rainy Season April – October).
Overnight in Chiang Mai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Vegetarian buffet lunch
Day 12: Chiang Mai - Flight to Phuket
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Chiang Mai before our team picks you up and transfers to airport for domestic flight to Phuket.
Phuket is a popular tourist destination in Thailand, known for its beautiful beaches, rich culture and nightlife. It is the largest island in the country, with a mountainous terrain and a tropical climate. It widely offers a variety of activities for visitors, such as snorkeling, diving, surfing, hiking, golfing and shopping while a vibrant culinary scene and local specialties are enjoyably delicate.
Upon your arrival, our experienced team (with welcome signage) will greet you at the arrival gate then transfers to a booked hotel for check in and simply have yourselves free time.
Overnight in Phuket
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 13: Phuket - Completely Free & Easy
Breakfast is served at hotel. This day is reserved as free & easy for your self-directed exploration. One of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world, Phuket has an amazing wide range of beach, fine white sand and jade-green sea water, and water sports of many varieties never fail to win over enthusiasts.
Overnight in Phuket
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 14: Phuket - Free Leisure (Or Boat Trip to Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island)
Breakfast is served at hotel. It is totally reserved as free and easy for your own leisure and exploration in Phuket.
Optional Boat Trip to Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island
Today you will be picked up by shuttle bus between 08.00 – 09.20 AM so make sure you’re ready by 8.00am at hotel’s lobby for a wonderful day trip by speed boat to discover some of fascinating Phuket’s islands especially Koh Tapu Island which is well known as Jame Bond Island where the famous “The Man With Golden Gun” movie was filmed, wander around mystical caves, see impressive limestone formations and enjoy canoeing on the crystal water, swimming and relaxing on the beaches. Around 5.00pm, we will head back to the mainland and get transferred by shuttle bus back to hotel.
This trip included: local tour guide, canoe & paddle man, lunch, soft drinks, ea, coffee, juice, snack, fresh fruits, pick up and drop off.
Overnight in Phuket
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 15: Phuket - Departure
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Phuket then our team will pick you up from hotel’s lobby and transfers to Phuket International Airport for your flight to the next destination.
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Thank You
Goodbye Beautiful Southeast Asia
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