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Thailand January 2027

Jan 3 - 27, 2027

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Debra Chiabai & Sue McGarvie

Playful Coconuts/ Over40GETAWAYS

TICO: 2569684

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debra@playfulcoconuts.com

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Overview


Step into Southeast Asia with a tribe of curious, fun-loving grown-ups on a Playful Coconuts adventure designed to awaken your senses and fill your camera roll fast. From the lantern-lit streets and buzzing night markets of Thailand to the floating villages of Cambodia and the vibrant backstreets of Vietnam, this isn’t just another tour — it’s a collection of unforgettable moments shared with incredible people. Think tuk tuk street food safaris in Bangkok, drifting through the Mekong Delta by wooden boat, sunset cocktails after a Vespa ride through Saigon, and standing in awe beneath the legendary temples of Angkor Wat.

But the real magic of a Playful Coconuts trip is how it feels. You’ll sip tea in the mountains of Chiang Rai, spend time with rescued elephants at an ethical sanctuary, sail by private catamaran to a tropical island, wander through floating markets, waterfalls, and jungle temples — all while building connections with people who travel the same way you do: open-hearted, adventurous, and ready for stories worth retelling.

This is Southeast Asia with a playful twist: immersive, comfortable, culturally rich, and filled with those “I can’t believe this is real life” moments that turn strangers into lifelong friends.

Trip Details


Choose Your Itinerary

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  • Itinerary A: Vietnam, Cambodia, Northern Thailand, Bangkok - Double Occupancy - January 3-18, 2027

    $7,655 / person

    Jan 3 - 18, 2027

  • Itinerary B: Bangkok, Kanchanburi & Pattaya - Double Occupancy - January 17-24, 2027

    $3,835 / person

    Jan 3 - 10, 2027

Choose a Post-Trip Excursion January 24-27, 2027 - Can be added to both itineraries

Available to travellers on either Thailand Deluxe or Thailand Lite.

Extend your stay in Pattaya for three additional days of freedom, relaxation, and exploration.

  • Golf and Nightlife in Pattaya - Double Occupancy

    $760 / person

    Jan 24 - 27, 2027

    Free days in Pattaya or play golf (optional) Evening nightlife - free to explore

  • I do not want to add a post-trip extension

    Jan 3, 2027

Flight options (prices and availability not final until booked)

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  • January 3-18, 2027: Itinerary A only

    $2,853 / person

    Jan 3 - 18, 2027

    Economy Flex K - includes 1 carry on, 1 checked bag, standard seat selection - changeable for a fee, refundable for a fee

  • January 15-24, 2027 - Itinerary B only

    $2,217 / person

    Jan 15 - 24, 2027

  • January 3-24, 2027 - Itinerary A + Itinerary B

    $2,063.00

    Jan 3 - 24, 2027

    Standard - includes 1 carry on and 1 checked bag. Group Contract

  • January 15-27, 2027 - Itinerary B + Pattaya Golf and Nightlife

    $2,154 / person

    Jan 15 - 27, 2027

  • January 3-27, 2027 - Itinerary A + Itinerary B + Pattaya Golf and Nightlife

    $2,910.00

    Jan 3 - 27, 2027

Day 1 · Sun, Jan 3 · Home


Flight to Vietnam

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Day 3 · Tue, Jan 5 · Ho Chi Minh City


Saigon Airport arrival transfer with CIP service

You will: Be assisted through the priority immigration lane (CIP Service included) Have your passport copies and Vietnam E-Visas collected to process immigration and customs clearance Have your luggage collected for you All documents and luggage w...

Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel early check-in (you will be able to check in on arrival in the morning)

Jan 5 – Jan 8

Hotel: Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel Stay: 3 nights Meals on arrival day: No meals included

Visit to Cho Lon Market

Experience the vibrant district of Cholon, the heart of Saigon's Chinese community. Translating to big market, Cholon is home to Mandarin speakers, ancient pagodas, and shops adorned with Chinese script. Begin your exploration with a visit to FITO...

Welcome dinner

Day 4 · Wed, Jan 6 · Ho Chi Minh City


Cu Chi Underground City & Saigon highlights

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a full-day tour. Travel about 2 hours from Saigon to the Cu Chi area to visit the famous underground tunnel network: Learn how work on the tunnels began during the war again...

Evening Vintage Vespa street food expedition

6:30PM – 10:30PM · 4hr

The darker the night gets, the more vivid Saigon becomes. Riding pillion on a vintage Vespa is the best way to feel the city like the locals do. Meet up with your driver around 18:30, who will assist you with fitting your helmet, then hop on an au...

