Thailand Highlights & Phu Quoc Island 14 Days

Upon arrival at Bangkok airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to the hotel. The glorious history of the capital of Thailand, Bangkok is closely linked to the Chakri dynasty that still reigns but does rule in Thailand.

Check in at the hotel and free time for your relaxation.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Meals: None

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

After breakfast, visit the Grand Palace, the ceremonial residence of the Thai royal family. Within the palace grounds, discover Wat Phra Kaew, home to the revered Emerald Buddha.

Continue to Wat Pho, famous for its magnificent Reclining Buddha, followed by Wat Traimit, which houses the remarkable solid-gold Buddha.

In the afternoon, board a traditional long-tail boat for a journey along the Chao Phraya River and through the canals of Thonburi. Pass waterside homes and neighbourhood temples, offering a glimpse into local life along Bangkok’s waterways. Afterwards, visit Wat Arun, the iconic Temple of Dawn.

Return to the hotel for some time to relax.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Early in the morning, we drive southwest of Bangkok, visit the Maeklong railway market, take photo, and enjoy the local snack in the market before driving to Damnoen Saduak, a rural floating market. Stop for a motor boat trip along the waterway to the picturesque floating market of Damnoen Saduak.

Enjoy your own lunch.

In the afternoon, we will transfer back to Bangkok.

Afternoon transfer back to Bangkok, visit Gems Gallery where the souvenir is for sale. Transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

After breakfast, depart for Muang Boran, also known as the Ancient City, in Samut Prakan. This extensive open-air museum showcases replicas and reconstructions of Thailand’s remarkable temples, palaces and traditional buildings.

Explore the landscaped grounds by golf cart, stopping along the way to admire the architecture, learn about Thailand’s cultural heritage and take photographs.

Lunch on your own.

Then, transfer to Bangkok Airport for your flight to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, meet our local representative and transfer to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free to relax.

Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Rai

After breakfast, you'll leave the hotel toexplore the surroundings, starting with the road to Doi Mae Salong. You'll ascend and descend lush green hills covered with tea plantations. You'll also taste the delicious tea produced by one of the many plantations in the region. From Doi Mae Salong, you'll visit the ethnic minority villages.

Afterward, you'll continue the journey to the Golden Triangle, a strategic point where you'll witness a unique landscape shared by Thailand, Burma, and Laos – the meeting point of the three borders.

Upon arrival, visit the Opium Museum, which tells the stories of opium and the Golden Triangle. Explore the town of Chiang Saen, founded around 1328, and visit various sites, including ancient temple ruins, stupas, old city walls, and moats.

Then, board a long-tail boat for a cruise along the Mekong River, enjoying views of the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet and the Ruak River flows into the Mekong.

Transfer back to Chiang Rai. Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Rai

Morning after breakfast drive to Black House. Baan Dam (Black House) is the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs.

Move to Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple): The Blue Temple or Wat Rong Seua Ten literally translates to ‘temple of the dancing tiger.’ It was built on a site where tigers were said to have jumped over the river.

Lastly we visit the White temple, Wat Rong Khun. It nevertheless very recent temple is the most visited monument in the region, the work of Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, started in 1997. Its creator himself announces that he will only be completed 60 to 90 years after his death. Its uniqueness, its whiteness, making it a unique temple of its kind. In wihaan a fresco mixing Buddhist codes with Matrix, Star Wars, the bombing of the Twin Towers in New York and even Kung Fu Panda stands out from the usual decorations such monuments.

In the afternoon transfer to Chiang Mai for your overnight.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai

08:00 – 08:30 : Pick up from your hotel or accommodation

08:30 : Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.

10:30 : Arrive at the Sanctuary. Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing. Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior.

11:00 : Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.

12:00 : Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.

13:00 : Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.

14:00 : Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants.

15:00 : Change clothes and say goodbye to the elephants

15:30 : Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.

17:00-17:30 : Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.

Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai

The morning will be mainly devoted to visit the old city with a stop at the ancient wall, the moat and a door of the old city. You will see more beautiful temples in Chiang Mai: Wat Prah Singh Temple, Wat Phan Tao temple and the temple Wat Chedi Luang.

Then you will stroll along streets lined with traditional houses, visit Central Market Warorot.

Afternoon, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most famous pagoda Chiang Mai. It is reached after climbing a staircase of 290 steps with ramps represent two giant naga. From the square, you can admire the panorama of the whole Chiang Mai Valley.

Then visit craft villages: lacquer factories, silk weaving, manufacture of umbrellas, wood carvings and goldsmith work.

Then transfer back to the hotel.

You are free exploring night market in evening.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai

After breakfast, enjoy some free time in the morning.

Afternoon, pick up by our driver and transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your flight to Saigon, Vietnam.

Upon arrival, meet our local representative and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the city at your own pace.

Overnight in Saigon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon

Morning after having breakfast, depart for the famous Cu Chi Tunnels which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war.

Afternoon, we take a half day of city tour to visit all famous sites of this bustling city. The first destination is the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, followed by some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral.

Apart from the religious meaning, the even more special captivating point of this Cathedral is its special neo-Romanesque style of architecture. Next, it is on to the Old Saigon Post Office.

After visiting the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip to the bustling Ben Thanh Market, which is firstly well-known as the place for real Vietnamese food. There are a number of vendors and food stalls in the market food section that offer guests many freshly delicious dishes. You also can find any goods for daily use as well as variety of eye-catching local handicrafts, souvenirs here.

Overnight at Saigon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon

After breakfast, enjoy free time until your transfer to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc.

Upon arrival, meet our local representative and transfer to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free to relax on the beach or enjoy the hotel’s facilities.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phu Quoc

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure. Unwind on the beach, take a refreshing swim or make the most of your hotel’s facilities.

Meals other than breakfast are at your own expense. No guide or transportation services are included today.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phu Quoc

After breakfast, spend another relaxing day exploring Phu Quoc independently or simply enjoying the beach. You may choose to book an optional excursion or treat yourself to a spa treatment at an additional cost.

Meals other than breakfast are at your own expense. No guide or transportation services are included today.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phu Quoc

After breakfast, enjoy free time until your transfer to Phu Quoc Airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, connect with your onward international flight.

The flight from Phu Quoc to Bangkok will be selected according to your international departure time, allowing sufficient time for arrival formalities, baggage collection and re-check-in where required. An overnight stay in Bangkok may be necessary depending on flight schedules.

End of our services.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: None (the standard check-out time is at noon, surcharge for late check-out is not included)