Thailand Vacation Packages - Phuket & Bangkok Tours

Bangkok Hotels

Phuket Hotels

Thailand Sightseeing Tours

Experience the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, with its Buddha image carved from a single piece of jade. See the Grand Palace, former official home of the Kings of Siam, built in traditional Thai architecture mixed with European designs. Visit the Royal Funeral Hall and the Royal Coronation Hall, cruise to the floating markets used by local merchants, see the JEATH War Museum and Allied War Grave, and cruise the River Kwai and its infamous bridge.

Want to see more of Thailand? How about adding a stay in Koh Samui, Krabi, or Phi Phi Island.

The Kingdom of Thailand embraces a rich diversity of cultures and traditions, from the mountains and forests of the North, to the vast rice fields of the Central Plains and East Coast, the archaeologically-rich Northeast, and the tropical islands and stunning coast of the South. Visiting Bangkok, home to 7 million people, don't miss the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha - or the chance to bargain in the city's many markets. Steeped in history, Chiang Mai is a blend of past and present, with traditional heritage and culture. Chiang Rai is a traveler's paradise of magnificent scenery, ancient ruins, historic sites, Buddhist shrines and ethnic villages. Phuket, Thailand's largest island, boasts limestone cliffs, white powdery beaches, tranquil broad bays, tropical inland forests -and worldrenowned diving. With its proud history, tropical climate and genuine hospitality, Thailand is a never-ending source of fascination and pleasure!

SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS IN THAILAND

If you are interested in a small group tour of Thailand, we also offer a number of unique experiences to help you discover the very best Thailand has to offer such as:
• Northern Encounter 8 days
• Treasures of Thailand 10 days
• Trails of Thailand 11 days
• Thailand Discovery 12 days
• Khmer Kingdoms Explorer 16 days

Thailand Travel Information & Facts

Passports & Visas
A valid passport is required to travel to Thailand. U.S. passport holders entering Thailand for less than 30 days do not need an entry visa.

Currency
The Thai unit of currency is the Thai Baht (1USD = 39THB)

Tipping
Thais do not depend on tips or gratuities for their income and tips are not expected for normal service, even in restaurants and pubs. However, tipping in appreciation is at your discretion.
Climate Thailand is a tropical environment, high in temperature and humidity.

Population:
62 million

Capital City:
Bangkok

Language:
Thai. English widely spoken in cities and other tourist areas

Weather:
Thailand's climate is tropical, high both in temperature and humidity, and dominated by monsoons. April and May are the hottest months of the year, with temperatures averaging around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. June sees the beginning of the South West Monsoon, and brings with it the rainy season, which continues intermittently until the end of October.
From November to the end of February the climate is much less trying (around 85 degrees Fahrenheit) with a cooling North East breeze and a reduction in the humidity level. This is also the main tourist season, and the best time to visit Thailand. The north and north-east are generally cooler than Bangkok in winter and hotter in summer. In the far north, temperatures can occasionally drop as low as 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

Safety: Thailand, the “land of smiles".
Thailand is a relatively safe country. Travelers should be conscious of pick pocketing and bag snatching.

Health:
Western medical facilities are available in the major cities. In remote areas of
Thailand, medical facilities can be basic. We strongly recommend you consult your preferred doctor for the most up to date advice on the best health precautions at least one month prior to travel. Travel Insurance must be purchased as a condition of travel.

Departure Tax:
International departure tax is currently 500 Thai baht (around USD$12pp). Domestic departure tax is around 30 Baht per flight (USD$1).

Festivals & Special Events

April -  Bangkok Songkran Festival (traditional Thai New Year)
May -  Royal Ploughing Ceremony
August 12  - H.M. The Queens Birthday Celebrations
December -  Trooping of the Colors
December 5 -  H.M. The Kings Birthday Celebrations

Electricity:        
220W. Two-rounded pin standard Asian plugs are used in most parts of the country.

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Thailand Vacations & Bangkok Vacations Summary: Jetabout Asia Vacations present an exciting range of products from small group journeys to flexible independent vacations. We offer a wide range of options when it comes to hotels, sightseeing, transfers and mini-tours with daily departures. Jetabout Asia Vacations offer Thailand sightseeing packages and Bangkok sightseeing packages from the mountains and forests of the North, to the tropical islands of the south. Visit historic sights, ancient ruins, ethnic villages, Buddhist shrines, Bangkok City markets, and more. Experience traditional heritage and culture with an Thailand vacation from Jetabout Asia Vacations.