Thailand Honeymoon

On arrival at Bangkok airport our guide and driver will be waiting to bring you to your hotel.

Meals:
Accommodation: Hotel
Transportation: Private vehicle

Today we’ll visit two of the most important sites in Bangkok – the Grand Palace and the Wat Pho.

Located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River is the dazzling Grand Palace, a perfect example of an ancient Siamese court. Within the compound is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). Inside this sacred and incredibly ornate temple is the Emerald Buddha itself, a highly revered image of the Lord Buddha.

The Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, houses a giant lying Buddha, 46 meters long and covered in gold leaf. The temple is also famous as a school for Thai massage.

After lunch in a local restaurant, we’ll hop aboard a boat for a cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Our boat will veer off through the network of klongs (canals) of Thonburi. Along the way we can capture life along the banks of the canals – rickety wooden houses on stilts and serene waterside temples – giving us an insight into a slower, older way of life, and the reason why the city was nicknamed the ‘Venice of the East’. A stop at Wat Arun will give us a chance to stretch our legs and admire the glittering pagoda. It rises 76 meters into the sky and is covered with glazed ceramic pieces that reflect the rising sun, hence the reason for its name: Temple of Dawn.

In the evening, we’ll head back to the river for dinner with views of Wat Arun, at either The Deck Restaurant or Sala Rattanakosin Restaurant or similar

Note: Please wear proper attire for visiting temples: no bare shoulders, bare knees or strapless-heel shoes. Shoes must be removed before entering.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
Transportation: Private vehicle

Just one hour south of Bangkok we’ll find ourselves in the Thai countryside in rural Samut Songkhram province. From here, we’ll head to the local train station and to what many consider to be Thailand’s most interesting market. This eclectic market sits right on the top of the train tracks. With the sound of an approaching train, the vendors swiftly pack up and remove their wares allowing the train to pass. The stalls are then quickly reassembled and it’s back to business as usual.
We’ll then take a boat ride on the canals out to a small village. Here, we will learn how to make traditional coconut desserts – and of course we get to sample them too. Transfer by vehicle back to the hotel in Bangkok.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
Transportation: Private vehicle

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Chiang Mai (Airfare is excluded).
Arrive at Chiang Mai airport to meet and greet to our guide. Then transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Chiang Mai

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Transportation: Private vehicle, Plane

Breakfast at hotel.

Observe Alms Giving to the Monks (Early Morning)
Each morning at dawn, the faithful wait and place rice, curries, or fruit in the monk`s black alms bowls (bahts). This rite provides the monks their only source of food, and the lay people gain merit to ensure a better incarnation in the next life. Almsgiving is a Thai tradition which has been handed down through Buddhist tradition for thousands of years. Almsgiving is as act of generosity which is easily performed and which frees the mind of stinginess, greed and selfishness. The giver receives happiness and joy from being the one who gives. Thai children usually are trained by their parents to give alms to monks since early childhood – especially to celebrate birthdays or on the first day of term at New year in their schools. Shortly after observing alms giving at a local temple then return back to the hotel.

To see the best of Chiang Mai, one should not only know where to go, but also when. On our signature city and temples tour, you will first explore ancient Chiang Mai, including its old city walls, gates, moat and markets.

You will be picked up from your hotel and head to the riverfront Worarot Market, this market is a hotbed of people throughout the day and offers almost any product that you can think of. Nearby, stands Ton Lamyai, the largest flower market in Chiang Mai where it is possible to find the freshest freshly cut flowers. From the market we continue with a “Samlor,” or rickshaw pass Thapae Gate, one of the four original city gates, and then stop at Three Kings Monument. Next short walk to visit Wat Chedi Luang, which remains in an excellent state of preservation. Without a doubt, this is a perfect example of the Lanna Thai temple architecture. Wat Phra Sing home of the beautiful Lai Kham chapel with its exquisite woodcarving and northern style murals. Enjoy your Khao Soy lunch at a Khao Soy restaurant – curry noodles from its street food status to its rightful place as the signature dish of northern Thai cuisine.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Transportation: Private vehicle

Breakfast at the hotel.

Half Day Elephant’s Heaven (Private transfer / Join activities)

Drive approximately 50 Mins North of Chiang Mai through a beautiful countryside, forest, and local farming areas. Arrive at Baan Chang Elephant Park. Walk through and learn about the elephants, change into traditional clothing and prepare fruits for our elephants. Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment and learn about their behavior and history. Cook Herbal Medicine and Take photos with the elephants. Walk with the elephants to a clean water pond where they will cool off themselves and you will have chance to observe them as well. Get some tea, coffee and season fruit then say goodbye to the elephants. Return transfer to your hotel.

Romantic Dinner at restaurant near Ping River.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Transportation: Shuttle Bus

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Chiang Mai airport for flight departure to Phuket (Air ticket is excluded).

Arrive Phuket Airport and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Phuket

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Transportation: Private vehicle

A free day in Phuket to spend as your wish!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Transportation:

A free day in Phuket to spend as your wish!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Transportation:

Breakfast at hotel

Transfer from the hotel to the airport for the departure flight to your onwards destination.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
Transportation: Private vehicle