Your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby to take you on a tour of the city by public transport. Be dazzled by the architecture and intricate details on one of Bangkok’s most magnificent landmarks “The Grand Palace”. The Grand Palace was built in 1782 and was used as a significant residence for the royal family until 1925 and is now used for ceremonial purposes only. The highlight of this breathtaking temple is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha: Wat Phra Kaew. The residence of Thailand’s most sacred Buddhist sculpture ‘Phra Kaew Morakot’.

Not far from the Grand Palace is Wat Pho. Known for its giant reclining Buddha that measures 46 metres long and is covered in real gold leaf. Wat Pho is also considered the leading school for traditional massages in Thailand. 

You will take a break and have lunch at a local restaurant before taking a water taxi to visit the legendary Wat Arun, also known as The Temple of Dawn. It is one of the most striking riverside landmarks of Thailand because of its architecture and fine craftsmanship.

After this, you will navigate Asia’s “Venice of the East” by a long tail boat. Venture along the waterways and canals, discovering the fascinating lifestyle of the neighborhood where life is simple and more relaxed with their authentic Thai waterfront homes and their spirit houses.

After a full day of excitement, you return to your hotel for a good night’s rest.

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight at Riva Surya Bangkok - 1 Double Deluxe River View Room 

Enjoy the morning at your leisure. Take the time to explore the city on your own - heading to a local shopping mall, or lounging by your riverside pool - the morning is yours to enjoy as you wish. 

In the evening, your guide will meet you at your hotel and together, you will travel by private transport to Bangkok's famous Chinatown. 

This celebrated area of Bangkok is a paradise for those who want to try authentic street food. Here you can spend the next few hours getting lost in an exotic labyrinth of colorful shops and marketplaces. Explore fine jewelry shops, strange apothecaries, and aromatic spice markets. Take your time delving into the chaotic wonders of these bustling alleyways. You can sample your way through the different food stalls of this culinary hotspot. Or take a quiet moment away from the bustling streets, and visit the Tian Fah Foundation Temple, one of the oldest Chinese temples in Bangkok. Finish off you’re evening with a sumptuous dinner at Jay Fai Restaurant (food on own expenses). 

Meal included: Breakfast

Overnight at Riva Surya Bangkok - 1 Double Deluxe River View Room  

Meet our guide and driver at your hotel lobby. You will be transferred to Bangkok Airport for your flight with Bangkok Airways PG215 departing at 08:00 and arriving in Chiang Mai at 09:20.  On arrival you will be met by your guide for your private transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the facilities before heading out in the late afternoon with your guide to explore the city. 

Late afternoon, your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel and drive you to visit Doi Suthep, the most important Wat in Chiang Mai. This picturesque temple is perched high above the city, it offers wonderful views of the farms and countryside below. 

From here we head west of the city’s’ walls, to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Chiang Mai for sunset Wat Suan Dok., literally translates to ‘’field of flowers’’. This temple was built by King Keu Na of Lanna and is a prime example of Lanna architecture built in the 14th century. You will witness evening prayers, by the Buddhist monks, and village locals, as the sun sinks below the horizon.

After the tour, you will be transfer back to your hotel. 

Meal included: Breakfast

Overnight at Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort - 1 Double Lanna Deluxe Room

You will be met at your hotel in the morning by a representative from Elephant Nature Park for your transfer to the park. (joined van transfer). The drive to the park is about 1-1.5 hours from your hotel. On arrival at Elephant Nature Park you will receive a safety talk and learn the basic concept of the park and language to use throughout the day with the elephants. Safety your safety talk, you will prepare food items to take across the river to meet the elephants. Cross the river and meet your new friends! The gentle giants at Elephant Nature Park will be excited to see you - and the delicious food you've prepared them! Feed and learn to communicate and motivate the elephants with love and care. 

After a delicious vegetarian picnic lunch, continue with elephant communication and experience walking with them to the river and even swimming nearby. In the afternoon, say good bye to your new friends and head back on your transfer to your hotel. 

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight at Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort - 1 Double Lanna Deluxe Room 

Today you will experience a typical day in the life of Lanna person, join the real life home cooking in a real Lanna Thai neighborhood. Join Mr. Prapat in his family car and transfer 30 minutes to Hangdong to spend the day with your “Lanna Thai family” In true Lanna Thai style, slip into a pair of local ‘fisherman’s pants’ discover the architecture of a traditional Thai house and rice barn. Your Lanna Thai family will also demonstrate their basket weaving skills, a tradition that has been in Thailand for centuries. Stroll around the small, family orchid and select fresh ingredients to add to the days cooking extravaganza. You will learn to cook traditional home cooked recipes with authentic Northern Thai flavors that are different from standard dishes offered in commercial cooking classes. Best of all you will have the opportunity to get to know a real Thai family and be their house guest for the day. Enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch with your family(cooked together). 

After the tour we will transfer you to Chiang Mai Airport for your domestic flight  Bangkok Airways PG248 departing at 14:35 and arriving in Phuket at 16:40.   You will be met at the airport by a hotel representative and will be transferred to your hotel. 

This evening, if you choose, we can arrange a traditional American Thanksgiving Meal for you to celebrate the holiday. 

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight at The Sarojin - 1 Double Green Residence

Enjoy this day at your leisure at the beach.

Meal included: Breakfast

 Overnight at The Sarojin - 1 Double Green Residence 

The morning is at your leisure. 

This evening, experience dinner at a private waterfall, lit candlelights amidst the jungle and a private dining table. This is a dining experience like none other!

Meal included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at The Sarojin - 1 Double Green Residence 

Check out from your hotel. We will transfer you to Phuket Airport for your flight  Bangkok Airways PG272 departing at 10:25 and arriving in Bangkok at 11:55.    Catch your connecting departing international flight - (international flight not included in tour cost)

Meal included: Breakfast