Day 5 · Thu, Jan 7 · Mekong Delta


Mekong Delta exploration by wooden boat

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel; your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby for today's tour. This immersive day trip takes you deep into Vietnam’s lush south, where time slows down and every waterway leads to something quietly extraordinary. Leavin...

Day 6 · Fri, Jan 8 · Siem Reap


Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport

8:30AM

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. After check-out, around 08:30 your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer you to Tan Son Nhat Airport (approx. 30 minutes) for your flight to Siem Reap.

Flight from SGN

SGN

12:00PM

1hr 15min

SAI

1:15PM

Regional Flight: Cambodia Angkor Air #K6 825 SGN – SAI @12:00 – 13:15. Flight tickets are included in economy class.

Siem Reap arrival, local markets & Artisans d’Angkor

Upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport, meet your guide and driver for a transfer to your hotel for a 3-night stay. In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle introduction to Siem Reap: Walk along the road in front of the King’s Residence to see the Main Shrine,...

Koulen Central Hotel check-in

Jan 8 – Jan 11

Hotel: Koulen Central Hotel Room type: Deluxe with Balcony Room Stay: 3 nights

Day 7 · Sat, Jan 9 · Siem Reap


Cooking class at Chreav Village

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel; your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby for today's tour. Depart for a half-day cooking class at Chreav Village. Start with a pick-up at the hotel, followed by a visit to one of the busiest local markets in Siem R...

Boat excursion to Kampong Khleang floating village

This afternoon, drive to Kampong Khleang, one of the largest communities on the great Tonle Sap Lake, located about 35 km east of Siem Reap (roughly a 45-minute drive). Visitors to Kampong Khleang during the dry season experience a forest of tower...

Day 8 · Sun, Jan 10 · Siem Reap


Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm & Angkor Wat tour

After breakfast, meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a full-day exploration of the Angkor temples. Morning: Angkor Thom City Visit the monumental last capital of the great Khmer Empire See the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King ...

Day 9 · Mon, Jan 11 · Chiang Rai


Transfer from Siem Reap hotel to Siem Reap Airport

After checking-out of your hotel in Siem Reap, you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to Siem Reap airport where you will take your flight to your next destination. END OF OPTIONAL PRE-TRIP EXCURSION TO VIETNAM & CAMBODIA.

Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport to hotel transfer

Arrive at Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI). After clearing Customs and Immigration and collecting your baggage, please follow the signs to exit door 6, where our representative will be waiting for you holding a sign with your...

Welcome dinner in Chiang Rai

Welcome dinner at Chivit Thamma da Coffee House, Bistro & Bar, a charming riverside café in Chiang Rai known for its colonial-style design, relaxing garden atmosphere, homemade bakery, and locally roasted coffee overlooking the Kok River.

The Riverie by Katathani Chiang Rai check-in

Accommodation: The Riverie by Katathani Chiang Rai (3 Nights).

Day 10 · Tue, Jan 12 · Chiang Rai


Chiang Rai temples & Golden Triangle tour

Enjoy a full-day journey through the cultural highlights of Chiang Rai, where art, spirituality, and history come together in a uniquely northern Thai experience. Begin your day at the iconic Wat Rong Khun, a dazzling all-white masterpiece symboli...

Day 11 · Wed, Jan 13 · Doi Mae Salong


Doi Mae Salong, hilltribe villages & tea plantation

Begin your morning with a scenic drive to Doi Mae Salong, a picturesque mountain village with a rich history and unique cultural blend. Originally settled by the 93rd Division of the Chinese Nationalist Army (KMT) after the Chinese Civil War, Doi ...

Day 12 · Thu, Jan 14 · Chiang Mai


Overland transfer from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

Make a relaxing stop at Lalitta Café, one of Chiang Rai’s most picturesque café destinations, before continuing to Chiang Mai.

Visit to Lalitta Café

Visit to Lalitta Café Make a relaxing stop at Lalitta Café, one of Chiang Rai’s most picturesque café destinations. Nestled within a beautifully landscaped garden, the café is renowned for its cascading waterfall feature, lush greenery, and serene...

Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai check-in

Accommodation: Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai (3 Nights).

Day 13 · Fri, Jan 15 · Chiang Mai


Full-day visit to Elephant Nature Park

Enjoy a full-day visit to Elephant Nature Park, a natural home and sanctuary for elephants, buffalos, dogs, cats, birds and many other rescued animals. Your visit starts with a picturesque drive through rural countryside to Elephant Nature Park. H...

Day 14 · Sat, Jan 16 · Chiang Mai


Chiang Mai temples & handicraft villages

Doi Suthep is about 15 kilometers from Chiang Mai and on it is Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, a holy temple easily reached from the city. High in the hills above Chiang Mai is Doi Suthep temple, a spectacular shrine commissioned by King Kuena, ruler of C...