WELCOME TO EXOTIC THAILAND WITH ITS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
✈️ Guaranteed departure November 15, return December 1, 2026, from Bogotá
Traveling to Thailand is a profound experience that connects culture, spirituality, nature, and excitement in a single destination, where every place surprises with ancient temples, vibrant cities, exotic landscapes, and ancestral traditions. 🌏✨ From the energy of Bangkok, with its floating markets and iconic temples such as the Reclining Buddha, to the historic Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, both World Heritage Sites, every corner offers something unique and memorable. In the north, Chiang Rai dazzles with the White Temple, the Blue Temple, and the mystical Golden Triangle, while in Chiang Mai you can enjoy authentic experiences surrounded by nature and spirituality, as well as being part of the magical Festival of Lights, where thousands of lanterns light up the sky and rivers symbolizing new beginnings. 🏮🐘⛩️ And to top it all off, Phuket and the Phi Phi Islands await you with crystal clear waters, white sands, and picture-perfect landscapes. 🏝️🌊 Add to this a cuisine full of flavors and the warmth of its people, creating unforgettable memories that combine adventure, relaxation, and discovery in a single transformative experience. ✈️🔥
Madrid
Day 1 BOGOTA - MADRID
Departure by international flight to Madrid. Overnight on board.
Madrid
Day 2 MADRID
Arrival in Madrid, transfer from the airport to the hotel. Free afternoon. Lodging.
Bangkok
Day 3 MADRID - BANGKOK
Breakfast, at the indicated time transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bangkok. Overnight on board.
Bangkok
Day 4 BANGKOK
Welcome to Bangkok! Capital of Thailand. Assistance, transfer to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Bangkok is one of the most cosmopolitan Asian cities, full of contrasts, bustling markets and a lively nightlife. Lodging.
Bangkok
Day 5 (November 19 - Thursday): BANGKOK
Breakfast. Free day at your leisure to continue enjoying this vibrant city. Optional excursion to the floating market available. Accommodation.
Bangkok
Day 6 (November 20 - Friday): BANGKOK
Breakfast. Tour of Bangkok's main avenues until reaching the bustling Chinatown neighborhood, first stop: Wat Traimit temple, better known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha, which houses a 5-ton solid gold Buddha statue steeped in history. Next stop, Wat Pho Temple or Temple of the Reclining Buddha, one of the largest reclining Buddhas in the world at 46 meters long, at the feet of which we find a spectacular engraving of 108 images representing positive actions in Buddhism. On the way back to the hotel, visit the state-owned gemstone factory. Free afternoon and overnight stay.
Bangkok
Day 7 BANGKOK
Breakfast. Free day at your disposal to continue enjoying this vibrant city. Possibility of optional excursions.
Phitsanulok, Thailand
Day 8 BANGKOK - AYUTTHAYA - ANG THONG - PHITSANULOK
Breakfast. Today we will visit the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Siam: Ayutthaya, archaeological center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is a remnant of the importance and rich heritage of this country.
We continue to the city of Ang Thong where we can visit the Wat Muang temple, famous for housing the largest seated Buddha figure in Thailand and the ninth largest in the world with almost 100 meters high. Lunch en route and departure to Phitsanulok, a town located in the heart of Thailand and considered one of the most important centers of Buddhist pilgrimage in the country. Overnight in Phitsanulok.
Chiang Rai
Day 9 (November 23 - Monday): PHITSANULOK – SUKHOTAI – CHIANG RAI
Breakfast. Early in the morning, for those who wish to do so, we will make an offering to the monks and experience one of the most important rituals in Buddhist culture. Departure for the city of Sukhothai, where we will visit the Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its incredible beauty and as an example of several centuries of prosperity in Thai civilization. We will continue by road to Chiang Rai via Lampang, enjoying the wonderful views along the way and Lake Payao. Lunch en route. Chiang Rai has a wealth of natural, cultural, and ethnographic attractions and is considered the gateway to the Golden Triangle. Accommodation.
Chiang Mai
Day 10 CHIANG RAI - CHIANG MAI
Breakfast. Today we will visit the "Golden Triangle" of the Mekong River, which encompasses areas of Thailand, Laos and Burma formerly dedicated to the opium trade, we visit the "Opium Museum" located in the town of Chiang Rai, the striking Wat Rong Suea Ten or Blue Temple and finally the spectacular and contemporary White Temple, Wat Rong Kun in Thai. The white color signifies purity and the crystal signifies Buddha's wisdom as the "light that shines in the world and the universe". Villagers believe that Buddha crossed the temple bridge to preach the dogma for the first time. Lunch en route and continuation to Chiang Mai. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai
Day 11 (November 25 - Wednesday): CHIANG MAI
Breakfast. Departure for the elephant camp, located in the heart of the jungle, where we will see a demonstration of the strength and skill of these great creatures. After this short exhibition, our elephant safari will begin, following the riverbed and crossing the thick jungle vegetation until we reach an enclave where tribes of different ethnic groups from the country live together, notably the striking giraffe women, originally from Mae Hong Son. Lunch and visit to an orchid plantation where we will witness the unparalleled beauty of this beautiful 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 stay.
At around 3:00 p.m. (this time will be confirmed at the destination), meet with our driver, who will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the entrance of the 2026 Lantern Festival. The event will end at around 9:00 p.m., after which you will be transferred back to the hotel. Accommodation.
ECO VALLEY SANCTUARY EXCHANGE SUPPLEMENT - $45 per person.
We will visit the elephant sanctuary, ECO VALLEY. We will spend the day getting to know these incredible animals better, starting with a visit to the elephant cultural museum. We will continue by preparing their food based on herbs and fruits, creating multivitamin balls, as well as bananas and sugar cane. We will learn how to make paper from elephant dung. Finally, we will enjoy bathing them under a waterfall. We will end the day with a visit to the enclave where the giraffe women live. We will walk through the village where we can see the little houses where they live. Lunch. 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 accommodation.
Phuket
Day 12 CHIANG MAI - PHUKET
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to Phuket. Transfer to the hotel. Free time at leisure. Lodging
Phuket
Day 13 PHUKET - VISIT TO PHI PHI PHI ISLANDS
Breakfast. Departure to the pier to take a speedboat to the Phi Phi islands. Arrival and visit the Maya Bay, famous for being one of the locations where the movie "The beach" starring Leonardo di Caprio was filmed. We will visit the famous Viking cave and visit from the outside as it is currently closed to the public. It is famous for being the site where swallows' nests are collected every year. Lunch. In the afternoon stop at an island and free time to enjoy the beach (swimming, sunbathing...).
Phuket
Day 14 PHUKET
Breakfast. Free day to continue enjoying this beautiful island and its surroundings. Lodging.
Madrid
Day 15 PHUKET - MADRID
Breakfast. Free day. At the indicated time transfer to the airport, bound for Madrid. Overnight on board.
Madrid
Day 16 MADRID
Arrival in Madrid, transfer to the hotel, check in at 3:00 p.m. Free day to enjoy the beautiful capital of Spain or rest. Overnight.
Madrid
Day 17 MADRID - BOGOTA
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bogota.
✓ Airport - Hotel - Airport Transfers
✓ 02 nights in MADRID with breakfast and transfers (Pre and Post Circuit)
✓ 04 nights in BANGKOK
• Tour of Bangkok's main avenues
• Visit to the temple Wat Muang
✓ 01 night in PHITSANULOK
• Visit to the Archaeological Park
✓ 01 night in CHIANG RAI
• We will visit the "Golden Triangle" of the Mekong River.
• We visited the Opium Museum.
• Enjoy the Lantern Festival 2026 experience
✓ 02 nights in CHIANG MAI
• Visit to the elephant camp
• Visit to the Doi Suthep Temple
✓ 03 nights in PHUKET
• Full-day excursion to the Phi Phi Islands with lunch included
✓ Entrance fees and visits included in the itinerary on regular service and local Spanish-speaking guides.
✓ Daily breakfasts and 4 lunches according to the itinerary
✓ One bottle per person and one fresh napkin daily on the bus
✓ Bonus Pack: Medical assistance card + Cancellation insurance
✓ 2% of the bank fee
✓ Round-trip airfare from Bogotá and checked baggage. Preferential rate.
✓ Tuition fees
✓ Personal expenses such as phone calls, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
✓ No unspecified services.
✓ Optional excursions.
✓ Meals not specified in the itineraries.
✓ Hotel surcharges for early check-in or late check-out
✓ Supplement for change Eco Valley Sanctuary
✓ In the event of arrivals or departures on flights other than those of the group or program, a transfer supplement of $40 USD per person per trip must be added.
1.Rates subject to change without prior notice and subject to availability, please consult with our travel specialists.
2.Flights operated by Plus Ultra, Air Europa, Iberia or Avianca, you must reconfirm this information with your travel consultant the airline that applies our offers.
3.Triple accommodations will be with the addition of an extra portable bed since hotels do not usually have rooms with 3 beds.
4.The order of the itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to availability of guides and closing days of the monuments, always respecting the visits to be made.
5.Additional PCR tests may be required at each destination, this decision will be under the disposition of each government and Viva Vacations has no interference in these measures, nor in the prices of private laboratories, nor in the transportation required to take the test. It is the passenger's responsibility to verify entry requirements for each country.
6.Tourist trips can only be made after 14 days from the last vaccination dose and according to the country's regulations, the QR code must be presented.
7.The loss of a flight will immediately generate the loss of all the flights involved under the same reservation (no-show).
8.The optional visits or suggested tours whose value may be described in this program will be offered by our operator and must be purchased at the destination; however, if you decide to do some of these activities, we suggest to do it with the same operator and not with another one because the schedule described in the circuit may vary as described above. Viva Vacations will not be responsible for the services contracted with other companies that may affect the free development of the contracted circuit.
9.The value of the itineraries has been calculated based on the diversity of currency exchange rates (dollars, euros, yuan, etc.), transportation rates, fuel costs and taxes applicable at the date of printing of our manuals or preparation of quotations. For this reason, prices may vary at any time due to the behavior of the different currencies. These variations in prices will be notified to the traveler or travel agency in writing or by any means, since these differences must be assumed by the traveler.
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