Jewels of Thailand Uncovered

Arrive at Bangkok airport. Your English-speaking guide will receive you and accompany you to your hotel in a private vehicle.

Personalised Bangkok City Tour

Get a feel for the real Bangkok, its people, lifestyles and customs on this full-day guided trip of Bangkok by public transport. Hop on the BTS Sky Train and get off at the BTS National Stadium Station to explore the delightful gardens and impressive art collection at the Jim Thompson House, the residence of the man credited with starting the Thai silk industry.

Get on a ‘bus boat’, sit back and admire the Bangkok skyline from the water. Hop off at the terminal station and enjoy a ride aboard Thailand’s famous three-wheeled ‘tuk-tuks.’ Arrive at the Soi Ban Batra, a community known for its family-run workshops that craft alms bowls for monks. Watch the process of creating these bowls and pick up a few as souvenirs or to donate.

Finally, head to the stunning Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and the impressive Grand Palace before returning to your hotel.

Leave from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi in your private, chauffeur-driven car. The duration of travel is three and a half hours.

Personalised visits to the Railway & Floating markets

Get a glimpse of Thailand outside its fast-paced and bustling cities as you make your way through the countryside on your way to Kanchanaburi from Bangkok. Take a break at the Maeklong Railway Market, an unusual market set up along a train track. Watch shopkeepers pull back the awnings upon hearing the warning bell and allow the train to pass by, and then immediately put back their canopies in place and go about their day-to-day business.

Later, make your way to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and enjoy the experience of buying from vendors peddling their wares, including delicious street foods from a long-tail boat. On weekends, the Tha Kha Floating Market, located amid sugar plantations, comes to life.

Pedal down a paddle boat to a family-run palm sugar factory and observe the process of harvesting, refining and moulding palm sap. Make a stop at the famous Bridge on the River Kwai, and later, head to your hotel in Kanchanaburi.

Personalised Tour of Erawan National Park

Surround yourself with myriad shades of green of the Erawan National Park, home to the famous seven-tiered Erawan Falls. Trek to the many levels of these sparkling cascades along densely forested paths. Take breaks at the smaller waterfalls, pausing to quench your thirst and take in the unparalleled beauty of the surroundings.

Follow your guide to the highest point of the falls, named after a mythological Hindu three-headed white elephant that it is said to resemble. Dive into one of the blue-green pools of water at the base of the cascades on your journey back.

Head to the River Kwai station and embark on a short yet enjoyable ride across the Kwai Noi Gorge and over the Tham Krasae Bridge on the historic Death Railway and get down at the Wang Pho Viaduct. Check out the original wooden framework of the railway bridge built in 1943, and later, return to your hotel in Kanchanaburi.

Depart from Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya in a private, chauffeur-driven car. The travel time is two and a half hours.

Half Day visit to Ayutthaya Ancient Ruins

Be transported back in time as you seek out the magical ruins of the erstwhile capital of the Thai kingdoms, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya. Head to the Bang Pa-In summer palace, which showcases a wonderful blend of East and West architectural styles.

Roam its gardens and later, check out its many temples, including the Wat Prasrisanphet, the royal temple of the kingdom, the Wat Phra Mahthat, which features the head of the Buddha surrounded by the roots of a banyan tree, and the Wat Ratchaburana, that reminds one of the Angkor Wat.

Leave for Sukhothai in a private, chauffeur-driven vehicle. The duration of travel will be around four and a half hours.

Highlights of Sukhothai

As the first capital city of the former kingdom of Siam with a history that can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries, exploring the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an insightful experience of the country’s heritage. Start this tour with a visit to Wat Mathathat, the spiritual centre of the kingdom and the park’s most prominent structure.

Check out the other attractions of the temple zone, including the Wat Phra Pai Luang, which displays Khmer and Lopburi architecture, and the Wat Si Sawai, which was built as a shrine for the Hindu God, Vishnu. Spend time at the Wat Sri Chum, which houses the Phra Atjana, the ‘immovable Buddha’ that measures 15 meters high and 11 meters wide.

Listen to lores and legends about the greatness of this once-spectacular city as you slowly start to make your way to your hotel.

Leave for Chiang Mai from Sukhothai in a private, chauffeur-driven vehicle. Enroute, you will visit Lampang and Lumphun. The duration of the journey without stops is five and a half hours.

Visit to Lampang and Lamphun

Enjoy the mountainscapes that present themselves on your drive from Sukhothai to Lampang. Stop at Wat Phratat Lampang Luang, a temple built from teak wood and the former home of the famous Emerald Buddha statue. Further along, you will find the Tungvien market, where locals from the surrounding mountains gather to sell exotic animal meat.

From here, head to Lamphun and visit Wat Haripunchai, one of the oldest temples in the northern part of Thailand. Once done with your sightseeing, leave for Chiang Mai and arrive by late afternoon.

Chiang Mai City Tour & Visit to Doi Suthep

Explore the many delights of the city of Chiang Mai on foot. Start this adventure by the banks of the Mae Ping River. Head to the Warorot Market, where locals come to buy and sell exotic animal meat and other unusual produce and food products.

Next, visit the historic Tapae Gate and the Three Kings Monuments before spending time at the oldest temple in the region, Wat Chiang Man. Fuel up with regional dishes and specialities at a local restaurant.

Reenergised, drive to the Doi Suthep temple, a sacred pilgrimage site that sits at a height of 1000+ meters. Walk up the famous Naga staircase and revel in sweeping views of Chiang Mai from the top.

Hike to the Doi Inthanon Waterfalls

Soak in the beauty of northern Thailand’s mountains and lush green terrain with an energising hike in Doi Inthanon National Park. Start the day with a visit to Ban Mae Klang Luang, a charming Karenic tribe village set amid rice terraces. Watch members of the tribe go about their day-to-day activities and interact with community leaders about their customs and life in the hills.

Later, take a relaxing hike through the Doi Inthanon National Park and pass through gurgling streams and sparkling cascades. Keep your eyes and ears open to the sights and sounds of the forest. Observe the flora that is unique to this region and try spotting birds that flit from tree top to tree top.

Pass by the wooden bridge trail above the Ang Ka Luang swamp forest and come upon the 70-meter-tall Wachirathan Falls. Go up to the viewpoint to capture pictures of its beauty and rest by the refreshing pool at the base of the cascade.

Leave Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai in a private, chauffeur-driven vehicle. Enroute, you will visit Mae Kampong. The duration of travel without stops is around five hours.

Picturesque Drive to Chiang Rai with a stop at Mae Kampon

Enjoy a relaxing drive via Mae Kampong village en route to your next destination, Chiang Rai. Spend time at Mae Kampong, a little hamlet surrounded by verdant greenery and mountains. Explore the local market, an excellent opportunity to interact with the village folk and browse their colourful wares.

Hike across the nearby forest to reach a beautiful waterfall. Spend some time in solitude, just immersing yourself in the sounds and rhythms of nature. Back at the village, freshen up with a cup of flavourful coffee. Later continue your ride through the mountains, stop for a satisfying lunch at a local restaurant and make your way to Chiang Rai.

Highlights of Chiang Rai

Visit the breathtaking temples of Chiang Ria, taking time to appreciate the unique style, art and architecture of each of these structures. Start your temple-hopping tour at Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple and one of the more recently built temples.

Capture memorable images at some of its vantage points before moving on to the Wat Rong Sua Ten, known as the Blue Temple, for its cerulean-coloured walls and statues. From here, head to the Baan Dam or the Black House, which boasts an interesting blend of Thai and modern architecture and browse the unusual art collection.

Board your flight from Chiang Rai to Bangkok. The flight duration is one and a half hours.