Program: 10Days-9Nights: Glimpse of History and Culture
Day 1: Bangkok – Arrival by (-) Flight TBA @ xx:xxHr/ Optional: Dinner Cruise
Guide: Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis
Arrival – Upon arrival at the airport, please proceed to the advised meeting point where our Guide will welcome you & transfer you to the hotel.
Check-in at the hotel and free time for your relaxation.
Standard Check-in time @ 14:00Hrs. Guaranteed Early Check-in in Excluded.
Overnight at the hotel.
OPTIONAL: Dinner Cruise (Grand Pearl Cruise): Pick-up at 17:30Hr from Hotel lobby by Our Driver (without Guide) will pick-up to transfer you to check-in counter of the Dinner Cruise
Day 2: Bangkok Temples Tour & Longtail Boat Ride (Meals)
Pick-up at 08:00Hr from Hotel Lobby
Guide: Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis
Bangkok: Thailand’s capital, is the large city in Thailand, known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and many temples. Our Tour Guide & Driver with Private Vehicle will start the day tour with following
Grand Royal Palace – Located at the heart of Bangkok, The Grand Palace was a former residence for King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, the place is used for hosting royal ceremonies and welcoming the king's guests, State guests, and other foreign dignitaries, dedicated to the ceremony & royal events, which also included Wat Phra Kaew within the same compound.
Wat Pho – Located next to the Grand Palace. It is a 1st class Royal Temple and is an ancient temple, which King Rama I the Great ordered to be built for monks to study Dharma & also known for the school to study Traditional Thai Massage.
Wat Traimit – Also known as the Golden Buddha, a marvelous Buddha statue weighing 5.5 tons located in China Town Area.
Lunch at a Local Thai Restaurant (at client’s expense)
Longtail Boat Ride for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and nearby Canals (also known as Khlong in Thai Language) to see bustling interior which offers fantastic views of local life around the water way of Bangkok and sub-districts.
Wat Arun – Temple of the Aube is one of the most famous temples at the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. This temple is famous for both Thais and foreigners due to the beauty and signature charm of it’s decoration.
Return & overnight at the hotel.
OPTIONAL: Food tour by Tuk-Tuk, including 1 Alcoholic drink/ Pax at Riverside Bar
Day 3: Bangkok – Maeklong Railway Market – Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (Meals)
Pick-up at 07:00Hr from Hotel Lobby
Guide: Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis
Breakfast at the hotel and our Guide and Driver will pick you up for this day tour.
Early in the morning, we drive southwest of Bangkok, first we’ll visit the Maeklong Railway Market, watch the Umbrella Pulldown, You also have the option to shop some local Souvenirs, snacks and street food. Take some pictures, enjoy your time in the market and continue to Damnoen Saduak, a rural floating market, It is often considered the most famous floating market in Thailand, this is one of the floating markets which is open throughout the week, unlike many other floating markets in the country which typically open during weekends. We’ll take a
Motorized Boat or Paddle Boat Trip in Canals of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you can witness the local vendors selling serval items, which includes local tropical fruits, souvenirs and edibles on the boats. Your Guide and Helmsman can also bring you to see orchards and the process of producing fresh sugar palm sap beverage.
Lunch at a Local Thai Restaurant (at client’s expense)
We will driver Back to Bangkok. Return & overnight at the hotel
Day 4: Bangkok – Chiang Rai (Meals)
Pick-up at xx:xxHr from Hotel Lobby
Guide: Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis
Arrival – Upon arrival at the airport, please proceed to the advised meeting point where our Guide &/or Airport Representative will welcome you will be transfer to the hotel.
Check in at the hotel and free time for your relaxation.
Standard Check-in time @ 14:00Hrs. Guaranteed Early Check-in in Excluded.
Overnight at the hotel.
Flight: TBA @ xx:xxHrs
Day 5: Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle (Meals)
Pick-up at 08:00Hr from Hotel Lobby
Guide: Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis.
Golden Triangle Park – The Golden Triangle, where three countries, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, meet at the Mekong River. The history of the Golden Triangle goes that this area was used between 3 Countries for various Trading purposes, also used for opium smuggling. We’ll take a;
Boat Ride – to visit the intersecting point of all these countries and also visit, we will have a chance to visit,
Lunch at a Local Thai Restaurant (Included/ at client’s expenses)
Opium Museum – This museum is displaying opium artifacts and combine the interesting stories of opium in the Golden Triangle region.
Longneck Karen Village – The Karen Long Neck Tribe, otherwise known as the 'Giraffe women' are famous for the long brass coils they wear around their necks. Traditionally they come from Kayah & Shan state of Myanmar. Due to ethnic and political conflict in Burma, many fled to Thailand and sought refugee status here.
Return to the hotel in Chiang Rai & overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Chiang Rai Temple Tour – Chiang Mai (Meals) by Road
Pick-up at 08:00Hr from Hotel Lobby
Guide: Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis
Chiang Rai: Chiang Rai is the northernmost province of Thailand filled with the atmosphere of a complex mountain range and valuable Lanna Culture, it is a province that is at the junction between Thailand, Myanmar and Laos, which makes it easier for the traveller to travel by land-border to the neighboring countries typically to Laos.
Wat Rong Khun – Commonly known as White Temple in English, One of the most beautiful temples built in this century. A masterpiece of artist Chaloemchai Khositphiphat, famous for his extravagant and unique Buddhism-related paintings, Wat Rong Khun reflects the artist's grand visions of heaven, hell and Nirvana.
Baan Daam – Also known as ‘Black House’ has over 25 buildings of local Northern architecture and many applied local architecture buildings displaying folk art all painted black. These are the creations of local artisans from the past to the present. Each house is decorated with beautiful patterns of carved wood. They exhibit a large crocodile skin, snake skin, and different kinds of animal horns.
