Lavish Discovery of Colorful Thailand

Arrival in Bangkok

• Activities:

  Arrive in Bangkok, relax

• Meal:

  N/A

• Included:

  Airport pickup with guide, hotel in Bangkok

You will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Bangkok

• Activities:

  Discover Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, Wat Benjabophit, visit Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Bangkok

Discover three of Bangkok's finest temples: Wat Traimit houses a striking 3-metre tall Golden Buddha image - a gleaming, 5-ton figure of solid gold. Wat Pho houses the highly revered giant Reclining Buddha and traditional massage school, while Wat Benjabophit is famous for its elegant, white marble facade and Buddha images lining the cloister walls behind the main chapel. Alternatively, combine a tour to the three temples above with a visit to the Grand Palace. Inside its 61-acre complex, you'll encounter what is undoubtedly one of the wonders of the world, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). Overnight in Bangkok

Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Bangkok

• Activities:

  Explore tourist attractions in Ayutthaya, enjoy view along Chao Phraya River, visit ruined temples in Ayutthaya historical park

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, guide, ground transportation, cruise, entrance fees, hotel in Bangkok

Drive to Ayutthaya, the Capital of Thailand for more than 417 years from 1350 to 1776 when it was sacked by an invading Burmese army. First, visit at Bang Pa In to see the summer palace built by King Rama IV at a time of growing European influence in Thailand. See the Italian inspired palace building and surrounding temples. Also visit Wat Nivet Thammapavat a gothic inspired temple beside the river. Board the traditional rice barge Thanathanee, and enjoy your private lunch cruise on the Chao Phraya River. En route you will have beautiful views of Wat Phanan Choeng, the Elephant Kraal Pavilion and local lifestyle on the riverside. Disembark at Aor Bor Jor pier and visit the most important of the ruined temples in Ayutthaya historical park: Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Vihara Phra Mongkol Bopit and Wat Chai Watanaram. Return to Bangkok at the late afternoon. Overnight in Bangkok

Bangkok - Chiang Rai

• Activities:

  Depart for Chiang Rai, arrive in Luxury Camp, relax and enjoy Thai food

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Dinner

• Included:

  Breakfast, dinner, airport transfer with guide, boat fee, accommodation in Golden Triangle

Depart to Bangkok Airport to catch a domestic flight to Chiang Rai. Arrive at Four Season's camp pier and continue on a traditional long tail boat to your Luxury Camp. Free for relax with the natural atmosphere. Enjoy dinner with Thai food Overnight in Golden Triangle

Chiang Rai

• Activities:

  Enjoy elephant riding, travel along Mekong River to Golden Triangle, visit local market and ancient temple

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, cruise, tuk tuk, accommodation in Golden Triangle

Enjoy your breakfast then meet with the professional mahouts who will provide training in how to care for and “drive” an elephant. Lunch and followed by some leisure time. In the afternoon, experience a cruise down the majestic Mekong river onboard a traditional longboat , enroute to the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and Laos come together. Once you are through with the Golden Triangle board a Songtaew followed by a Tuk Tuk to visit a local market and an ancient temple called “Chedi Luang”. Then returns to the resort for relax. Overnight in Golden Triangle

Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

• Activities:

  Travel to Chiang Mai, stop at Wat Rong Khun, coffee break at excellent resort, enjoy hot springs in Mae Krachan

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Chiang Mai

Breakfast and farewell to the camp, then meet with transportation and guide for transfer to Chiang Mai. Stop a visit to Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple. Coffee break on the way at the excellent Jarin Garden Resort famous for its homemade pies, or coffee break at Cabbage & Condoms operated by the Population and Community Development Association to serve and assist the rural people. And also be made at Mae Krachan hotsprings before arriving in Chiang Mai. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai

• Activities:

  Arrive in Doi Suthep Mountain, experience alms giving, climp up Doi Suthep and visit sacred temples, enjoy Thai food, experience chanting of prayer, visit Waroros Night Market

