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Festival of lights in Chiang Mai itinerary

Day 1:

CITY OF ORIGIN - BANGKOK

Departure on a scheduled flight to Bangkok. Night on board.

Day 2:

BANGKOK

Arrival at the Bangkok airport where your Spanish-speaking guide awaits you and transfer to the hotel. Free time until check-in at the hotel according to availability (normally rooms are available after 3:00 p.m.).

Accommodation.


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Day 3:

BANGKOK

After breakfast, visit three of the most unusual Buddhist temples starting with Wat Traimit. Located at the edge of Chinatown, on Yaowarat Road, near Hualampong Train Station, Wat Traimit is home to the world's largest solid gold Buddha, measuring almost five meters tall and weighing five and a half tons. The tour will then continue to WatPho, the largest temple in Bangkok, the temple of the huge Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings. This is located behind the Buddha Temple. It is one of the largest temples in the city and famous for its gigantic reclining Buddha that measures 46 meters long and is covered in gold. Next, you will visit the Royal Palace, which is, without a doubt, the most famous monument in the city. Built in 1782, and for 150 years the home of the King of Thailand, the royal court and the administrative headquarters of the government, the Grand Palace in Bangkok is an ancient building that continues to impress its visitors with its beautiful architecture and details. Within the complex is Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (officially known as WatPhra Sri Rattana Satsadaram), considered the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand, enshrining the image of a highly revered Buddha meticulously carved from a single block of jade. Free afternoon. Dinner at The Scarlet panoramic restaurant @ Pullman Hotel G. Accommodation.

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Day 4:

BANGKOK - DAMNOEN SADUAK - BANGKOK

After breakfast, meet your guide at the reception of your hotel and transfer 80 km southwest of the city to visit the famous train market. You will be able to observe how as the train approaches the market, the merchants retract their sales stalls to allow the train to cross through the middle of the market. Once the visit is over, we will go to the Damnoen Saduak floating market. There we will take a boat to navigate the canals until we reach the market and observe how fruit, vegetables, etc. are traded. After the visit, return to Bangkok. Accommodation.

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Day 5:

BANGKOK - CHIANG MAI

Breakfast and transfer to the airport to depart on a local flight to Chiang Mai (*). Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.

(*) The client may choose to have this flight included in the package or purchase it on their own.

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Day 6:

CHIANG MAI - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - CHIANG MAI

Breakfast. Today we will visit the most interesting temples in Chiang Mai. We will start at the Temple of the Lion Buddha, Wat Phra Singh, the most visited in the city. It was built in 1345 and is one of the most outstanding examples of Lanna architecture. Epicenter of the Songkran festivities for Buddhist faithful. We will head to Wat Chedi Luang, built 600 years ago around a partially ruined Lanna-style chedi and dating back to 1441. It is believed to have been one of the tallest structures in ancient Chiang Mai. We will continue to Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in the city built by King Mangrai, Wat Suang Dok which houses the remains of many generations of the Royal Family of Chiang Mai, and Wat Jet Yot. Optional visit (not included) to Wat Doi Suthep, a temple magnificently located on the top of a 1000 meter high forested mountain. This sacred temple offers a spectacular view of the city, as well as a wide variety of images and frescoes. Return to the hotel for a brief rest. At 3:30 p.m. our assistant awaits you at the place where the shuttle departs (*) that will take you to the facilities where the festival of lights takes place. Upon arrival at the venue, show the electronic ticket from your mobile at the main gate to register. You will receive a souvenir pendant badge, then you can enter to enjoy activities such as eating snacks, exploring the arts and crafts area, the tribal village, and celebrating the Loy Kratong festival. Between 18:30 and 20:00 you can enjoy a Lanna-style buffet dinner, with appetizers, desserts and non-alcoholic drinks. At 7:30 p.m. you can access the place where the festival rituals take place, in front of the Great Pagoda, and at 7:40 p.m. the religious ceremony of drums and candles will begin with monks singing prayers. At 8:15 p.m. the lanterns are launched and the fireworks begin. Once the show is over (around 8:45 p.m.) return to the hotel. Accommodation.

(*) The transfer from the hotel to the place where the shuttle is that will take you to the Festival facilities is at the client's expense. Not included.

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Day 7:

CHIANG MAI

Breakfast and departure to the elephant sanctuary, where you can learn more about these animals and do various activities with them such as feeding them or giving them a bath. An unforgettable experience. I'll go back to the hotel, then I have the rest of the day free. accommodation.

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Day 8:

CHIANG MAI

Breakfast and free time until your transfer to the airport.

Flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to your hometown.

Day 9:

HOMETOWN

Arrival in the city of origin and end of the trip.