After breakfast, our journey begins with a visit to Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, a dazzling spectacle in Bangkok.

Marvel at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the majestic former royal residence, steeped in centuries of history. Next, we'll cruise along the Chao Phraya River and canals, admiring serene homes and temples.

Pass by the iconic Royal Barges and stop at Wat Arun and Wat Pho, ancient treasures of Bangkok. Tonight, we'll head out for a Chinatown food tour!

*** Please note that photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings. ***

Meals: B, L, D
Hotel: Chatrium Riverside

This morning is off to an early start, but for good reason. We’re off to explore an early morning market, and experience a slice of life here. 

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll experience the thrill of the Maeklong train market folding up and the stalls being packed away in front of your eyes. Explore the market like a local and see the stalls stacked with fruits, vegetables, and seafood.

From here, we'll continue to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you're free at leisure to take photos. Local lunch will be served at the restaurant. 

This afternoon, we'll learn more about Thailand's involvement in World War II, and we'll walk over the internationally famous bridge over the River Kwai, the black iron bridge from Java by the Japanese Army linking Thailand to Myanmar.

Later, we'll transfer to our comfortable hotel. Dinner is included at a nearby restaurant. Overnight in Kanchanaburi.

Meals: B, L, D

Hotel: Royal River Kwai Resort

After breakfast, we'll check out of the hotel and drive to the Erawan Waterfall. The major attraction of the park is Erawan Falls, a waterfall named after the Erawan, the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology. The seven-tiered falls are said to resemble the Erawan. There are four caves in the park: Mi, Rua, Wang Bahdan and Phrathat.

Local lunch will be served near the waterfall (food only).

From here, we'll drive to Ayutthaya (approximately 3 hours). After arriving and check-in at the hotel, you'll have the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.

Tonight, we'll take a lovely cruise to see Ayutthaya's highlights by water. Board our converted traditional teak rice barge and drift slowly along the majestic Chao Phraya River, the ‘River of Kings’, and her tributaries, and while the sights of the former capital Ayutthaya pass you by. On board, we'll enjoy traditional Thai cuisine, prepared just for you.

The art of Thai cuisine is balancing the delicate flavors that make up our four different taste sensations: sour, salty, sweet, and, of course, spicy and hot. Thai food is very versatile and can be adapted to suit almost any palate.

Return to the hotel for overnight.

Meals: B, L, D

Hotel: Classic Kameo Hotel

After breakfast, we'll check out and set off to explore more of Ayutthaya.

Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is an important landmark in Ayutthaya where you will visit an ancient ruin of the Grand Palace and its temples, including monk chat and make merit. At Wat Mahathat, you'll see a Buddha head enshrined in a tree. These temples also contain Buddhist teachings from the past 600 years.

We have the opportunity today to take you somewhere tourists do not usually go -- to an old ruin of a temple (Wat Kudidao), where locals will share stories about Ayutthaya that you could not find on Google or any travel book.

After, we'll experience how the local people make roti. We will let you learn how they make it and will also let you try it. We'll have lunch before heading to the airport for our flight to Chiang Rai.

After arriving in Chiang Rai, we'll check into our hotel and have some downtime. Tonight, we'll visit the Chiang Rai Night Bazaar where you can shop for local souvenirs and handicrafts.

Dinner at a restaurant nearby. Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Meals: B, L, D

Hotel: The Heritage Chiangrai

After breakfast at the hotel, we will check-out and head to Chiang Rai to visit two beautiful temples!

Designed and built by famous Thai artist Achan Chalermchai Kositpipat, the distinguishing feature of the temple is that the ubosot is decorated with a pattern of silver mirrors that shine in tiered tiers. After, we'll visit Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), a temple that is unusually beautiful with its unique applied arts by using a shade of blue and architectural beauty from a stucco artist.

From here, we will drive 3 hours to Chiang Mai.

After checking into the hotel this evening we'll have a fun street food tour! Depart from the hotel by local transport “Tuk-Tuk” to the Chiang Mai gate for some seriously delicious street food.

Try the stewed pork leg from a vendor with a cowboy hat who’s had visits from the likes of Anthony Bourdain. Taste Bua Loi, or floating lotus, is a warm fresh coconut milk broth with teeny pandan-laced glutinous rice flour balls swimming around. You won't want to miss this!

Meals: B, L, D

Hotel: De Chai The Deco

After breakfast at the hotel, we'll depart at 8:30 a.m. to visit one of our favorite places in the world: the Elephant Nature Park.

This is a natural sanctuary for elephants, buffalo, dogs, cats, birds, and many other rescued animals, started by a woman we admire so much, Lek Chailert.

On our short park visit, you'll observe elephants bathing, (note: you will not go into the river). You may also have the chance to feed an elephant.

A vegetarian lunch is included.

Later on, experience a cooking class, where we'll visit a local garden to learn about ingredients in Thai food cooking. In our cooking class, you'll learn how to cook 3-4 dishes, including an appetizer, main course, and dessert.

Meals: B, L, D

Hotel: De Chai The Deco

After breakfast at the hotel, we'll visit Doi Suthep, an iconic landmark of Chiang Mai with a panoramic view of the city.

From here, we'll visit a temple inside the wall of Chiang Mai (Wat Phra Singh).

We’ll have lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the airport for our flight to Phuket. All domestic flights are included in this tour.

Upon your arrival in Phuket, we'll head to our hotel for free time. Dinner is included at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Phuket.

Meals: B, L, D

Hotel: Diamond Cliff Resort + Spa

After an early breakfast at the hotel, we'll depart today at 7:30 a.m. to enjoy the gorgeous waters of Phi Phi Island, Maya Bay, and Bamboo Island!

We’ll depart from the Lagoon Marina by speedboat to Bamboo Island. Enjoy a swim in the clear water and snorkel among the coral reefs, followed by sightseeing at Monkey Beach. Lunch will be served buffet-style at Phi Phi Don restaurant.

From here, we'll head to Viking Cave for some photos, and have another swim + snorkel in the emerald water at Pileh Cove. We’ll pass by Loh Samah Bay before heading back to the Lagoon Marina. After a full day of water fun, we'll return to our hotel.

Dinner is included at a local restaurant.

Meals: B, L, D

Hotel: Diamond Cliff Resort + Spa

We've done and seen so much, so today is yours to enjoy! We're happy to make some suggestions on things to do, or, just enjoy the hotel facilities.

Meals: B

Hotel: Diamond Cliff Resort + Spa

After breakfast at the hotel, we'll check out and catch our flight back to Bangkok from Phuket.

We will arrive to Bangkok before noon, so please aim to book your international flight home after 2 p.m. to allow for time to check-in and transfer. If you prefer, you can choose to fly directly home from Phuket.

We are sad to conclude this tour, but we know you're leaving with memories that last a lifetime!

Meals: B

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