- Known as the Land of Smiles, Thailand holds a special place in the hearts of visitors due to its vibrant food scene, jaw-dropping architecture blending the old with the modern, a vast range of shopping malls, one of the oldest and largest outdoor markets, affordable clothes tailors, and a legendry nightlife scene.
- Bangkok has must-do activities like exploring the stunning Grand Palace, racing around the city’s chaotic traffic in a tuk tuk, experiencing a boat ride down the mighty Chao Phraya River, or a relaxing traditional Thai massage.
- The South of the country has some of the most stunning islands and beaches in the world, with spectacular diving and sailing opportunities year-round. The rest of the country offers a variety of locales boasting experiences ranging from trekking to cultural immersion experiences.
- Tropical vibes, friendly people and a seamless tourism infrastructure makes Thailand the perfect destination for groups, no matter what the size.
Fast Facts
- Capital City: Bangkok
- Language: Thai, but many people understand and speak English in Bangkok and tourist locations.
- Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
- Time Zone: UTC/GMT +7 hours
- Dial Code: +66
- Electricity: 220V AC
- Population: 69 Million – 8 Million in Bangkok
Main International Airport
Thailand is a major international hub for many of the worlds airlines. Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is the main international airport in Bangkok for most international airlines. Don Mueang (DMK), also located in Bangkok, operates international flights and low-cost domestic airline options. There are also international flight options from Koh Samui (USM), Phuket (HKT), Krabi (KBV) and Hat Yai (HDY) in the south of Thailand, and Chiang Mai (CNX) in the north of the country.
Visa Requirements
Visa requirements vary depend on nationality. Nationals of around 190 countries currently have visa-free entry status for a period of 7 – 60 days. Check this page for the latest visa requirements: http://www.mfa.go.th/main/
- A major center for business and tourism, Bangkok has come a long way from its agricultural origins to be one of the world’s leading commercial and economic hubs.
- The capital of Thailand, Bangkok is a city where the familiar and the exotic blend to create one of Asia Pacific’s most vibrant, eclectic and innovative destinations.
- Glistening gem-encrusted temples, world renowned Thai massages and yoga schools, world-class shopping centers, museums and historical ruins which sit side-by-side with towering skyscrapers creating a ‘buzz’ in this city that is truly unique and cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
- Bangkok offers some of the very best travel experiences for all ages, nationalities and budgets and caters for all group types and requirements.
Recommended Hotels
GRAND HYATT ERAWAN HOTEL
Special services during group stay include:
- Premium internet broadband and WIFI in guest room
- 4 bottles of drinking water
- Smartphone services
- Coffee and tea making facility in room
- 2 direct IDD phone lines
- Television with international channels
- Recreation facilities
- Free use of 24-hour Fitness Center
- 20 % discount on a-la-carte treatment at i.sawan residential spa
NOVOTEL SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Touch down in 4-star comfort at Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport hotel, a 5-minute covered walk or free 24-hour shuttle ride from the terminals. No set check-in time, guests can arrive anytime and check-out 24 hours later. The choice of five restaurants and bars off the lavish atrium lobby make recharging your batteries a pleasure at Novotel. Business and Fitness facilities open on 24 hours.The hotel is situated right by the Suvamabhumi International Airport in Bangkok proving it to be the most convenient place to stay before or after a flight. Venture into the centre of Bangkok to visit beautiful shrines and interesting museums.
Chiang Mai is a land of misty mountains and colorful hill tribes, a playground for seasoned travelers, a paradise for shoppers and a delight for adventurers. On a trip to Chiang Mai, the curious traveler can expand their horizons with Thai massage and cooking courses. Others will be bowled over by the variety of handicrafts and antiques. The wild child will find plenty of lively nightlife, and the epicure can indulge in wonderful cuisine. Despite its relatively small size, Chiang Mai truly has it all. Located 700 km (435 miles) north of Bangkok in a verdant valley on the banks of the Ping River, Chiang Mai was founded in 1296 as the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. Today it is a place where past and the present seamlessly merge with modern buildings standing side by side with venerable temples.
Recommended Hotels
ANANTARA CHIANG MAI
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort for your above referenced group. A superb location in central Chiang Mai, just 15 minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport, welcomes travelers to serene exclusivity on the banks of the Mae Ping River. Host important meetings in a quiet, stylish venue. Take advantage of business and multilingual secretarial services. Refuel between business with tailored coffee breaks and gourmet luncheons. Showcase a luxury product launch in immaculate gardens. Celebrate a banquet dinner full of spy mystery in the colonial house, or on a peacefully secluded waterfront deck .
