Essential Thailand

On arrival at the International Airport in Bangkok, our driver will pick you up and take you to the hotel, check in the hotel, 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, explore the temple grounds and see 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 its buildings and throne halls. Then, marvel at the mysterious Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand.
A delicious lunch will be served at Never Ending Summer, a rustic Thai restaurant situated by the Chao Phraya River.

After lunch, board a private Thai retro solar boat and sail up the majestic Chao Phraya River before entering a khlong (canal) that takes you away from the typical tourist trail. While the boat’s appearance may seem modest, it operates in an eco-friendly way using solar power harnessed directly from the sun—a rare and impressive feat of engineering. Sit back and relax on a soft cushion as the boat slowly cruises along the riverbanks and through Bangkok’s historic and charming khlongs.
Inside the khlong network, you will stop at Wat Khun Chan, an intriguing temple rarely visited by tourists. A short walk across a footbridge leads you into old alleyways where you can enjoy a cold coffee before visiting Wat Paknam, known for its white stupa and hidden museum.
Return to the boat and continue cruising through Khlong Bang Khuntien, eventually arriving at Poomjai Garden, a hidden natural garden and restaurant nestled along the canal’s edge.
Owned by a local Thai family, this beautiful garden has a history of over 100 years. The family transformed their land into an organic permaculture site, preserving rare plants and trees—such as a century-old lychee tree. They also work with the surrounding local community to source fresh ingredients for the restaurant.
Take a walk around the garden and relax by the canal with a locally inspired signature drink before transferring back to your hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, take a short drive from the bustling streets of Bangkok, where the high-rise urban landscape quickly gives way to a lush, green rural idyll. This full-day trip to Samut Songkhram Province—just an hour outside the capital—allows guests to experience the traditional charms of the Thai countryside.
The day begins with a visit to a local railway station, where a bustling country market has sprung up along the tracks. When a train pulls in or out of the station, vendors quickly clear their stalls—only to set them up again moments later once the train has passed!
From here, the journey continues to the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Although it is quite touristy today, it remains the best example of what a traditional floating market was like decades ago.
A relaxing paddle boat ride through the labyrinth of canals offers the chance to see the older parts of the market and observe the local lifestyle along the canal banks. Off the boat, enjoy a stroll around the colorful floating marketplace, bustling with boats and vendors selling tropical fruits and other local delights.
For tours falling on a Saturday or Sunday, guests have the option to choose between visiting Damnoen Saduak or the smaller, less touristy Tha Kha Floating Market, where a short paddle boat trip through the backwaters includes a visit to a traditional Thai house that produces coconut palm sugar. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant near the floating market.
The tour continues by long-tail boat to a local Buddhist temple and the King Rama II Memorial Park, known for its ornate collection of traditional Thai-style pavilions.
Back to your hotel, time at leisure.

8h00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Bangkok city. 1.5 hour drive to the Bang Pa In Summer Palace which is used by the royal court as a summer retreat in the 17th century, and still used by the Thai royal family today. Most of the buildings date from the reign of King Rama V, but you will see a variety of architectural styles, all set in a large park around ponds and waterways. The combination of Sino, Thai and European architecture is stunning.
  Continue to Ayutthaya city to visit the first ancient temple, the Wat Phra Si Sanphet ancient palace. Then get in one of the oldest tuk tuks in the world to visit around, walk through the ruins of the former capital to see the 2 most beautiful temples, Wat Chai Wattanaram and Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
  Lunch time: you can choose to try the famous Ayutthaya ‘boat noodlesoup’ or river prawns. You can pay for lunch on spot. 
After a delicious lunch, take a local boat ride to see the city from the water.
 After the boat trip, visit the Wat Chai Wattanaram temple which was built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother, Wat Chai Wattanaram was conceived as a replica of the Angkor temple.
Return to your hotel in Bangkok, time at leisure.

Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Chiang Mai, on arrival, our tour guide and driver will meet you at check out gate and a short transfer to the hotel in Chiang Mai Center
After checking in, a short drive about 30 minutes to the long-tail boat dock of Chiang Mai city. Board a long-tail boat and enjoy a 30-minute cruise along the rural Mae Ping River. Along the riverbanks, you’ll see a mix of traditional wooden houses and modern residences.
Disembark at a boat landing and walk for about 10 minutes to Waroros Market, a lively fresh food market where you can experience the Northern Thai way of life.
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel, time at leisure.
Spend overnight in Chieng Mai.

- Pick up from your hotel
- Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.
- 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.
- 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.
- Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.
- Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.
- Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants.
- Change clothes and say good bye to the elephants
- Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.

Depart your hotel at 6:00 AM and arrive at the foothills of Doi Suthep Mountain in time to buy offerings and join the locals for the daily alms-giving ceremony. This serene Buddhist ritual involves dozens of monks walking barefoot through the streets to collect food and daily necessities.

Continue up the mountain to Wat Doi Suthep and climb the 309 steps of the Golden Naga staircase to reach the temple’s golden pagodas. After visiting Doi Suthep, continue on to discover one of Chiang Mai’s best-kept secrets: Wat Palad, also known as the "Temple Below the Temple." With temple grounds over 650 years old, Wat Palad holds deep historical and spiritual significance in the region.

Next, proceed to Wat Umong, a 14th-century forest temple covered in moss and small plants, offering a unique and charming sense of natural decay. Walk through its mysterious tunnels to reach the Viharn, where you'll experience a private blessing ceremony.
Back to your hotel, lunch on your own

Afternoon at leisure.
18h00: Get picked up from the hotel by a local tuk-tuk, one of Thailand’s iconic symbols. Experience the evening charm of Chiang Mai on a night tour. Accompanied by a local guide, enjoy a night out embracing the spiritual traditions and rich heritage that make the city so special.

Begin by visiting local temples at sunset. Exploring temples between 18:00 and 20:00 offers a completely different experience compared to daytime visits. Without the crowds, and with the temples illuminated as the sun sets, the atmosphere becomes peaceful and magical. The glittering structures shine like diamonds in the dark. Visit a variety of temples — from modest sanctuaries to ornate architectural marvels that feel otherworldly when lit at night.

After witnessing these stunning sights, head to the Three Kings Monument to learn about the history of Chiang Mai, back when Northern Thailand was a separate kingdom known as Lanna.

Then, hop back into your tuk-tuk and ride to Warorot Market. Bustling from morning until late at night, this market is a vibrant hub of local life. Browse stalls overflowing with fresh food, flowers, clothing, and more — soaking up the lively atmosphere.

Dinner at Sai Ping Restaurant. The name translates to “the flow of the Ping” — Ping being the river that runs through the center of Chiang Mai. The restaurant sits right on the riverbank and serves beautifully presented traditional Northern Thai dishes made from local ingredients. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner accompanied by live music.
Return to your hotel or you may be free to explore the night life and go back to the hotel later by yourselves.

Depart for Mae Kampong Village in the Mae On district and drive through the picturesque countryside of Chiang Mai. En route, stop at a local market to select ingredients for your lunch. Continue to Mae Kampong Village, where you will be greeted by villagers upon arrival before beginning a stroll through the community forest, passing tea and coffee fields. Return to the village in time to watch lunch being prepared by your host family and see how Thai food is made in the countryside. After lunch, take a walk around the village to observe the processing of fermented tea leaves and explore various handmade village products. 
In the late afternoon, drive back through the mountains to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Free at leisure in Chiang Mai city until our driver picks you up from the hotel for transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket.
On arrival at Phuket, private airport pick-up and hotel check-in.
Enjoy a free afternoon at leisure to relax on the beach.
Spend overnight at Phuket for 3 nights.

Time to enjoy the sun and sea in Phuket

Time is at your own leisure until get picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight to your onward destination.
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