Thailand Discovery Package – 10 Days 9 Nights

Welcome to colorful, exotic, and endlessly fascinating Thailand! We offer the chance to explore distinct Thai regions and experience the lifestyle and traditions unique to each. From the cultural delights of Bangkok to remote Hmong hillside villages, and from the natural wonders of Lanna town in Chiang Mai to wonderful Beach extension, Thailand promises to engage everyone’s imagination.

Arrive in Bangkok (flight TBA / not included), the vibrant and throbbing capital city of Thailand. You are welcomed and escorted to your hotel. The meeting point is Gate No. 6. Built on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, this “City of Angels” has a fascinating appeal that is difficult to resist. The day is at leisure to relax and recover from the long flight.

Check-in normal time 02:00pm

Overnight in BANGKOK

Breakfast at the hotel.
Full Day Bangkok Explore incl. lunch Tour.
(Private service | one Tuk-Tuk for 2 pax | During time: 08:30am-04:00pm)

Travel by motor launch on the picturesque Chao Phraya River and canals, or Klongs, to observe the serene family homes and temples along the waterways. You will pass the famous Royal Barges, excellent samples of Thai craftsmanship and stop at Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. Then visit Grand Palace, the former residence for the Thai kings. Visit the Reception Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Funeral Hall and the beautiful Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaew. Visit Wat Pho, one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok. Ride on a Tuk-Tuk, a three-wheeled taxi, to Chinatown for a short walk.
Overnight in BANGKOK

Dress Code: Please note that the chapel is a national shrine and that you will be required to wear proper attire (no bare shoulders, knees, or strapless-heel shoes). Shoes must be removed before entering the temple buildings as a matter of respect. Please note that photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Half Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market Tour
(Private Service | During time: 07:30am-12:00noon)
Escape the bustling city of Bangkok on this half-day tour to the Maeklong and floating markets. Canoe through the floating markets and see vendors selling everything from fresh produce to everyday items. Get your heart pumping as you continue to the Maeklong Railway Market where vendors sell their goods, and quickly pack them up, along this active railway line. Enjoy your time at the fresh food in the local market. Continue to visit the incredible temples in Bangkok town. The afternoon is free at leisure.
Overnight in BANGKOK

Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out, meet a professional guide and private transfer from hotel in the center of Bangkok town to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (Domestic Terminal) for your internal flight to Chiang Mai (Recommended flight PG225 | BKK-CNX | Time: 12:25-01:45pm | not included).

Arrival Chiang Mai, meet a local guide and private transfer to the hotel in town, check-in and free at leisure or optional tour in the evening (please advise the local guide on spot).
Overnight in CHIANG MAI

Breakfast at the hotel.
Half Day Morning visit at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary
(Private transfer & joined activities | During time: 06:30am-12:00noon)

On the morning of your visit, you will be picked up from your place of accommodation and will drive for approximately 50 Mins through scenic agricultural areas before arriving at the Sanctuary. Learn a little about elephants, before changing into our uniform. After being allocated bananas and sugar cane to feed the elephants, you will walk with your guide through the Sanctuary, where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. You can touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors. After you have met all the elephants, observe elephants get muddy for a healthy cosmetic mud treatment to their skin. Next, you will walk with the elephants to a nearby river, observe them while they wade through, play in the water, swim and you have a chance to join them in the water. Once the elephants are clean, you can take some final photos with them, and then it will be time to part ways with your new friends and change into some dry clothes. Finally, eat some seasonal fresh fruit, before enjoying once again the impressive rural scenery as you drive back to Chiang Mai.

Half Day Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple & Chiang Mai City Tour
(Private service | During time: 01:30-05:00pm)
Visit the most sacred temple in the North of Thailand: Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is the most sacred temple in Chiang Mai and contains a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. Tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters (3,520 feet), the temple can be reached by the carved mythical Naga Serpent Staircase. The temple offers an exhilarating view of Chiang Mai city and its surrounding countryside. Drive back down to the city center to visit some of the other impressive temples of Chiang Mai. Wat Suan Dok is one of them, and dates to the 14th century when the Thai monarchy was taking leisure walks in its gardens. Nowadays, it houses several white Chedis, all containing the ashes of Chiang Mai’s former Royal family and features one of the most famous Monk Schools in the whole locality of Chiang Mai. We will also visit Wat Jedyod, also known as The Temple of Seven Spires.

