THAILAND

Day 02 - Bangkok

Wake up early this morning, and visit Wat Po in time to experience the monks’ morning chanting ritual. Followed by a short but exciting ride on Bangkok’s Tuk Tuk to Royal Grand Palace - the most important and impressive royal palace in Thailand and do not miss the mysterious Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. Continue with a long-tailed boat ride along the “klongs” of Thonburi to get a flavor of local life. Stop at Wat Arun, once the grand royal temple to King Rama II.  After lunch, cross the river to Chinatown and get a first-hand look at old Bangkok. Walk along Yaworat Road where there are many interesting shops selling everything imaginable.  Enjoy a cup of Chinese tea with the locals at a very old tea shop before exploring the bustling Talad Kao market, where a variety of food, fresh and dry fruits, and Chinese herbs are on offer. 

This evening, have a candlelit dinner served at one of unique restaurants in town. 

Day 03 - Bangkok

Shopping in Bangkok to most is like heaven. You will be delighted to see many famous buzzing street markets and huge air-conditioned modern shopping malls. The thrill in Bangkok will definitely give you a promising memorable experience. Yes, it may be difficult to decide since choices are endless. 

Perhaps, first you could head for areas where they are famous of its great shopping and flexible bargains. Try Pahurat Textile Market; Pratunam Market for ready-to-wear clothing or Suan Lum Night bazaar for its jewelries, furniture and gifts. 

The best market would definitely be Chatuchak Weekend Market. Its size is almost as large as 10 soccer fields! You will be welcomed with a wide variety of items ranging from clothes, footwear, beads and live animals! 

Street markets aside, you can also visit the popular shopping center, Siam Paragon. Do you know that it’s known as 'the battleground of the malls'? In addition, it also where Bangkok earn its name of international fashion hub for its leading stores inside. 

End the day with a 60 minute Thai famous Foot Reflexology before transferring back to your hotel for relaxation.

Day 04 - Bangkok / Chiang Mai via flight

After breakfast, check out of hotel and transfer to Bangkok airport for the afternoon flight to Chiang Mai.

Afternoon, start with a visit to a local Northern food and flower market where local Thai do their shopping. Continue with a visit to Wat Phrathat on Doi Suthep Mountain, Transfer back to Chiang Mai where you will finish the day with a 20 minute rickshaw ride through the quiet streets of the old town. 

Day 05 - Chiang Mai 

Visit an Elephant camp, watch a herd of elephants taking their morning bath in a mountain stream and know how elephants work in the jungle nearby and what kind of tasks they undertake. Then, take an elephant ride through the jungle to visit a local ethnic minority village of the Lisu tribe, learn about the fascinating lifestyle and customs of the local people. 

End your day with a bamboo raft, float down the river and take in the tranquility and beauty of this area. Set foot again on the mainland and transfer back to Chiang Mai.

Day 06 - Chiang Mai

Wake up in the early morning and take part in a daily Buddhist ceremony " Tak Bat " or merit making by giving food and other items to monks on their arms-rounds at the Status of Kruba Sri Vichat, the holy monk of Northern Thailand.  Then, visit Wat Suan Dok to offer some requisites to monk and receive blessings from him on this special time. 

After breakfast, take the Yoga and Meditation in Taoist traditions at the Tao Garden Health Resort, the secret of rejuvenation and longevity. 

Day 07 - Chiang Mai / Phuket

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check in. 

Remainder of the day is free at leisure to relax on the beach, enjoy the nice setting of the hotel or go around town to discover the sights and sounds on your own.

Day 08 - Phuket

Breakfast is served at the hotel. Enjoy an entire day free to enjoy the nice setting of the hotel, optional tours or the white sand beaches. 

Phuket deservedly has a reputation as one of Asia’s most exciting beach destinations - hire a tuk tuk or bicycle for the day to see the sights of Phuket or choose to completely unwind on one of the island’s many beaches.  

Day 09 - Phuket

Breakfast is served at the hotel. Enjoy an entire day free to enjoy the nice setting of the hotel, optional tours or the white sand beaches. 

Phuket deservedly has a reputation as one of Asia’s most exciting beach destinations - hire a tuk tuk or bicycle for the day to see the sights of Phuket or choose to completely unwind on one of the island’s many beaches.  

Day 10 - Phuket / Phi Phi Island

Take the speedboat to the twin Phi Phi Islands - Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le - are famed for being home to some of the best dive sites in Thailand. Phi Phi Don, the larger island, is inhabited by local villagers and is adorned with fine sandy beaches, crystal clear water, and extraordinary marine life, and is thus an ideal place for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, sunbathing, and relaxation. The smaller Phi Phi Le offers even more dramatic scenery with a number of small secret coves, rocky cliffs, caves and “Maya Bay”, the location of the film “The Beach”. Its most celebrated attraction is an immense cave, "Viking Cave", which has an abundance of stalactites and stalagmites. 

Day 11 - Phi Phi Island

Breakfast is served at the hotel.  Enjoy an entire day free to enjoy the nice setting of the hotel, optional tours or the white sand beaches. 

Day 12 - Phi Phi Island / Phuket / Bangkok via flight

Check-out of your hotel no later than 12:00 noon and take the boat transfer back to Phuket's mainland for flight back to Bangkok and then take your connecting flight from Bangkok to next destination or onto your home