Day 1: Bangkok – Transfer from Airport to Bangkok Hotel (-/-/-)

Greet warmly and pick up by qualified tour guide. Transfer to the hotel in the heart of shopping area in Bangkok, the glorious history town in Thailand . In the midst of dynamic modern growth, this bustling metropolis still preserves plenty of cultural heritages which make our town become the national treasure house. 

Accommodation : Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok – The Royal Grand Palace, Wat Pho (B/-/-)

Visit the spectacular previous Kings’ residence, Grand Palace. Explore the Royal temple and the Center of Massage called the Reclining Buddha temple or Wat Pho.  

Accommodation : Bangkok

Day 3: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Ayutthaya – Bang Pa In Palace (B/L/-)

Drive to the second capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya,is considered as the world heritage in 1991. Visit Bang Pa -In Summer Palace. SeeWat Chaiwatthanaram built in Khmer style and Wat Phra Srisaphet and Viharn Phra Mongkolbophit. Next, pay homage for luck and happiness in Wat Mahathat and Wat Ratchaburana. Have lunch on board and cruise back to Bangkok with Grand Pearl Cruise.  

Accommodation : Bangkok

Day 4:  Bangkok – Chiang Rai (B/-/-)

Transfer to Bangkok airport and continue flight to Chiang Rai. Pick up and transfer to Anantara Golden triangle for checking in In the afternoon program :Mahout Training half day

Visit Opium Hall museum. The museum is built to educate visitor about history of opium and drug tradition in Golden triangle area. Opium was grown and trading here widely 40 years ago. Many people know how bad the opium effect to society. Visiting here will open various perspective and in-depth information about how was opium come and gone from this region. 

Continue the trip to, the Golden Triangle which is once well known as the biggest opium and illegal drug trade area. Nowadays, it is a good location spot for see Thailand, Laos and Myanmar border.  

Accommodation : Chiang Rai

Day 5: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai  (B/-/-)

After breakfast, check-out your hotel and drive to visit Ethnic Minority Communities of different ethnic minority groups and hill tribes in Mae Sai: Akha, Kahu, Tai Yai and ethnic Chinese immigrants.

These groups continue to perform ancient rituals and celebrate traditional folk festivals throughout the year. With many aspects of their culture and way of life well preserved, these ethnic communities are of immense ethnographic interest and importance to the study and preservation of the rich cultural heritage of Asia.

The village communities have managed to achieve a level of sustainable development that fosters the harmonious co-existence of indigenous culture and the surrounding natural environment.

Continue your drive to Chiang Mai – the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand among some of the highest mountains in the country.

The city stands on the Ping River – a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River. If time permits, en route stop at any places you are interested such as: a hot spring at Viang Pa Pao to have opportunities to take photos and meet with locals for interaction. Check-in the hotel and have dinner at the hotel LJ Biz helps to reserve a nice table, guest pays directly.  

Accommodation : Chiang Mai

Day 6: Own Elephant a day (B/L/-) at Pattara Farm

Join program for own elephant a day. A skilled mahout can guide his elephant through its working day with around 70 soft commands, light touches behind the ear and years of understanding between the elephant and his master.

But did you know that anyone can drive an elephant? A short half-hour lesson will teach you the basic commands and actions, give you the thrill of riding on the neck of this magnificent beast and having it respond to your commands.

In case staying overnight in different hotel in Chiang rai , we may need to adjust Mahout training program to different place. It may cause to change the itinerary. 

Accommodation : Chiang Rai

Day 7: Chiang Mai – Cooking Class /Join tour (B/L/-)

At 8:30 hrs, be picked up at your hotel and go to Local Market with your chef. She will explain about rice, how to make fresh coconut milk and how to choose seasonings.

Then spend some time walking around to take pictures and watch vendors selling their products. Upon arrival at the farm, take a walk around the farm with the explanation of the chef about the herbs growing and ingredients.

Then learn to cook the first three courses you choose and have lunch with what you have prepared on the terrace overlooking the fishpond where you will have a splendid view of the entire farm as well as the lush nearby mountains.
Return to hotel.  

Accommodation : Chiang Mai

Day 8: Chiang Mai –Temples – Fly to Phuket (B/-/-)

For early risers: Highly recommended because this is a gentle way to see Chiang Mai Buddhist people’s life:  Wake up early in the morning and take a ride to Kruba Sri Vichat Statue, the holy monk of Northern Thailand to take part in a daily Buddhist ceremony “Tak Bat” or “Merit Making” by giving offerings to monks on their arms-rounds with local people.

Purify your mind and learn how to give and learn a part of Buddhism. Travel back to the hotel and have breakfast. 
Afterwards, head out into Chiang Mai and drive through different parts of the city, passing old city walls, gates and city moat, markets, residential areas, foreign consulates, government buildings and Tapae, Chiang Mai’s main street to Doi (Mount) Suthep to visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep built in 1383 on Doi Suthep (3500 feet above sea – level), is the symbol of Chiangmai.

It is the most sacred temple in the city and contains the holy relic of the Lord Buddha which is enshrined in the magnificent golden pagoda with a challenging flight of over 300 steps, flanked by enormous mythological Nagas. A panoramic view of the city and the surrounding countryside can be seen from the temple grounds.

Then, continue to Wat Suan dok. Phaya Keu Na, the sixth Lanna king, built Wat Suan dok in a forest grove in 1373 as a place where the visiting Phra Sumana Thera, a teaching monk from Sukhothai, could spend the rains retreat. There are many of interesting places in this temple. Bell shape Stupa enshrines the Lord Buddha relic. Tombs are for kept Lanna royal family members. Beside long history, this temple is also well known for meditation training.

After that join a Monk Chat program. You would get to know about monks’ lives, Thai culture, and Buddhism way. We also provide you with Meditation Retreat Program in which you are welcomed to participate. Then, transfer to Phuket. Overnight at hotel in Patong area for easy to access nightlife of Phuket.  

Accommodation : Phuket

Day 9: Phuket – Transfer to Phi Phi Island  (B/-/-)

Transfer to Phi Phi island  by cruise or catamaran or speed boat operate by hotel or the best available / Pick up time will be advised later

Accommodation : Phi Phi Island

Day 10: Phi Phi island  (B/-/-)

Free day. 

 Accommodation : Phi Phi Island

Day 11: Phi Phi island – Phuket (B/-/-)

Transfer back to Phuket 
Free day  
Phuket- the island in the Andaman Sea is idyllic: It has long sandy beaches (some with dunes), warm water, excellent snorkeling and scuba diving off Koh Similan, ideal windsurfing conditions, mountains, fine resorts and some of the best seafood in all of Thailand.

The name “Phuket” is derived from the Malay “Bukit, ” meaning hill, and hills dominate much of the islands interior. Take your shoes off, find a hammock, and relax

Transfer from Phi Phi island  by cruise or catamaran or speed boat operate by hotel or the best available / Pick up time will be advised later

Accommodation : Phuket

Day 12: Phuket  – Free day (B/-/-)

Free day 

Accommodation : Phuket

Day 13 : Phuket   (B/-/-)

Free day

Accommodation : Phuket

Day 14: Phuket – Bangkok – Departure (B/-/-)

Transfer from hotel to Phuket airport and connect flight to Bangkok before continue to your home.  

Accommodation : none