Program at a Glance
| Date | Day | Location | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Oct. 2, 2020 | Friday | USA | Depart your home city for Bangkok, Thailand – Business Class | ||
| Day 2 – Oct. 3, 2020 | Saturday | Bangkok | Arrival into Bangkok
Meet & Greet at the airport exit and transfer to the hotel. | Late flight arrivals and check in
Dinner at leisure | |
| Day 3 – Oct. 4, 2020 | Sunday | Bangkok | Buffet breakfast at hotel – Morning at Leisure | Grand Palace, Wat Po, and Tuk-Tuk Ride with lunch at Supatra River House Restaurant. | 7pm to 10pm
Dinner at leisure |
| Day 4 – Oct. 5, 2020 | Monday | Bangkok | Buffet breakfast at hotel
Factory visit, day excursion – returning approximately 4pm | Alternate tour suggestions:
Option 1: China Town Walking Tour & Shopping at wholesale market Option 2: Cooking class at Blue Elephant Restaurant | 7pm to 10pm
Dinner at Sala Rim Naam Restaurant |
| Day 5 – Oct. 6, 2020 | Tuesday | Bangkok | Buffet breakfast at hotel
Railways Market | Damnoen Saduka Floating Market – Lunch at Sampran Riverside. Giant Panda and garland making workshop. | 7pm to 10pm
Dinner at leisure |
| Day 6 – Oct. 7, 2020 | Wednesday | Bangkok/Chiang Mai | Buffet breakfast at hotel
Departure from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (one hour flight) | Arrival into Chiang Mai, Meet & Greet the airport and transfer to hotel | 7pm to 10pm
Dinner at hotel |
| Day 7 – Oct. 8, 2020 | Thursday | Chiang Mai | Buffet breakfast at hotel
Full day Elephant Sanctuary & Baan Thong Luang Village | Lunch at Sai Nam Phueng Orchid Farm | 7pm to 10pm
Option 1: Khantoke dinner Option 2: Dinner at The River Market Option 4: David ‘s Kitchen |
| Day 8 – Oct. 9, 2020 | Friday | Chiang Mai | Buffet breakfast at hotel Chiang Mai Old City & Temples | Carving Workshop | 7pm to 10pm
Dinner at hotel |
| Day 9 – Oct. 10, 2020 | Saturday | Chiang Mai/Bangkok | Buffet breakfast at hotel – Morning at Leisure | Departure from Chaing Mai to Bangkok and overnight at Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel | 7pm to 10pm
Dinner at hotel |
| Day 10 – Oct. 11, 2020 | Sunday | Bangkok/USA | Buffet breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Airport for your early morning flight | Early flights to USA |
Pricing
Price Estimates, based on $4,000 round trip business class airfare from USA, per person. 20 rooms/40 guests
October 2-11, 2020 | $8,639 per person, two (2) per room
U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your entry into Thailand to ease entry. Thai immigration officials or airline staff may ask for your onward/return ticket.
Inclusions
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- Airfare, business class estimated at $4,000 per person
- All hotels
- All transfers as listed on itinerary
- Meals as listed on itinerary
- Tours as listed on itinerary
- Local bi-lingual staff and private travel director for group
- Post departure travel insurance per person
- AOT branded Incentive TripKit app, for photo sharing, GPS location and group messaging
Itinerary
Day 1 – October 2
Departure from your home city for Bangkok, Thailand – Business Class
Day 2 – October 3
Arrival in Bangkok
- You will be met at the arrival hall by our local English speaking guide. Transfer by our VIP bus to your selected hotel
- Bottled water & wet towels are provided
- Option: Welcome flower garland
- Dinner at leisure
Day 3 – October 4
Highlights of Bangkok
Let’s explore the hidden face of Bangkok by boarding motor boats which take you through Bangkok’s waterway into complex network of Thonburi canals. Enjoy picturesque sights and scenes of traditional Thai canal life with hours on stilts, hidden temples, and water taxi.
Then will join Thai set menu at Supatra River House, then will visit Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha. The magnificent buildings of the Grand Palace yield a feeling of the grandeur Thai architectural style. It was constructed some 220 years ago by the command of King Rama I. The Temple of Emerald Buddha, commonly known as Wat Phra Kaew, is part of the Grand Palace. It was built according to traditional Thai belief from Sukhothai reign, the first capital of Thailand, in order to have a temple for royal ceremonies in the compound of the grand palace and house the most revered Buddha statue of each era. It’s where Phra Kaew or the Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image of Thai people, is housed.
