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.
International Flight: Excluded Meals: Dinner Welcome to Thailand! Upon arrival in Bangkok, our guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check in. Then you are at leisure to explore the Chao Phraya riverfront, go shopping, or visit a Muay Thai boxing gym on your own.
In the evening, our guide will greet you and escort you to the pier. Embark on a renovated rice barge for a cruise dinner by Banyan Tree. The dinner features a live Apsara performance while you enjoy Thai delicacies and take in the night lights of the Chao Phraya River.
Bangkok City at Dusk – 17 Days Exciting Family Adventure Thailand
Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental
Day 2: Bangkok | Bangkok by Boat | 3D Museum: Arts in Paradise
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch In the early morning, take a 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. Also visit Wat Po, with it’s large reclining Buddha.
This afternoon, visit the 3D Museum: Arts in Paradise. Be amazed by the ingenious paintings where the eye cannot distinguish between paint and sculpture. This interactive museum is an “Instagram” paradise. After you finish exploring, return back to the riverside hotel for some leisure time.
Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental
Day 3: Bangkok | Ayutthaya Kingdom Discovery
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch Start early and transfer North to the Ancient Kingdom of Ayutthaya. Start by visiting Wat Phu Khao Thong – a temple outside of Ayutthaya started by the invading Burmese who built the base when they overtook Ayutthaya and was finished by Siam who later took back their city. Continue to Ayutthaya and start with the Royal Palace and Royal Temple – dating back to the 14th century. Continue to the nearby Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit where the largest bronze Buddha in Thailand is housed.
Enjoy a Thai lunch and some free time. Have a short visit to Wat Lokaya Sutha – the image of the reclining Buddha. Then continue to the Royal Palace at Bang Pa In, which is the Summer Palace of the Thai Royal Family. Return back to your hotel in Bangkok for leisure time.
Ayutthaya Ancient Ruins – 17 Days Exciting Family Adventure Thailand
Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental
Day 4: Bangkok – Chiang Rai | Flight to Chiang Rai | Golden Triangle and Chiang Saem Ancient City
Internal Flight:Included Meals: Breakfast
Board a morning flight to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check in.
Chiang Rai is a quiet city nestled between two mountain ranges in the valley along the Mae Kok River. It has a colorful history, is the birth place of the Lanna Kingdom and was once home to the Emerald Buddha – during a short time when the priceless Buddhist relic was brought for hiding. The friendly town makes a great base camp for visiting the Golden Triangle, Ancient City of Chiang Saen, Mae Salong Mountain, and the “Island on the Clouds” (Phu Chi Fah view point). Aspiring local artists have produced world-acclaimed pieces of architecture and art such as “The White Temple” and “The Black House”.
In the afternoon, visit the Golden Triangle, where the Ruak river and the Mekong river meet forming the borders of three countries – Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos – the area is known for it’s stunning views. Visit the Hall of Opium museum to learn about the history of the Opium War. Continue on to the ancient city of Chiang Sean at Wat Chedi Luang – a stone city and the first capital of the Lanna Kingdom. Then return to town for some leisure in the evening.
Accommodation: Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort
Day 5: Chiang Rai | Doi Mae Salong: Hill Tribes and Tea Plantation
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch In the morning, transfer to Mae Salong mountain, a scenic peak in the Shan Highlands. First, stop at a tea plantation to try some fresh hot tea in the morning while taking in the splendid views. Learn about the Chinese military KMT village that resettled at Mae Salong and their interesting story. Have lunch at a Yunnanese restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Akha, Yao and Lisu hill-tribe villages. Then return to the resort for leisure time.
Northern Thai Hill Tribes
Accommodation: Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort
Day 6: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai | The White Temple | Road Trip to Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast Then you’ll transfer to Chiang Mai. On the way, you’ll stop at Wat Rong Khun(the White Temple). This unique and modern temple features Hindu and Buddhist architecture along with very contemporary and peculiar art and sculptures. Along the way, stop at a charity school which provides education to the children in the remote Shan hills. You’ll continue to Chiang Mai to your hotel for check-in.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Day 7: Chiang Mai | Befriending the Gentle Giants of Asia
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch Today, you will join in a tour to an elephant sanctuary in the jungles near Chiang Mai by 4WD truck. First, you’ll learn about the project and hear the amazing stories of each rescued and orphaned elephant. Learn how they became a proud herd free from abuse and misuse. Then have an opportunity to feed them. Next, enjoy a picnic spread. Then take a stroll with the herd to the nearby river. Here you will have the opportunity to observe or participate in bathing the elephants with the sanctuary staff.
