Highlights of Thailand: 11-Nights

The guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby for the city tour. Be dazzled by the architecture and intricate details on one of Bangkok’s most magnificent landmarks “The Grand Palace”. The Grand Palace was built in 1782 and was used as a residence for the royal family until 1925 and is now used for ceremonial purposes only. The highlight of this breathtaking temple is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha: Wat Phra Kaew. The residence of Thailand’s most sacred Buddhist sculpture ‘Phra Kaew Morakot’. Not far from the Grand Palace is Wat Pho. Known for its giant reclining Buddha that measures 46 metres long and is covered in real gold leaf. Wat Pho is also considered the leading school for traditional massages in Thailand. You will take a break and have lunch at a local restaurant before taking a water taxi to visit the legendary Wat Arun, also known as The Temple of Dawn. It is one of the most striking riverside landmarks of Thailand because of its architecture and fine craftsmanship. After this, you will navigate Asia’s “Venice of the East” by a long tail boat. Venture along the waterways and canals, discovering the fascinating lifestyle of the neighbourhood where life is simple and more relaxed with their authentic Thai waterfront homes and their spirit houses. After a full day of excitement, you return to your hotel for a good night’s rest.

Today after breakfast we will check out and meet the guide who brings you to the tropical wilderness of the Erawan waterfalls. The Erawan waterfalls are filled with emerald green ponds and is named after the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology. The top tier of the falls is said to resemble the elephant's head. You can walk all the way up to the top of the waterfall or you can have a swim in the crystal-clear waters at one of the many levels of the falls. Stop for lunch at the local restaurant around Erawan waterfall area. After the visit at Erawan waterfalls, you will be brought back to the hotel and you can rest at your own leisure.

After breakfast at the hotel, the guide will pick you up and drive to Ayutthaya World Heritage Site. As the capital city of Thailand from 1350 to 1767, Ayutthaya served as the centre of Thai culture and international trade. Until its final destruction by the Burmese, Ayutthaya was home to 33 different Siamese kings and at one point over one million inhabitants. On the way, a stop is made at Bang Pa In palace, which was used by the kings of Thailand as their summer residence. The design of the palace is very European. The buildings are laid out along an artificial ornamental pond. This was formerly the public area of the palace. The lake is a long rectangular pool. The most obvious of the ornaments is a modern copy of a Khmer style Prang. After a local lunch, we head to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ayutthaya and explore the ancient ruin that once was the capital city of Thailand. Here you will find a giant sitting Buddha statue at Wat Prananchoeng and the famous leaning Chedi at Wat Chai Mongkol, as well as hundreds of smaller statues along the walls. A stop is made at a local riverside restaurant, here you can try some of Ayutthaya’s famous river prawns along with Thai specialties before continuing to Wat Mahathat. Wat Mahathat is famous for the Buddha head in the banyan tree. After the tour is over, we will check in at the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Upon arrival you will be picked up from the railway and taken for your Samlor tour. Your samlor driver will be waiting for you at the Thapae Gate. Start off your Chiang Mai Markets Tour by samlor. You will visit some of the most famous markets of Chiang Mai. First you will be taken to Wat Loi Kroh, a lovely temple. We continue to the famous Iron Bridge over the Ping River. Before we cross the bridge, we have a brief look at the Ancient Lanna House, which has been recently reconstructed. Our next destination is the first Christian church. We continue to San Pakoy market, a market where very few tourists go. We wander around this small, very old market and taste some of the typical Thai delicacies. . After this we cross the busy Charoenmuang road and wind our way through small alleys in the direction of Wat Ket. Many of the first Western visitors settled in this area. We briefly stop at the Bain compound, formerly the offices of the Borneo Company. Next stop is the Wat Ket temple which houses a fascinating museum with old pictures and artifacts. Jack Bain, son of William Bain, the last manager of the Borneo Company, founded this museum. We will continue on foot and cross the Ping River via the recently restored Chansom Memorial Bridge that will bring us to the Tonlamyai Market. We wander through Kad Luang, as the complex of Tonlamyai and Warorot Markets is called. Kad Luang is without a doubt the most famous fresh food market of Chiang Mai. Kad Luang is without a doubt the most famous fresh food markets of Chiang Mai. We get on our samlors for the last stretch back to Thapae Gate where the tour ends. After the tour is over, we will head to the hotel and check in. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

A full-day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary experience offers visitors the opportunity to get to know each of the remarkable elephants and gain a special understanding of their daily lives and behaviours. Experience life with the elephants in their natural environment. The Sanctuary is surrounded by spectacular jungle scenery. You will be picked up at your hotel in the morning and will travel 90 minutes from Chiang Mai to the Sanctuary. 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. When you arrive at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, an English-speaking guide will walk with you to the Sanctuary, and teach you a little about elephants and the local way of life. Then you will meet and interact with each of our friendly elephants personally. Learn about the elephant’s behaviour, and discover the unique and interesting history of each elephant as you touch, play, feed, and photograph them. Afterward you're served a delicous lunch of traditional Thai food overlooking a picturesque river and jungle. After lunch, get reacquainted with the elephants as you walk alongside 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 while they enjoy wading through the water. 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. Afterwards head upstream to wash off your remaining mud, or relax with a swim in the fresh, clean water. Finally, you will change clothes and take a scenic walk back through the village. You will then part ways with your local guide, and return to Chiang Mai.. You will then return to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

After breakfast we will transferred to the airport to catch the flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival we will drive to Hua Hin and check you into your hotel.

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Accommodation:  4 Star Accomodations (Superior)

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Meals Provided: Breakfast

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After breakfast you are free to explore the place at your own leisure.

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Accommodation:  4 Star Accomodations (Superior)

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Meals Provided: Breakfast

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After breakfast we will drive to Bangkok to catch your flight back home