Cultural Thailand Package: 14 nights

Itinerary:

Day 1: (-/-/-)
Arrive Bangkok International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Free at own leisure.
Overnight Bangkok.
 
Day 2: (B/L/-)
Breakfast at the hotel, meet your english speaking guide in the hotel lobby at 06.45 am for a full day tour to Ayutthaya, visit the Ancient Ruins, coach, return by River Cruise including onboard buffet lunch, return to hotel approx 16.00. Free at own leisure. Overnight Bangkok.
 
Day 3: (B/-/D)
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the pier and travel by long tailed boat on the picturesque Chao Phraya River and Canals to see the serene family homes and temples along the water ways, which gives this city the name “Venice of the East”. On the return journey, stop to visit the Royal Barge Museum and the temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) whose spire silhouette has become famous in Bangkok, return to your hotel around midday. Free at leisure. Early evening pick-up from your hotel and treat yourself to a memorable night out aboard one of Bangkok's River dinner cruises. Relax and experience the warmth of Thai hospitality. Your choice of Authentic Thai or Seafood set menu as you cruise along the Chao Phraya River. A truly exotic and unforgettable experience. Return to your hotel around 21.00. Free at own leisure. Overnight Bangkok.
 
Day 4: (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Bangkok Airport departing 12:50 am, arrive ChiangMai Airport at 14:00, transfer to hotel and free at own leisure. Overnight ChiangMai.
 
Day 5: (B/L/-)
Breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 07.00 am and drive from Chiang Mai to Pai by road, the scenic route passes through several beautiful northern mountains and valleys via Mok Fah Waterfall one of the highest waterfalls in Doi Suthep-Doi Pui National Park.
 
Continue on to visit Huay Naam Dung National Park, known for beautiful scenery especially in winter, when breathtaking views of the mountains are surrounded under a sea of mist.

Then continue onto to Pai, mading a stop at the World War II Memorial Bridge, This Bridge was built in 1942, at that time the Japanese troops chose Pai as their military base.

Walk to Pai Canyon: or Kong Lan, a steep cliff that has been eroded over a period of time, creating a 20 meter-deep valley amidst the scenic settings of the red hill of dry dipterocarp and pine forest.

Lunch served at a local restaurant in Pai Town.

Afternoon sightseeing main attraction is of Pai town; visit Nam Hu Temple, containing a sacred Buddha image, 24 inches wide at the base and 30 inches high. The image’s topknot can be opened and containes holy water, revered by local folk. Visit nearby Ban Santichon, one of the Chinese communities migrated from Yunan, China.

Continue city walking to visit Klang Temple, the main temple of Pai, a beautiful Shan style chedi and hall standing in the centre. It’s surrounded by low Mon Chedis, with Buddha images of the seven days of the week in niches. Continue on to enjoy the panoramic view of Pai town at Mae Yen Temple. There is an interesting old Chedi at the temple and also murals that were painted by a local artist about the previous lives of the Buddha.

Relax at Tha Pai Hot Springs, there is a stream running through the hot springs and you can bath in the river, transfer back to Chiang Mai arrive around 19.00. Free at own leisure. Overnight ChiangMai.
 
Day 6: (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel, Free day at own leisure.
 
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 17.30 for one of the best ways to explore Chiang Mai’s night time with local people after your day tours. Drive around the Old City to see city’s moats, city’s gates and ruined city’s walls via Chiang Mai Gate; on the southern part of the city moat, where local people enjoy dinner at open-air restaurants and food stalls.

Continue city-sightseeing tour along the old city. En route you can see many magnificent temples and architectural buildings with beautiful light, including the Three King Monument; King Mengrai, the founder of Chiang Mai; his contemporary and reportedly good friend King Ramkamhaeng of Sukothai; and King Ngam Muang of Payao. Chiang Mai City Art and Cultural Center, The former Provincial Hall of Chiang Mai is a beautiful old building with high architectural value, built in 1924. Wat Phra Singh, The temple contains marvellous examples of Lanna art including a Lanna style Viharn and the finest small scripture repository of its type in the north. Wat Chedi Luang, where the five hundred-year-old Chedi was built at the end of 14th century, even though it was destroyed in an earthquake in 1545, it was to remain the tallest structure in Chiang Mai. Tapae Gate, the main entrance to the old walled city and the main centre of Chiang Mai’s public city activities and festivals.

Visit the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar; enjoy walking along the shopping street where handmade products and souvenirs from Chiang Mai villages and hill tribes, Local cloths and fabrics are reasonably priced for purchasing. Continue to the local night street market called Kad Luang or Warorot Market, the biggest local Market in Chiang Mai, selling everything from clothes and textiles to fruit, herbs, flowers, vegetables, and even insects.

