We invite you on a memorable journey to Thailand, where you will first and foremost feel "free," because Thai means freedom; you will feel happy because you will be in the "Land of Smiles"; you will feel closer to the gods among the royal palaces and Buddhist temples that stand alongside the skyscrapers and elevated highways of Bangkok, the "City of Angels," the residence of the god Indra. You will discover the picturesque and exotic nature of northern Thailand, you will meet the Akha aboriginal tribes, as well as the tribe renowned for its long-necked women; you will reach the Golden Triangle, the area where the borders of three states meet: Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos, after which you will relax in a tropical paradise in Krabi, a resort situated in a magnificent bay on the sunny shores of the Andaman Sea. You will have the leisure to indulge, to enjoy everything around you, the dreamlike landscapes, to explore every corner of the island paradise, and to return invigorated and relaxed!
Group tour with a Dal Travel guide through Thailand - The Grand Circuit and stay in Krabi
We invite you to discover more details about the tour: Thailand - The Grand Circuit and stay in Krabi
Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Damnoen Saduak – Chiang Rai – Doi Mae Salong – Chiang Saen – Golden Triangle – Don Sao Island – Chiang Mai – Phuket – Krabi – James Bond Island – Phi Phi Islands – Bamboo Island
Services included:
- Intercontinental air transport on the routes: Bucharest – Doha – Bangkok and Phuket – Doha – Bucharest, with Qatar Airways
- Continental air transport on the routes: Bangkok – Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai – Phuket
- Airport, fuel, security, and service taxes for intercontinental and continental flights (subject to change)
- Internal transport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle, adapted to the number of tourists
- 3 nights accommodation in Bangkok at Century Park Hotel 4* (or similar 4*)
- 2 nights accommodation in Chiang Rai at Hotel Heritage Chiang Rai 4* (or similar 4*)
- 2 nights accommodation in Chiang Mai at Hotel Empress Chiang Mai 4* (or similar 4*)
- 4 nights accommodation in Krabi at Hotel Aonang Princeville Villa Resort & Spa 4* (or similar 4*)
- Meals mentioned in the program: 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches
- Transfers, tours, and excursions mentioned in the program
- Entrance fees to the attractions mentioned in the program
- City tours with local guides in Bangkok and Chiang Mai
- Cruise on the Chao Phraya River and the canals of Thonburi in Bangkok
- Day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with return on a cruise vessel, including lunch
- Visit to the Grand Palace in Bangkok
- Excursion from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Excursion from Chiang Rai to Doi Mae Salong
- Excursion to the Golden Triangle area and a boat ride on the Mekong River to Don Sao Island
- Excursion from Chiang Mai to an elephant camp
- Bamboo rafting river ride
- Local guides
- Romanian group leader
- Insurance in case of insolvency/bankruptcy of the travel agency
NOTE: The airport taxes included in the fare are those valid at the launch date of the program. In the event of an increase in these taxes by the airline before the issuance of the airline tickets (tickets are issued 7-14 days before departure), the agency reserves the right to modify the tour price according to the new values of these taxes.
Not included:
- Airport departure taxes, only if applicable
- Other additional services than those mentioned, personal expenses, drinks, etc.
- Preferred seats on the plane
- Tips: 50 euro/person for guides and drivers, less for porters (to be paid to the group leader at the destination); tips do not apply to optional excursions
- Optional excursions, which can be organized with a minimum number of participants, as specified by external partners, their rates being informative; depending on available time, other optional excursions proposed by the local partner may also be organized on-site; the rates below are valid for a minimum of 15 participants:
• Evening cruise with traditional dinner and Thai music on the Chao Praya River in Bangkok: approx. 80 euro/person (to be paid at the agency)
• Traditional Kantoke dinner with music and folk dances of the hill tribes in Chiang Mai: approx. 50 euro/person (to be paid at the agency)
• 1-day excursion with lunch included to James Bond Island: approx. 90 euro/person (to be paid at the agency)
• 1-day excursion with lunch included to Phi Phi Islands and Bamboo Island: approx. 80 euro/person (to be paid at the agency)
NOTE: Entrance fees to national parks are not included, between 300-400 THB (approx. 8-11 euro/person), to be paid individually on-site.
