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Golf Tour
Around Thailand - 12 Days / 11 Nights |
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Fore! If you’re looking for golf, you’ve come to the right country; Thailand has some of the best golf courses in Southeast Asia. With over 150 courses available, Exotissimo has selected the very best from Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the royal beach resort of Hua Hin. Combining your favorite pastime with cultural excursions and luxury accommodation, you should not miss this!
Start things off in Bangkok. Head to all the main sites before starting your golfing adventure at the Thai Country Club.
Rest up at the Anantara before conquering the Springfield Village Golf Club the next morning. You will certainly be on your toes as the club has three different courses. The next day we’ll head over to the Imperial Lake View Golf Club where rolling fairways and island greens make for picturesque but challenging 18-holes. Bask in this peaceful and chic beach town for one final day of complete and utter relaxation before concluding your Thailand golf tour.
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After
breakfast, tee off at the Thai Country Club for your first
round of golf in the Kingdom. In the afternoon, set off on
an exhilarating long tail boat ride through the waterways of
Bangkok up to the village of Nonthaburi. Travel past lush
countryside, local markets, fruit orchids and traditional
teak houses before arriving at a riverside temple. Enjoy the
small town atmosphere as you wander about the streets and
throw the markets. Return to Bangkok in the early evening.
This
morning, transfer to Bangkok Airport your flight to Chiang
Mai. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, you will be transferred to
your hotel. Often called ‘The Rose of the North', Chiang Mai
is the heart of Northern Thai culture. A blend of ethnic
minorities, dense green forests and hills, dozens of serene
temples, and colourful night markets are just a few of the
delights of the city. The afternoon is at your leisure to
explore.
This
morning enjoy a round of golf at the Chiang Mai Highlands Golf
Resort. This exciting course was opened at the end of 2005 and
is nestled amongst the hills on the outskirts of Chiang Mai. Its
well-manicured fairways and knowledgeable caddies add to the
pleasant experience of playing in this beautiful setting.
After
breakfast, its time to tee off for another 18 holes of golf at
the Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club. The par 72 course is fitted with
imported Bermuda grass and is immaculately maintained. There are
several challenging holes, but overall is a course suited for
golfers of all abilities. Mountain streams and lakes pose
interesting hazards but add to the beauty of the course. After
you finish, head to the ‘19th hole' for a cocktail or return to
your hotel to relax.
After
breakfast, drive north-west through the picturesque Mae Sa
valley to the Mae Sa Elephant Camp. Set in a beautiful and
serene wooded area the camp is the chance to get up close
with Asia's beloved elephants. Watch them bath, learn about
the mahouts (elephant care takers), and enjoy a ride on the
back of an elephant through the surrounding woods. As you
return to Chaing Mai, stop at an orchid farm for a tour.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Chiang Mai airport
for a flight to Bangkok and onward road transfer to Hua Hin.
This
morning, tee off at the Springfield Golf Club located a
short drive away from Hua Hin. This course was designed by
the legendary Jack Nicholas and is thought to be one of
Thailand's most challenging with several water hazards,
tricky bunkers, and fast greens. After playing 18 holes,
return to the hotel where the afternoon is yours to explore
the long white beaches of Huan Hin.
Today
is at your leisure, but we suggest an excursion to Sam
Roi Yod National Park. Thailand's first coastal National
Park, Sam Roi Yod is full of limestone mountains, coves,
beaches and marshy wetlands and home to a variety of
flora and fauna. The excursion starts at a fruit
plantation and continues by sea to the fishing village
of Bang-Pu. Continue to the caves of Pra-Ya-Nakorn where
dripping stalagmites create a mystical atmosphere. After
lunch, relax by the seaside before returning to Hua Hin.
Your
final round of golf in Thailand is at the Majestic Creek
Golf Club. Set in the mountains to the west of Hua Hin,
Majestic Creek is a scenic course that features the longest
par 5 in Thailand and its rolling hilly terrain and tricky
greens are sure to provide a challenge. After signing your
scorecard, return to your hotel for an afternoon at your
leisure.