The Highlights of Thailand Tour

Warmly welcome you on arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Our driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. 
Spend overnight in Bangkok.

Early in the morning, we drive to the southwest of Bangkok, visiting the Maeklong railway market, taking photo, and enjoying the local snack in the market before driving to Damnoen Saduak – a rural floating market. Stop for a motor boat trip along the waterway to the picturesque floating market of Damnoen Saduak. 

 In the afternoon, we visit the Wat Pho, temple grounds and the famous 45-metre reclining Buddha. Continue to the Grand Palace, Thailand’s most important landmark, and marvel at the majestic building and its throne halls. Then see the mysterious Emerald Buddha which is the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. 
 Depart for Wat Saket and make a short climb up to the Golden Mount to enjoy a panoramic view of Rattanakosin Island while listening to the chimes of hundreds of temple bells. From here, take a short walk to Soi Ban Batra, a handicraft community famed for the art of monk’s alms bowls making.

 Continue to Jim Thompson’s Mansion for a guided tour of the house and its Asian antiques. This teak mansion was home to the charismatic American silk millionaire who spent years filling it with beautiful, priceless antiques before disappearing under mysterious circumstances.

 After that, feel free to spend the rest of the day exploring Bangkok.
Overnight in Bangkok

Day time: Free time to relax and discover the city on your own.
In the evening, enjoy the Midnight Food-tour by Tuk Tuk, a popular and exciting way to explore the vibrant street food scene of Thailand's capital city. Our driver will take you to visit Chinatown, Flower Market and Khao San Road, through various street food stalls, night markets, and local eateries. You'll have the opportunity to sample a variety of dishes such as pad Thai, green curry, mango sticky rice, fried insects (if you're feeling adventurous), and many other traditional Thai delicacies.
Overnight in Bangkok.

Depart to Bangkok Airport to catch a domestic flight to Chiang Rai. 
Upon arrival, hotel’s private driver will pick you up at the airport and escort you to the hotel.
Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Morning driver up hill to visit Mae Salong, offers tea-tasting and tea sales. There is no plantation tour as such, but you can walk into the plantation and take some photos of the beautiful landscape. Doi Mae Salong is the site of Santi Khiri Village, a community settled by the former Chinese 93rd Division who moved from Myanmar to reside on Thai territory in 1961. The village became well known for its enchanting scenery and tranquil atmosphere. Visit Opium House Museum, then to the Golden Triangle area. Here is a chance to go on Mae Kong River by the river boat ride to our neighborhood, Laos and see the beautiful scenery along the giantic Mae Khong River which divide the three countries from each other before the returning back to the main land Chiang Rai. Time at leisure.

Have breakfast and head to Chiang Mai via van. Visit Baan Dam (Black House) is the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs. Stop at Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple and also visit Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), a magnificent temple famous for its blue colors and intricate carvings.. Have a coffee break (at your own expense) at Chivit Thamma Da, a lovely coffee house set in an English garden and located by Mae Ping River. 
Arrive Chiang Mai just in time for a delicious bowl of Khao Soy at Monsoon Tea House Restaurant (lunch is on your own expense) Khao Soy is Chiang Mai's most famous dish, which combines crispy noodles and a rich coconut curry sauce for a taste that delights the senses. Following lunch, learn more about sustainable and organic Monsoon tea from the founder of the restaurant.
Balance of the day is free time. 

The morning will be mainly devoted to the walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple, Wat Chedi Luang temple. Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take rickshaw tour.  After that, you will take a walking through the central market of Warorot. 
In the afternoon, experience 60-minute Traditional Thai massage at the hotel to promote relaxation, reduce stress, improve flexibility, and alleviate muscle tension and discomfort. Back to your hotel, free time.
 

8:30 am – 2:00 pm: You will be picked up by the school team and join the Thai Farm Cooking for Thai cooking classes in English. It will be a great experience for you to learn the recipes and tips of this succulent Thai cuisine.
Visit a local market

• Explaining and learning about herbs and ingredients at our organic farm
• Cooking jasmine rice and sticky rice
• Pound and make a curry paste from scratch
• Choose and make one curry paste, one curry and one soup
• Cook a noodle dish and sweet dessert according to the day

The rest of the day is free.

Half-day visit Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
- Pick up from your hotel or accommodation
- Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.
- 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.
- 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.
- Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.
- Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.
- Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants.
- Change clothes and say good bye to the elephants
- Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.
- Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
In the afternoon we cannot miss the Doi Suthep hill. The mountain’s temple is one of the most historically and spiritually significant places in Thailand. We drive up the scenic mountainous terrains and pass by lush landscapes on your way to the base of the complex. We then climb up for more than 300 staircase and finally take an elevator to the top. Here get your chance to admire the picturesque panorama views of Chiang Mai City.

Depart to Chiang Mai Airport to catch a domestic flight to Phuket.
Upon arrival in Phuket, you will be transferred to Yacht Haven Marina Pier to board the hotel’s speedboat (the hotel accepts the last booking for private boat at 16:00) – private transfer + speedboat
Balance of the day is free time. 
Overnight on Koh Yao Noi. 

Free time for the sun and sea

Free time for the sun and sea

Free time for the sun and sea

Free time in the morning.
Take a speedboat from the hotel to the mainland of Phuket, continuing to Phuket Airport for your flight departure back home.
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