Trip Highlights
- Personal tour of the best that Bangkok has to offer.
- Cruise the famous River of Kings as the sun sets.
- Ancient wonders of Ayutthaya by bicycle.
- Thai cooking class learn some of the most delicious Thai meals.
- Journey through windy rounds and climb the steps to Doi Suthep Temple
- Golden Triangle & Mae Sai Tour
- Fully guided and supported by the friendliest team
About The Package
This tour has been carefully designed to offer the very best of what Thailand has to offer but with the added bonus of a unique and personal touch. With a maximum of 2 people per tour you can experience every market, every mountain, every temple with your very own personal tour guide every step of the way. Thailand boutique is your opportunity to discover places made famous for their natural beauty such as the lush mountainous jungles of Chiang Mai, or their ancient splendour that you will find at the UNESCO world heritage site of Ayutthaya. Our guide takes you on a boutique journey of a lifetime, a true adventure in a Kingdom of discovery.
Package Includes
- Personal arrival meet & greet at the airport
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Ayutthaya
- 4 nights hotel accommodation in Bangkok
- 2 nights hotel in picturesque Chiang Rai
- 3 nights stay in the award-winning city of Chiang Mai
- Tour the old town and marvel at the stunning temples
- Can you master the climb to one of Thailand's most revered temples, Doi Suthep
- Pick your next adventure on our 'Your Choice' day
- Transfer through stunning mountains to the glorious city of Chiang Rai
- Discover the mystery of the 'Golden Triangle'
- Explore the world famous Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
- Learn to cook your favourite Thai meals with our private cooking lesson
- Watch Thailand speed by on your train transfer back to Bangkok
- Exclusive tour guided by an experienced, English speaking guide
- 24 hour emergency contacts and support
- Support Thailand's NGO's with a financial donation
- Get some well earned rest on the overnight train to Chiang Mai
- Take a tour of the World Heritage site, by bike!
- Fully guided tour of Bangkok's most incredible landmarks
- A fantastic journey through old Bangkok, Chinatown and a floating market
- Visit the home of one Bangkok's modern founders, Jim Thompson
- Tour the city James Bond style on an original canal cruiser
- Shop til you drop at the fabulous Asiatique
- Travel by train to Thailand/s ancient capital of Chiang Rai
- Learn how Thailand has evolved in this World Heritage city
- Learn about Thailand, the culture, the history and of course, the food!
Day
1
Thursday Arrival - Airport Pickup & Local Orientation
Let our friendly team pick you up from the airport and whisk you to the heart of the city in your own private bus. We will get you checked in and make sure that long journey is washed away before we have a relaxing local orientation in and around the area of your hotel. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of Bangkok on your first night in this bustling city and get some rest in preparation for the busy days ahead.
Day
2
Trip Orientation, Grand Bangkok Tour
Today we will go into detail each and every day of the trip, introduce Thai culture and language and prepare for the 'Grand Bangkok Tour'. You will be guided through the busy city streets to arrive at the most sacred temple in Thailand, The Grand Palace or Wat Phra Kaew which is the seat of the deeply revered Thai Royal family. Also on the tour are the incredible Wat Pho and Wat Arun which are both must-see attractions. Allow your personal 'fountain of knowledge' guide inform you of their historical significance. We then take to the river to discover another part of Bangkok that is hardly seen by the hordes of tourists, learn how people live on the rivers of the city in an exciting tour on the famous long-tail boats of Bangkok.
For the evening let us welcome you with an authentic traditional Thai meal that is served on the streets of the city where only the best food is found. Depending on your preference we will take you on a culinary journey and learn how and what 'real' Thais eat.
Day
3
Floating Market Tour & China Town
Having now been replaced by supermarkets and shopping malls, Thailand's remaining floating markets are an enduring symbol of what life was like in days gone by. The popular floating market in Bangkok is one of Thailand’s oldest. Sellers arrive early in their boats laden with tropical fruits, flowers and other fresh produce, creating an exuberant and vividly colourful scene that has been captured by photographers the world over. After we have eaten and shopped we will take a tour through Bangkok's China town which is rife with colour and atmosphere. China Town, also called 'Yaowarat' district is one of the oldest parts of Bangkok as Chinese merchants were originally moved to this area in the early 1780's when Bangkok was founded. There are many alleys that are full of shops selling all types of merchandise so be sure to have your camera ready.
Day
4
Jim Thompson's House, River boat cruise & Asiatique shopping experience.
Jim Thompson's House is one of the top attractions of Bangkok. Every year, thousands of visitors come to see this lovely home which has been turned into a small museum. What draws people to the place is probably not just the beauty of the site but also the story that binds everything together. For the House celebrates the legend of the man who built this charming compound. After we have finished at the house we will head to the River of Kings or Chao Phraya for a sun set cruise taking in the sights of the city along the way. Finally arriving 'Asiatique' where you will find many shops and merchants.