Later on, take a Tuk Tuk ride along old quarters of Bangkok and visit Wat Pho with its beautiful large Reclining Buddha before return to hotel.
Day 4 (OPTION 1) – October 5
Factory Visit
- This morning we depart by private vehicle with our local English speaking guide to visit tire factory in Samut Sakhorn province.
- Return to Bangkok after the visit
Walking experience in China Town & Wholesale Market
On this ultimate walking tour around Chinatown on Yaowarat Road. The street is lined with gold shops, Chinese herbalists, shops selling snacks of every variety, paper items for funerals, incense and just about everything else. It’s said you can find almost anything in Chinatown, if you know where to look! Of course, most of the signs are in Chinese. Then we walk to Sampeng Wholesale Market. Don’t let the small size fool you. This small alleys and passages wide enough to walk down. The lane is full of stalls and shops selling just about everything, but with a big emphasis on cheap clothing and household goods. The lane is long and narrow, rarely wide enough for a single car. We continue to Phahurat Market, more or less the heart of Little India. Here you’ll find many fabric shops as well as clothing stores and Indian snack shops. Keep an eye out for the many shops selling wedding keepsakes. After that, will enjoy lunch at local restaurant before return to hotel.
Dinner at Sala Rim Naam Restaurant
Located across the river from Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Sala Rim Naam is housed in a richly-decorated pavilion and offers a menu of outstanding Thai cuisine. Enjoy a gourmet set dinner menu accompanied by the city’s most spectacular cultural performance and dance shows.
Guests are kindly asked to wear elegant attire and proper footwear, while gentlemen are requested to wear long trousers and closed shoes.
Day 4 (OPTION 2) – October 5
SPOUSE PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS
Cooking class at Blue Elephant Restaurant & Cooking School
Cooking is fun, and Thai cooking is even more fun!! The cooking class is suitable for individuals of all abilities and will give you the confidence to cook fantastic Thai food at home . The Blue Elephant cooking school orients participants in unique culinary philosophy. This gives you a context to understand, appreciate and create dishes that are essential parts of our authentic Thai cuisine menu.
The class is conducted in a warm, open and interactive format while taking you on an exotic Thai culinary adventure. Participants are given hands on experience in cooking while also getting inside knowledge of local ingredients. Our beautiful modern kitchens are fully equipped and you can relax and taste what you have cooked in our restaurant. All our classes are lead by professional Thai chefs who have a wealth of experience to share and are also wonderful story tellers, as almost every Thai dish has its own unique narrative.
Dinner at Sala Rim Naam Restaurant
Located across the river from Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Sala Rim Naam is housed in a richly-decorated pavilion and offers a menu of outstanding Thai cuisine. Enjoy a gourmet set dinner menu accompanied by the city’s most spectacular cultural performance and dance shows.
Guests are kindly asked to wear elegant attire and proper footwear, while gentlemen are requested to wear long trousers and closed shoes.
Day 5 – October 6
Morning: Railway Market
Afternoon: Damneon Saduak Floating Market, Giant Pagoda and Garland Making Workshop with lunch at Sampran Riverside
Depart morning for Damnoensaduak Floating Market, the most popular floating market in Thailand. On the way a stop is made at Talad Maeklong (Risky Market) where the market is situated on the railway tracks selling their products from sea foods, vegetables, desserts and many more. Take a long-tail boat cruising along the canal to see Thai rural life on the way down to floating market. Later on, continue to the oldest city of Thailand, Nakorn Pathom, and visit the World’s largest pagoda. We drive to Sampran Riverside hotel to enjoy buffet lunch, after that will enjoy workshop at Patom organic village such as rice body scrub, Thai dessert, clay workshop, and garland making.
Return to hotel approximately 5:00 p.m.
Day 6 – October 7
Arrival into Chiang Mai
- Check-in
- At leisure
- Dinner at hotel
Day 7 (OPTION 1) – October 8
Kanta Elephant Sanctuary with lunch at Sai Nam Pheung Orchid Farm
A half-day package to KANTA ELEPHANT SANCTUARY offers an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals with friendly, happy elephants in a safe and sustainable environment.
Khantoke Dinner / Traditional Performances at Khum Kantoke Restaurant
Experience Lanna dining with “Khantoke” or “Toke”, a round rattan tray, serving various kinds of authentic northern Thai dishes and national Thai food. As you enjoy the tasty food, you will be entertained by spectacular and fabulous classical dances from northern Thailand and from around the nation.
