Tripology

Your arrival in Bangkok is a shock and a thrill. The bustling city will excite your senses no matter what time you arrive. Bangkok is an enormous, modern city that seamlessly combines the old and the new. You will experience Thailand’s gentle culture amidst a booming metropolis.

Hotel

Your guide will greet you and be sure you are comfortable at your hotel.

Sightseeing

This morning, enjoy a tour of the enormous bejeweled Grand Palace, one of the most famous sites in Thailand. Every visitor should see the magnificent buildings within the Grand Palace to get a feeling of the grand architecture. It has been the major architectural symbol of the Thai Royal Family since the founding of Bangkok as the nation’s capital.

Sightseeing

This afternoon, with the help of your guide, you can explore Bangkok on your own. It’s easy to get on and off the riverboats, so there are many activities available to you.

Hotel

Return to the hotel for your overnight.
Meals: Breakfast.

Commercial Flight

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Rai.

Sightseeing

Upon your arrival, you will be met and driven to the Chiang Saen harbor along the Mekong River. This is the heart of the famous Golden Triangle where commerce flows between Laos, Burma, China and Thailand. As you float along on the Mekong, marvel at the vigorous and colorful exchanges of boatloads and truckloads of fruit, dry goods, grain and hardware.

Hotel

Your lodge is beautifully situated above the Mekong and Ruak Rivers.
Meals: Breakfast.

Private Car Service

From Chiang Saen, travel to Mae Sai, the northernmost point of Thailand.

All-Inclusive Resort

Continue to an Akha hill tribe village before heading on to the Mae Kok River Village, which will be your base for the next two days. Your room is surrounded by a lovely swimming pool and garden area. You can choose from a variety of activities here (which you’ll pay at local cost). Below are just some of the options available to you:

National Parks

Trek around Baan Thaton Village and Wat Thaton, where impressive Buddha images spread over five hilltops. Or Trek to the waterfalls and hot springs in Fang National Park.

All-Terrain Vehicles

Or Take a 4WD vehicle tour into the Wawee region, which is home to nine different ethnic groups.

Mountain Biking

Or Go mountain biking in the Fang Valley.

Sailing

Or Travel by riverboat to a variety of nearby villages.

Voluntourism

Or Learn about community development by visiting a local hospital, orphanage or an organic farming project.

Cooking Classes

Or Join a three or six dish Thai cooking class.

Spa/Wellness

Or, try an herbal steam bath and Thai massage. The possibilities are endless and completely up to you! Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch

Sightseeing

Travel from Thathon, visiting a Hmong hill tribe village and market en route to Chiang Mai, northern Thailand’s ancient capital. From this center of power, wealth, tradition and art, the Lanna Kingdom extended influence into present day Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam.

Shopping

In the evening, enjoy the color and activities of the local night market, where you can purchase handmade products and souvenirs from the many Chiang Mai villages and hill tribes. Everything is a bargain and everyone will enjoy the hustle and bustle of the market.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Sightseeing

Visit the Maesa Elephant camp for a visit to the elephant nursery. The elephants will amaze you with their incredible talents, as they show you how they can dance, play soccer, and even paint pictures! See the amazing relationship between the elephant and his mahout, who is responsible for his care and training. The visit is sure to delight animal lovers of all ages!

Arts, Crafts and Antiques

You’ll also spend time at the beautifully landscaped Mae Sa Craft Village, which focuses on traditional arts and crafts. Here, you’ll be able to choose from one of the following activities: Steam room and Thai massage, Parasol and fan painting, Ceramic painting, Batik fabric dying, Saa paper-making (pressing dried flowers into liquid paper) and Thai cooking class. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Sightseeing

Be among the the first visitors at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, a sacred temple flanked by Naga Serpents.

Sightseeing

Afterwards, you’ll visit the remnants of the massive pagoda at Wat Chedi Luang.

Commercial Flight

Then, you’ll board your flight for Mae Hong Son.

All-Inclusive Resort

The next two nights will be spent at the Fern Resort, specifically designed to attract wildlife and provide easy access to the adjacent national parks and forest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Sightseeing

The area around Mae Hong Son is mountainous and completely forested. Tribal villages here are strongly influenced by Burmese traditions that are evident in the architecture and monuments.

Sightseeing

Enjoy an elephant ride today through the jungle, then later visit the village of the Padong women, who from an early age put increasing numbers of brass rings around their necks.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Commercial Flight

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai.

Hotel

Then onto Bangkok, where you’ll overnight.
Meals: Breakfast.

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight home, or extend your trip with a visit to some of Thailand's beautiful beaches.