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Thailand Great Tours Thailand Great Tours is an established Thai-British tour company with our headquarters based in the hearth of Thailand in Chiang Mai. We have an extensive range of over 130 ready-made tour packages extending throughout Thailand and beyond into other Asian countries. We provide a Free Custom Tour Service. If you are not able to find a tour that exactly suits your requirements, our expert tour advisors will provide a tailor made tour package for you. Remember, we are not satisfied until your tour is exactly what you want. In addition to this, your tour can be adjusted as many times as required. The service is free and you are under no obligation to book the tour with us. Most importantly, everyone at Thailand Great Tours have one common clearly defined goal, which is to ensure your holiday the best holiday ever.
Highlights
TOP 10 DESTINATIONS YOU MUST NOT MISS
6. Ride a long-tail boat to visit Padong Village in Mae Hong Son
2. Take a photograph at the world famous Floating Market in Ratchaburi
7. Trek through the lush jungle to visit Hill Tribe Villages, Chiang Rai
3. Explore Ayutthaya and Sukhothai World Heritage sites
8. Discover hidden beaches and coves in the Andaman Sea from the island of Phuket
4. Discover the magic of the city of Chiang Mai
9. Watch the sunset off the coast of Koh Samui
5. Experience a Close Encounter with Elephants in Chiang Mai
10. Step back in time in the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, Laos
HIGHLIGHTS
1. Visit the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha, Bangkok
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• Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
Treasures of Northern Thailand 9 Days Tour Code : P09TNT Day 1 Bangkok Arrive in Bangkok at any time. Explore the streets of Bangkok at your leisure.
Day 2 Ayutthaya – Lopburi Travel to Ayutthaya. Visit Bang Pa-In Palace and explore the extensive ruins of the World Heritage listed sites of the ancient Ayutthaya. Leave for Lopburi to visit Phra Prang Sam Yot and many Khmer ruins found in and around this town. Continue your journey passing the beautiful scenery of rice field countryside and stay overnight in Phitsanulok.
Day 3 Phitsanulok – Sukhothai
PACKAGE TOUR
At Phitsanulok, visit Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat, home to Phra Bhudda Chinnaraj considered the country’s most beautiful Buddha image. Visit the Thai Folklore Museum. Continue to wander in the ancient ruins of Sukhothai Historical Park. Stay overnight in Sukhothai.
Day 4 Lampang – Lampoon In the morning, visit Si Satchanalai Historical Park. Then leave for Lampang to visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang and enjoy the horse carriage ride. Leave for Lampoon to visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai and the ancient city of Lampoon. Transfer to your hotel in Chiang Mai.
Day 5-6 Chiang Mai
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Travel out of the city to have a close encounter with elephants at Mae Sa Elephant Camp and relax in the orchid gardens on the way back to the city. In the afternoon, visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most famous and most visible landmark. For dinner, have a Traditional Khantoke dinner and relax with the sound and the beauty of the Traditional Northern Thai dance.
On the next day, visit the handicraft village and return to explore the city of Chiang Mai at your leisure.
Day 7-8 Chiang Rai – The Golden Triangle Travel north to Chiang Rai. En route visit Wat Rong Khun, a contemporary Buddhist temple designed by famous Thai artist. Take a long-tail boat to visit Karen hill tribe village. Stay overnight in Chiang Rai. On the next day, Visit Doi Tung Royal Villa on the mountain, a large magnificent flower-filled garden. Visit Yao and Akha hill tribe village. Head north to the visit Thai-Burmese border town of Mae Sai. Visit the ancient town of Chiang Saen on the bank of the Mekong, and the famous Golden Triangle. Spend another night in Chiang Rai.
Day 9 Depart Chiang Rai Depart Chiang Rai to your next destination.
Northern Thailand Exotic 9 Days Tour Code : P09NTE • Wat Rong Khun , Chiang Rai
Travel out of the city to have a close encounter with elephants at Mae Sa Elephant Camp and relax in the orchid gardens on the way back to the city. In the afternoon, visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most famous and most visible landmark. For dinner, have a Traditional Khantoke dinner and relax with the sound and the beauty of the Traditional Northern Thai dance.
Day 1 Bangkok
On the next day, visit the handicraft village and return to explore the city of Chiang Mai at your leisure.
Arrive in Bangkok at any time. Explore the streets of Bangkok at your leisure.
