Bangkok and Northern Thailand Tour

On arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Our tour guide and driver will pick you up  then transfer to the hotel for check-in, time at leisure.

An early start will get you to Wat Pho in time to experience the monks early morning chanting ritual (chanting starts at 09.00AM). After this uplifting and often private experience, visit the temple grounds and the famous 45-metre reclining Buddha. Continue to The Grand Palace, Thailand’s most important landmark, where you will be awed by the grandeur and majesty of the building and its throne halls. Then, of course, marvel at the mysterious Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. 
Delicious lunch is served at the delightful Never Ending Summer, a Thai rustic restaurant, situated by Chao Phraya River. (Note: Lunch at Never Ending Summer is one choice of main dishes with drinking water.)
After lunch, board a long-tail boat sailing up the majestic Chao Phraya river before entering the Khlong that takes us away from the normal tourist trail. Inside the network of Khlongs guest will stop at Wat Khun Chan which is an interesting temple area rarely visited by tourists. Crossing a small footbridge leads into the old alleys where a cold coffee can be enjoyed before entering Wat Paknam or the white stupa with a hidden museum.
Back in the boat and continue on a beautiful part of the Khlong with a mix of old wooden houses and new modern mansions until reaching an orchid and fruit farm where guest will have time to walk around and see the many types of orchids on display. Transfer back to your hotel, end of the excursion.

Early in the morning, we drive to the southwest of Bangkok, visitting the Maeklong railway market, taking photos, and enjoying the local snack in the market before driving to Damnoen Saduak - a rural floating market. Stop for a motor boat trip along the waterway to the picturesque floating market of Damnoen Saduak. 
Afterwards we continue the road to the city of Kanchanaburi. Upon arrival, visit the World War II memorial including the Jeath War Museum, Cemetery. 
We continue to boardi a train for riding along the beautiful river for around 30 minutes and transfer then city to visit Kwai bridge. 
Overnight in Kanchanaburi.

Breakfast and depart for Erawan Waterfall - a beautiful seven-tiered waterfall located in Erawan National Park, walk up to see the picturesque falls (Please bring good walking shoes for walking or swimsuit if you wish to swim in the fall’s natural pools) 
After lunch, we continue the road to Ayutthaya, with the distance of 220kms, it takes about 3,5 hours to get there. The ancient city of Ayutthaya is known as the 'Venice of the East’ because it is found along the Chao Phraya, the tributaries surround the province of Ayutthaya River. Many monuments and remains of the period founded in 1350 by King Uthong when the Thai had to migrate to the South under pressure from their neighbours to the North. Check in the hotel on arrival, time at leisure.

Morning: After breakfast we will catch the Kermit tuk tuk, these ‘cute’ tuk tuks are found in only two of Thailand’s provinces: Ayutthaya, and Trang. Along the ride, explore the main temples  of the city from Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Mahathat (with a Buddha face emerging from a tree), and strolling through a local market en route to Wat Phra Srisanphet. After that we visit the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era. The palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles. It’s the favorite summer Palace of the King. 
Transfer to the train station for the night train to Chiang Mai, overnight on the train

On arrival at Chiang Mai train station, our tour guide will pick you up to the local restaurant for breakfast and morning coffee. The morning will be mainly devoted to the walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple, Wat Chedi Luang temple, stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take rickshaw tour. 
After that, you will take a walking through the central market of Warorot. Time for lunch then transfer to the hotel for check in.
In the afternoon we cannot miss the Doi Suthep hill. The mountain’s temple is one of the most historically and spiritually significant places in Thailand. We drive up the scenic mountainous terrains and pass by lush landscapes on your way to the base of the complex. We then climb up for more than 300 staircase and finally take an elevator to the top. Here get your chance to admire the picturesque panorama views of Chiang Mai City.
Then transfer back to the hotel. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night Market for yourself. 
Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

08h00 – 08h30: Pick up from your hotel or accommodation
08:30: Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.
10h30: Arrive at the Sanctuary. Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing. Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior.
11h00: Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.
12h00: Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.
13h00: Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.
14h00: Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants.
15h00: Change clothes and say good bye to the elephants
15h30: Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.
17h00-17h30: Arrive at your hotel, time at leisure.

After breakfast, take a beautiful drive to Mae Kampong- An ancient village located in mountain area and about 50 kms from Chiang Mai City. We will stop at the San Kampaeng market to buy the ingredients for our lunch and fruit of the season. 
Upon arrival in Mae Kam Pong village we meet by some of the villagers and our local community guide. You will learn about the history of this remarkable village and make a beautiful trek around the village. Most villagers are engaged in growing Bai Miang, a kind of plant that can be processed into tea. Apart from Bai Miang, they also grow coffee and aromatic mushrooms. Other villagers make handicrafts such as decorated pillows filled with tealeaves, rattan baskets and bamboo furniture. 
Lunch at a homestay in the village. Various walks are possible around Mae Kam Pong. Our program is flexible and will be adjusted according to your wishes.  A traditional massage is available.
Late in the afternoon we return to Chiang Mai.

Free time until transfer to the airport for your departure flight