7 Days / 6 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. REMBRANDT HOTEL (Superior Room)

Day 2 : City, Temples & Palace

This tour includes three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5 ½ tons of solid gold) – Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok, with its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings. The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. (BL)

Day 3 : Bangkok

The day is free to relax and pursue independent activities. (B)

Day 4 : Bangkok /Chiang Mai

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. ARUNTARA RIVERSIDE BOUTIQUE CHINAG MAI (Deluxe Room). (B)

Day 5 : Chiang Mai

Morning drive to Chiang Mai with stop at hot springs en route. Upon arrival 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 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 6 : Chiang Mai

Day at leisure. (B)

Day 7 : Chiang Mai / Home

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight back home, carrying with you treasured memories of your journey to Thailand. (B)

OPTIONAL TOURS

BANGKOK

Bangkok By Night

Daily except Saturday & Sunday (1700-2200hrs)
Exploring the bustling Chinatown a popular tourist attraction and a food haven. Upon this 1-km strip packed with market stalls, street-side restaurants and a dense concentration of gold shops. Continue the journey to PakklongTalaad, the biggest wholesale and retail fresh flower market in Bangkok. Drive to Wat Suthat and The Giant Swing. From here, we continue on foot passing Bangkok Metropolitan Office to a Bangkok's historic road, Rachadamnoen Avenue. Dinner at Hotel D' Moc's restaurant, then travelling by tram around Ratanakosin area with the fantastic views of “The Must-See” attractions in Bangkok, Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, The Golden Mount, Wat Ratchanaddaram, The Democracy Monument, The City Pillar Shrine, The Grand Palace, Wat Pho and National Theatre. End up the night by exploring the Khao San Road for its famously described as "the centre of the backpacking universe".
Per Person – USD 93

DAMNOEN SADUAK FLOATING MARKET

Joined tour with minimum 2 persons as following schedules; Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun (0730-1230)
The real floating market is the one at Damnoen Saduak, around 110 kilometers west of Bangkok. A trip to this Thai phenomenon is like traveling back to the ancient times of the Siam Kingdom, where colorful clad merchants paddle along the narrow canals. The Floating Market is an ideal place for tourists to see the old style and traditional way of selling and buying fruits, vegetables and other from small boats. Tourists will also be able to see traditional Thai houses and the way locals use boats in their everyday lives. During your visit, there will be lots of activity and bargaining is part of the fun of the sale. The market’s popularity among visitors has grown over the years and outside the traditional means of selling and trading food and drinks, souvenir shops around the market are home to some of the best local handicraft one can buy. The tour includes a visit to the rural Maeklong Railway Market or Talad Rom Hoop (closing umbrella market).
Per Person – USD 103

AYUTHAYA

0830-1700
Among the "must see" attractions in Thailand is a visit to Ayuthaya, the former capital of Thailand situated 90 kms north of Bangkok. The principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith, Wat Phra Srisanpetch and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol. This tour also includes a boat trip to Bang-Pa-In, the former Royal Summer Residence, which represents a fine example of Thai architecture. Lunch will also be served during this tour.
Per Person – USD 151

CHIANG MAI

CHAT WITH MONK (Chiang Mai)

Mon-Fri:1330-1830
NOTES: Session conducted in English only Proper dress is a must - Unsuitable clothes are; Short trousers (long trousers must reach the ankles), mini-skirts, culottes, tights and fisherman trousers, sleeveless shirts, sleeping suits, see-through clothes, bare shoulders. Drive up the serpentine road to the magnificently situated WatDoiSuthep, the most sacred temple of Chiang Mai, perched atop a forested mountain with sweeping views of the city below, houses a wealth of Buddha images, murals and Buddhist art. On your return down the road from DoiSuthep, visit a peaceful WatPhaLat nestled in the forest next to a waterfall and hiding under the tree's canopy. Afterward, continue to Buddhist University of Chiang Mai Campus, WatSuanDok for Buddhism & Thai Culture Chat Session. Meet the monks who will explain about the Buddhism, Lord Buddha, Buddhist’s way of life and how to meditate. Experience an interactive communication with Thai monks about general topics and Thai's way of living in Buddhist Ethics and Thai Culture.
Per Person – USD 94

ANCIENT LANNA HISTORY (0830-1330)

Drive to the south of the city to visit Wat Ton Kwen or WatInthrawat, one of the finest examples of classic Lanna architecture in Northern Thailand. Proceed to hang Dong for an incredible gastronomic experience with the local Ruankaew-Yanon family. You will be welcomed into their home to experience a typical day in the life of a Thai person, in a real Thai neighborhood. You will learn to cook traditional home cooked recipes with authentic Northern Thai flavors that are different from standard dishes offered in commercial cooking classes. Enjoy a delicious home cooked meal which helped create with the whole family.
Per Person – USD 117