Day 7-8 Mae Hong Son - Pai
Day 2 Ayutthaya – Lopburi • Sukhothai
Day 5-6 Chiang Mai
Day 3 Phitsanulok – Sukhothai At Phitsanulok, visit Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat, home to Phra Bhudda Chinnaraj considered the country’s most beautiful Buddha image. Visit the Thai Folklore Museum. Continue to wander in the ancient ruins of Sukhothai Historical Park. Stay overnight in Sukhothai.
On the next day, visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu located on the hill to have a spectacular view of the entire valley of Mae Hong Son and surrounding countryside. Explore temples built in the Thai-Burmese architectural style. Proceed to Tham Lod, the largest cave in the North and enjoy a ride on bamboo raft. Stay overnight in the scenic town of Pai.
PACKAGE TOUR
Travel to Ayutthaya. Visit Bang Pa-In Palace and explore the extensive ruins of the World Heritage listed sites of the ancient Ayutthaya. Leave for Lopburi to visit Phra Prang Sam Yot and many Khmer ruins found in and around this town. Continue your journey passing the beautiful scenery of rice field countryside and stay overnight in Phitsanulok.
Take the early flight to Mae Hong Son. Ride a long-tail boat along the Pai river and visit a long-neck Padong hill tribe village. Return to explore the small town of Mae Hong Son.
Day 9 Depart Chiang Mai Travel along the mountain landscape back to Chiang Mai. Depart Chiang Mai to your next destination.
• Padong Hill Tribe, Mae Hong Son
Day 4 Lampang – Lampoon In the morning, visit Si Satchanalai Historical Park. Then leave for Lampang to visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang and enjoy the horse carriage ride. Leave for Lampoon to visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai and the ancient city of Lampoon. Transfer to your hotel in Chiang Mai.
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Thailand Culture Trek 9 Days Tour Code : P09TGT
• An Exiting Bamboo Raft
Wat Pho. Extend your city tour to visit more temples.
Day 5 Chiang Mai Take a flight to Chiang Mai. Visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most famous and most visible landmark. Explore the city of Chiang Mai at your leisure.
Day 6-7 Hill Tribe Trek Travel through the mountainous landscape and stop for a short visit to waterfall and hot spring. Trek into the hills to Karen hill tribe village and explore their fascinating culture. Experience local dinner and stay overnight at a friendly Karen village. On the next day, trek through the jungle to the elephant camp. Enjoy an elephant ride along the mountainside and take an exciting bamboo raft until you reach the pickup point. After lunch, return to the city of Chiang Mai.
Day 8 Chiang Mai Day 1 Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok at any time. Explore the streets of Bangkok at your leisure.
Day 2 Ayutthaya
PACKAGE TOUR
Travel to Ayutthaya. Visit Bang Pa-In Palace and explore the extensive ruins of the World Heritage listed sites of the ancient Ayutthaya. Return to stay overnight in Bangkok.
Visit the handicraft village and return to explore the city of Chiang Mai at your leisure. For dinner, have a Traditional Khantoke dinner and relax with the sound and the beauty of the Traditional Northern Thai dance.
Day 9 Depart Chiang Mai Depart Chiang Mai to your next destination.
Day 3 The Floating Market Travel out of Bangkok to the largest and most photographed of Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi. Visit the Rose Garden and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the botanical gardens admiring the impressive diversity of native tropical flora and fauna. Return to stay overnight in Bangkok.
Day 4 The Grand Palace Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo with its beautiful Emerald Buddha. Proceed to the glorious Golden Buddha and experience the world famous Thai traditional massage at
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• Elephant Ride Along the Mountainside
• Patuxai , Vientiane
Laos Connect 7 Days Tour Code : P07LC Day 1 Bangkok - Chiang Mai
Day 2 Chiang Mai Travel out of the city to have a close encounter with elephants at Mae Sa Elephant Camp and relax in the orchid gardens on the way back to the city. Visit the handicraft village in the afternoon and return to explore the city of Chiang Mai.
Day 3-4 Luang Prabang Take the afternoon flight to Luang Prabang in north central Laos, the UNESCO World Heritage town of historic temples, admiring French architecture, rich culture, and textile treasures. Visit Phou Si to watch the sunset and
• Pha That Luang, Vientiane
have agood view of the whole area of Luang Prabang. Then back to town to enjoy the night market. On the next day, wake up early to witness the ancient Buddhist offering to hundreds of saffron robed monks as the sun rises. Take a boat trip to Pak Ou Caves housing thousand of the Buddha statues. Visit the rice wine distillation village Ban Xang Hai and a handicraft village Ban Xienglex. Visit Wat Xieng Thong, the National Museum formerly known as the Royal Palace with its collection of personal artifacts of the Lao Royal Family. Visit Wat Mai, the residence of a Buddhist patriarch before 1975.
