Day 01: Bangkok – Arrival

Upon your arrival in Bangkok, deplane and follow signs to Immigration, located one level above baggage claim.
Descend elevator to collect baggage. After clearing customs, proceed to the Arrival lobby and look for your sign.
Our friendly representative will assist your family with luggage and help with your transfer to your comfortable
hotel for check-in.
Overnight in BANGKOK

Meals: Not included

Day 02: Bangkok – Grand Palace – Wat Pho – Klong (canal tour) - Wat Arun

Breakfast at the hotel Visit to the Royal Grand Palace, the nation’s landmark and most praised royal monument in Thailand, with the enclosed and dazzling Wat Phra Kaew is a must. Wat Phra Kaew, also called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is well known for its Golden Chedi, its Pantheon of the Chakri Kings and its Eight Colored Tower. In Thailand, it is considered by many to be a living example of a classical Siamese Court, being the former residence of the kings of Thailand. Then short walk to visit Wat Pho is regarded as the first center of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’. Mural paintings, inscriptions, and statues found in the temple educated people on various subjects such as literature, warfare, archaeology, astronomy, geology, meditation and is considered to be home of Thai traditional massages. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Experience an afternoon trip along the bustling Chao Phraya River and the quiet Thonburi Canals (Klong) in a long tail boat, in which you can enjoy scenes of Bangkok life. We will bring you to a more traditional and serene way of living around Thonburi residential areas, away from all the skyscrapers and modern buildings of Bangkok City Centre. We will also stop by the “Temple of Dawn” (officially named Wat Arun). An ancient temple dating back to the Ayutthaya period with the imposing Khmer-style prang or tower is 104 meters tall with steep decorate with the multihued floral mosaics from broken Chinese porcelain that was used as ballast by boats coming from China. Today the temple is one of Bangkok's most iconic structures, with most remarkable visual identities on the bank of Chao Phraya River.
Overnight in BANGKOK
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch are included

Day 03: Bangkok – Railway Market – Floating Market – Kanchanaburi

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.Early morning departure by road from Bangkok to the garden province of Samut Songhkhram in the Mae Klong River delta area. Experience the thrill of Maeklong Train Market folding up and the stalls being packed away in front of your eyes. Explore the market like a local and see the stalls stacked with fruits, vegetables and seafood. Then proceed to take a unique country market along the railway tracks where a variety of goods are sold and the train travels through bringing people to the market. Next proceed to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the most colourful floating market in the Kingdom. Enjoy the beautiful sights along the way and witness the day-today activities of the Thai people who live on the canals selling their fresh fruits and vegetables from the surrounding villagers’ farms. Take a short paddle boat ride through the canals to get the closure feeling of the local people. Free at leisure and enjoy of photo shooting. Local Lunch will be served at the restaurant (food only).Afterward drive to Kanchanaburi, you will visit the well-kept War Cemetery of Allied Prisoners, which contains the graves of an estimated 9,000 Allied soldiers. These soldiers died while building the bridge and the notorious "Death Railway” which the Japanese had hoped to stretch all the way to the Burmese border. Next stop at the internationally famous Bridge Over The River Kwai, the black iron bridge from Java by the Japanese Army and reassembled under Japanese supervision by the allied prisoners of war labor as part of the railway linking Thailand to Myanmar. This tour will bring you also closer to the past, with the visit to the JEATH Museum (the name JEATH” is derived from Japan, England, America/Australia, Thailand and Holland), where the past has been created and relived with pictures and artefacts out of this time. End of the day, transfer to the hotel.Evening, visit traditional evening market to explore the way of life. Enjoy local Thai food on your own.
Overnight in KANCHANABURI
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch are included

Day 04: Kanchanaburi – Train Ride On The Death Railway – Ayutthaya

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.Transfer to the River Kwai Bridge station and take a train ride on the death railway to Tham Krasae Station, train depart at 11:02hr and arrive at 12:12hr. Then visit Krasae Cave was once where POWs rest as it's located right next to the Death Railway. It is now a popular spot for visitors who take a walk on the railway and would stop by to pray toward a Buddha image enshrined within the cave. Lunch is at a local restaurant.After lunch, transfer approx. 3 hours to Ayutthaya and check-in at the hotel, free at leisure.

