Songkran Festival – 7 Day Trip

Gaurav

4 years ago

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THAILAND – Songkran

Thailand is known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. Phuket, a rainforested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea, has some of Thailand’s most popular beaches, mostly situated along the clear waters of the western shore. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and restaurants. Phuket City, the capital, has old shophouses and busy markets. Patong, the main resort town, has many nightclubs, bars and discos.

What is Songkran?

Songkran is held annually by the locals in celebration of the Thai New Year. Celebrations for the national holiday last for 3 days, from 13 to 15 April, and take place all across Thailand. Water plays a major role in the festival and symbolically, it is meant to wash away the previous year to get ready for the next one. This vibrant event brings locals and tourists together to splash each other with water, pay respects to their elders, and usher in the new year with joy and enthusiasm!

Our trip is planned to experience this festival in most happening places in Bangkok.

Itinerary :

Day 1(11-April) Bangkok

Day 2 (12-April) Bangkok

Day 3 (13-April) Bangkok (Songkran)

Day 4 (14-April) Chang Mai (Songkran)

Day 5 (15-April) Chang Mai(Songkran)

Day 6 (16 April) Chang Mai

Day 7 (17-April) fly back with memories

Note:- We are not a travel agent or tour operating company. we will hire the best tour operators and take maximum grp discount to our members.

DAY 1: BANGKOK

The land of smiles, mango sticky rice, and the world’s biggest water fight… but we’ll save that for later.

Afternoon | Arrival & Settle In

Arrival in Bangkok

Touch down in Thailand’s buzzing capital!
Make your way to the hotel and check in.
Freshen up, grab a cold drink, and shake off the jet lag.

Hotel Chill Time

Meet fellow travellers in the lobby or common area.
Light exploring nearby: 7-Eleven run (a Thai rite of passage), first Thai iced coffee, or a quick street snack.

Early Evening | Meet the Crew

Group Meet-Up

Meet your Trip Leader .
Official welcome briefing: what to expect, safety tips, and what adventures lie ahead.
Ice-breakers to get everyone laughing and bonding from day one (expect silliness).

Evening | Bangkok by Night

First Night Out
Time to see Bangkok after dark, when the city really comes alive

Depending on the group vibe, your trip leader will take you to one rooftop bar

Stay in Bangkok

DAY 2: BANGKOK

Breakfast and get ready for the big day.

Songkran is held annually by the locals in celebration of the Thai New Year. Celebrations for the national holiday last for 3 days, from 13 to 15 April, and takes place all across Thailand. Water plays a major role in the festival and symbolically, it is meant to wash away the previous year to get ready for the next one. This vibrant event brings locals and tourists together to splash each other with water, pay respects to their elders, and usher in the new year with joy and enthusiasm!

Songkran highlights in Bangkok

Water fights on the streets and pool parties in hotels
Sprinkle water on Buddha images at temples, street parades, and shopping centers
EDM festivals and foam parties
Release birds and fishes at Buddhist temples

Best locations in Bangkok

Khao San Road
Silom Road
Phra Padaeng
Siam

Stay in Bangkok

DAY 3: BANGKOK – OVER NIGHT TRAIN

Stay in train overnight

DAY 4: CHANG-MAI -SONGKRAN PARTY

Take an early morning ferry to Phuket to celebrate Songkran.

Take the celebrations up a notch at the lively Phuket, where Songkran feels like a city-wide party! The water fights begin on the streets of Phuket old town early in the morning, lasting up until nighttime as the celebrations end in a full-scale water war zone across the city, on its famous streets and beaches. Many beach clubs and bars would host parties, with live music and DJs providing entertainment into the night.

Songkran culture and traditions are also prominent here, where many would visit the local temples to make merit and take part in special ceremonies. Afterwards, you can catch lively cultural performances, as well as attend festive street parades and beauty pageants.

Songkran highlights in Phuket

Beach parties and water fights
Offer food to monks and release fish at Buddhist temples
Miss Songkran beauty pageant

Best locations in Phuket

Patong Beach
Bangla Road
Wat Chalong
Wat Pho

Stay in

DAY 5: CHANG-MAI – SONGKRAN

DAY 6: CHANG-MAI –

Fly back home with happy memories or stay for 1 more day and explore Pattaya with us!

DAY 7: CHANG-MAI –

Why to Travel with Us?

The economical and best-planned trip

We are famous for designing great itineraries and arranging luxury travel at throwaway prices and trust me have done it again. The travel will be by Private vehicle, the stay will be in 3-star properties and the group will be amazing.