After you have said your farewells, return back to the hotel for some leisure time.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Day 8: Chiang Mai | Doi Inthanon National Park
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch Today, you’ll explore the Doi Inthanon National Park. You’ll visit the highest peak where glorious views of the countryside await. You’ll also trek to many waterfalls and see the flora and fauna unique to this region. As time permits, you’ll visit several pagodas, hill tribe villages, and royal gardens.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Day 9: Chiang Mai – Krabi | Flight to Krabi | Leisure
Internal Flight:Included Meals: Breakfast In the morning, take a flight to Krabi. Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your resort next to the beach for check-in.
Long-tail boats and salty seas; limestone cliffs and vibrant jungle canopies; clear blue waters with a spectrum of fish varieties just below – Krabi is a step back to nature and scenery. Sandy beaches and moving sunsets draw the weary traveler for a place of respite and refocusing.
Accommodation: Andakiri Pool Villas
Day 10: Krabi | Relax on the Beach
Meals: Breakfast Today is at your leisure to explore the beaches of Krabi.
Accommodation: Andakiri Pool Villas
Day 11: Krabi | Phi Phi Island and Maya Bay
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch Discover the spectacular limestone rock formations of Phi Phi Island. Enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the crystal clear water of the bay. Last stop at a lovely island with great white sandy beaches. A great spot to lay down and relax at the beach. Or go snorkeling in the beautiful reef around the island.
Phi Phi Island
Accommodation: Andakiri Pool Villas
Day 12: Krabi – Phuket | Scenic Road Trip to Phuket | Leisure
Meals: Breakfast Today you’ll take a scenic road transfer to Phuket. The transfer is around 3 hours with pleasant views en-route. Upon arrival, get checked in and the rest of the day is at your leisure.
Enjoy the beaches of Phuket. North of the resort are two stunning beaches facing the Andaman Sea, Karon Beach and Kata Beach. Perched above Kata Noi beach – a quiet stretch of white sand meets blue waves with forested mountains.
Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
Day 13: Phuket | Khao Sok Ancient Rain Forest
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch Today you will join a trip to Khao Sok National Park. Enjoy a trekking on foot though the ancient jungle. You will see the unique plant, flowers, butterfly, birds, squirrels, and more. The local guide will explain the ways of native plants were used in the past. Lunch is at Khaosok Discovery Restaurant with view of the mountains. In the afternoon, start the canoeing down the river with a chance to spot a flora and fauna, and goes along the lime stone cliff. Next, you will stop for a place to see the scenic view of Khao Sok. Then relax at Rommanee Hot Spring. You will return to Phuket after the tour.
Cheow Lan lake at Khao Sok National Park
Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
Day 14: Phuket | Relax on the Beach
Meals: Breakfast Today is at your leisure to explore the beaches of Phuket.
Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
Day 15: Phuket | Sea Caves by Starlight
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner World famous kayaking inside marine limestone karst islands with macaques, water monitors, kingfishers and Sea Eagles. Meet at the hotel around 11AM to transfer to the pier. Then continue by boat with a light lunch served onboard. Self-paddle with your own sea cave guide through tunnels and lagoons. When darkness falls, stars shine overhead in the circle of black night, fireflies flash in the cliffside jungle and, most of all, the sea glows with phosphorescence. Enjoy a spiritual ceremony with your own made “Krathong”. Have a magnificent dinner onboard. Then return to land. A truly magical and out of this world experience (Listed among National Geographic’s “World’s Top 50 Adventures”).
Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
Day 16: Phuket | Relax on the Beach
Meals: Breakfast Today is at your leisure to explore the beaches of Phuket.
Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
Day 17: Phuket | Farewell!
Meals: Breakfast Today our representative will transfer you to the airport before your homeward flight and will bid you a fond farewell. Thank you for traveling with us!
Phuket Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong, MGallery by Sofitel
Bangkok Mandarin Oriental
Bangkok Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort
Chiang Rai Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Andakiri Pool Villas
Krabi Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
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