IMPORTANT! We recommend taking out cancellation and travel medical insurance, which provides financial protection in case of unforeseen events that may affect your vacation.
Cancellation insurance covers the risk of trip cancellation for objective reasons (e.g., illness, accidents, serious family events). In the event of a covered incident, the insurer may refund sums lost due to contractual penalties, following the filing of a claim and evaluation of supporting documents.
Travel medical insurance covers costs related to emergency medical assistance, treatments, hospitalization, or other necessary interventions during the vacation, including emergency medical transport, if applicable.
Both types of insurance can be taken out with any authorized insurance company. The amount paid for the policy is non-refundable. To choose an insurance suitable for your needs, our team is happy to assist you.
Itinerary
1Day 1: Bucharest – Doha – Bangkok
Meeting with the group leader at Henri Coandă Airport, at 08:00 (in front of the Qatar Airways check-in counter). Departure to Doha with Qatar Airways, flight QR 220 (10:40 / 16:10), from where we will depart to Bangkok with flight QR 838 (20:05 / 06:40).
Meals: On the plane · Transport: Plane
2Day 2: Bangkok
Arrival in Bangkok at 06:40, one of the most interesting cities in Asia, a complex of palaces and Buddhist temples, a city where beautiful "Thai" girls live. The seven million inhabitants call their city Krung Thep, which translates to "City of Angels." Meeting with the local guide, with whom we will head for a relaxing boat ride on the Chao Phraya River, the most impressive and picturesque area, which seems lively non-stop due to the taxi boats and other vessels transporting all kinds of goods, after which we will enter the canals of Thonburi, the old capital of Thailand, with lakeside houses, specific vegetation, and fauna. A day dedicated to visiting the most important temples in Bangkok, starting with the emblematic Wat Traimit temple, located at the entrance to Chinatown, which houses an impressive golden statue of Buddha, 5 meters tall and weighing no less than 5.5 tons of gold. We will continue with Wat Benjamabopit, a "jewel" of Thai architecture, a superb temple built from white marble. Then we will enter Chinatown and the Pak Khlong Talat flower market, where we will have the opportunity to admire a multitude of exotic plants and flowers. We will have the chance to observe the way of life of simple country people and will visit the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), located right on the riverbank, whose chedis are entirely covered with multicolored porcelain pieces inlaid in the shape of flowers. The temple, named after Aruna, the Hindu god of dawn, with a central pagoda surrounded by four smaller pagodas, represents in the Buddhist vision the Universe with the four seas of the physical world. Transfer for accommodation at Century Park Hotel 4* (or similar 4*).
Accommodation: Century Park Hotel 4* (or similar 4*) · Transport: Coach
Boat · Highlights: Bangkok Tour:
Boat ride on the Chao Phraya River
Boat ride on the canals of Thonburi
Wat Arun Temple
Chinatown
3Day 3: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Bangkok
Breakfast. One-day excursion to Ayutthaya, the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam, founded in 1350 by Prince U Thong, who laid the foundation stone of the future capital of the kingdom, which encompassed almost the entire territory of contemporary Thailand and a large part of present-day Cambodia, but was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. Along the way, we will stop at Bang Pa-In Palace, in an extremely romantic region, to visit the former summer residence of King Rama V, a beautifully decorated palace in both Chinese and European styles. We will also be delighted by the palace's exceptionally beautiful gardens, which house numerous species of rare flowers. Upon arrival in Ayutthaya, we will visit the historical park where we can admire the ruins of many former temples, such as Vihara Phra Mongkol Bophit, which houses the largest bronze statue of Buddha in Thailand, Wat Chai Watthanaram, which has an architecture similar to the Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia, Wat Phra Si Sanphet located within the complex of an old royal palace in Ayutthaya, and Wat Mahathat, where the image of Buddha surrounded by tree roots is found. Lunch included at a local restaurant. We will then head to Wat Chong Lom to board a cruise ship that will take us back to Bangkok. Dinner on board the ship. We will be able to admire the exotic landscape and have the opportunity to observe the life of the inhabitants along the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Transfer for accommodation in Bangkok at the Century Park Hotel 4* (or similar 4*).
