THAILAND LANTERN FESTIVAL AND PHUKET
Tour through Bangkok Chiang Mai and Phuket beaches
Thailand travel program combining the Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai with a comprehensive tour through Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and the cultural north of the country. The itinerary includes visits to iconic temples, the Golden Triangle and traditional experiences that showcase Thai history and spirituality. The journey concludes in Phuket and the Phi Phi Islands, known for their beaches and tropical scenery. A 17-day organized circuit designed for travelers seeking culture, international events and relaxation in Southeast Asia.
Includes:
- Round trip air tickets from Bogotá
- Transfers Airport - Hotel - Airport
- 02 nights in Madrid with breakfast
- 04 nights in Bangkok
- Visit to Wat Muang Temple
- Excursion to the Golden Triangle of the Mekong River
- Visit to the Opium Museum
- Visit to the elephant camp
- Full-day excursion to Phi Phi Islands
- Admissions and visits according to itinerary
- Daily Breakfasts and 4 Lunches
- Bonus Pack: Medical assistance card + Cancellation insurance
- 2% bank fee
Not Include:
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Optional excursions
- Meals not stipulated in itineraries
Important Notes:
- The itinerary order may be changed without prior notice due to guide availability and monument closing days.
- Losing a flight will result in the loss of all involved flight segments.
- The third guest in triple rooms will have a sofa bed or rollaway bed.
- If you are part of a corporate agreement, please check with your advisor the discount percentage applicable to Land Packages. (Not applicable on promotions)
Departure on an international flight to Madrid. Overnight on board.
Arrival in Madrid, transfer from the airport to the hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight.
Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bangkok. Overnight on board.
Welcome to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand! Assistance, transfer to the hotel and the rest of the day at leisure. Bangkok is one of the most cosmopolitan Asian cities, full of contrasts, bustling markets and lively nightlife. Overnight.
Breakfast. Free day at your disposal to continue enjoying this vibrant city. إمكانية القيام برحلة اختيارية إلى السوق العائم. Overnight.
Breakfast. Tour along Bangkok’s main avenues until reaching the bustling Chinatown district. First stop: Wat Traimit, also known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha, which houses a 5-ton solid gold Buddha image full of history. Next stop: Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, one of the largest reclining Buddhas in the world at 46 meters long, with a spectacular engraving of 108 images on its feet representing positive actions in Buddhism. On the way back to the hotel, visit the state gemstone factory. Free afternoon and overnight. Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a vibrant metropolis known for its rich history, culture and lively urban life. It is located in the center of the country and is Thailand’s political, economic and cultural hub. It is home to several famous Buddhist temples, such as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) and the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), known for their impressive architecture and spiritual importance.
Breakfast. Free day at your disposal to continue enjoying this vibrant city. Possibility of optional excursions.
Breakfast. Today we visit the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam: Ayutthaya, an archaeological site declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a living reminder of the importance and heritage wealth of this country. We continue to Ang Thong to visit Wat Muang, famous for housing the largest seated Buddha figure in Thailand and the ninth largest in the world, nearly 100 meters high. Lunch en route and departure to Phitsanulok, a town in the heart of Thailand considered one of the country’s most important Buddhist pilgrimage centers. Overnight.
Breakfast. Early in the morning, for those who wish, we will make an offering to the monks and experience one of the most important rituals of Buddhist culture up close. Departure to Sukhothai to visit the Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its incredible beauty and testimony to centuries of prosperity of Thai civilization. We continue by road to Chiang Rai via Lampang, enjoying wonderful views along the way and Lake Payao. Lunch en route. Chiang Rai has great natural, cultural and ethnographic richness and is considered the gateway to the Golden Triangle. Overnight.
Breakfast. Today we will visit the “Golden Triangle” on the Mekong River, spanning areas of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, historically associated with opium trafficking. We visit the “Opium Museum” in Chiang Rai, the striking Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) and finally the spectacular contemporary White Temple, Wat Rong Khun in Thai. The white color symbolizes purity and the crystal symbolizes the wisdom of Buddha as the “light that shines in the world and the universe.” Lunch en route and continuation to Chiang Mai. Overnight.
Breakfast. Departure to an elephant camp located in the jungle, where we will see a demonstration of strength and skill by these great creatures. After this short exhibition, our elephant-back safari begins, following the river and crossing dense jungle vegetation until reaching an enclave where tribes of different ethnic groups live, including the striking long-neck women originally from Mae Hong Son. Lunch and visit to an orchid plantation to admire the unmatched beauty of this floral species. In the afternoon we will climb the mountain to the well-known Doi Suthep Temple, from where we can enjoy a view of Chiang Mai in all its splendor. Transfer to the hotel, free time and overnight. Around 15:00 (time to be confirmed on site), meet our driver who will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the entrance of the Lantern Festival 2026. The event ends around 21:00 and afterwards, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight. The Festival of Lights (Yi Peng and Loy Krathong) turns the city into a magical spectacle: thousands of lanterns light up the night sky while small rafts with candles and flowers float on the river, symbolizing the release of wishes and spiritual renewal. Supplement for change to ECO VALLEY Sanctuary: USD 45 per person. Visit to the ECO VALLEY elephant sanctuary, including the cultural elephant museum, preparation of herb-and-fruit vitamin balls, learning to make paper from elephant dung, bathing them under a waterfall, and visiting the long-neck women enclave. Lunch. In the afternoon, climb to Doi Suthep Temple. Transfer to the hotel, free time and overnight.
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport, bound for Phuket. Transfer to the hotel. Free time. Overnight.
Breakfast. Departure to the pier to board a speedboat to the Phi Phi Islands. Arrival and visit to Maya Bay, famous as one of the filming locations of “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Pass by the famous Viking Cave and visit from the outside, as it is currently closed to the public. It is known as the site where swiftlet nests are collected each year. Lunch. In the afternoon, stop at an island and free time to enjoy the beach (swim, sunbathe...). The Phi Phi Islands are a group of islands in Thailand’s Andaman Sea, located in Krabi province, known for their natural beauty and spectacular beaches. The island is famous for Ton Sai Bay and Long Beach, offering opportunities for water sports and sunbathing.
Breakfast. Free day to continue enjoying this beautiful island and its surroundings. Overnight.
Breakfast. Free day. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Madrid. Overnight on board.
Arrival in Madrid, transfer to the hotel. Check-in at 3:00 pm. Free day to enjoy Spain’s beautiful capital or rest. Overnight.
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight back to Bogotá.