Tripology

Commercial Flight

Meals Provided: (Aloft).
Fly New York (JFK) to Hong Kong on CX #841 (10:10 - 14:05). Economy Class.

Commercial Flight

Meals Provided: (Aloft).

Fly Hong Kong to Bangkok on CX #703 (18:35 - 20:15). Economy Class.

Fly Bangkok to Phuket on TG #225 (22:40 - 23:59). Economy Class.

Upon your arrival at Phuket, meet your private driver and transfer to your resort. Phuket is the largest island in Thailand. It is a place only nature could create, with forests of towering coconut palms, miles of pure white beach and a sparkling sea rich with underwater activity. Phuket is called "The Pearl of the Andaman Sea," and when you arrive, you’ll discover that the island of Phuket is indeed a precious gem.

Hotel

Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at your luxurious hotel. Overnight at the Twin Palms (Palms Junior Suite) - Phuket.

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World the Twin Palms is Phuket’s most exciting and stylish contemporary hotel combining brilliant modern tropical interiors , world class facilities and located on an outstanding stretch of magnificent beach.
Departure from NY Monday June 9, 2008 - Consider arrival the 11th of June Wednesday.

Relaxation

Today is free to relax and enjoy Phuket and the resort at your leisure. Meals Provided: B

Hotel

Overnight at the Twin Palms (Palms Junior Suite) - Phuket.

Sightseeing

This morning, embark on an incredible full day journey to explore surreal Phang Nga Bay, North of Phuket Island, in a most natural and serene way (small group join-in tour). Enjoy exploring islands by private boat and paddle sea kayaks amongst the limestone islands and caves the area is famous for.


The geology of this area is legendary – massive limestone towers rise ominously from smooth, emerald-green seas. However, the best part is hidden from the casual tourist. Hidden rooms (hongs), accessible only through narrow tidal caves, can be found inside many of these stacks. With their open-air tops and vertical, jungle enshrouded walls, they are an extraordinary geological feature. Many of these hongs were not discovered until the early 1990's. Through the efforts of our sea canoe staff, they have been maintained in a pristine state so that their exquisite natural beauty and abundant wildlife (birds and monkeys) can be enjoyed by the intrepid explorer. These unique formations also harbor beautiful, hidden, white-sand beaches and colorful coral reefs.

Relaxation

Return to Phuket and your resort late this afternoon and enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Hotel

Overnight at the Twin Palms (Palms Junior Suite) - Phuket. Meals Provided: B, L

Commercial Flight

Meals Provided: B (Aloft).

This morning, after breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok.


Fly Phuket to Bangkok on TG #202 (10:00 - 11:25). Economy Class.

Welcome to Bangkok. On arrival today meet your driver and transfer to your luxury, riverside hotel with the remainder of the day at your leisure.

Hotel

Overnight at the Peninsula (One Deluxe Room) - Bangkok.


Voted Top 20, World’s Best Hotels for 2006 by Travel & Leisure. This fabulous riverside property is considered one of the best hotels in Asia. It has been rated “World’s Best Hotel” on numerous occasions by the readers of Travel & Leisure magazine.

Sightseeing

This morning, after breakfast, meet your guide and depart on a full-day exploration of the city. First travel on the River of Kings for a visit to the Pak Klong Dalat Flower Market. Then continue to the Grand Palace, where an English governess tutored a young prince and may have influenced his powerful father. (The Thais have enormous reverence for their royal family, and both versions of The King and I are banned as an insult to one of their great rulers.) The highlight of this mind-and-eye boggling spectacle is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the most revered shrine in the Kingdom.

Sightseeing

Spend the afternoon exploring this exotic Eastern City by river taxi, longtail and rocket boats, along the great river and back canals of Thonburi where old Siam still survives. Imagine a child leading a mud-encrusted buffalo past a shimmering green sea of new rice, only a short distance from the gleaming skyscrapers and the bustle and boom of the early 21st century.

Sightseeing

Finish the day with a walk around Chinatown including Wat Traimit, the Gold Buddha Temple, and Pak Klong Dalat Produce Market selling mountains of flowers and vegetables.

Hotel

Overnight at the Peninsula (One Deluxe Room) - Bangkok. Meals Provided: B, L

Relaxation

Today is free to explore and enjoy Bangkok at your leisure. Meals Provided: B

Hotel

Overnight at the Peninsula (One Deluxe Room) - Bangkok.

Commercial Flight

This morning, after breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap.


Fly Bangkok to Siem Reap on PG #903 (08:00 - 09:00). Economy Class.