Meals: Breakfast; lunch · Accommodation: Century Park Hotel 4* (or similar 4*) · Transport: Coach
Cruise ship · Highlights: Ayutthaya Excursion:
Bang Pa-In Palace
Historical Park
Cruise on the Chao Phraya River to Bangkok
Breakfast. In the first part of the day, we will take an excursion to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, considered one of the most exotic tourist attractions in Bangkok. Damnoen Saduak is located in the district of the same name in Ratchaburi province, approximately 105 km from Bangkok. According to local history, the market's existence is due to King Rama IV, who ordered the construction of a 32 km long canal in 1866 to connect the Mae Klong and Tachine rivers. Gradually, the exceptional quality of the soil in the canal area led to flourishing agriculture in the district, which attracted huge demand from consumers of fresh vegetables and fruits. We will have the opportunity to discover the traditional way of selling fruits, vegetables, and other fresh goods directly from the locals' picturesque boats. Continuing the day, we will visit the Grand Palace, founded in 1782 by King Rama I, whose imposing walls enclose an area of 259 hectares. The complex, consisting of several buildings used in the past for various occasions, is now used for official state ceremonies. The entire complex contains sanctuaries adorned with glass and brightly colored mosaic, giving the impression of a fairy-tale land. The entrances are guarded by yaksha, giant creatures with flat noses, terrifying eyes, and strong fangs, pointed at potential aggressors. We will have the chance to admire the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Funeral Palace, the Guest House, and Wat Phra Keo, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is actually the Royal Chapel of the Palace, where the most venerated statue in Thailand is located, representing an image of Buddha carved from a single piece of jade. In the evening, optional cruise with traditional dinner and Thai music on the Chao Phraya River, a unique opportunity to see the city magically lit. Accommodation at Century Park Hotel 4* (or similar 4*).
Meals: Breakfast · Accommodation: Century Park Hotel 4* (or similar 4*) · Transport: Coach · Attractions: Damnoen Saduak
Grand Palace
Temple of the Emerald Buddha
5Day 5: Bangkok – Chiang Rai
Breakfast. The day will begin with a visit to Wat Pho, the largest temple in the city, named so due to the giant statue representing the Reclining Buddha, a gold-leafed statue, 15 m high and 46 m long, with soles beautifully inlaid with mother-of-pearl, a temple that is also the largest monastery in Thailand. Transfer to Bangkok airport for the flight to Chiang Rai, the capital of the northern province of Thailand. Lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer for accommodation at Hotel Heritage Chiang Rai 4* (or similar 4*).
Meals: Breakfast; lunch · Accommodation: Hotel Heritage Chiang Rai 4* (or similar 4*) · Transport: Coach
Plane · Highlights: Wat Pho Temple
6Day 6: Chiang Rai – Doi Mae Salong – Chiang Rai
Breakfast. In the morning we will head to the boarding point for Songtaew (traditional 4x4 vehicles) which we will use to travel to Doi Mae Salong to visit some villages of the aboriginal Akha tribes, originally from Tibet and Yao, an opportunity to learn about the daily life of these populations cut off from civilization, who have faithfully preserved their tradition and culture of animist rituals. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Later in the day, we will have the opportunity to visit another village of the tribe renowned for the "giraffe women" or women with long necks, who wear rings around their necks, added one by one over the years. Return to Chiang Rai for accommodation at Hotel Heritage Chiang Rai 4* (or similar 4*).
Meals: Breakfast; lunch · Accommodation: Hotel Heritage Chiang Rai 4* (or similar 4*) · Transport: Coach
4x4 vehicles · Highlights: Doi Mae Salong:
Akha aboriginal tribes
Village of the "giraffe women"
7Day 7: Chiang Rai – Chiang Saen – Golden Triangle – Don Sao Island – Chiang Mai
Breakfast. Today we will head to Chiang Saen, an ancient city located on the banks of the Mekong River, near which lies the Golden Triangle, the area where the borders of three countries meet: Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. Transfer to the pier to board the boat for a cruise along the Mekong River along the borders of the three countries, from where we can observe the daily life of the locals, whom we will have the opportunity to meet during a short visit to Don Sao Island, which belongs to Laos. Lunch included at a local restaurant. We will then return to Chiang Rai to visit Wat Rong Khun Temple, or the "White Temple," unique in Thailand, with its brilliant white enhanced by the pieces of glass used on the facade, featuring a unique, unconventional architecture for a Buddhist temple, the work of Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, which was completed quite recently, in 2008. Continuing the day, we will travel through a spectacular mountain landscape to Chiang Mai, the capital of Thailand's northern province, known as the "Rose of the North," the ancient capital of the Lanna Kingdom. Accommodation in Chiang Mai at the Hotel Empress Chiang Mai 4* (or similar 4*).
