10 Days / 9 Nights
10 Days / 9 Nights
Thailand is a land of endless fascination. Glittering temples, bustling local markets precariously attached to railroad tracks, breathtaking natural landscapes, diverse ethnic groups, and wildlife encounters providing insight into the training and care of elephants create a lasting sense of wonder.
Arrive in Chiang Mai and receive a warm welcome from your guide and private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
After breakfast at the hotel, start the day by visiting temples in the old city, such as Wat Phra Singh, and Wat Suan Dok. These temples offer a service whereby monks will chat with tourists, educate them on Buddhist beliefs, and explain how they live on a daily basis. Visit the oldest market to see northern people sell and buy different varieties of local food. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit Baan Kang Wat, a charming little artist village set outside the town, perfect for travelers who are looking for a unique and creative experience in Chiang Mai. It is also hands-on at the diverse workshops, from pottery, art, crafts, and painting to leatherwork and jewelry making. Immerse yourself in the local culture and support the community.
Breakfast, Lunch
Today is free for you to enjoy your own activities or join optional tours that are available.
Breakfast
Option 1/ Elephant Experience at Elephant EcoValley
Come and visit Elephant EcoValley, a place where you can immerse yourself in the world of elephants in Thailand at the Elephant Culture Museum – the first and only one of its kind in Thailand. During your visit, you can engage in a variety of enriching experiences, from feeding the elephants to witnessing them in their natural habitat. Participate in the fascinating process of creating elephant poo paper, gaining insight into the sustainable and innovative use of natural resources. Learning about herbal treatments, create nutritional vitamin balls for the elephants, and even partake in a refreshing mud bath under the waterfall. This unique and educational experience is designed to be both enlightening and incredibly enjoyable. Enjoy lunch on the shaded restaurant deck near the stream. Join transfer back to your hotel.
Note: It is recommended to wear sandals or wet shoes and short pants.
Option 2/Thai Farm Cooking School
Escape from the bustling city for a day. Come learn how to prepare and cook a Thai meal while enjoying the relaxing non-touristy countryside. On the way to the farm stop at Ruamchook Market for a brief tour. Upon arrival you will be taken around an organic farm. You will be able to see many different kinds of organic herbs, vegetables and fruits that are grown with pride. You will be given the opportunity to pick some of the fresh ingredients to use while preparing your favorite dishes in one of our spacious well-equipped kitchens. Each person have your own cooking station. Enjoy eating your meal on the terrace overlooking the fishpond where you will have a splendid view of the entire farm as well as the lush nearby mountains.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Bangkok.
Arrive in Bangkok you have a warm welcome from your guide, private transfer to hotel.
Breakfast
Today is free on your own activities.
At 4:30pm, meet your guide at hotel lobby and explore the beauty of Bangkok at night by the iconic tuk-tuk and enjoy a fun evening activity when the temperatures are cooler, traffic is lighter, and there are few crowds. Stop and walk around a selection of local sights including temples and the Pak Khlong Talat flower market. Sample local food as your guide stops for snacks, a main course and dessert. Dinner is served at a Michelin guide restaurant, Elvis Suki, which has been making the same recipe of sukiyaki beef for 30 years. The suki can be ordered with or without soup, but the dry perfectly cooked sukiyaki beef with Elvis’ secret eggy sauce and smoky aroma from the coal stove is the best. (or other Michelin guide restaurants).
(Availability: Every day except Monday)
Breakfast, Dinner
Experience a half day tour by taking a long tail boat cruise down the Chao Phraya River. We bring you to see a traditional way of living. Along the way, stop to visit the Temple of Dawn, officially named Wat Arun. It is an extraordinary feat of architecture and one of the most revered sights along the river. Then we take a tuk tuk to Wat Po, the oldest and largest temple of Bangkok, built nearly 200 years ago. It houses the enormous Reclining Buddha.
Transfer back to your hotel.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Phuket.
Arrive in Phuket, you have a warm welcome from your guide, private transfer to hotel.
Breakfast
Spend a day on a private trip exploring Phang Nga Bay. Drive to the local fishing village of Klong Kian where your longtail boat is waiting. Cruise the emerald-green waters of the bay, passing dramatic limestone karsts and astounding uninhabited islands. Enjoy sea canoeing at Hong island, a distinctive rocky island and a popular place for spectacular photos. Cruise through a pristine mangrove forest and experience other astonishing stops along the way. In the afternoon, explore secluded beaches and swim in the pristine picturesque environment. Enjoy a sumptuous local picnic lunch in a picturesque location while the fresh air and tropical breeze create an ambience of paradise. Return to Phang Nga and drive to the Samed Nang Chee Viewpoint for an amazing panorama. Arrive at the hotel just before the sunset.
Breakfast, Lunch
Today is free for you to enjoy your own activities or join optional tours that are available.
Breakfast
Private transfer to airport for flight departure.
Breakfast