PACKAGE TOUR
Arrive in Bangkok and take a transit flight to Chiang Mai. Visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most famous and most visible landmark. For dinner, have a Traditional Khantoke dinner and relax with the sound and the beauty of the Traditional Northern Thai dance. Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.
• Morning Buddhist Offering, Luang Prabang
Day 5 Vang Vieng Take a bus trip to Vang Vieng, the perfect town to explore the Laos countryside. Visit Chang Cave or enjoy water activity in the Song river. Stay overnight in Vang Vieng.
Day 6 Vientiane Take a bus trip to Vientiane. Visit Lao National Museum, Wat Si Saket, Haw Pha Kaew, Patuxai or the Victory Gate, and Pha That Luang, the national symbol and most important religious monument of the country.
Day 7 Depart Vientiane
Depart Vientiane to your next destination.
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Romance Explorer 14 Days Tour Code : P14RE Day 1 Bangkok Arrive in Bangkok at any time. Explore the streets of Bangkok at your leisure. In the evening, have an unforgettable romantic dinner and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Bangkok at Sirocco on the top of State Tower.
Day 2 The Grand Palace Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo with its beautiful Emerald Buddha. Proceed to the glorious Golden Buddha and experience the world famous Thai traditional massage at Wat Pho. Extend your city tour to visit more temples.
Day 3-4 The Floating Market - Kanchanaburi Travel out of Bangkok to the largest and most photographed of Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi. Continue to Kanchanaburi and take a historic ride on the train to the legendary Bridge on the River Kwai. Visit the allied war cemetery and a WWII museum.
PACKAGE TOUR
On the next day, travel to the scenic Erawan Waterfall and make a short stop to visit Tiger Temple. Spend another night in Kanchanaburi.
Day 5 Chiang Mai Early depart Kanchanaburi to Bangkok to take a flight to Chiang Mai. In the evening, experience the romantic magic of Chiang Mai by night on the Dinner Cruise along the Ping river.
Day 6-7 Chiang Mai
Travel out of the city to visit the famous Mae Sa Elephant Camp where you can see elephants demonstrating their intelligence and skills. Visit an elephant nursery and stop at the orchid farm on the way back to the city. In the afternoon, visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most famous and most visible landmark.
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• Sunset on the Beach, Phuket
On the next day, visit the handicraft village and return to explore the city of Chiang Mai at your leisure.
Day 14 Departure Depart Phuket or Samui to your next destination.
Day 8-9 Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle Travel north to Chiang Rai. En route visit Wat Rong Khun, a contemporary Buddhist temple designed by famous Thai artist. Take a long-tail boat to visit Karen hill tribe village. Stay overnight in Chiang Rai.
• Bridge over the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi
On the next day, Visit Doi Tung Royal Villa on the mountain, a large magnificent flower-filled garden. Visit Yao and Akha hill tribe village. Head north to the visit Thai-Burmese border town of Mae Sai. Visit the ancient town of Chiang Saen on the bank of the Mekong, and the famous Golden Triangle. Return to stay your last night in Chiang Mai.
Day 10-13 Phuket or Samui From Chiang Mai, take a flight to Phuket or Samui. Have a perfect beach break to finish up your journey in Thailand.
PACKAGE TOUR 9 • A Jungle Ride
Day 4 The Grand Palace Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo with its beautiful Emerald Buddha. Proceed to the glorious Golden Buddha and experience the world famous Thai traditional massage at Wat Pho. Extend your city tour to visit more temples.
Day 5 Chiang Mai Take a flight to Chiang Mai. In the afternoon, visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most famous and most visible landmark. For dinner, have a Traditional Khantoke dinner and relax with the sound and the beauty of the Traditional Northern Thai dance.
Day 6-7 Chiang Mai Travel out of the city to have a close encounter with elephants at Mae Sa Elephant Camp and relax in the orchid gardens on the way back to the city. In the afternoon, visit the handicraft
village and return to explore the city of Chiang Mai at your leisure. On the next day, visit Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand’s highest peak which rises to 2,565 metres above sea level. Visit the picturesque Vachirathan and Mae Klang waterfalls and make a stop at a hill tribe market. On the way to the mountain peak, visit the twin pagodas built to commemorate the fifth cycle birthdays of the King and the Queen of Thailand.
Day 8-10 Phuket or Samui From Chiang Mai, take a flight to Phuket or Samui. Have a perfect beach break to finish up your journey in Thailand.
Day 11 Departure Depart Phuket or Samui to your next destination.
• Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai
Thailand Escape 11 Days Tour Code : P11TE PACKAGE TOUR
Day 1 Bangkok Arrive in Bangkok at any time. Explore the streets of Bangkok at your leisure.
Day 2 Ayutthaya Travel to Ayutthaya. Visit Bang Pa-In Palace and explore the extensive ruins of the World Heritage listed sites of the ancient Ayutthaya. Return to stay overnight in Bangkok.
Day 3 The Floating Market Travel out of Bangkok to the largest and most photographed of Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi. Visit the Rose Garden and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the botanical gardens admiring the impressive diversity of native tropical flora and fauna. Return to stay overnight in Bangkok.
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Thailand Discovery 15 Days Tour Code : P15TD Day 1 Bangkok Arrive in Bangkok at any time. Explore the streets of Bangkok at your leisure.
Day 2 The Grand Palace Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo with its beautiful Emerald Buddha. Proceed to the glorious Golden Buddha and experience the world famous Thai traditional massage at Wat Pho. Extend your city tour to visit more temples.
Day 3 Ayutthaya – Lopburi Travel to Ayutthaya. Visit Bang Pa-In Palace and explore the extensive ruins of the World Heritage listed sites of the ancient Ayutthaya. Leave for Lopburi to visit Phra Prang Sam Yot and many Khmer ruins found in and around this town. Continue your journey passing the beautiful scenery of rice field countryside and stay overnight in Phitsanulok.
Day 4 Phitsanulok – Sukhothai
Day 5 Lampang – Lampoon In the morning, visit Si Satchanalai Historical Park. Then leave for Lampang to visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang and enjoy the horse carriage ride. Leave for Lampoon to visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai and the ancient city of Lampoon. Transfer to your hotel in Chiang Mai.
On the next day, visit the handicraft village and return to explore the city of Chiang Mai at your leisure.
Day 8-9 Chiang Rai – The Golden Triangle Travel north to Chiang Rai. En route visit Wat Rong Khun, a contemporary Buddhist temple designed by famous Thai artist. Take a long-tail boat to visit Karen hill tribe village. Stay overnight in Chiang Rai. On the next day, Visit Doi Tung Royal Villa on the mountain, a large magnificent flower-filled garden. Visit Yao and Akha hill tribe village. Head north to the visit Thai-Burmese border town of Mae Sai. Visit the ancient town of Chiang Saen on the bank of the Mekong, and the famous Golden Triangle. Return to stay your last night in Chiang Mai.
Day 10-14 Phuket or Samui From Chiang Mai, take a flight to Phuket or Samui. Have a perfect beach break to finish up your journey in Thailand.
Day 15 Departure Depart Phuket or Samui to your next destination.
Phuket
Day 6-7 Chiang Mai Travel out of the city to have a close encounter with elephants at Mae Sa Elephant Camp and relax in the orchid gardens on the way back to
PACKAGE TOUR
At Phitsanulok, visit Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat, home to Phra Bhudda Chinnaraj considered the country’s most beautiful Buddha image. Visit the Thai Folklore Museum. Continue to wander in the ancient ruins of Sukhothai Historical Park. Stay overnight in Sukhothai.
the city. In the afternoon, visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most famous and most visible landmark. For dinner, have a Traditional Khantoke dinner and relax with the sound and the beauty of the Traditional Northern Thai dance.
• Horse Carriage Ride, Lampang
Phuket is the largest and most visited island of Thailand, offers many beautiful beaches perfect for relaxing in the sun and swimming in the clear waters of the Andaman Sea. From Phuket, take a day trip by a speedboat to Koh Phi Phi, James Bond Island, Viking Cave, Maya Bay. Explore hidden beaches and coves, and snorkel with schools of brightly colored fish.
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Thailand Collection 15 Days Tour Code : P15TC Day 1 Bangkok Arrive in Bangkok at any time. Explore the streets of Bangkok at your leisure.
Day 2 Ayutthaya Travel to Ayutthaya. Visit Bang Pa-In Palace and explore the extensive ruins of the World Heritage listed sites of the ancient Ayutthaya. Return to stay overnight in Bangkok.
Day 3 The Floating Market Travel out of Bangkok to the largest and most photographed of Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi. Visit the Rose Garden and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the botanical gardens admiring the impressive diversity of native tropical flora and fauna. Return to stay overnight in Bangkok.
Day 4 The Grand Palace
PACKAGE TOUR
Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo with its beautiful Emerald Buddha. Proceed to the glorious Golden Buddha and experience the world famous Thai traditional massage at Wat Pho. Extend your city tour to visit more temples.
