Warmly welcome you on arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

We will pick you up with a comfortable vehicle to the center of Bangkok to check-in your hotel, then take your time to have a rest after a long flight and lunchtime.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meal:  Not available

Today, we will take the whole day to explore Bangkok – the city of golden temples.

The first destination is the Grand Palace.

This huge architecture complex is over 2 sq. kilometers, including 3 main sites: Royal Palace, Royal Office and pagodas (Wat) built in 1770s. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is no longer home of Thailand Royal, most of national significant events takes place there.

Wat Phra Kaew is the most out-standing architecture in complex, built in 1785 when King Rama I moved the capital to Bangkok. Wat Pra Kwae is famous not only for its beauty of unique Thailand Buddhism architecture but also for the sacred jade Buddha statue. Thai people believe that the statue will bring back fortune and prosperity for the nation.

Nearby Grand Palace is Wat Pho – the oldest and biggest pagoda in Bangkok with more than 1000 Buddha statues and the huge one sit-back Buddha in gold. This pagoda is also famous for being a birthplace of traditional Thai massage, since there is a traditional medicine school established in 1982, educating the arts of Thai massage.

The Wat Pho wall-surrounded complex was divided into 2 by Soi Chetuphon running along East – West. The Northern complex is the one including the in gold Buddha statue and massage school mentioned above. The Southern complex, Tukgawee, is a monastery and a school.

Afterwards, we visit Wat Traimit – the temple famous for its unique and historic beauty, and also for the huge golden Buddha statue. Thai people believe that the statue represents for prosperity and purity, as well as strength and power. The Golden Statue was defined to be built in Sukhothai period, the 13-15th century – one of the most famous periods of Thai Buddhism architecture

After having lunch on your own, we will board on a boat to pay a visit along the Chao Phraya River, watching the life of local people close by. En route, we stop at Wat Arun, known as the most beautiful pagoda in Bangkok not only for its location on the Chao Phraya’s riverbank but also for the different architecture from other pagodas. “Arun” means sunrise, but it is most beautiful in the sunset.

The pagoda was decorated with glass pieces and Chinese ceramic, in a complicated style. You can climb up to the top of Wat Arun to see Chao Phraya, Grand Palace and Wat Pho at the opposite side.

Return to the hotel and you are free to explore Bangkok by night.

 Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meal:  Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, take just a short drive from the bustling streets of Bangkok, the high-rise urban landscape dissolves into a lush green rural idyll. This full-day trip to Samut Songkhram Province, only an hour outside the capital, allows guests to experience the traditional charms of the Thai countryside.

The day starts with a trip to Mae Klong Railway market; a country market has sprouted up along the tracks. When a train pulls in or out of the station, the vendors quickly clear their stalls, only to set them up again moments later when the train has passed! From here, the journey continues to very famous touristic Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Although quite touristy today, the market remains the best example to showcase how a floating market originally was like decades ago. Off the boat, it is time to enjoy strolling around the colorful floating marketplace bustling with boats and vendors selling tropical fruits and other delights.

Back to hotel and you are free to relax until the evening, appointed time, we transfer to have a dinner cruise on Chao Phraya River.

19:00: Check-in at Counter, River City Shopping Complex.

19:20: Boarding the cruise on the Chao Phraya River. Welcomed by our crew in typical ceremonious Thai culture with warm smiles and offering our own welcome cocktail.

19:30: Depart from River City Pier while you enjoy your drinks, take in the beautiful night-lit scenery on both side of the river. Our captain will pilot the boat up-river.

We will ensure the opportunity for you to take snapshot of the two most magnificent night views of Bangkok: Wat Arun – Grand Palace with Wat Pra Kaew.

After that, we will return to The River City Shopping Complex, enjoying the beautiful decorations and awesome sight of colored light on the river side.

20:00: Dinner is served under moonlight, with “Live Music” in a serenade atmosphere and a Thai Classical Dance Show. You must be delighted with the Thai and International cuisine offered in a sumptuous buffet.

21:30: Arrival at the River City Pier and return you to hotel.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meal:  Breakfast

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport, taking a flight to Chiang Mai. Checking-in the hotel in Chiang Mai and take a short rest.

In late evening, heading to Doi Suthep for admire sunset. Doi Suthep is a popular Chiang Mai temple to visit, and at dusk, you will join an uncrowded experience and enjoy a traditional monk ceremony at the Golden Pagoda. After an afternoon spent exploring Chiang Mai’s temples and enjoying the sunset over the city, you’ll be swept away back to your hotel.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meal:  Breakfast

After breakfast, you wil participate in fullday program at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary.

Itinerary

08:00 – 08:30       : Pick up from your hotel or accommodation

08:30                    : Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.

10:30                    : Arrive at the Sanctuary. Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing. Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior.

11:00                    : Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.

12:00                    : Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.

13:00                    : Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.

14:00                    : Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants.

15:00                    : Change clothes and say good bye to the elephants

15:30                    : Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.

17:00-17:30          : Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meal:  Breakfast, lunch

Today, you will enjoy an amazing cooking class.

Thai Akha Cooking School is run by Akha people born and raised in Thailand. With their different traditions, culture and beliefs from the rest of Thailand, Akha Food is also different from Thai Food. It is much healthier and fresher using very basic ingredients at home and very suitable for vegetarians.

Our cooking class start with choosing your great& fresh ingredients at a local market where you can observe the real lifestyle of local people. Here you will learn how to prepare 8 Thai dishes and 3 Akha dishes. We will then be sitting and taking breaks to eat all the deliciously prepared food along the way!!

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meal:  Breakfast

After having breakfast, transfer to airport for the flight to Phuket.

Pick up at the Phuket airport to transfer to Ao Po Grand Marin to take spead boat transfer to Koh Yao Noi. Koh Yao Yai is in the heart of Phang Nga bay between Phuket and Krabi, a million miles away in terms of tranquilty. Island captures a by-gone era where life flows at its own pace.

Check-in the hotel. The rest of day is on your own.

Time for speedboat from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi: 17:00 – 17:30

Accommodation: At the hotel in Koh Yao Noi

Meal:  Breakfast

Today is on your own in this beautiful island. You are free to explore this magnificent island by yourself. You can go swimming, diving or just lazy by the beach

Accommodation: At the hotel in Koh Yao Noi

Meal:  Breakfast

Today is on your own in this beautiful island. You are free to explore this magnificent island by yourself. You can go swimming, diving or just lazy by the beach

Accommodation: At the hotel in Koh Yao Noi

Meal:  Breakfast

Today is on your own in this beautiful island. You are free to explore this magnificent island by yourself. You can go swimming, diving or just lazy by the beach

Accommodation: At the hotel in Koh Yao Noi

Meal:  Breakfast

You are free until transfer to pier to back to Phuket airport for the flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, meet and transfer without guide to hotel for check in (Early check-in is NOT included and subject to hotel’s availability).

Time for speedboat from Koh Yao Noi to Phuket: 10:00 – 10:30

 Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meal:  Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel, meet the driver and transfer to airport for your flight home

Accommodation: None

Meal:  Breakfast