Day 7 (OPTION 2) – October 8
Kanta Elephant Sanctuary with lunch at Sai Nam Pheung Orchid Farm
A half-day package to KANTA ELEPHANT SANCTUARY offers an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals with friendly, happy elephants in a safe and sustainable environment.
Dinner at The River Market
Overlooking the iron bridge, where elephants once moved big teak logs down the Ping River, The River Market, is an outstanding example of the will to keep alive old traditions. It is in many ways the epitome of fusion architecture – the combination of a beautiful Lanna and Burmese and colonial-style structure with modern facilities and convenience. It retains the atmosphere of Chiang Mai past. At the River Market, quality is our passion. It begins with our selection of finest ingredients, inspired by the changing of the seasons. It shows in the freshness of our recipes and the loving presentation of each and every dish. It can be felt in the classic tradition of our building and decor and it extends to the warm welcome of our dedicated service staffs.
Day 7 (OPTION 3) – October 8
Kanta Elephant Sanctuary with lunch at Sai Nam Pheung Orchid Farm
A half-day package to KANTA ELEPHANT SANCTUARY offers an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals with friendly, happy elephants in a safe and sustainable environment.
Dinner at Le Crystal Restaurant
Le Crystal Restaurant is the finest French Cuisine blending Northern Thai Culture with a contemporary Thai Teak Wood building. Outdoor seating is available on the terrace bringing you closer to the Ping River and into our garden for the perfect romantic evening . Being the recipient of the Best French Restaurant Awarded by Thailand Tatler Magazine for the Ten consecutive years, leaving no doubt that we offer only the authentic French Cuisine. As the restaurant sits on the bank of the Ping River you can enjoy a warm atmosphere with live jazz music and our attentive service. Thus making it appropriate for hosting many events.
Day 7 (OPTION 4) – October 8
Kanta Elephant Sanctuary with lunch at Sai Nam Pheung Orchid Farm
A half-day package to KANTA ELEPHANT SANCTUARY offers an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals with friendly, happy elephants in a safe and sustainable environment.
Dinner at David ‘s Kitchen Restaurant
At David’s Kitchen in Chiang Mai you will taste some of the best fine dining in Thailand. You arrive as a hungry stranger. You leave as a satisfied family friend.
Day 8 (OPTION 1) – October 9
Old Chiang Mai & City Temples
The city of Chiang Mai has a wealth of beautiful and historic Buddhist Wats (temples), and on this tour a visit to the most fascinating Wats is made. Near the summit of Doi Suthep, is the 600 year old temple of WAT PHRATHAT DOI SUTHEP. After a drive up the mountain’s winding road, the final climb to the site is via an enormous mythological Nagas (Dragon-headed serpent) staircase of 306 steps (elevators are available). Inside the cloister is an intriguing copper-plated chedi topped by a five-tier gold parasol, which contains partial relics of Lord Buddha. On a clear day, there are incomparable views over the city of Chiang Mai from the temple grounds. Other temples visited on this tour include WAT SUAN DOK, whose large central stupa contains Buddha relic which supposedly self-multiplied! And, WAT CHEDI LUANG consist of an impressive chedi, originally built in 1411. It reached a height of over 85 meters before it was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. It now reach a height of only 60 meters The temple also contains the city pillar.
Day 8 (OPTION 2) – October 9
Carving Workshop at Baan Tawai
Baan Tawai is the village of wood-carving handicrafts. It has been known as the major cultural attraction of Chiangmai for Thai and foreign tourists. Learning woodcarving at Tawai village. Let’s touch the way of the wood carving community and the place is famous in carving the woodwork as fine arts.
Day 9 – October 10
Bangkok Overnight Hotel – Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport
Touch down in 4-star comfort at Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport hotel, a 5-minute covered walk or free 24-hour shuttle ride from the terminals. No set check-in time, guests can arrive anytime and check-out 24 hours later. The choice of five restaurants and bars off the lavish atrium lobby make recharging your batteries a pleasure at Novotel. Business and Fitness facilities open on 24 hours.The hotel is situated right by the Suvamabhumi International Airport in Bangkok proving it to be the most convenient place to stay before or after a flight. Venture into the centre of Bangkok to visit beautiful shrines and interesting museums.
Day 10 – October 11
Departure from Bangkok
- Breakfast at hotel
- Check-out
- Transfer to Suvarnabhumi airport
- Depart from Suvarnabhumi airport by flight TBA
- Have a pleasant stay!
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