Generally, we post-trip after getting proper reservations and bookings done. so we assure you no cancellations or trip postponed.
We are working professionals and travel enthusiasts. we plan travel and adventure trips around the world with travel experience of over 5 years now. We hire the best of the professionals, Guides and Hotels to have a safer and better experience.

Note:- We always make special arrangements for couples, families or stag girls travelling with us with respect to their safety, privacy and stay arrangements (As our effort is to make HappyMates a safer community for Families, Couples and Stag girls to travel, adventure and party.

Trip Snapshot
Duration:- 6D/5N
When: 11-April to 16-April 2024
From:- Phuket Airport to Phuket Airport
Maximum Group size:12
Cost: Rs 45000 (Without flight )

Booking Confirmation:- Call./Whatsapp on 9029099709 and confirm after the deposit of Rs 20000 on Gpay/Paytm/Phonepay on 9029099709

or transfer to our Company Bank Account

Bank Account: Current account
Bank: Axis Bank
Name: Your Choice Food Private Limited
Account: 915020023569970
Ifsc Code : UTIB0000394

Inclusions :

6D/5N in Thailand
2 nights stay in Phuket
1 Night stay in Krabi
1 Night Stay Phi Phi
1 Night in Bangkok
Breakfast
Phi Phi Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour
Airport transfers 2 (SIT basis)
Phuket- Phi Phi Boat transfer (SIT)
Phi-Phi -Phuket Boat transfer (SIT)
All travel as per the Itinerary

Excludes :

Air Tickets
Visa
Meal (Lunch, Dinner)
Travel Insurance
All the entry to the Museum, Parks, Restaurants, Pubs, Water Sports/Scuba Etc

Fly from your home town to Phuket (HKT)

Suggested Flights:-

Malaysia Airlines …… BOM 23:25 to KUL to 09:50 HKT Travel time 8 Hrs

Malaysia Airlines …… BOM 13:05 to KUL to 09:50 HKT Travel time 19 Hrs

Air Asia ………………… BOM 22:50 to KUL to 13:00 HKT Travel time 12 HRs

For Any Queries:-
SMS or what’sapp Gaurav on 9029099709

FAQs:

VISA POLICY

You will have to apply visa for Canada for travel. We can also offer agent services for Visa in case you need them.

Anything which is unforeseen and occurs as an expense shall be shared by the entire group.

Cancellation Terms

Booking fee(Non-refundable) : INR 30,000/- (Inc. in total trip cost)

Minimum 50% payment to be completed 60 days prior to departure

The remaining payments are to be completed 30 days prior to departure

We follow a no refund policy but you can use the amount in the next 2 trips (international)

Q. Is travelling during a pandemic easy?

The pandemic is not allowing us to travel the way we were travelling in past and the future is not clear so you should be prepared for a sudden change in the plans without intimation. Things can change overnight and even countries can go under lockdown and in these situations, none can do anything. So if you are travelling with us then be prepared to take this kind of risk and then only finalise your plans.TBT will not be responsible for any such event and no refunds will be made, all the costs will be borne by the member who is joining us.

Q. Trip requirements?

A vaccine (both shots) certificate will be required and the trip will be based on the current guidelines of the travel country for Indian travellers. You might need a booster shot as well if your 2nd dose has surpassed 9 months on the day of travel.

Which visa is needed for this trip?

Ans: Visa for Thailand.

Q. Refund Policy

Ans: No refund 30 days before the trip. No reasons will be considered. Book after planning properly.

Q.I want to see your last trip pics.

Ans: Follow the link: PICTURES

Q. Can I drive it?

Ans: Yes you can drive if you have a valid Indian driving license and you can pay for the additional driver fee.

Q. Why this trip is less costly because all the trips to South America are costly?

Ans. We believe in passing the benefits to members also, as we are a group of passionate traveller who is running this company and not only a business-oriented company.

Q. How will I meet the group if I come?

Ans: We will add you to our WhatsApp group for further communication and if you are coming alone then we will arrange an airport pickup for you by public transport.

Q.Do you have any referral discounts?

Ans: Yes, if someone joins us because of you or with you then you will get a discount of 2500 rupee.

Q.Any a discount for a group?

Ans: Yes, if you are more than 2 then you will get a group discount of 3000 Rupee per head for you.

Where can I see the T&C of the trips?

Ans: Follow this link: CLICK ME

How to Contact us?

Call us on 9029099709 or E-mail us at info@travelbuddiestalk.com

Thanks

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