MarkToday’s deal of the day is a massive trip to Thailand! Flights from Dublin to Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and Bangkok with 16 nights accommodation in 3 and 4* hotels for €956 pp!
Chiang Mai is a city in mountainous northern Thailand and is the former capital of Thailand. It is famous for its beautiful ancient Buddhist temples, cuisine and treks. For those looking for an ethical experience with elephants, Chiang Mai is 60 km from the Elephant Nature Park, which has been rehabilitating elephants since the ’90s.
Koh Samui is Thailand’s second largest island and lies in the Gulf of Thailand. It is known for its stunning beaches and party atmosphere. Koh Samui is also in close proximity to Koh Phangan, which is famous for its full and half moon parties, and Koh Tao, which is a popular diving spot.
Bangkok is Thailand’s capital and is a large metropolis known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. It is home to stunning temples like Wat Pho, Wat Arun and the Grand Palace. Khaosan Road is synonymous with backpackers and the Floating Markets are also worth a visit.
The itinerary is as follows:
Dublin to Chiang Mai via Hong Kong leaving on 7th May, arriving on the 8th of May (4 nights)
Chiang Mai to Koh Samui direct on the 12th of May (9 nights)
Koh Samui to Bangkok direct on the 21st of May (3 nights)
Bangkok to Dublin via Hong Kong leaving on the 24th of May, arriving on the 25th of May.
The flights are with a mixture of Cathay Pacific and Bangkok Airways. A minimum of a checked bag of 20 kg is included on all flights. There are links below to the main international flights and the internal flights, click on these to be brought to the Skyscanner website.
Chiang Mai to Koh Samui – 12th May // Koh Samui to Bangkok – 21st May
There is a list of hotels below that I recommend in each destination. Like the flights, each one must be booked separately.
The hotel in Chiang Mai is the 4* The Rodman Hotel, which is rated a superb 9.1 out of 10 with guests from Booking.com. This property is located in the Old Town of Chiang Mai and is 300 metres from the Gate Market.
A double room at The Rodman Hotel is available for €70 pp for a 4 night stay. There is a link below to the hotel, click on this to be brought to the Booking.com website.
The Rodman Hotel 8th May – 12th May €70 pp for a 4 night stay
The hotel in Koh Samui is the 3* Thongtakian Resort, which is rated a fabulous 8.9 out of 10 with guests from Booking.com. This property is located right next to Silver Beach and is a quiet part of Koh Samui. There are a few shops and restaurants close to the hotel. The popular Chaweng area of Samui is 5 km from the hotel.
A double or twin room at Thongtakian Resort is available for a bargain €135 pp for a 9 night stay. There is a link below to the hotel, click on this to be brought to the Booking.com website.
Thongtakian Resort 12th May – 21st May €135 pp for a 9 night stay
The final hotel is the 4* Travelodge Sukhumvit 11, which is rated a fabulous 8.7 out of 10 with guests from Booking.com. The hotel is a 7 minute walk to the closest Skytrain station and is a 10 minute walk from Arab Street, which is famous for its nightlife. This property has a stunning rooftop pool and fitness centre.
A double or twin room at Travelodge Sukhumvit 11 is available for €70 pp for a 3 night stay. There is a link below to the hotel, click on this to be brought to the Booking.com website.
Travelodge Sukhumvit 11 21st May – 24th May €70 pp for a 3 night stay
The total price for all flights and 16 nights accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels is €956 per person, which is based on 2 people sharing.
Please note prices are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.