MarkJust a note before the deal, booking any flight given the current situation is at your own risk. If you were to book a flight I’d recommend reading about the country you plan to fly to current situation and of course Ireland’s (i.e whether you’ll have to quarantine or PCR test etc.), using a credit card as you have greater protection, reading the cancellation conditions and in most cases booking directly with the airline.
This deal is for a trip around Thailand in March with flights from Dublin to Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket with 15 nights in 4* hotels for €956 per person! The nature of this deal is you can chop and change it as you like. If you wanted something different, I’d highly recommend checking out Irish travel blogger Stephmylife’s website and read about her blog posts on Thailand, which is linked here, Stephmylife Thailand posts. There are loads of hidden gems and tips so definitely worth a read!
The itinerary is as follows:
2nd March – Dublin to Bangkok (arrive 3rd March) and 4 nights in Bangkok
7th March – Bangkok to Chiang Mai and 4 nights in Chiang Mai
11th March – Chiang Mai to Phuket and 7 nights in Phuket
18th March – Phuket to Dublin (arrive 19th March)
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.
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.
Phuket, a rainforested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea, has some of Thailand’s most popular beaches, mainly situated along the clear waters of the western shore. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and restaurants.
Price breakdown with links: (based on 2 people sharing)
Please note I have broken up the international flights and domestic flights into two separate bookings as its cheaper. The international flights will be flying into Bangkok and on the way home flying from Phuket.
Amanah Bangkok Hotel 3rd March – 7th March €65 per person for a 4 night stay
Decharme Hotel-SHA Plus 7th March – 11th March €65 per person for a 4 night stay
The Melody Phuket – SHA Extra Plus 11th March – 18th March €156 per person for a 7 night stay
Total: €956 per person based on 2 people sharing
The international flights are with a mixture of Turkish Airlines and Bangkok Airways. The flights are flying into Bangkok via Istanbul and back from Phuket via Bangkok and Istanbul. The flights from Dublin are leaving on Thursday the 2nd of March and arriving into Bangkok on the 3rd of March. The return flight leaves Phuket on Saturday the 18th March arriving into Ireland on the 19th March. A checked bag of 30 kg is included for all flights. There is a link below for the flights, click on this to be brought to the Skyscanner website.
Flights Dublin to Bangkok 2nd March // return from Phuket to Dublin 18th March €573
The domestic flights are with Bangkok Airways. The flights are direct flights flying from Bangkok to Chiang Mai on Tuesday the 7th of March and flying from Chiang Mai to Phuket on Saturday the 11th of March. A checked bag of 20 kg is included for all flights (the international flights give you more luggage so be careful!). There is a link below for the flights, click on this to be brought to the Skyscanner website.
Flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai 7th March and Chiang Mai to Phuket 11th March €97 per person
The hotel in Bangkok is the 4* Amanah Bangkok Hotel, which is rated 8.5 out of 10 with guests from Booking.com. This property is located just over 3 km from Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. The hotel has a fitness centre and swimming pool on site. The rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, a fridge and a safe.
A double or twin room at Amanah Bangkok Hotel is available for €65 per person for a 4 night stay.
There is a link below to book the hotel, click on this to be brought to the Booking.com website.
Amanah Bangkok Hotel 3rd March – 7th March €65 per person for a 4 night stay
The hotel in Chiang Mai is the 4* Decharme Hotel-SHA Plus, which is rated 8.3 out of 10 with guests from Booking.com. This property is located within Chiang Mai’s City Walls and is a 5 minute walk from the famous Sunday Walking Street. The hotel has a fitness centre and swimming pool on site. The rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi and a minibar.
A double or twin room at Decharme Hotel-SHA Plus is available for €65 per person for a 4 night stay.
There is a link below to book the hotel, click on this to be brought to the Booking.com website.
Decharme Hotel-SHA Plus 7th March – 11th March €65 per person for a 4 night stay
The hotel in Phuket is The Melody Phuket – SHA Extra Plus, which is rated 8.8 out of 10 with guests from Booking.com. This property is in Kata and a short drive from both Kata and Karon Beaches. The hotel has a pool and free Wi-Fi. The rooms are modern with air-conditioning and a balcony.
A double room at The Melody Phuket – SHA Extra Plus is available for €156 per person for a 7 night stay.
There is a link below to book the hotel, click on this to be brought to the Booking.com website.
The Melody Phuket – SHA Extra Plus 11th March – 18th March €156 per person for a 7 night stay
Please note prices are correct at time of publication and are subject to change. The above links might be affiliate links meaning I get a small cut of any flights booked. There are no additional fees by using an affiliate link, the cost is the exact same if you searched for it yourself.
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