Day
5
Transfer to Ayutthaya, Visit Tourism Centre & Sunset river boat cruise.
Late check-out followed by a transfer to Ayutthaya – Thailand’s ancient capital. This historic city was the trade center for a prosperous rice-growing region and the capital of a Thai kingdom founded c.1350. Destroyed by the Burmese in 1559, it was rebuilt by the Siamese in the late 16th century. but was again devastated by the Burmese in 1767, after which the capital was moved to Thon Buri and then to Bangkok. Ayutthaya has some of the few monuments of early Siamese civilization, notably the royal palace and numerous temples and pagodas which we shall venture through tomorrow. Spend the evening on the same river only with a lot less city and a lot more temples.
Day
6
Temple tour by bicycle & Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Let us guide you through Thailand's oldest and most ancient temples of a bygone era. If the weather is good we shall jump on a bike and tour this world heritage site. As well as opportunities to see the famous 'Buddha head' that has grown within a tree, plenty of night food markets in front of the prestigious Chankasean palace with every kind of Thai food available, we recommend the river prawn barbecue serving the largest river prawns you have ever seen! There are about 2000 temples in this area, so prepare for the temple tour of your life! In the evening we shall take the overnight train through mountains and jungles to our next destination, Chiang Mai.
Day
7
Arrive hotel, Check-in & local orientation.
After an exciting train adventure we will probably be a little tired and so we can take our time, check-in to your room and explore the local area. A city and a region steeped in tradition and history, Chiang Mai has weathered seven hundred years of fascinating history. The city sits on the Mae Ping River basin approximately 700 kilometres from Bangkok. Surrounded by high mountain ranges, the terrain is mainly comprises of jungles and mountains. These are home to many fascinating hill tribes.
Day
8
Temple Tour of Doi Suthep, Thailand's most revered temple.
No trip to Chiang Mai would be complete without visiting Wat Phra Thart Doi Suthep; the spectacular Buddhist temple that can be seen, from wherever you happen to be in the city, clinging to the mountainside near the summit of Doi Suthep. Doi Suthep hill has been seen as a holy place for more than twelve hundred years. The original inhabitants, the Lua, believed that the souls of their ancestors resided on the hilltop. When Buddhism was embraced by the Siamese people, the hill became the epicentre of the universe, and the centre of Buddhism in Lanna.
Day
9
Customer Option day. Choose from a huge list of options.
Today we will give you the option to do what you are interested in the most from a vast range of activities. Here is just a sample:
- Elephant Trekking through mountains, rivers & jungles
- Adventure activities including mountain biking, white water rafting, rock climbing, quad biking etc…
- Trekking through mountains, river & jungles (minus the elephants)
- Tour Chiang Mai and the local area
- Hill Tribe experience
- And many many more…
Our guides are on hand to speak to you about your bespoke day of fun & adventure. Today you are in control!
Day
10
Transfer to Chiang Rai, Check-in & Local orientation.
After a busy day yesterday it's time to take a seat on a VIP bus to Chiang Rai. It will take 2 hours so sit back and enjoy the stunning views and rolling landscapes. Once we have arrived let's get checked in and explore the local area of Chiang Rai. The province shares a border with two countries; Laos and Burma (Myanmar). This is an ideal base for tourists who wish to explore the ‘golden triangle’ and experience the beauty of life on the Mekong. Chiang Rai is also the coolest province in Thailand; we are referring here specifically to temperature but there are many would claim that it is a ‘pretty cool’ place generally.
Day
11
Golden Triangle & Mae Sai tour.
The mysterious golden triangle where the three countries of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet each other in this must-see border market town. The Golden Triangle covers an area of about 195,000 square kilometers and covers three separate countries; Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. The golden triangle was once a place where opium was grown widely, but this is no longer the case on the Thai side of the border where you will now find a great variety of border market goods and souvenirs.
Day
12
Return to Chiang Mai for a Thai cooking class.
Heading back to Chiang Mai where you will spend the day on a farm, hand picking the ingredients that you will need when you begin your private cooking class. You will learn and prepare 6 traditional Thai dishes from a professional English speaking chef. A great opportunity to learn some new recipes to impress your friends and family back home.
Day
13
Day train to Bangkok
And so we begin our journey back south to where it all began 2 weeks ago. Sit back, relax and enjoy the view as the train takes you through the heart of the country back to the Big Orange Mango that is Bangkok. We highly recommend a good book or an iPod to pass the time. The train is equipped with a food carriage and feel free to stretch your legs around. Once we arrived we will take you to check in to your hotel to get some much needed rest. In the evening we will give you the option depending of how much energy you have we can sit and relax and take in the hustle and bustle or go out for a farewell drink and remember the good times we have just shared.
Day
14
Farewell
Your final day will be spent preparing for your onward journey. Our guides will make sure you are all packed and ready to go and assist you getting to the airport or any other destination you have in mind.
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