Note: Please dress respectfully by not wearing sleeveless T-shirts, shorts, or strapless sandals, when visiting Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep.

Evening Khantoke Dinner & Thai Ramwong Cultural Dance Show
(Private transfer & joined dinner/show | During time: 07:00-10:00pm)
One of the most famous Northern traditions in Chiang Mai is the Khantoke dinner. Diners will sit on the floor and share a succession of tasty dishes, accompanied by sticky rice. While enjoying this superb Northern Thai Dinner, all guests will be entertained by local dancers, dressed in traditional clothing, and performing Sword dances, Candle dances, Fingernail dances and the traditional Ramwong where guests are generally invited to participate. After dinner, there will be a special hill tribe show giving an excellent opportunity to see several tribes in rotation and to note differences in appearance and costumes. Return to the hotel for overnight or drop-off at Chiang Mai Night Market then guests back to the hotel (own expenses).
Overnight in CHIANG MAI

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is free at leisure or own explore around Chiang Mai town.
Overnight in CHIANG MAI

Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out, meet a local guide and private transfer from hotel to Chiang Mai Airport (Domestic Terminal) for your internal flight to the South of Thailand, Phuket Beach (Recommended flight PG248 | CNX-HKT | Time: 02:35-04:40pm | not included).

Arrival Phuket, meet a local guide and private transfer to the hotel on mainland, check-in and free at leisure or optional tour in the evening (please advise the local guide on spot).
Overnight in PHUKET

Breakfast boxed is settled.
Early-Bird Day Trip Phi Phi Island by joined speedboat incl. lunch Tour.
(Joined transfer/speedboat/activities with English guide | During time: 05:30am-05:30pm)

We reserve the right to change or adjust the itinerary if necessary due to weather changes, tide levels, sea conditions, or any unforeseeable circumstances.

Wake up (yes, we know it’s early but is worth it!) Then pick up from your hotel and transfer to our private departure lounge in the Royal Phuket Marina. Have a coffee and a snack in our lounge, meet your tour guide, and depart to Phi Phi Islands with Siam team (around 7am).

The tour will start at Maya Bay, one of the most famous beaches in the world made famous by the movie “The Beach” with Leonardo Di Caprio. After a short walk-in nature, you will find true paradise, probably one of the most beautiful l beaches in the world. After a short speedboat ride, you will discover Pileh Lagoon yet another of the locations of the movie “The Beach”. Here you will have a chance to jump from the boat and swim in the crystal-clear emerald waters. Sightseeing from the boat the Viking Cave. Viking Cave owes its name to the paintings found on the eastern and southern walls of the cave. Today is of the most profitable local industries – the harvesting of swiftlet birds’ nests. Particularly prized in Chinese culture, these edible nests are believed to promote good health. Stop at Monkey Beach to meet some of the famous Macaque monkeys that live there. Please note that we will only take photos of the boat for safety reasons and to respect the wildlife (no beach stop). Your next stop is Tonsai Bay at Phi Phi Don Island, where you can hike up to the spectacular viewpoint or stay to enjoy the beach. The view from the top is breathtaking, so don’t forget your phone for epic selfies. If you don’t want to hike you can explore the village or relax at the beach. We provide you with all the snorkeling gear. Have fun and meet the abundant marine life on the coral reef. Have lunch on the white sandy beach without rushing and spend plenty of time relaxing, sunbathing, and swimming before going back to the boat. It’s time to jump again in the water and explore the beautiful marine life around Bamboo Island: the coral reef here is spectacular and is full of tropical fish. Return to the Royal Phuket Marina for your transfer back to the hotel with happy memories about Phi Phi islands with us. Return to the hotel.
Overnight in PHUKET

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is free at leisure or own explore around Phuket town.
Overnight in PHUKET

Breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure.
Private transfer to Phuket International Airport for your departure flight (flight TBA / not included).
Check-out normal time 12:00noon