Essence of Thailand

Meet your guide upon arrival and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy your free time before an overnight stay in Bangkok.

Visit the Grand Palace complex, which includes royal and throne halls, government offices, and the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Continue to Wat Phra Kaew before enjoying lunch. In the afternoon, take a public ferry across the Chao Phraya River, stopping at Wat Arun. Then, return by ferry to visit Wat Pho and Wat Traimit, home to the famous Golden Buddha. Conclude the day with a walk through Chinatown before heading back to the hotel to relax.

Travel southwest of Bangkok to a lush delta region, rich in canals, coconut plantations, and fruit orchards. Hop on a long-tailed boat and navigate through narrow waterways to reach the vibrant Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. After lunch, visit the unique Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors set up their stalls along the tracks and swiftly clear the way when a train passes, only to resume business moments later.

You will have free time until it's time to head to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Once you arrive, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the evening, enjoy a Khantoke dinner accompanied by a lively performance from local dancers and singers.

Visit the Mae Taeng Elephant Camp, where you’ll witness a demonstration of how trained elephants assist in teak forest work, including bathing in the river, working in the jungle, and dragging or pushing logs while responding to commands. Afterward, embark on a 45-minute elephant ride through the jungle, making a stop at the Lisu village. After lunch, enjoy a bamboo rafting experience along the Maetang River before heading back to the hotel. On the way, you’ll visit an orchid and butterfly farm.

Travel to Chiang Rai. En route, make a stop at Wat Rong Khun, renowned for its iconic white temple. Then, visit the famous Golden Triangle, where the borders of three countries converge. Take a boat ride and enjoy the sweeping view of the Mekong River. Next, head to Mae Sai, the northernmost point of Thailand and the border between Thailand and Myanmar. Explore the local market, where you can shop for Myanmar products, before driving back to Chiang Mai. Along the way, visit the villages of Akha, Yao, and Long Neck.

Explore Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, the revered temple housing a sacred relic of the Lord Buddha. The temple grounds provide a stunning panoramic view of Chiang Mai and the surrounding countryside. Afterward, visit the Meo village before transferring to the airport for your departure flight home.