Lunch at a Local Thai Restaurant (Included/ at client’s expenses)
Blue Temple – Also called as Wat Rong Suea Ten, The temple is unusually beautiful with its unique applied arts by using a shade of blue and architectural beauty from a stucco artist. In the Ubosot, in addition to having a beautiful, unique design, there are also murals depicting the story of the Buddha’s life. It also enshrines Phra Phuttha Ratchamongkhon Bodi Trailok Nak, which means “the auspicious majestic Buddha of three worlds”
After that we will go to Chiang Mai
Check in at the hotel and free time for your relaxation.
Standard Check-in time @ 14:00Hrs. Guaranteed Early Check-in in Excluded.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon (Meals)
Pick-up at 08:00Hr from Hotel Lobby
Guide: Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis.
Doi Inthanon – Thailand’s highest mountain. This national park which covers an area of 1,005 square kilometers is located on doi inthanon, home to forests including rainforest, mixed forest, and pine forest. The weather is cool throughout the year. Things to do in Doi Inthanon Pay homage to Phramahathat Napamathanidol and Phramahathat Napaphol Bhumisiri (the Great Holy Relics Pagodas).
Lunch at a Local Thai Restaurant (Included/ at client’s expenses)
Trek – with the Local Guide & explore Wachirathan, Siriphum, Kew Mae Pan and Ang Ka nature trails. See Mae Klang Luang Rice Terraces Participate in bird watching Participate in sky observing at the Thai National Observatory, one of the most advanced optical astronomy facilities in ASEAN. Explore the Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon Doi Inthanon has a small local market for you to buy local goods, perhaps a souvenir or some local processed fruits.
Wachirathan Waterfall – A large waterfall with beautiful landscape - Located on the way up Doi Inthanon is an important stop, There is a beautiful viewpoint in front of the waterfall. the area is often having Cool weather dur to the winds caused by the force of waterfalls and water droplets.
Return to the hotel in Chiang Mai & overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Chiang Mai – Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (L) Join-in tour/ PVT Transfer with Guide
Pick-up at 07:30-08:00Hr from Hotel Lobby, depending upon th hotel location
Guide: Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis/ On Join Basis by Elephant Camp
08:00-08:30Hrs You will be picked up from your place of accommodation in the morning, and travel around 1.5 hours from Chiang Mai to the Sanctuary location.
Breathe clear mountain air as you drive through the beautiful agricultural countryside of Northern Thailand, and get a glimpse of local life outside of the city. Upon arrival at the camp, our English-speaking guide will walk with you to the Sanctuary, and teach you a little about elephants and the local way of life. Get changed into traditional Karen clothing, listen as your guide tells you more about the Sanctuary, grab some bananas and sugar cane for feeding, and you will be ready to meet the elephants
Once you have met and spent time with each of the elephants, you will enjoy a delicious Lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit, before being re-united with your elephant friends.
At this point during the day, you will walk alongside the elephants to a nearby river and join them for a bath in the refreshing water. Here, you will have the opportunity to bathe and brush the elephants.
Next, it will be time for a therapeutic mud spa. Feel free to get muddy as you cover the elephants in a protective layer of mud. Have fun playing with them and watch as they joyfully frolic in the mud spa.
16:00-16:30Hr It’s time to say goodbye to the elephants, and our team will drop you off at the hotel in Chiang Mai
Return & overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Chiang Mai Day Tour (Meals)
Pick-up at 08:30Hr from Hotel Lobby
Guide: Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis
After Breakfast at the hotel, we start our day tour with Guide and Private Van.
Wat Phra Sing – It houses the North’s most revered Buddha statue, Phra Phuttha Sihing which is enshrined in Vihan Lai Kham, a Chapel that features exquisite woodcarvings and northern style murals.
Wat Chedi Luang – A 14th century Temple, where the City Pillar Shrine is located, is famous for its enormous chedi, which is measured at 282 feet high and 144 feet wide (at the base). Current Chedi Luang is an restoration according to the deconstruction of the chedi in 1545 due to an earthquake.
Lunch at a Local Thai Restaurant (Included/ at client’s expenses)
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep – Local saying: You haven't really gone to Chiang Mai unless you've been to Doi Suthep. It is the most important temple in Chiang Mai. Built in early 14th century, the beauty of temple is marked by seven-headed serpent statues that line the stairs to the temple where a Chiang Saen style golden pagoda and all its exquisite Lanna architecture is situated.
Wat Umong – Established in 1296 during the reign of King Mengrai is now widely known as a meditation center devout Buddhists from around the world visit to practice amid its peaceful atmosphere. You can find numerous historical artifacts and architectures around this temple, including Asok Pillar, which is devoted to an Indian King Asok Maharaja who was a devout Buddhist.
OPTIONAL
Khantoke Dinner at Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center – Indulge in the flavors & traditions of northern Thailand. Savor a delicious meal while being treated to traditional music and dance performances that showcase the rich heritage of the region.
Seating arrangement: On the Floor OR Table-Chair
Pick-up at xx:xxHr from Hotel lobby by Our (Guide &/or Driver Only) will pick-up to transfer you to the Dinner venue.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Chiang Mai – Departure Transfer (Meals)
Flight: TBA @ xx:xxHrs
Pick-up at xx:xxHr from Hotel Lobby
Guide: Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis.
Breakfast at the hotel and free time until Check-out
Standard Check-out Time at 12:00Hrs. Guaranteed Late Check-out in Excluded.
Our Team (Only Driver) will pick you up and transfer you to the airport to catch the flight to the next destination.
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