Thailand Culture & Beach Break Vacation - 10 Days

After breakfast, we visit the Grand Royal Palace dedicated to the ceremony of the royal family of Thailand. In the same compound is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew which is known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha. After visiting this complex, we continue to visit Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha. Then, we visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha.

Afternoon, boarding on a long tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and many bustling interior canals that offer fantastic views of local life close by. Along the way, we stop at Wat Arun, the temple of the Aube. Return to the hotel and free time for relaxation.

Night 2: Overnight in Bangkok.

Early in the morning, we drive southwest of Bangkok, visit the Maeklong railway market, take photo, and enjoy 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. Enjoy your own lunch. In the afternoon we will transfer back to Bangkok.

Night 3: Overnight in Bangkok.

In the morning, a private driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival at Chiang Mai Airport, your private tour guide and driver will meet and transfer you to your hotel in the Old Town area. Firstly, you will visit the Three Kings Monuments. And then, you take the gondola to the Gold Temple on top of the Mountain. You can admire a golden spire that decorates the center of the complex inside the main temple; the walls around it are decorated with historical murals, shrines & statues. There is also a replica of the Emerald Buddha statue on display. Outside, you can see the Shine of the White Elephant, a viewing terrace, some of the world’s largest gongs, a wall of bells, and so much more. Then, you walk the 309 steps down the Naga Serpent (the body of a dragon) staircase to meet your private driver.

Night 4: Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at hotel. Today you will join in a cooking class in town with full day course. You will have a chance to visit and taste some herbs in an organic farm, have a tour around local market. And then, try to cook some local dishes for lunch (around 7 dishes).

The rest of day is free for your leisure.

Night 5: Overnight in Chiang Mai.

08:00 – 08:30 : Pick up from your hotel or accommodation

08:00 – 08:30 : 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.

10:30 : 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.

11:00 : 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.

12:00 : Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.

13:00 : Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.

14:00 : Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants.

15:00 : Change clothes and say good bye to the elephants

15:30 : Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.

17:00-17:30 : Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.

Night 6: Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Phuket.

The rest of the day will be free for your leisure.

Night 7: Overnight in Phuket.

Today you are free at leisure or you can choose to do below tour with additional cost:

Optional tour: Phi Phi by speedboat (Join tour)

7:30: Pick you up from hotel and transfer to pier

8:30: Warm welcome at pier

9:00: Depart to Phi Phi Ley Island, visit the beautiful scenery of May Bay, snorkeling at Loh Samah Bay and also visit Hong Island (Pileh lagoon) for swimming, take a photo at Viking cave.

12:30: Having a great lunch on Phi Phi Don Island.

14:30: Arrive at Khai Island. Free time on the beach take a photo with a wonderful fish.

16:15: Arrive at pier and transfer back to your hotel by pleasant trip.

Included: sharing speed boat round trip, professional tour guide and crews, mask, snorkel and life jacket, lunch, soft drink, fresh fruits, insurance, national park fee

Night 8: Overnight in Phuket.

You are free to relax on the beach or take part in the additional tour below with extra cost:

Optional tour: James Bond Island by long tail boat (Join tour)

8:00: Pick you up from the hotel and transfer to Marina.

9:30: Departure from the Marina Phuket direct to James Bond Island (Phang Nga Bay)

10:15: Visit James Bond Island where “James Bond 007, the man with the Golden Gun” was filmed.

11:00: Start to paddle a sea canoe in the beautiful cave for 45 minutes.

12:30: Great lunch at Panyee Musalim fishing village and free time as leisure for shopping.

14:00: Leave from Panyee village direct to Naka island for swimming and relaxing.

16:00: Departure from Naka island back to Phuket.

16:20: Arrive to Marina and transfer back to hotel by pleasant trip.

Night 9: Overnight in Phuket.