Day 5 Chiang Mai Take a flight to Chiang Mai. In the afternoon, visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most famous and most visible landmark. For dinner, have a Traditional Khantoke dinner and relax with the sound and the beauty of the Traditional Northern Thai dance.
Day 6-7 Chiang Mai Travel out of the city to have a close encounter with elephants at Mae Sa Elephant Camp and relax in the orchid gardens on the way back to the city. In the afternoon, visit the handicraft village and return to explore the city of Chiang Mai at your leisure.
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On the next day, visit Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand’s highest peak which rises to 2,565 metres above sea level. Visit the picturesque Vachirathan and Mae Klang waterfalls and make a stop at a hill tribe market. On the way to the mountain peak, visit the twin pagodas built to commemorate the fifth cycle birthdays of the King and the Queen of Thailand.
Day 8-9 Angkhang - Hill Tribe Trek Travel to Chiang Dao cave, visit Tham Phra Nawn and Tham Seua Dao. Continue to the mountainous roads with spectacular view and stay overnight in the resort at Doi Angkhang. On the next day, take a mule trek in Baan Khum village. Visit the Royal Angkhang Agricultural Station and several different hill tribes. Then return to the city of Chiang Mai.
Day 10-14 Phuket or Samui From Chiang Mai, take a flight to Phuket or Samui. Have a perfect beach break to finish up your journey in Thailand. James Bond Island, Viking Cave, Maya Bay. Explore hidden beaches and coves, and snorkel with schools of brightly colored fish.
Day 15 Departure
Depart Phuket or Samui to your next destination.
Samui Ko Samui is an island paradise surrounded by emerald seas of the Gulf of Thailand, covered in coconut trees and fringed by white sandy beaches. Take a day trip to Koh Pha Ngan to explore the island’s nature and sandy beaches.
Thailand Getaway 15 Days Tour Code : P15TG Day 1 Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok at any time. Explore the streets of Bangkok at your leisure.
Day 2 Ayutthaya
Travel to Ayutthaya. Visit Bang Pa-In Palace and explore the extensive ruins of the World Heritage listed sites of the ancient Ayutthaya. Return to stay overnight in Bangkok.
Day 3 The Floating Market
Travel out of Bangkok to the largest and most photographed of Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi. Visit the Rose Garden and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the botanical gardens admiring the impressive diversity of native tropical flora and fauna. Return to stay overnight in Bangkok.
Day 4 The Grand Palace
Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo with its beautiful Emerald Buddha. Proceed to the glorious Golden Buddha and experience the world famous Thai traditional massage at Wat Pho. Extend your city tour to visit more temples.
PACKAGE TOUR
Day 5 Chiang Mai
Take a flight to Chiang Mai. In the afternoon, visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most famous and most visible landmark.
Day 6-8 Hill Tribe Trek
Travel through the mountainous landscape and stop for a short visit to waterfall and hot spring. Trek into the hills to different hill tribe villages and explore their fascinating culture. Experience local dinner and stay overnight at friendly hill tribe villages. On the last day, trek through the jungle to the elephant camp. Enjoy an elephant ride along the mountainside and take an exciting bamboo raft until you reach the pickup point. After lunch, return to the city of Chiang Mai.
Day 9 Chiang Mai
Explore the city of Chiang Mai at your leisure. In the evening, have a Traditional Khantoke dinner and relax with the sound and the beauty of the Traditional Northern Thai dance.
Day 10-14 Phuket or Samui
From Chiang Mai, take a flight to Phuket or Samui. Have a perfect beach break to finish up your journey in Thailand.
Day 15 Departure
Depart Phuket or Samui to your next destination.
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Hotels Bangkok JW Marriott Royal Orchid Sheraton Windsor Suites Dusit Sofitel Silom Arnoma Baiyoke Sky Novotel Siam Square Siam@Siam Bangkok Palace Ramada D’MA Prince Palace Ambassador Bangkok Boutique
• Sofitel Silom
Chiang Mai HOTELS
Le Meridien Shangri La Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Holiday Inn Chiang Mai Plaza Centara Duangtawan Lanna Palace The Park Suriwong
• Le Meridien, Chiang Mai
Phuket Sheraton Grand Laguna Novotel Panwa The Chedi Le Meridien Patong Beach Kata Beach Resort Coconut Village
• Novotel Panwa, Phuket
Samui Anantara Tongsai Bay Centara Grand Amari Palm Reef Rummana Boutique The Waterfront Bophut 14
• Tongsai Bay, Samui
• Sunset at Kata Beach, Phuket
Thailand Great Tours has everything required to guarantee you the holiday of a lifetime.
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