Meals: Breakfast · Accommodation: Hotel Empress Chiang Mai 4* (or similar 4*) · Transport: Coach
Boat · Highlights: Golden Triangle
Boat cruise on the Mekong River
Don Sao Island
Wat Rong Khun Temple
8Day 8: Chiang Mai
Breakfast. The first part of the day will be dedicated to visiting an elephant camp, where we will get up close with this true symbol of Thailand, the elephant. We will have the opportunity to observe them closely, learn how to approach them, and how to feed them. We will also be instructed on riding techniques and learn the commands they respond to. And not just theoretically, but also practically, as we will take a unique ride through the surrounding hills. After this experience, we will enjoy a pleasant river ride on bamboo rafts. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will return to Chiang Mai, where we will begin our tour of this city rich in wonderful Buddhist temples with a fascinating history. Our first visit will be to Wat Suan Dok Temple, built on a former flower garden in 1373, which is said to house a sacred relic of Buddha. The main chedi (main stupa) is a gilded, bell-shaped structure rising above several white chedis, a memorial honoring the Thai royal family. We will then head to Wat Chedi Luang Temple, dating from the 14th century, where the City Pillar Shrine is located, renowned for having the largest Buddhist chedi in Chiang Mai. The ordination hall in front is also an example of beautiful Lanna architecture, and the serpent decorations are likely among the most interesting elements. Optionally, you can participate in a traditional kantoke dinner with music and folk dances of the northern hill tribes. Accommodation at Hotel Empress Chiang Mai 4* (or similar 4*).
Meals: Breakfast; Lunch · Accommodation: Hotel Empress Chiang Mai 4* (or similar 4*) · Transport: Coach · Highlights: Elephant Camp
Wat Suan Dok Temple
Wat Chedi Luang Temple
9Day 9: Chiang Mai – Phuket – Krabi
Breakfast. In the morning we will head to the famous religious complex Wat Doi Suthep, one of the most important historical and spiritual places in Thailand, located on a hillside at an altitude of 1,073 m, from where we will admire an extraordinary panorama of the city, reached after climbing the 306 steps of the staircase flanked by two seven-headed Naga serpents. However, we can opt for access via the special funicular located at the base of the temple. The Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep temple, over 600 years old, is considered the most sacred and most venerated temple in Northern Thailand, as it houses, besides numerous images, statues, Buddhist art objects, a sacred relic of Buddha. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for the flight to Phuket, from where we will travel to Krabi for a 4-night stay. Accommodation at Hotel Aonang Princeville Villa Resort & Spa 4* (or similar 4*).
Meals: Breakfast · Accommodation: Hotel Aonang Princeville Villa Resort & Spa 4* (or similar 4*) · Transport: Plane
Coach · Highlights: Wat Doi Suthep religious complex
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple
10Day 10: Krabi – 4 Islands Tour – Krabi
Breakfast. On this day we will take a ½ day excursion - the 4 Islands Tour, with picnic lunch included. We will see Tup Island, a tropical island, ideal for snorkeling. This will be followed by a stop at Pranang Beach, accessible only by water, and a short walk away is Princess Cave. Free time for swimming, beach, and individual exploration. Our next stop will be at Chicken Island, named after the shape of the limestone rock jutting out of the sea. Here too we will have the opportunity to snorkel in waters rich in coral. The last stop will be at Poda Island, a jewel of the Andaman Sea, with picturesque bamboo plantations and majestic cliffs bordered by long, beautiful beaches. Picnic lunch on the beach. Return to Krabi and transfer for accommodation at Hotel Aonang Princeville Villa Resort & Spa 4* (or similar 4*).