Day 05: Ayutthaya – Bangkok by flight to Chiang Rai

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.Drive to explorer Ayutthaya city & it’s ruin. To truly appreciate the history in Thailand, no holiday would be complete without a visit to Ayutthaya. This historic city was the second capital of the Kingdom of Siam, There are 34 kings to govern the territory until the end of it by an invasion of the nearby territory in 2310 B.E.It results in Ayutthaya Empire has stayed long about 417 years and a prosperous international trading port, from1350 until razed by the Burmese in 1767. The ruins of the old city now form the Ayutthaya Historical Park, an archaeological site that contains palaces, Buddhist temples, monasteries and statues. Visit Ayutthaya Historical Park declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. First stop at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, is not just an important historical site, but it was also considered as the spiritual center for Thais. It is strategically located within the grounds of the Royal Palace. Next to visit at Wat Mahathat an unseen tourist attraction where you could see buddha head enshrine in the three. These temples also enshrine buddha lyric from the past 600 years. Next stop at the local market to discover "Candy Cotton" or we called " Roti Saimai " it’s become the province signature desert snack. As you will be amazed to see it’s widely of the product stalls available throughout Ayutthaya. This candy floss rolled sweets feature threads of crunchy sugar enshrouded in a steaming is wrapped in soft paper-thin, Pandan-flavoured crepes or in other different color. A bit salted taste of roti goes well with the sweet and soft cotton candy. You can see the how it made and enjoy to taste it.Afterward short stop at an old ruin temple Wat Kudi Dao is a restored ruin of a temple situated off the city island in the eastern area of Ayutthaya where we can share with your storytelling from local people and also other stories about Ayutthaya that you could not find on google or any travel book. We would like to take you to some hidden place whereas not touristic.Note: Kindly be aware that proper attire is required to enter the Ayutthaya Historical Temples; Thailand Journeys staff will be pleased to advise you accordingly. Transfer to Bangkok Airport for your afternoon flight to Chiang Rai (flight TBA / Included). Arrive in Chiang Rai, meet tour guide and transfer to check-in at the hotel, then visit Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), it is a Temple that was restored by Mr. Phutta Kabkaew or “Sala Nok”, a Local artist of Chiang Rai and a student of Achan Chalermchai Kositpipat. The temple is unusually beautiful with its unique applied arts by using a shade of blue and architectural beauty from a stucco artist. Evening, explore the authentic side of Chiang Rai. You will pass the King Mengrai Monument, commemorating the king who founded Chiang Rai in 1262. Next is the Golden clock tower. Built in 2008 to honor His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the clock tower bears the signature style of Chalermchai Kositpipat, the artist who conceived and built the White Temple. Every evening at 20:00 and 21:00, the clock tower comes to life in a lightand-sound display. Next is the famous night market of Chiang Rai. Here you can find restaurants and there is also a performance of classical dance (own expenses). Our dedicated guide will make sure to explain you the cultural and historical particularities of Chiang Rai, the Gateway to the mythical Golden Triangle. Return to your hotel.
Overnight in CHIANG RAI
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch are included

Day 06: Chiang Rai – Mae Sai border - Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.Your trip departs in the morning to Mae Sai border, where you can view the border bridge between Thailand and Myanmar. Visit the local market where you will have chance to bargains and shop the local handicrafts, gems and jade items-mostly made in Myanmar. Continue your trip to the northern most point of Thailand. Golden Triangle where the Ruak River and the Mekong River meet forming the borders of three countries - Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. From the viewpoint, the tourists will find the land that connects the three countries, surrounded by long and calm waterway. Then visit the House of Opium Museum a privately owned museum, it exhibits the history of the opium trade and consumption in the Golden Triangle, which was introduced by the hill tribe’s immigrants from southern China. The museum also displays the hill tribe’s lifestyle following a 12-month cycle, poppy cultivation, opium trade in the area, drug trafficking in the Golden Triangle region. Continue on to the ancient city of Chiang Sean, Visit the ancient city at Wat Chedi Luang, built by the 3rd ruler of the Lanna Kingdom in the early 13th Century. This temple was constructed during the classical era of Chiang Saen. Return to the town and lunch is at a local restaurant.After lunch, drive south of the town for 30min to visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), designed and built by Achan Chalermchai Kositpipat, a famous Thai artist, built with strong determination that created unique and beautiful works of art that harmoniously combine the culture of Lanna, both stucco patterns decorated with mirrors and large wall paintings. The distinguishing feature of the temple is that the ubosot is decorated with a pattern of silver mirrors that shine in tiered tiers. The gable decorated with serpents with tusks proboscis looks very strange and interesting. The murals inside the Ubosot are made by the master's own paintings. Continue travel to Chiang Mai (drive approx. 3hours) via Mae Kha Chan Hot Spring. Evening arrival at Chiang Mai, check in at your hotel and free at leisure.
Overnight in CHIANG MAI
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch are included

Day 07: Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple – Sankampaeng & City Temples

Breakfast at the hotel.Visit the most sacred temple in the North of Thailand: Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is the most sacred temple in Chiang Mai and contains a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. Tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters (3,520 feet), the temple can be reached by the carved mythical Naga Serpent Staircase. The temple offers an exhilarating view of Chiang Mai city and its surrounding countryside. Drive to the famous home industries of Sankampaeng, where a variety of souvenirs and handicraft are made. Chiang Mai is the main centre for high quality handicrafts in Thailand. In the area of Sankampaeng, you can observe the full steps of the production of the famous Thai Silk as well as of the colourful paper umbrellas or the well-known celadon ceramics. You will be amazed when seeing some other craftsmen transforming teakwood into elegant furniture and delicate carvings using only very simple tools. Also fascinating to watch is the production of lacquer ware, when even eggshells are used to achieve unusual designs. Finally, not to be missed is the variety of silverware produced in this area. There are numerous other thriving industries such as cotton and traditional local products’ industries, antiques from Myanmar and more. In other word, a perfect place for shopping and souvenirs. Then, return drive back to city for lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, visit Wat Phrasing, which is home of the beautiful Lai Kham chapel with its exquisite woodcarving and northern style murals. We will then go to Wat Chedi Luang and its enormous Pagoda (which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545) before heading to Wat U-Mong This old temple (established in 1296) is now widely known as a meditation centre devout Buddhists from around the world visit to practice amid its peaceful atmosphere and minimalism structures. Around the area you also find numerous historical artifacts and architectures, such as Asok Pillar,which is devoted to an Indian King Asok Maharaja who was a devout Buddhist, and U-Mong, an ancient tunnellike architecture built to create a near-silent ambience for better meditation practice.Note: Please dress respectfully by not wearing sleeveless T-shirts, shorts or strapless sandals, when visiting Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep.
Overnight in CHIANG MAI
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch are included

Day 08: Chiang Mai – Kanta Elephant Sanctuary **Join-in Basis**

Breakfast at hotel
A half-day join-in package to Kanta Elephant Sanctuary offers visitors an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behaviour, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals with friendly, happy elephants in a safe and sustainable environment.
ITINERARY
07.00AM: Drive approximately 50 Mins North of Chiang Mai through a beautiful countryside, forest, and local farming areas.
08.00AM: Arrive at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary. Walk through and learn about the elephants, change into traditional clothing and prepare fruits for our elephants.
09.00AM: Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment and learn about their behaviour and history. Take photos with the elephants.
10.00AM: Walk with the elephants to a clean water pond where they will cool off themselves and you will have chance to observe them as well.
11.00AM: Get some tea, coffee and season fruit then say goodbye to the elephants. Leave Baan Chang Elephant Park and drive approximately 50 Mins back to Chiang Mai. Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
Please Note: At the Park, we will allow you to spend as much time as possible with the elephants. Therefore, there is no formal schedule and aside from pick-up times, the times shown here are approximations.Afternoon, free at leisure.
Overnight in CHIANG MAI
Meals: Breakfast is included.

Day 09: Chiang Mai – Phuket by flight

Breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure and enjoy the hotel facilities.Check-out and meet your Thailand Journeys guide and take a private transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your departure flight to Phuket (recommended flight FD3160 (AirAsia) time: 16:40-18:10hrs / Included).Upon your arrival in Phuket, deplane and follow signs to Immigration and collect baggage. After clearing customs, proceed to the Arrival lobby and look for your sign. Our friendly representative will assist your family with luggage and help with your transfer to your comfortable hotel for check-in.
Overnight in PHUKET
Meals: Breakfast included

Day 10: Phuket – Half Day Phuket Introduction Tour

Breakfast buffet will be served at the hotel
This orientation tour is designed to give visitors to Phuket a nice introduction to the island without forcing them to invest in a full-blown excursion. The trip features a road tour that passes by Phuket’s most famous beaches; a visit to the acclaimed Chalong Temple; a short outing from out of Phuket Old Town, famed for its Portuguese architecture. Loved by both Asian and foreign visitors, the temple's highlight is a wax sculpture of the abbot housed in an air-conditioned Thai-style house next to the chapel. We also provide you with a chance to see the most famous lookout point on the island - Promthep Cape. Additionally, guests who like to shop will not be disappointed as stops at local gemstone and cashew nut factories are also on the agenda. Phuket remains an outstanding holiday destination, not only due to its large variety of beaches, but also due to its cultural importance in southern Thailand. Note – The tour will end at the hotel in Phuket area by air condition vehicle.
Overnight in PHUKET
Meals: Breakfast included

Day 11: Phuket – Full Day Phi Phi Island By Speedboat **Join-in Basis**

06.00- 07.00: Pick up from your Phuket hotel lobby – Arrive Safely at private pier “VISIT PANWA” with a smile.
08.00: Check-in – Arrive at the pier for check-in, enjoy breakfast with sandwiches, fresh fruit juice including tea and coffee.
08.30: Introduce our loving – nature tour guide & get ready for hopping on the boat – Program briefing from our tour guide on coral-friendly tour including details and safety instructions on board, full with smiles and laugh.
09.00: Depart from pier heading to Phi Phi Leh – Cruising and sightseeing beautiful scenery, astonishing beauty of steep stone cliff and curved bay created by nature, enjoy your trip with our service-minded team by fully-equipped safety speed boat with life jackets provided.
09.45: Maya Bay – the mysterious crescent moon-shaped clear white sand beach hidden in the huge limestone mountain, full of baby sharks. Its beauty is in the world’s rank and it is chosen to be the location for shooting the movie titled “The Beach” because of its beauty.
*The National Park will temporarily close Maya beach for conservation but we can sightsee the beautiful of Maya Bay from the lagoon view. (1 July – 30 September)
10.45: Pileh Lagoon – Known as “Swimming Pool in the Sea”, enjoy swimming in the emerald green water surrounded by limestone mountains.
* Special with “Love Andaman”, booking the local long-tailed boat (long tailed boat with a small motor driving a propeller at the end of a long shaft), please make a booking in advance. Hop on the long-tailed boat, getting close to the real locals’ ways of life on Phi Phi Island, take photos on Pileh Bay, and indulge in the amazing Andaman Sea.
12.15: Viking Cave- Cruising and taking photos of Viking Cave or known as Phraya Nakarat Cave with the swallows nests concession inside, enjoy snorkeling among various kinds of fish along the coral reef.
13.20: Monkey Bay – Sightseeing adorable monkeys on the forested cliff along the seaside.
13.30: Ton Sai Bay – Lunch time at TonSai Seafood beach-side restaurant on Phi Phi Don, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, relax, take photos, and feel free to roam around the island.
14.30: Bamboo Island – Heading to Bamboo Island, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Andaman Sea, long curved beach with powdery white sand with astonishing beauty, enjoy swimming and relax on the beach.
15.30: Time to say goodbye to the island of beautiful nature – Depart from Bamboo Island to our pier.
16.15: Back to the pier – van picks up and transfers to the hotel safely.
* The itinerary may change according to weather conditions. and number of passengers
Tour Included: Round trip transfer, tour guide, light breakfast, lunch, snack break, drinking water, life jacket, snorkelling equipment, travel insurance
Overnight in PHUKET
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included

Day 12: Phuket – Free Day

Breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure and enjoy the hotel facilities.
Overnight in PHUKET
Meals: Breakfast included

Day 13: Phuket – Departure

Breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure and enjoy the hotel facilities.Check-out and meet your Thailand Journeys guide and take a private transfer to Phuket Airport for your departure
flight (flight TBA / not included).
Meals: Breakfast included
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