Includes internal flights, twin shared accommodation, English speaking guides, private cars, sightseeing and meals listed. Excludes visa and travel documents, travel insurance, international flights, local tipping, etc.
This itinerary is to give you a flavor of what is possible. We can tailor this trip to suit your specific needs and expectations. You may alter any aspect of the itinerary from excursions to accommodation.
Day 1: Siem Reap | Welcome to Siem Reap, Cambodia! | Apsara Dinner Show
International Flight: Excluded Meals: Dinner Welcome to Cambodia! Upon arrival in Siem Reap, our guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.
Be prepared to enjoy a beautiful traditional dance performed by a team trained in the Dance of Apsara.
In the evening, you will be picked up from the hotel lobby and transferred to Angkor Village Hotel Theater for a traditional Apsara Dinner Show. where you will have a unique dinner experience which will bring ancient Khmer culture to life in spectacular surroundings while you enjoy the very best in Cambodia cuisine. This one-of-a-kind cultural experience highlights the mysterious civilization and heritage of Khmer spoken through choreography and music. Colorful costumes and playful activities will give you insights into the Khmer daily life and wedding traditions while you enjoy a delicious meal to welcome you to the Kingdom of Wonders.
Accommodation: Shinta Mani Angkor
Day 2: Siem Reap | Angkor Thom by Bicycle | Water Blessing Ceremony | Killing Fields of Wat Thmei
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Enjoy a relaxing cycling tour in the morning in ancient Angkor Thom – a stone city built around the time of Angkor Wat.
The biking tour will start at the South Gate – a photogenic bridge at the gateway of the stone city of Angkor Thom which has made its way into many Hollywood movies. Angkor Thom was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire. Enter the stone city and explore shaded trails and ancient monuments. Visit Bayon Temple where you will be surrounded by 216 gigantic stone faces which fame as “Khmer Smile”, you will also visit the Terrace of Elephants, the Royal Palace, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Stop your cycling trip with a visit to the local monastery to chat with monks and see their daily life. Then take part in a Water Blessing Ceremony. We will provide a change of clothes for you – a traditional Sarong which you will wear during the ceremony.
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In the afternoon, go to visit Ta Prohm Temple – a jungle monastery with trees overcoming stone. This temple has been featured in many Hollywood films, including Tomb Raider and Transformers 3. On the way back, stop to see the Killing Fields of Wat Thmei. Our guide will relay to you the history of the Khmer Rouge, Pol Pot, and the war. Cambodia is still healing from these atrocities.
Accommodation: Shinta Mani Angkor
Day 3: Siem Reap | Banteay Srei Temple | Village Visit and Filter Donation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch After breakfast, start the trip to discover Banteay Srei Temple: The Citadel of Women. Built in the10th century and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, this temple lies near the hill of Phnom Dei tucked away in the remote jungle north of Angkor Wat. Banteay Srei is built largely of red sandstone, a medium that lends itself to the elaborate decorative wall carvings, which are still in excellent condition to this day. The structures are miniature in scale, but the attention to detail is unmatched among all the temples in Southeast Asia. These factors have made the temple a place of intrigue and wonder, which have led to it being widely praised as a “precious gem”, or the “jewel of Khmer art.”
After visiting the temple, you’ll then enjoy your trip to a small village where a water filtration system* has been donated on your behalf. You’ll have a chance to meet with locals. The water filtration system will be able to provide potable/drinking water to the family. We can also arrange to have your logo or names painted on the filter ahead of time. The guide will help to translate.
Optional recommendation: We suggest that if you have any used children’s books in your home that you no longer need, you may bring them with to donate to the children in the village.
*More information on the slow sand water filtration system provided can be found on the Center for Disease Control website here: https://www.cdc.gov/safewater/sand-filtration.html. We coordinate with waterforcambodia.org to have the filters made and for coordinating with local government authorities in establishing which families need a filter. Water for Cambodia is a non-profit supported by Rotary International and The Singapore International Foundation.
Accommodation: Shinta Mani Angkor
Day 4: Siem Reap – Bangkok | Angkor Wat Sunrise | Flight to Bangkok
Internal Flight:Included Meals: Breakfast Before the light of the day, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the front of Angkor Wat Temple. From here, you’ll watch one of the most revered sunrises in the world. Then in the early hours, you’ll explore the vast temple with your guide bringing to life the stories of Angkor. In the morning, the rays of the light play through the chambers as the morning haze settles and giving the temple a mystical ambiance while there are few tourists who visit during this time of day. After your explorations, you’ll return to the hotel to check out.
You’ll transfer by flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.
Accommodation: Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort and Spa
Day 5: Bangkok | Bangkok by Boat | Leisure | Thai Streetfood by Tuk Tuk
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner In the early morning, take a traditional long-tail boat to Wat Arun – the Temple of the Dawn to enjoy a stunning view and explore the gem of Bangkok.
Continue to one of the must-see sights, the spectacular Grand Palace, undoubtedly the city’s most famous landmark. Built in 1782- and for 150 years the home of the Thai King, the Royal court and the administrative seat of government – the Grand Palace of Bangkok is a grand old dame indeed, that continues to have visitors in awe with its beautiful architecture and intricate detail, all of which is a proud salute to the creativity and craftsmanship of Thai people.
