Thailand Essentials

Your Bangkok City Tour today will start the with a boat trip on Chao Phraya River. Along the boat ride, you're able to learn the water life of the Nonthaburi residents. After that, visit Wat Arun which is well-known as the Temple of Dawn. Followed by a short transfer to Grand Palace. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. Inside the Grand Palace complex is Wat Phra Kaeo – the most beautiful and sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. The following visit is Wat Pho – the temple of reclining Buddha. It has a long list of credits: The oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, the longest reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, the first public education institution. End the day with a drive to Pak Klong Talaat Flower market to see Thailand’s exotic flora with many species of orchids.

Overnight in Bangkok
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch/ Entrance fees/ Private vehicle/ Tour guide/ Hotel accommodation

Depart for Damnoen Saduak, situated 110km west of Bangkok. Your journey begins with a scenic drive through rice paddies and salt fields, providing a glimpse of the rural life in Thailand.
Visit Talad Rom Hoop or Maeklong Railway Market, a unique market that is held on the rail tracks. Experience the hustle and bustle of the market as vendors quickly pack up their goods and clear the tracks for the train’s arrival. Watch as the train passes by and the market swiftly returns to normal, showcasing the locals’ nonchalant attitude towards this daily occurrence.
[Train arrival time: 08:30 / 11:00 / 14:30 / 17:30]
On the way, we visit a farmhouse to witness the production of sugar from coconut, giving you an insight into the local way of life.
The tour continues with a 30-minute long tail trip along a fruit plantation to see Thai houses and the traditional way of life.
We arrive at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Be amazed by the boats of various shapes and sizes used by merchants to ferry their goods. You can also hire a small boat to board along the market and shop for local products. Then, transfer back to hotel in Bangkok.
Overnight in Bangkok.

Overnight in Bangkok
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch/ Entrance fees/ Boat ride/ Tour guide/ Hotel accommodation

Get picked up and transferred to the airport for the morning flight to Chiang Mai, the old capital of Lanna Kingdom. On arrival, you will be met by your local tour guide and driver in Chiang Mai who will escort you to the hotel.    
In the afternoon, drive to visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep, which is the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha, with a challenging flight of over 300 steps, flanked by enormous mythological Nagas. A panoramic view of the city can be seen from here as well as Sunset in the evening and listen to the Buddhist monk chanting.

Overnight in Chiang Mai
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You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning, and travel around 1.5 hours from Chiang Mai to the Sanctuary location. Breathe clear mountain air as you drive through the beautiful agricultural countryside of Northern Thailand, and get a glimpse of local life outside of the city. When you arrive at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, an English-speaking guide will walk with you to the Sanctuary, and teach you a little about elephants and the local way of life. Get changed into traditional Karen clothing, listen as your guide tells you more about the Sanctuary, grab some bananas and sugar cane for feeding, and you will be ready to meet the elephants!

Then you will meet and interact with each of our friendly elephants personally. Learn about elephant’s behavior, and discover the unique and interesting history of each elephant as you touch, play, feed, and photograph them. Once you have met and spent time with each of the elephants, you will enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit, before being re-united with your elephant friends. At this point during the day, you will walk alongside the elephants to a nearby river and join them for a bath in the refreshing water. Here, you will have the opportunity to bathe and brush the elephants while they enjoy wading through the water. Next, it will be time for a therapeutic mud spa. Feel free to get muddy as you cover the elephants in a protective layer of mud. Have fun playing with them and watch as they joyfully frolic in the mud spa.

When it’s time to say goodbye to the elephants, you can take some final photos with them to preserve this precious memory, then head upstream and wash off your remaining mud, or relax with a swim in the fresh, clean water. Finally, you will change clothes and return to Chiang Mai, experiencing the drive through picturesque rural scenery in the pleasant glow of the afternoon sun.

Overnight in Chiang Mai
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch/ Entrance fees/ Private vehicle/ Tour guide/ Hotel accommodation

Today you will enjoy a full day, privately guided tour of the Doi Inthanon National Park. This is where Thailand's highest mountain is located, at 2565 meters above sea level. Complex mountain ranges and mild climate characterize an area with moist and dense forest which is the source of important tributaries of Mae Ping River. Various streams descend, forming beautiful waterfalls such as Vachiratharn and Mae Klang. On the way back to the hotel from the National Park, you will stop to visit Karen hill tribe villages.

Overnight in Chiang Mai
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch/ Entrance fees/ Private vehicle/ Tour guide/ Hotel accommodation

The beach part of your holiday starts today. After a morning at leisure, your private driver collects you from your hotel to take you to the local airport for your internal flight to Phuket, a journey of around two hours. At Phuket airport, our driver will be waiting to take you to your lovely beach accommodation on the white sands of Khao Lak, a journey of about one and a half hours. Our beach suggested resort –Ramanda has a fantastic location along the beach from local restaurants, bars, and markets.

Overnight in Khao Lak
Inclusions: Breakfast/ Private airport transfers/ Hotel accommodation

Enjoy your relaxation with our reccommendations as follows:

Morning: Begin with breakfast at a beachfront café overlooking Khao Lak Beach. Enjoy a leisurely morning by the sea.

Afternoon: Indulge in a spa retreat at a luxury resort. Followed by a seafood lunch at a beachside restaurant.

Evening: Sip sunset cocktails at a beach bar and dine at a local restaurant for authentic Thai cuisine.

Overnight in Khao Lak
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Enjoy your beach leisure in Khao Lak for the second day with our reccommendations as follows:

Morning: Breakfast at a beach club in Patong. Explore Old Phuket Town's streets and shops.

Afternoon: Lunch with panoramic views. Relax at Freedom Beach for the afternoon.

Evening: Dinner at Patong Night Market. Optionally, explore Patong's nightlife or unwind at your accommodation.

Overnight in Khao Lak
Inclusions: Breakfast/ Hotel accommodation

Enjoy your last morning at the town on your own before flying back to Bangkok to catch your international flight home or continue on your holiday with more interesting destinations of Custom Asia Travel.

Inclusions: Breakfast/ Private airport transfers