A high value private tour of the top sights in Thailand from North to South with your private guide, driver and vehicle.

Start in Bangkok, considered to be one of the world's top tourist hotspots and home to gorgeous temples and vibrant canal linked streets. Fly north to experience the fabled Golden Triangle and explore history, culture, and ecology of the region. Visit a local cooking school, and enjoy a jungle exploration on the back of an elephant. After taking in the markets of Chiang Mai fly south to world famous Phuket Island for some seaside relaxation including a jungle safari.

Bangkok is a frequently chaotic jumble of traffic, temples, savory food and entertainment. Over the last few years, the opening of a slick new elevated tramway that enables visitors to glide over the chaotic scenes below, coupled with the cheap and frequent river boats and the reasonably priced air-conditioned taxis, have made tourism in the city newly appealing. Within the city limits is a wealth of over 300 Buddhist temple and shrines. Most famous are Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple), Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) and Wat Trimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha). One of the largest temple complexes in the country is Wat Pho. Altogether, there are over 30 individual temples scattered here, of which the Temple of the Reclining Buddha is the largest. The Buddha's statue is enormous, an amazing 47.5m (156ft) long and 15m (49ft) high. Wat Phra Kaeo is a temple complex that houses the Emerald Buddha.

A private vehicle with English speaking guide & driver will transfer you between the airport and your hotel.

Park Plaza Sukhumvit Hotel is located in the centre of Bangkok`s thriving Asoke/Sukhumvit district - the city`s most sought after business, retail and entertainment area. Its prime position makes access to Bangkok`s historic buildings, shopping centres and riverside attractions easy. The Queen Sirikit Convention Center is within easy walking distance. The hotel overlooks the picturesque Benjakitti Park and lake.

Overnight at Park Plaza Sukhumvit .

A visit to the Royal Grand Palace, the nation’s landmark and most praised royal monument in Thailand, with the enclosed and dazzling Wat Phra Keo with its revered Emerald Buddha, the Golden Chedi, the Pantheon of the Chakri Kings and the Eight Coloured Towers, is a must. In Thailand by many, it is considered to be a living example of classical Siamese Court, being the former residence of the kings of Thailand. Wat Pho is also regarded as the first centre of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’. Mural paintings, inscriptions, and statues found in the temple-educated people on varied subjects such as literature, warfare, archaeology, astronomy, geology, meditation and to be considered, home of the Thai traditional massage. Here, you will enjoy a 30-minutes’ Thai massage as an excellent break after a morning sightseeing. Experience an afternoon trip along the bustling Chao Phya River and the quiet Klongs (canals) in a long tail boat enjoy scenes of life by water.   We bring you to a more traditional way of living, more serene and traditional, away from all the high-rise and modern buildings of Bangkok City Centre, as we gently pass Thonburi residential areas. A stop will be made at the “Temple of Dawn” (officially named Wat Arun). Finally, a visit to the Flower and vegetable market will round off this day. Located close to the Chao Phraya River, this part of Bangkok brings you to a rural piece of Bangkok where they have a vast selection of all kinds of flowers, especially orchids and tropical flowers and see how the merchants create very special flower garlands. The end of this Bangkok day ends at the Golden Mountain.  Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings.  Note: Please dress respectfully by not wearing sleeveless, shorts or sandals, when visiting the Grand Palace and temple complex.  The Palace may be closed without prior notice during Royal ceremonies and officials/head of state visits. The inner courts of Grand Palace are frequently closed on Sundays; we recommend not to book this excursion on Sundays to avoid disappointment.

Overnight at Park Plaza Sukhumvit .

Chiang Mai in the far north is Thailand's second-largest city and a center for excursions to the region's ancient and beautiful temples, the teak forests and their working elephants, caves and waterfalls, and journeys to visit the northern hill tribes. The main attractions are the Doi Suthep temple and elephant trekking. Doi Suthep is one of the most famous temples in northern Thailand. Perched high on a hilltop, it offers fine views over the city on clear days. The trip up can either be made via a funicular or a grand staircase with 400 steps. The banisters alone are worth a visit: a giant green-and-red glazed serpent winds its way down to end in a magnificent dragon's head.

A private vehicle with English speaking guide & driver will transfer you between the airport and your hotel.

Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai today.

Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide.

This amazing sightseeing tour takes guests around the famous city for an up-close and personal look at some of its most notable temples, as well as stops at its old city walls, gates and moat, and the local market and Tapae Gate. Highlight of this trip include Wat Chiang Man, the city’s oldest temple and famed for a Chedi supported by rows of elephantine buttresses; Wat Phrasing home of the beautiful Lai Kham chapel with its exquisite woodcarving and northern style murals; Wat Chedi Luang and its enormous Pagoda (which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545); and Wat Suan Dok, which dates back to the 14th century when it served as the pleasure gardens to the Thai monarchy. Nowadays it houses several white Chedi’s, containing the ashes of Chiang Mai’s former Royal family. The last temple also houses one of the most famous Monk Schools in the whole of Chiang Mai.

Rimping Village is located in the historical part of the city, specifically the Wat Kate community. This area of Chiang Mai was known by merchants as a trading zone, rich with diverse cultures, and lifestyles. Rimping Village was built specifically using the same style of architecture as the rest of the building in the area. This boutique hotel offers a comfortable, and community like atmosphere while giving its guest everything needed to create the perfect holiday experience.

Overnight at Rimping Village.

The elephant is Thailand’s working pride and one of this country’s national symbols. Current estimates of wild elephants left in Thailand were between 3000-4000 animals. Although logging is being banned in this Kingdom, they remain a very important mode of jungle transport as it beats any other animal or machine for its ability to move through a forest with minimum damage. For centuries these animals were trained to use their skills by moving lumber and served as a mode of transport within the jungle area. Over the past decade, with the reduction in lumbering, these giants of the forest have been protected in various conservation camps. An interesting journey through the scenic countryside brings you to Chiang Dao Elephant Conservation Camp. Here you to see elephants at work during a half-hour presentation. There’s also an opportunity to watch the elephants as they take their morning bath. During your visit to the camp, you’ll have an opportunity to ride on elephant back during a one hour trek into the surrounding forest.  After a thai set lunch at the camp, the afternoon is reserved for a leisurely cruise on a bamboo rafting along Ping River to the raft station before heading back visit Orchid Farm.

Overnight at Rimping Village.

A Lanna style school located in a country-side village, just 15 minutes from the city of Chiang Mai. The school offers lessons in how to cook delicious Thai food, Thai sweets, fruit-carving and presentation. When cooking Thai food, various local spices, that enhance your health and physical well being, are used as ingredients. It is the ideal school to learn how to cook Thai food to preserve it for generations to come. The atmosphere surrounding the school is filled with warmth, sympathy and helpfulness, all representing ancient, traditional Lanna custom and culture.  It is our aim to teach you how to cook delicious and sumptuous Thai food perfectly and to preserve this culinary art for future generations.

Overnight at Rimping Village.

Phuket offers spectacular scenery, stunning tropical sunsets and warm blue sea. This fun island provides a combination of perfect silky soft white palm-lined beaches, superb hospitality and great value accommodation. Whether it's world class diving in the Andaman Sea, golf at world-standard championship courses or exciting eco-adventures in tropical forests, