Thailand Tour Info

• Accommodation in the room category shown for the selected tier, based on double/twin sharing, or a similar property subject to availability.

• Local English-speaking guide where specified in the itinerary.

• Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers and touring as described in the program.

• Meals specifically shown as B/L/D in the selected tier itinerary.

• Entrance fees and sightseeing specifically listed in the itinerary.

• Public car ferry tickets between Trat and Koh Chang.

• Boat excursions specifically listed in the selected tier itinerary.

• Drinking water on touring days.

• Service charges and government taxes.

• International and domestic air tickets and airport taxes unless later included by Holidayscapes in the final package.

• Meals and beverages not specifically listed in the selected tier itinerary.

• Early check-in or late check-out unless specifically stated as included in the selected tier.

• Visa fees and entry requirements applicable to the traveller’s nationality.

• Tips, personal expenses and hotel porterage.

• Personal travel insurance, which the DMC states is compulsory.

• Airport guide surcharge for transfers between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am (DMC states USD 15 per way).

• Peak-season, festival and compulsory gala-dinner supplements.

• Optional tours, spa treatments, cooking classes and other add-on services unless specifically included.

• Any service not clearly stated as included.

• Additional vehicle or luggage transport required because baggage exceeds the stated allowance.

• The tour is designed as a private itinerary for 1–7 guests.

• Standard baggage allowance is one large bag (approximately 76 × 48 cm) plus one hand-carry item per person. Extra vehicle or luggage transport may incur a supplement.

• Domestic flight schedules and fares are subject to airline change. Final flight arrangements should be reconfirmed before travel.

• Day 5 sightseeing may need to be adjusted if the Bangkok–Chiang Rai flight schedule changes to an earlier departure.

• Koh Chang ferry services operate to local schedules and remain subject to loading, weather and operating conditions.

• Some Koh Chang sectors operate without a guide and/or driver, as specifically stated in the itinerary.

• Hotel festive-period surcharges, minimum-stay rules, gala dinners and no-checkout/no-departure restrictions vary by property and tier.

• Erawan Waterfall involves walking on natural terrain; suitable footwear is recommended. Signature and Prestige include a lower-mobility alternative.

• Community and ethnic-village visits should be operated respectfully and remain subject to local access and consent.

• Final hotel availability, transport, train/flight schedules, ferry timings and activity operations must be reconfirmed at booking.

       Core

• 3-star accommodation throughout the hotel stays.

• Day 2 includes breakfast only.

• Day 5 includes breakfast only before flying to Chiang Rai.

• Day 6 includes breakfast only; lunch is at the traveller’s own expense.

• Day 8 includes breakfast only.

• Day 9 includes breakfast only; the Night Market is explored independently.

• Day 10 uses the Chiang Mai–Bangkok overnight train in 2nd-class air-conditioned sleeper accommodation with shared/open berths. There is no guide on board.

• Days 12 and 13 are free-and-easy Koh Chang days. A 4-island wooden-boat excursion is optional at additional cost.

• Early check-in and late check-out are not included unless separately arranged.
  
  Signature

• Upgraded 4-star accommodation.

• VIP/newer vehicle standard is specified for Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai sectors.

• Day 2 adds lunch, Chinatown, Wat Traimit and a private Chao Phraya long-tail boat excursion.

• Day 3 uses an upgraded vehicle and private floating-market boat.

• Day 4 includes a guided Erawan Waterfall walk tailored to guest fitness, with a lower-mobility alternative.

• Day 6 adds lunch and a private Mae Kok River boat experience.

• Day 8 adds lunch en route to Chiang Mai.

• Day 9 adds Warorot market tastings and an included Khantoke Dinner with traditional northern performances.

• Day 10 upgrades the overnight Chiang Mai–Bangkok rail journey to 1st-class air-conditioned sleeper accommodation and includes a private Mae Ping River cruise with refreshments.

• Koh Chang Days 12 and 13 remain leisure days; optional island boat, cooking class and spa experiences are available at additional cost
  
  Prestige

• Premium 4–5-star accommodation, including 5-star hotels in Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and Koh Chang.

• Guaranteed early check-in on arrival in Bangkok with welcome drink and fruit plate.

• Prestige uses upgraded/premium vehicle arrangements and enhanced guiding.

• Day 2 includes lunch, Chinatown, Wat Traimit, private Chao Phraya long-tail boat touring and sunset refreshments.

• Day 3 includes curated Maeklong tastings, a private floating-market boat ride and a sunset cocktail at the Kanchanaburi hotel.

• Day 5 adds lunch before the Bangkok–Chiang Rai flight.

• Day 6 includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a Mae Kok River cruise with refreshments.

• Day 8 includes lunch.

• Day 9 includes lunch as well as Khantoke Dinner and cultural performances.

• Day 10 replaces the overnight train with a flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, followed by an overnight Bangkok hotel stay. The Mae Ping River cruise includes refreshments.

• Day 11 adds lunch in Trat before the ferry to Koh Chang.

• Day 12 includes a private-style Koh Chang island speedboat/snorkelling experience with lunch.

• Optional premium spa and airport-lounge services are available at additional cost.
  
  Transport & Rail Notes

• Core: Chiang Mai–Bangkok overnight train is 2nd class, air-conditioned sleeper with shared/open berths.

• Signature: Chiang Mai–Bangkok overnight train is 1st class, air-conditioned sleeper. Availability can be limited and should be booked early.

• Prestige: Day 10 uses a domestic flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok instead of the overnight train.

• Guests remain responsible for their own luggage and valuables during rail travel.

• Domestic air sectors shown by the DMC are subject to change without notice from the airline.
  
  Koh Chang Notes

• Public car ferry services are used between Trat and Koh Chang.

• Ferry departure and arrival times are indicative and subject to operating conditions.

• Core and Signature include leisure days on Koh Chang; optional excursions may be purchased separately.

• Prestige includes an island speedboat/snorkelling experience with lunch on Day 12.

• Some Koh Chang transfers and leisure days operate without a guide.