Meals: Breakfast; lunch · Accommodation: Hotel Aonang Princeville Villa Resort & Spa 4* (or similar 4*) · Transport: Coach
Boat · Highlights: 4 Islands Tour:
Tup Island
Pranang Beach
Chicken Island
Poda Island
Breakfast. Free time for beach, relaxation, individual activities or optional, 1-day excursion, with lunch included to the Phi Phi Islands and Bamboo Island. You will head to the famous Phi Phi Islands, a distance we will cover quickly by speedboat. Phi Phi is actually an archipelago in the Andaman Sea considered one of the most beautiful in the world, part of the Nopparattara - Koh Phi Phi National Park, an area abundant in coral with amazing marine life. With mountains and limestone cliffs, caves and long white sand beaches, the islands represent a tropical "dream", surrounded by clear green and blue waters, palm trees and lush vegetation. Free time in Tonsay Bay where you will take a break for lunch, beach, and swimming. You will then leave for Viking Cave where you will tour the cave with walls decorated with ancient paintings, followed by a visit to Pi Leh Bay, a lagoon of perfect beauty, with high limestone cliffs. Return to Krabi for accommodation at Hotel Aonang Princeville Villa Resort & Spa 4* (or similar 4*).
Meals: Breakfast · Accommodation: Aonang Princeville Villa Resort & Spa 4* (or similar 4*) · Transport: Coach
Boat
12Day 12: Krabi – James Bond Island – Krabi
Breakfast. Free time for beach, rest, individual activities or optional, a 1-day excursion with breakfast included to James Bond Island, located west of the coast of Thailand, near Phang Nga Bay. The real name of the island is Ko Tapu, being actually a 20-meter-high stone monolith, located approximately 200 meters from a pair of small islands called Ko Khao Phingkan. You will board speedboats heading to Ko Tapu where you will learn why these lands were chosen to be used in one of the James Bond films. The landscape is hard to match with any other on earth, and since the movie came out, Phang Nga Bay, initially unknown to the wider world, has become a tourist attraction in the true sense of the word. You will then explore the hidden caves, where you can admire the interesting shapes of stalactites and stalagmites. You will head to the northern part of the bay, an area with rare, unspoiled beauty landscapes where you will see spectacular lagoons and mangrove forests. After a traditional lunch, you will leave for Koh Noak where you can relax and swim. Return to Krabi and transfer for accommodation at Hotel Aonang Princeville Villa Resort & Spa 4* (or similar 4*).
Meal: Breakfast · Accommodation: Hotel Aonang Princeville Villa Resort & Spa 4* (or similar 4*) · Transport: Coach
Boat
13Day 13: Krabi – Phuket – Istanbul
Breakfast. In the morning we will have free time for the beach or other individual activities. In the afternoon, transfer to Phuket airport for departure to Doha with Qatar Airways, flight QR 847 (20:30 / 23:40).
Meals: Breakfast · Transport: Plane
Coach
14Day 14: Doha – Bucharest
From Doha we will depart to Bucharest with flight QR 221 (09:15 / 13:20).
Transport: Plane
Bucharest – Curtea de Argeș – Horezu – Bucharest Tour
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Transport: tourist minibus
Accommodation: Horezu
Total distance: approximately 500–550 km
Day 1 – Bucharest – Curtea de Argeș – Horezu
Meeting the group and departure from Bucharest
Route: Bucharest – A1 – Pitești – Curtea de Argeș
Arrival in Curtea de Argeș
Lunch break in Curtea de Argeș
Departure to Horezu
Recommended route: Curtea de Argeș – Tigveni – Râmnicu Vâlcea – Horezu
Arrival in Horezu and accommodation
Visiting the town of Horezu:
- the city center;
- shops and workshops with traditional ceramics;
- visit to a pottery workshop in the village of Olari.
Dinner at the guesthouse or restaurant
Day 2 – Horezu – Măldărești – Costești – Bucharest
Breakfast
Hurezi Monastery
Măldărești Museum Complex:
- Greceanu Cula;
- Duca Cula;
- I.G. Duca Memorial House;
- presentation of traditional fortified architecture from the Oltenia region.
Trovanții Museum in Costești
Lunch in Horezu or Costești
Departure to Bucharest
Route: Costești – Râmnicu Vâlcea – Pitești – A1 – Bucharest
Arrival in Bucharest.
A relaxed tour through the Saxon villages of Transylvania, organized for a small group of 6 people.
The program combines medieval fortresses, fortified churches, local gastronomy and rural experiences, using the same accommodation throughout the entire period.