10 Days: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui

Day 1 – Arrive Bangkok
Arrive at Bangkok Airport by flight …. Meet and greet our English-speaking guide and transfer by private air-conditioned coach from Bangkok Airport to your hotel.

Day 2 – Bangkok [B,L,-]
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 Po, one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok. Ride on a Tuk-Tuk, a three- wheeled taxi, to Chinatown for a short walk.

Day 3 – Bangkok [B,-,-]
Free day at leisure

Day 4 – Bangkok – Chiang Mai [B,-,-]
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure

Day 5 – Chiang Mai [B,L,D]
Early this morning leave your hotel for Tapae Gate to witness the traditional Thai culture of offering food to Buddhist monks. Take a rickshaw ride to Chiang Mai Gate to visit the morning market. Continue to Wat Srisoda at the foot of Doi Suthep where you can see the Buddhist monks have their morning prayers.
Visit Baan Hmong Nong Hoi, visit the Hmong hilltribe village whose ancestors migrated from China to see the way of life and Mon Jam View point. On the way, visit Queen Sirikit Botanic garden and a colorful Orchid Farm. In the afternoon, visit a handicraft village to see the manufacturing of lacquerware, the weaving of Thai silk, paper umbrella making, wood carving, silverware-making and more delightful arts. This evening, feast at a Khantoke dinner with authentic traditional performances featuring regional tribes.

Day 6 – Chiang Mai [B,-,-]
In the morning visit Wat Suan Dok where the ashes of Chiang Mai’s Royal Families are interred. Proceed to Wat Jet Yod with its seven spires and incredible architecture commemorating the year 2000 of the Buddha era. Then drive up Doi Suthep to visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (built in A.D. 1384). Wat Doi Suthep is
the most sacred temple in northern Thailand, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha. Afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take out some time after dinner to visit the famous Chiang Mai night market.

Day 7 – Chiang Mai – Phuket [B,-,-]
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to the Island of Phuket, famous for its serene scenic beaches. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to relax and pursue independent activities.

Day 8 – Phuket [B,-,-]
Day at leisure to relax and pursue independent activities

Day 9 – Phuket [B,-,-]
Day at leisure to relax and pursue independent activities

Day 10 – Phuket – Departure [B,-,-]
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight back home

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