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Chiang Mai

Depart your hotel at 06.00 AM and arrive at the foot hills of Doi Suthep Mountain in time to buy offerings and join the locals during the daily alms giving ceremony. This is a serene Buddhist procession where dozens of monks walk barefoot through the street collecting food and everyday items. Continue up the mountain to Wat Doi Suthep and climb the 309 steps of the Golden Naga stair case to reach its golden pagodas. Proceed to Wat Umong, built in the 14th century, a heavily forested temple covered by moss and small plants offering a unique yet charming sense of natural decay. After a walk through its mysterious tunnels you reach the Viharn of the temple to experience your own private blessing ceremony. Continue to Wat Suan Dok which is famous for its whitewashed Lanna stupas. Finish this lovely day with a delicious bowl of Khao Soy. This famous Northern Thai dish is a combination of coconut cream, crispy noodles and plenty of spice that is sure to delight! Spend the afternoon on leisure. Our evening tour commences at Wat Ket temple where we will join monks in their evening chanting of prayer, a magical, moving and incredibly atmospheric experience. From here it’s time to indulge in some sumptuous Thai cuisine when we move onto an old Teak House, Pillars 137. After dinner you will have the opportunity to light a paper lantern and release it into the jet black night’s sky and enjoy the superb visual spectacle this creates. Continue onto the bustling Waroros Night Market, a must have experience for all visitors to Chiang Mai. The market is the hub of local life and bursting with fresh flowers and local street food stalls, and the perfect way to cap of your evening. Your guide will explore the market with you and sample some local Thai sweets to finish off your wonderful evening of discovery in Chiang Mai. Overnight in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

• Activities:

  Arrive in Mae Kampong village, pass through countryside, visit local market, observe the processing of fermented tea leaves and other home-made products

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Chiang Mai

Depart for Mae Kampong village and drive through the picturesque countryside of Chiang Mai. En route a stop is made at a local market to select some extras for your lunch. Continue to Mae Kampong village where you are met by villagers, before you begin a stroll through the community forest, passing tea and coffee fields. Return to the village in time to watch lunch being prepared by your host family. If you like, you can assist them. After lunch take a walk around the village to see the processing of fermented tea leaves, and various locally hand-made products. Return to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon. Overnight in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai - Phuket - Naka Yai Island

• Activities:

  Arrive in Phuket, go to Ao Po Grand Marina Pier, take a speedboat to Naka Island

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, airport transfer with guide, speedboat, hotel in Naka Yai island

Depart to Chiang Mai Airport, take the flight to Phuket. Upon arrival at Phuket Airport, meet with local English speaking guide for private transfer to Ao Po Grand Marina Pier in Phuket for join in speedboat to The Naka Island. Overnight on Naka Yai Island

Naka Yai Island

• Activities:

  Relax and discover the island

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, hotel in Naka Yai island

Breakfast at the hotel and spend the days on leisure in the resort or some discovery. Overnight on Naka Yai Island

Naka Yai Island

• Activities:

  Relax and discover the island

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, hotel in Naka Yai island

Breakfast at the hotel and spend the days on leisure in the resort or some discovery. Overnight on Naka Yai Island

Naka Yai Island

• Activities:

  Relax and discover the island

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, hotel in Naka Yai island

Breakfast at the hotel and spend the days on leisure in the resort or some discovery. Overnight on Naka Yai Island

Naka Yai Island

• Activities:

  Relax and discover the island

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, hotel in Naka Yai island

Breakfast at the hotel and spend the days on leisure in the resort or some discovery. Overnight on Naka Yai Island

Naka Yai Island - Phuket

• Activities:

  Depart from Phuket Airport

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, speedboat, airport transfer with drop off guide

After breakfast take a speedboat to Ao Po Grand Marina Pier in Phuket. Then then meet with transportation and assistant for transfer to Phuket Airport for the flight to next destination.