Romantic Thailand 13 Days

Upon arrival at the airport and after clearing immigration and customs, it is time to meet with your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check in.
Late afternoon, be ready for the candle light dinner cruise which can be a romantic time for your first day in this bustling city – Bangkok.

Breakfast at hotel and then start sightseeing tour to visit main attractions in Bangkok: Wat Traimit – houses the world’s largest massive gold seated Buddha; Wat Pho – one of the largest temple complexes in city and famed for giant reclining Buddha as well as the birthplace of the traditional Thai massage; Wat Arun – better known as the Temple of the Dawn. We continue to visit the most famous tourist places in Bangkok – Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha.

The most famous building on the palace grounds is Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (Wat) in Thailand.
On evening time, we will enjoy Siam Niramit Show. This must-see spectacular show is performed on the gigantic stage listed in the Guinness World Records!

This morning, leave Bangkok for Ayutthaya – 70km from Bangkok. The first stop is the Bang Pa-In, also known as Summer palace located 18km from Ayutthaya on the bank of Chao Phraya River. Arrive in Ayutthaya – the ancient capital for over 400 years. You will visit Wat Maha That – an over 600 years old temple and Wat Na Phra Mane.

Wat Na Phra Mane is still in good condition and was used as the Burmese military headquarters during the war. Inside this temple, you will see the sparkle Golden Buddha with the three thousand-year-old Buddhas carved from green stone which are extremely valuable national relics. Back to Bangkok.

Fly to Chiang Rai - the main commercial centre serving the Golden Triangle border region of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Check in hotel and free at leisure rest of the day.

After breakfast, you will start to visit main attractions in Chiang Rai: Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Singha where the famous Buddha image housed here is believed to be built in 157 A.D. in Sri Lanka or Ceylon and was brought to Thailand in the Sukhothai period (1238-1438).

Continue to visit the Hill tribe Museum and Education Center intention of teaching people about the hill tribes and strengthening the position in Thai society. Then visit to Wat Rong Khun (also known as White Temple) – the unique northern art temple with the beautiful painting and the chapel of this temple is in pure white and adorned with exquisite traditional Thai style stuccowork, aiming to represent heaven. Transfer back to the hotel.

Breakfast at hotel and then we depart to visit Golden Triangle where three countries meet (Laos, Myanmar & Thailand) and it was notorious for opium trading in the past. Taking longtail boat along the Mae Kong River around 30 minutes. Also, pay your time at interesting Hall of Opium.

After lunch time, visit Akha and Yao Tribal Villages to walk around and see their lifestyle. Then we go back to the hotel in Chiang Rai late afternoon.

Leave Chiang Rai for Chiang Mai. Stop en route at Sankampang District which is famous for Thai Northern Handicraft Villages, such as silk weaving, umbrella making, wood carving and silvers ware. Upon arrival, check in your hotel and free at leisure rest of the day.

This morning, drive 16km northwest to a mountain named Doi Suthep to visit the golden temple of Wat Doi Suthep. Doi Suthep rises to a summit elevation of 1,676m above sea level. See the marvelous golden pagoda which is containing the relics of the Lord Buddha.

From the temple you will enjoy a panoramic view of Chiang Mai city. In the afternoon we continue to the biggest market in Chiang Mai, Talad Vororot and visit other main temples, such as Wat Suan Dok, Wat Chiang Mun, Wat Chediluang and Wat Phrasing.

This day aims to explore Elephant Nature Park - a natural home and sanctuary for elephants, buffalos, dogs, cats, birds and many other rescued animals. Your visit starts with a picturesque drive through rural countryside. You will hear the personal stories of rescued and orphaned elephants. See how they became a proud herd and free from abuse for the first time in their lives. Many find their visit to Elephant Nature Park rewarding and very relaxing. Observe free roaming elephants (no riding), and other rescued animals enjoying the natural surroundings of our sanctuary. Your visit helps support our regional projects and offers an invaluable opportunity of helping elephant conservation. You will join various activities to cherish the elephants (unload, distribute fruit treats and feed the elephants from the viewing platform.

Enjoy a sumptuous and varied vegetarian buffet of Asian and International dishes in the beautiful nature of the park

Walk with our staff and the elephants to the river that skirts the park. Watch these gentle giants as they splash around and play while you stay dry on the river bank. After the visit, it`s time for goodbyes to the elephants and to Elephant Nature Park before the hour-long drive back to Chiang Mai where you will be dropped off at your accommodations.

*Park visits are all about spending quality time observing, being with the herd and be their friends (RIDING IS NOT ALLOWED). We do not adhere to a strict schedule; the best way to make the most of your visit is to relax, watch and learn from the elephants.

Today you will take flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your beach resort for a few days of relaxation.

Spend the whole day relaxing on the beach or take a stroll around Phuket Town at your own interest.

You will have the whole day at your own interest.

Today is free at your leisure for last minute shopping or sight-seeing before driving to the airport for flight to the airport in Bangkok to catch your departure flight home.

Note: We are flexible to adjust if you like to shorten or extend your trip, please do share your thoughts as much as you can. Good bye & see you in the next time! We can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations