DAY 1: UPON ARRIVAL BANGKOK (Meals: None)
Upon arrival, meet & greet our tour guide before transfer to the hotel. Free at leisure after check in. O/N in Bangkok
DAY 2: CITY TEMPLES TOURS – GRAND PALACE & EMERALD BUDDHA TEMPLE (Meals: B, L)
The tour takes you through some of the most interesting parts of Bangkok, including stops at the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), famous as the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok; the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Trimit), the home of a 5.5 ton Buddha image, found when the port of Bangkok was being expanded and dating back more than 200 years.Visit to the Grand Palace, Coronation Hall and the holiest of all Thai Temples “The Emerald Buddha Temple” (Wat Phra Kaew) where the replica of Angkor Wat and the late Ayutthaya-style murals on the surrounding walls illustrate scenes from the Ramayana are included in the temple's compound. O/N in Bangkok
DAY 3: BANGKOK – AYUTTHAYA (RETURN BY CRUISE) (Meals: B, L)
By air-conditioned car/van/coach to Ayutthaya . Visit Bang-Pa-In, once was the summer palace of the late King Rama V – this has some exquisite art works and the temples. Return on the comfortable Motor cruiser down stream to Bangkok , enjoy the sights of the rural Thailand . Buffet lunch served onboard (excluded all beverages). Evening, arrive in Bangkok and transfer from pier to hotel. O/N in Bangkok
DAY 4: BANGKOK – CHIANG MAI (BY FLIGHT) (Meals: B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel before transfer to the Airport for flight departure to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in and free on own til the time transfer to a local restaurant for enjoy a superb dinner called Khantok (incl. hill tribe performance). After that, free on own at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar before return to the hotel. O/N in Chiang Mai
DAY 5: DOI SUTHEP TEMPLE – MEO DOI PUI – LOCAL HANDICRAFT VILLAGE (Meals: B, L)
The journey begins with a visit to a Meo Hill tribe village. Since they originally migrated from South China , the physical features of the tribe are similar to Chinese. They prefer large families and average about 8 in a family. They practice shifting agriculture. Mostly planting upland rice, corn and soybeans. Generally you will find that the womenfolk's works harder than the men. A traits similar with most hill tribes. Their houses are not built on stilt rather directly on the ground. Due to its proximity to Doi Suthep this particular village is slightly more commercial and less traditional. Doi Pui was once famous for opium cultivation. It's 1500 metre above the sea level. Trip continues on to Wat Doi Suthep Temple . Driving up offers a panoramic view of Chiang Mai city. Later on, embark to the San Kamphaeng district, heart of the silk and cotton home industries, to witness the fascinating process of making and weaving these popular fabrics. Continue on the Bor Sang, the umbrella village, where the delicate Thai paper umbrellas are produced and hand-painted. From here, onwards to Thai Celadon, about 6kms north of Chiang Mai, where exquisite ceramics are produced. These are modeled on the Sawankhalok pottery that used to be made hundreds of years ago at Sukhothai and exported all over the region. With its deep, cracked glazed finish the style is very distinctive and some pieces are exceptionally beautiful. Last but not least, are stops to observe the intricacies of both lacquer ware and silverware craftsman. O/N in Chiang Mai
DAY 6: ELEPHANT AT WORKS – WATERFALL – ORCHID FARM (Meals: B, L)
A pleasant morning spent in the company of these magnificent gentle giants. In present day Thailand, elephants are only used as beasts of burden but, in earlier times, they were a vital part of the King's army and played a very important role in Thai history. Currently there are approximately 13,000 working elephants in the country and, on this trip, you will be witness to the traditional techniques still used in the training process. Wonder at the delicacy and preciseness of such gigantic creatures in action. For a small fee, the adventurous can also enjoy a short but unforgettable elephant ride! The tour continues onto the magnificent Mae Sa waterfall, and on the return journey to the hotel a stop one of the region's orchid farms displaying a full variety of some of Thailand's exquisite blooms. O/N in Chiang Mai
DAY 7: CHIANG MAI – BANGKOK (BY FLIGHT) (Meals: B)
After breakfast, free at your leisure till the time transfer to the airport for flight departure to Bangkok.
INCLUSIVE:
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
Accommodation: twin sharing room at mentioned hotel or similar one
Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner
Entrance fee to indicated sights
English speaking guide
Domestic air tickets Bangkok – Chiang Mai – Bangkok
Domestic airport tax
EXCLUSIVE:
Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in/ out Thailand, any optional additional tours or activities during free time. | 