Then walking over a small bridge across Mae Ping River to enjoy and celebrate your nightlife trip at Chiang Mai Riverside Pub and Restaurant; one of the best night entertainment's in town. Return to hotel around 21.00. Overnight ChiangMai.

Day 7: (B/L/-)
Breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 08.00 am for a new adventure ride in the rainforest!! 2 kilometers long, up in the treetop canopy using zip lines and sky bridges to see the rainforest normally reserved for a select group of scientists. So named because of the way one negotiates thru the canopy - just like a gibbon. Return to hotel around 16.00. Free at own leisure. Overnight ChiangMai.
 
Day 8: (B/L/-)
Breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 07.00 am for early morning drive through scenery from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai (200 Km) by road along picturesque scenic routes pass several beautiful northern mountains and valleys, Continue to the archaeological remains at Chiang Sean, original capital of the Lanna kingdom, which originated around 1328, visit the multitude of sites including ancient ruins of temples, stupas, and ancient city wall and moat. 
 
Lunch served at a local restaurant on the bank of Mae Khong River.

Afternoon visit to the world famous Golden Triangle where the borders of three countries; Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet. See the panoramic view of Mekong River, the Golden Buddha Statue beside the Mae Khong River.

Then visit Opium Museum, a small museum with historical displays pertaining to opium culture include all the various implements used in the planting, harvest and information about opium.

The trip continues to Mae Sai, the Thailand-Myanmar border and the northernmost point of Thailand. Enjoy shopping for local products from China and Myanmar. 17.00 start the return journey to ChiangMai arrive approx 20.00. Free at own leisure. Overnight ChiangMai.
 
Day 9: (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel, pick-up from your the hotel for a half day tour to visit the northern Thai style temple Wat Pan Tao. Then proceed to Wat Chedi Luang temple, which consists of an impressive chedi, originally built in 1401 with the height of over 85 metres before it was partially damaged by an earthquake in 1545. This temple also contains the city foundation pillar. Continue to visit Chiang mai China Town and the local fresh food market to experience the northern Thai way of life. Then proceed to see umbrella making and silk weaving as Chiang mai is famous for the handicrafts. Return to hotel around 12.00 pm. Free at own leisure. Overnight ChiangMai.
 
Day 10: (B/-/D)
Breakfast at the hotel, Free day at own leisure. Pick-up in your hotel lobby 19.00 to enjoy a Khantoke dinner, which is the traditional northern Thai (Lanna) form of dining. While guest enjoy the meal there are usually performances of traditional northern Thai (Lanna) dances and music. Return to hotel around 21.00. Free at own leisure. Overnight ChiangMai.
 
Day 11: (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel, pick-up in your hotel lobby and depart from Chiangmai with your experienced jungle trekking guide by local pick-up truck and stop at the local market (Mae Malai) Continue with one and a half hour  drive along a picturesque mountain terrain.A stop will be made at the Akha village and continue 3 hrs. trekking through green and dense forest to visit Lahu tribe. Dinner and Overnight hill tribe village.
 
Day 12: (B/L/-)
Breakfast at the village then start 1 hour elephant ride through the jungle. Continue with 2-3 hours bamboo rafting along Mae Tang rive,.Lunch will be served at the Shan village. Proceed by pick-up truck and trek for 2 hours to reach the waterfalls.  Enjoy swimming and relax before starting the return trip to Chiangmai. Arrive hotel around 16.00. Free at own leisure. Overnight ChiangMai.
 
Dat 13: (B/L/-)
Breakfast at the hotel, Depart from the hotel and drive through Chiangmai town will give you the impression of the layout and unique atmosphere of this northern city. Visit Wat Chedi Luang temple, which consists of an impressive pagoda, originally built in 1401 and partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545, this temple also houses the city foundation pillar. Proceed to ChiangMai China Town and the fresh food market and experience the northern Thai way of life. Continue with local transportation to the boat pier at Wat Chiamongkol temple and take a relaxing boat trip, enjoy the scenery along Mae Ping River and stop at a farmhouse for fruit and a soft drink. Drive on to a well-known local restaurant to experience the local flavour of Chiangmai noodle (Khao Soi) and pork satae. The last stop will be made in the famous handicrafts area to see silverware making and Thai silk weaving. Return to hotel around 16.00. Free at own leisure. Overnight ChiangMai.
 
Day 14: (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel, free at own leisure. Transfer to ChiangMai Airport for your 12.30 pm domestic flight to Bangkok, arrive Bangkok at 13.40. Transfer to hotel. Free at own leisure. Overnight Bangkok.
 
Day 15: (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel, free at own leisure. Hotel checkout time is 12:00 pm. Transfer to Bangkok International Airport for your return International flight or extend your holiday to one of the many beaches in Thailand.