8 Days / 7 Nights
Day 1 - Arrive Bangkok
Arrive this morning in Bangkok, the vibrant and throbbing
capital city of Thailand. You are welcomed and
escorted to your hotel. Built on the banks of the Chao
Phraya river, this “City of Angels” has a fascinating
appeal that is difficult to resist. The day is at leisure to
relax and recover from the long flight.
Day 2 - Klongs and China Town Tour / Grand Palace & Wat Po
Travel by motor launch on the picturesque Chao
Phraya River and canals, or klongs, to observe the
serene family homes and temples along the waterways.
You will pass the famous Royal Barges, excellent
samples of Thai craftsmanship and stop at Wat Arun,
the Temple of Dawn. Then visit Grand Palace, the former
residence for the Thai kings. Visit the Reception
Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Funeral Hall and the
beautiful Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Keo.
Visit Wat Po, one of the oldest and largest temples in
Bangkok. Ride on a tuk-tuk, a three-wheeled taxi, to
Chinatown for a short walk. (BL)
Day 3 - Bangkok
Day free to relax and pursue independent activities. (B)
Day 4 - Bangkok /Chiang Rai
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to
Chiang Rai where the borders of Thailand, Burma and
Laos meet. Upon arrival, met and transferred to your
hotel. (B)
Day 5 - Golden Triangle Excursion
Visit the Golden Triangle (its sights and scenes present
images of a traditional way of life unknown in the
western world) followed by boat ride on the Mekong
River to see activities along the border of Laos. Stop
at Donsao Island on to visit the local market selling
local handicrafts. (BL)
Day 6 - Chiang Rai / Chiang Mai
Morning drive to Chiang Mai with stop at hot springs
en route. Arrival in Chiang Mai and visit Wat Suan Dok
where the ashes of Chiang Mai’s Royal Families are
interred. Proceed to Wat Jet Yod with its seven spires
and incredible architecture commemorating the year
2000 of the Buddha era. Then drive up to Doi Suthep
to visit Wat Phra Dhat Doi Suthep (built in A.D. 1384).
Wat Doi Suthep is the most sacred temple in northern
Thailand, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha. (B)
Day 7 - Morning Market / Elephant Camp /Handicraft Village
Early this morning leave your hotel for Tapae Gate to
witness the traditional Thai culture of offering food
to Buddhist monks. Take a rickshaw ride to Chiang
Mai Gate to visit the morning market. Continue to
Wat Srisoda at the foot of Doi Suthep where you can
see the Buddhist monks have their morning prayers.
Following breakfast, Visit a jungle area and see how
elephants work in the lumber industry. In the afternoon,
visit a handicraft village to see the manufacturing
of lacquer ware, the weaving of Thai silk, paper
umbrella making, woodcarving, silverware-making and
more delightful arts. This evening, feast at a Khantoke
dinner with authentic traditional performances featuring
regional tribes. (BD)
Day 8 - Chiang Mai / Home
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight back home. (B)
Phuket Extension:
Day 1- Arrive Phuket
Arrive this morning in Phuket. Blessed with a wide
variety of magnificent beaches, hidden coves and
secluded bays, Phuket is a spectacular kaleidoscope
of brilliant colors. You are met and transferred to the
hotel. (BD)
Day 2 - Phuket
Day at leisure to relax and pursue independent activities.
(B)
Day 3 - Phuket/Home
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport
for your flight back home. (B)
