Lanna Luxury UNIQUE EXPERIENCES • Snorkel over pristine coral reefs crowded with colourful fish • Laze on picture perfect beaches • Hunt for bargains in Chiang Mai’s night bazaar • Learn how to cook delicious local specialities • Journey to the infamous Golden Triangle • Ride elephants through the jungle • Wander through the majestic ruins of Ayuthaya
Day 1-4
12 DAYS
Spend the first few days of your holiday soaking up the rays of Phuket on a beach holiday in Paradise. De stress and leave the western world behind as you swim in the crystal waters and lounge about on the white sandy beaches.
phuket chiang mai golden triangle bangkok ayuthaya
Phuket
Day 5–8
Phuket – Chiang Mai – Golden Triangle
Feeling refreshed and ready to go, fly north to the beautiful, cultural city of Chiang Mai, nestled in the hills. Explore the famous night bazaar and soak up the atmosphere of this ancient capital. Brace the mountain air and morning mist and head to a temple to give alms to the monks while they go about their morning rutual. Learn the ‘Secrets of Thai Cuisine’ at a famous Thai cooking school, by preparing delicious Thai food. Walk it off visiting historic Chiang Mai’s important sites and glittering Buddha, including a walk up to Doi Suthep for fantastic views over the city. Enjoy a thai massage in one of the city’s famous spas, the perfect way to soothe your muscles after a day of sightseeing. Journey to the famous Golden Triangle past Chiang Rai and onto the Mekong River and the Golden Triangle. Check into your luxury lodge which is your base to explore colorful Myanmar border markets and local hilltribe villages. Rejuvenate in the Spa, or ride on an elephant through lush tropical jungle surrounding the luxurious Elephant Camp.
Golden Triangle and Chiang Saen
Chiang Mai
THAILAND Ayutthaya
BANGKOK
Phuket
SUMMARY Start this luxurious experience on the beach with the opportunity to explore Thailand’s largest island. Venture up to Chiang Mai and get a taste of northern culture in the capital of the old Lanna kingdom. End your experience in Bangkok, the capital of this fascinating destination.
Day 9-12
Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Bangkok
Isaan Extension Get a feel for contemporary life in the Thai countryside, with this ‘off the beaten track’ experience. Meet the Suay tribal people and enjoy a ride on one of their elephants, shop until your heart’s content for great value local textiles and silver and enjoy the spicy local cuisine which is famed throughout the country .
Fly to bustling Bangkok and check into your luxurious hotel. Explore this ever changing city visiting the historic Jim Thompson House to see the fabulous collection of antiques and Thai textiles. Cruise to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya on a beautifully restored luxury rice barge. Spend the night onboard and arrive in Ayuthaya to explore the ruins of the old capital before returning to Bangkok for an afternoon of shopping or exploring on your own before departing from this wonderful country.
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