Thailand In Styles In 13 Days

Your Thailand adventure begins with your arrival in Chiang Mai. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city. You can easily explore the neighborhood at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.

In the afternoon visit Doi Suthep temples, the most sacred temple upon the hill with its enormous mythological Nagas staircase of 306 steps and inside the cloister is an intriguing copper-placed chedi topped by a five-tier gold parasol, which contains relics of Lord Buddha. On a clear day, there are incomparable views over the city of Chiang Mai from the temple grounds. Return to hotel and free at leisure.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Get up early in the morning and leave the hotel around 6:30-7:00 am. Take a drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas. Upon arrival at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, you will change into Karen traditional clothing and learn about the elephants and how to make medicine for them. Then you will meet the elephants and have the opportunity to feed them and interact with them. Don't forget to take amazing pictures! You will also learn about elephants' behaviour and history. Later change into your swimming clothes and walk down to the river to join the mud spa with elephants. Wrap up your day with a traditional Thai lunch before saying goodbye to elephants.

Have a relaxing time at the hotel until 15:30 when you will be transferred to Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School. Get to a local fresh market and learn how to select raw materials and seasonings then attend a cooking workshop to learn about the menu. The menu ranges from appetizers, curry, stir-fried dishes, soup, and salad, to dessert. Then get up close to the chef, who will share with you the special techniques to make authentic Thai dishes. Then enjoy what you cooked for dinner.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

After breakfast, we will head to Doi Inthanon National park.  Take a scenic drive through the beautiful scenery of paddy rice fields. Visit pagodas of the King and the Queen built by the Royal Thai air force to commemorate their 60th birthdays. At the pagodas, you will admire the beautiful scenery of the mountains in the park from the viewpoint. Then head to Karen hill tribe village to see the local daily life and have a stop at the colorful Hill tribe market. On the return trip have a stop at  Wachiratharn waterfall. 

In the afternoon, we will visit the Mae Klang Luang Nature trail. This trail will get you far away from the main tourist route and allow you to see a very interesting cross-section of this stunning national park. The trail will first follow a forested route downhill before it meets the river. You will spend some time following the river and pass Pa Dok Siew Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim. The trail will eventually open out into agricultural land which surrounds Mae Klang Luang Karen village. you will see coffee bushes and rice paddies. We will make a stop at a local coffee house where they roast, hand grind, and prepare freshly brewed coffee from the hills surrounding the village before heading back to the hotel.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

In the morning, drive through scenery from Chiangmai to Chiangrai (200 Km. away) by the road along picturesque scenic routes past several beautiful northern mountains and valleys, and a short stop at Maekachan hot spring. Visit Wat Rong Khun, the unique northern Art temple. Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) This is also an important religious place in the province. The whole area is quite colourful, which attracts many tourists. All architecture is decorated in many tones of colours, for example, blue, golden, orange, green etc. Visit Long-Neck hill tribe village.

Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Relish the remaining moment in Chiang Rai before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Bangkok. When you arrive at Bangkok airport you will be transferred to your hotel to have some rest after the flight.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for exploring the most remarkable sites of Bangkok. Start your exploration with the Wart Traimit to see one of the precious treasures of Thailand - the Golden Buddha statue. Then head to Wat Pho to admire the beauty of its architecture and see a giant Reclining Buddha. Then, spend time visiting the Grand Palace, Coronation Hall, Funeral Hall and famous Emerald Buddha. This is the most famous landmark of Bangkok which cannot be missed, it used to be the residence of the Royal family since 1782, and still is used for official ceremonies. Have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon board the long-tail boat and cruise along the canal to see Thai houses and typical rural life. rap up your sightseeing with the visit to the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), which is one of the most beautiful temples in the city.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Depart from Bangkok in the early morning to visit the Summer Palace at Bang Pa-In, built by King Rama IV at a time of growing European architecture influence in Thailand. Then board a long-tail boat and get to Ayutthaya. On the way admire the beautiful sceneries and the local life along the river. Have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon continue your exploration with a visit to various temples in Ayuthaya which once was Thailand s ancient capital of Thailand from 1350 to 1767 before the invasion of the Burmese army. Explore these ruined temples in Ayutthaya Historical Park using the local transport tuk-tuk. Start your exploration by seeing Wat Phanan Cheong, which had one of the most beautiful 19-m tall Buddha statues. Then continue to one of the oldest temples in this area Wat Mahathat followed by Wat Phra Sri Sanphet temple. Then visit the Elephant camp, which is the elephants' place for rest, you will enjoy seeing these beautiful animals. Then visit Wat Lokkaya (Wat Pranon) with the big Reclining Buddha, and Wat Chai Wattanaram, which once served as a Royal temple. Return to Bangkok by car.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Free at your leisure to discover Bangkok, the city which combines old and new and where everyone could find something interesting. You could visit China Town and try the delicious street food there. The shopping lovers could spend the entire day at Siam Paragon. If you are visiting Bangkok during the weekend, don't miss don't of the largest outdoor market in the world Chatuchak. For sports lovers, we advise seeing the kickboxing fights, which is the signature sport for this country. For cultural immersion, you could see the puppet show or visit Warehouse 30 for modern art exhibitions. And of course, wrap up your day with a traditional Thai massage.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Relish the remaining moment in Bangkok before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Phuket. Upon arrival at Phuket airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for some rest after the flight and get ready for exploring Phuket's beautiful beaches.

Overnight in Phuket.

Phuket is not only about beaches, but you also can find many interesting things to see in a town as well, and today your guide will show you all the gems of this cosy town. Start your tour with a scenic drive along the bays with the golden sand and turquoise sea. Stop at a viewpoint overlooking this magnificent panorama. The beautiful peninsular adjacent to the famous Promthep Cape which is the perfect place to view a spectacular sunset. A highlight of your day will be your visit to Chalong Temple, the largest temple on the island decorated with beautiful ornaments. You will also see the cast statue of Luang Por Cham, who assisted Phuket’s inhabitants in quelling the Angyee Chinese riots in 1879 during the reign of King Rama V. Wrap up your sightseeing with a visit to a Cashew Nut Factory, where you will be able to sample no fewer than ten flavours of cashew nuts. Then return to the hotel, the rest of the day is at your leisure.

Overnight in Phuket.

Overnight in Phuket.