Hotel

Welcome to Cambodia. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, first obtain your Cambodia visas. Then clear Immigration and Customs and proceed into the arrival area and meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.

Sightseeing

After check-in, the remainder of the day is free to explore and enjoy Angkor at your leisure.

Hotel

Overnight at the La Residence Angkor (Deluxe River View Room) - Siem Reap. Meals Provided: B L.

Sightseeing

Today is free to explore on your own. Meals Provided: B

Hotel

Overnight at the La Residence Angkor (Deluxe River View Room) - Siem Reap.

Commercial Flight

This morning, after breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok where you will connect to Chiang Mai.


Fly Siem Reap to Bangkok on PG #950 (09:50 - 10:45). Economy Class.

Fly Bangkok to Chiang Rai on TG #110 (12:40 - 13:50). Economy Class.

Hotel

On arrival in Chiang Mai meet your English-speaking guide and transfer to your boutique resort, a exquisite retreat on the banks of the Mae Ping River. Overnight at The Chedi (Deluxe Room) - Chiang Mai.

This exquisite retreat on the banks of the Mae Ping River is an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Chiang Mai. It features contemporary Asian design in muted tones, beautiful lighting, private courtyards, breathtaking views, stylish amenities and outstanding service hospitality.

Shopping

The evening will be free at your leisure. You might want to take a taxi to Chiang Mai's famous Night Bazaar, which is well worth a visit if you feel up to it. Although now a modern center of commerce, this market is in fact the legacy of the original Yunnanese (Chinese) trading caravans, which stopped here along the ancient trade route between China and the Burmese coast. There is a fine array of traditional, contemporary and tribal crafts on display.

Bicycling

This morning, enjoy a leisurely bicycle journey along the Ping River over quiet, narrow roads and through local fruit orchards, rice paddies and small villages. You will occasionally stop to visit temples, markets, traditional northern Thai houses and a local Thai school. Your ride will end at the seldom visited ruins of Viang Khum Kaam, which some consider to be the ancient city on which Chiang Mai was built. This bicycle journey is at a very gentle pace with a variety of stops. Good bikes and helmets are used, and we include technical support.

Sightseeing

After lunch at a riverside restaurant transfer back to the hotel to shower and freshen up before continuing on an afternoon exploration of the city focusing on Chiang Mai's most revered Buddhist temples and shrines including Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat U Mong, a forest monastery where you have the chance to visit with a local monk. A highlight of the morning will be a visit to the revered mountain top shrine Wat Doi Suthep to enjoy beautiful views of Chiang Mai and the surrounding countryside.

Hotel

Overnight at The Chedi (Deluxe Room) - Chiang Mai. Meals Provided: B L

Commercial Flight

This morning, after breakfast, transfer to the airport for your direct flight to Koh Samui.

Fly Chiang Mai to Koh Samui on PG #242 (09:55 - 11:35). Economy Class. Meals Provided: B

On arrival on Koh Samui this morning meet your driver and transfer to your exclusive resort located on Koh Samui's north coast.

Villa Rental

Overnight at the Napasai Resort (Beachfront Cottage) - Koh Samui.

Napasai Beach Resort & Villas in Koh Samui, Thailand is a secluded luxury beach resort in Maenam Beach, on the fashionable north coast of Koh Samui. Accommodation comprises a selection of beautiful Koh Samui-style private cottages which feature tropical teak furnishings, traditional weavings and traditional pieces of Thai art and crafts giving each cottage a cozy, exotic atmosphere.

Sightseeing

Today is free to relax and explore Koh Samui at your leisure. Meals Provided: B

Villa Rental

Overnight at the Napasai Resort (Beachfront Cottage) - Koh Samui.

Sightseeing

Today is free to relax and explore Koh Samui at your leisure. Meals Provided: B

Villa Rental

Overnight at the Napasai Resort (Beachfront Cottage) - Koh Samui.

Sightseeing

Today is free to relax and explore Koh Samui at your leisure. Meals Provided: B (Aloft)

Commercial Flight

This afternoon at 17:30 transfer back to the airport for your flight to Bangkok where you will connect to Tokyo and New York.


Fly Koh Samui to Bangkok on PG #176 (19:30 - 21:00). Economy Class.

Fly Bangkok to Tokyo on JO #704 (23:25 - 07:30)(+1). Economy Class.

Commercial Flight

Fly Tokyo to New York (JFK) on JL #6 (11:45 - 11:30). Economy Class.
Meals Provided: (Aloft)