10 Days Best of Thailand and Bali Tour

This 10 days Thailand and Bali tour will assure you of the best part of the two Indochina countries, covering Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle and Bali.

You will visit all the popular Buddhist temples in Bangkok including Wat Arun, Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, etc. Then go to the mountainous northern Thailand to discover Wat Umong, Wat Suan Dok, Wat Chiang Man hidden in the forests. Also, you will spend a day exploring the Golden Triangle where you can meet the long neck Karen women.

The final stop will head to Bali. There are so many wonderful Hindu temples to see, for example, the Tirta Empul Temple, Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, Handara Gate, Tanah Lot Temple, etc.

TOUR CODEINT-T-TBB10

PLACES VISITEDBangkok - Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Bali

DEPARTURE DATESDates are flexible and customizable for private departures.

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Trip Highlights

Enjoy a temple tour in Bangkok, covering Wat Traimit, Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew.
Visit the fabulous temples in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, like Wat Umong, Wat Suan Dok, and White Temple, etc.
Care for the disabled elephants in Elephant Nature Park.
Explore the famous Golden Triangle region where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet.
Admire beautiful Bali temples like Uluwatu Temple, Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, Handara Gate, Tanah Lot Temple.
Visit art villages to experience the traditional Bali culture.

At a Glance

Bangkok(2 nights)

Chiang Mai(2 nights)

Chiang Rai(2 nights)

Bali(3 nights)

Itinerary Day by Day

Day 1 Bangkok Arrival

Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request

Welcome to Bangkok! Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 2 Bangkok City Highlights

Meals: B

After breakfast, you will have a full-day city tour of Bangkok. First visit Wat Traimit, known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha. It is the home to a gold Maravijaya Attitude seated Buddharupa statue, with a weight of 5.5 tons.

Then visit Wat Arun, known as the Temple of the Dawn, which is one of the most published images of Bangkok. In the middle of the temple, an 82 metres high beautifully decorated Khmer-style tower stands, where you can walk up the steep stairs and admire the view of Bangkok and the rivers.

After that, explore Wat Pho, also called the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Finally, head for the Grand Palace, one of the must-sees in Bangkok, followed by Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 3 Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement

Meals: B

In the morning, drive to the airport for a flight to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, your guide and driver will welcome you at the airport and then escort you to hotel for check in.

After a short rest, go to tour the beautiful temples in Chiang Mai. Start with the Buddhist temple of Wat Umong, nestled in the forested foothills of Suthep Mountain. Before you head inside to see the impressive Buddha statue, learn about the Buddhist proverbs posted throughout the grounds.

Then visit Wat Suan Dok built in the 14th century, a white bell-shaped temple housing a 20-foot (6-meter) Buddha. See the large prayer hall and the unique open-sided chapel. Also, you have the opportunity to chat with the monks about Buddhism and their temple life.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 4 Chiang Mai Excursion to Elephant Nature Park

Meals: B

Today, tour the elephant rescue and rehabilitation center - Elephant Nature Park, involving in the rescues of the disabled elephants, dogs and cats.

You can volunteer and care for the animals. Take your time to wander freely on the grounds and get close to these gentle giants. You get the opportunity to feed them and learn how to bathe them.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 5 Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Meals: B

Today, you will transfer to Chiang Rai, taking around 3 and a half hours.

En route, visit Meow Hill Tribe Village that locates on Doi Suthep. It was once famous for opium cultivation. Then head to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where you can get a panoramic view of Chiang Mai City. The site is also one of the best places to enjoy a sunset.

Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, visit the White Temple, officially known as Wat Rong Khun, which mixes traditional Buddhist temple architecture with pop culture references. After that, check in the hotel and enjoy your free time.

Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Day 6 Chiang Rai Excursion to Golden Triangle

Meals: B

Today, head to the Golden Triangle region to have a full day excursion.

Start the morning by Long Neck Karen Village to see the long neck hill tribe people who relocated from the Thai and Myanmar border. If time permits, you can watch cockfighting near the hill tribe village. Then drive to Mt. Doi Mae Salong to visit the Chinese village on the top of the mountain.

After lunch, continue the trip to the highest peak on the Thai-Myanmar border, Doi Tung. Here you can overlook the entire northern rice field plain and visit Doi Tung Temple that was built in A.D.1493. The scenery here may remind you of Switzerland.

After that, drive back to your hotel and enjoy your free time.

Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Day 7 Chiang Rai to Bali

Flight: Flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement

Meals: B

Enjoy your breakfast and free morning before you are transferred to the airport for onward flight to Bali.

Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is for leisure on your own.

Overnight in Bali.

Day 8 Bali - Art Villages, Tirta Empul Temple, Kintamani Volcano

Meals: B

Start today’s tour with a visit to Batubulan Village, famous for its Barong and Kris Dance that performs the Balinese mythology with ornate costumes and unique musical instruments. After the exploration of Tohpati Village and Celuk Village, continue your trip to Mas Village, which is the best place on the island to find high-quality Balinese woodcarvings that are considered some of the best woodcarvings in the world.

Then, go to Tegenungan Waterfall, one of the most famous waterfall in Bali, that is located in the south of Ubud. Afterward, visit Tirta Empul Temple that locates in the village of Manukaya, not far from Ubud.

In the afternoon, move to the highlands of Kintamani Volcano for an overlooking view of the active volcano of Mount Batur and the wide Lake of Batur in a valley. You then tour the village of Temen and take a short walk to the local coffee farm. Then drive to Tegalalang Village to enjoy a beautiful view of the rice terraces. End the day with a visit to Ubud Palace and then Ubud Market.

Overnight in Bali.

Day 9 Bali - Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, Handara Gate, Tanah Lot Temple

Meals: B

In the morning, enjoy a beautiful scenic drive along the island's mountains and highlands. En route, stop at the Taman Ayun Temple that boasts magnificent traditional architectural features.

Continue to visit Bedugul, a pleasant mountain village on Lake Bratan. Stroll around the local Candi Kuning Market to get a insight into the culture of the real Bali. After that, take a short walk to the shore of the lake and visit the fascinating Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple. Next, pay a visit to Handara Gate for an amazing photo.

Then drive to Wanagiri Hidden Hills, where you can get stunning views of Lake Tambingan and Lake Buyan. Afterward, move to Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, one of the most picturesque areas in Bali.

Finish the day with a visit to Tanah Lot Temple, sitting on a solid sea rock facing the Indian Ocean. It is one of the most important landmarks in Bali. When the sun sets, the scenery is even better.

Overnight in Bali.

Day 10 Bali Departure

Flight: International flight on your own arrangement

Meals: B

Today enjoy your free time until transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Service Inclusions:

Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
Private English speaking tour guide service.
Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner.

Service Exclusions:

International air tickets.
Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
Meals do not listed in itinerary.
Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
Services not stated in the itinerary.

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