Within its walls were also the Thai war ministry, state departments, and even the mint. Today, the complex remains the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom. Within the palace complex are several impressive buildings including Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains the small, very famous and greatly revered Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century. The robes on the Buddha are changed with the seasons by HM The King of Thailand and forms an important ritual in the Buddhist calendar. Thai Kings stopped living in the palace around the turn of the twentieth century, but the palace complex is still used to mark all kinds of other ceremonial and auspicious happenings. Then return to the hotel for some leisure time in the afternoon.
Bangkok Street Food Adventure
Go beyond tourist zones for the most enjoyable midnight eating adventure. After the moon comes up, cruise along Bangkok streets via this city’s iconic 3-wheel, Tuk Tuk, to visit Bangkokian’s favorite places to eat. Taste a variety of savory menus, including the local favorite Northeastern Thai Food (Esan Food), the town’s Best Pad Thai, and the popular home-style Thai snack. Between the bites, visit old-town landmarks and temples for a different perspective compared to the busy day time scene. Discover the side of Bangkok wholly unknown to visitors. We will finish the tour by Cinderella’s time. This tour is not suitable for vegetarians.
Accommodation: Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort and Spa
Day 6: Bangkok – Chiang Mai | Flight to Chiang Mai | Lanna Massage and Night Markets
Internal Flight:Included Meals: Breakfast Today, take a flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.
Chiang Mai is known for its legendary “Siam Lanna” massage techniques dating back to the Lanna Kingdom. In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a royal relaxation treatment at the top-rated spa in Chiang Mai. Transfer to Zira Spa – an award-winning spa inside a beautiful Lanna-style refurbished mansion. You’ll enjoy your choice of either an aromatherapy massage(oil) or a traditional massage(non-oil) for 1 hour. Continue to the night markets to explore the interesting curios, trinkets, silks, and jewelry created by the hill tribes in the surrounding highlands. Return back to the hotel for leisure and overnight.
Accommodation: Na Nirand Romantic Resort
Day 7: Chiang Mai | Gentle Giants of Asia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Today, you will visit an elephant sanctuary in the jungles near Chiang Mai. First, you’ll learn about the project and hear the amazing stories of each rescued and orphaned elephant. You will have an elephant just under both of your care for the day-with the mahout (elephant guide) to help you learn about your elephant and get acclimated with their behavior and personality. Learn how she became free from abuse and misuse. You’ll be shown how to approach your elephant, what spoken commands she respond to, how to read her body language, and how to check her health. Then have an opportunity to feed her. The mahout will also show you how to ride on her neck(no heavy howdah seats are used) or you can walk alongside your elephant if you prefer.
Continue to the nearby river. Here you will have the opportunity to observe or participate in bathing the elephants with the sanctuary staff. The sanctuary has a photographer who will capture these moments in high quality for you throughout the day and provide you a CD of the experience. Next, enjoy a picnic spread.
After you have said your farewells, return back to the hotel for some leisure time.
Accommodation: Na Nirand Romantic Resort
Day 8: Chiang Mai | H’mong Hill Tribe and Doi Suthep Temple
Meals: Breakfast In the morning, visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep Templeperched on Suthep mountain. Every Temple with a name starting with Wat Prathat contains Buddhist relics and is considered sacred to adherents. Climb around 300 steps to reach the temple. On the way, ring some of the temple bells, if you like. The temple has a set of impressive murals picturing scenes from the life and teachings of Buddha. Our guide will elaborate on some of the history and stories as you explore the temple compound. Continue to a Meo hill tribe village. Have the opportunity to see their unique apparel and simple way of living. Meo families take a great deal of pride in their herbal gardens. After seeing their home and making a new friend, return back to Chiang Mai.
Accommodation: Na Nirand Romantic Resort
Day 9: Chiang Mai – Railay Bay | Flight to Krabi | Longtail Boat to Railay Bay
Internal Flight:Included Meals: Breakfast Today, take a flight to Krabi. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the pier. Board a longtail boat to Railay Bay. Then continue to the resort for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Krabi.
Accommodation: Rayavadee Resort
Day 10: Railay Bay | Private Hong Island Excursion
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Koh Hong and neighboring islands are some of the most stunning islands in Krabi. White sandy beaches, coral reefs, and beautiful underwater marine life.Marvel at the stunning scenery of Koh Hong, karst formations, visit the underwater world snorkeling around the coral reefs, relax swimming, or sunbathing. The inner area of Koh Hong houses beaches and mangrove forests completely surrounded by limestone mountains making the island look like a room which is the source of the name Koh Hong or Room Island where kayaks can glide through during low tide, you can walk comfortably around inside again to relax and explore Hong Island. A wonderful photo opportunity in paradise.
Accommodation: Rayavadee Resort
Day 11: Railay Bay | Relax on the Beach
Meals: Breakfast Today is at your leisure to explore the stunning beaches of Krabi. Popular activities include hiking, rock-climbing, and excursions with snorkeling.
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Accommodation: Rayavadee Resort
Day 12: Railay Bay | Relax on the Beach | Private Seaside Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Morning is at your leisure to explore the stunning beaches of Krabi.
As dusk approaches, you’ll transfer to Railay Village Resort for a private beachside dinner with candles, personal butler, and the sound of the sea.
Accommodation: Rayavadee Resort
Day 13: Phuket | Longtail Boat to Krabi | Road Transfer to Phuket Int’l Airport | Farewell!
Meals: Breakfast
Today, you’ll take a longtail boat transfer back to Krabi. Our guide and driver will pick you up from the pier. Then you’ll take a scenic road transfer to Phuket. The transfer is around 3 hours with pleasant views en route.
Continue to the airport for your flight onward. Thank you for traveling with us!
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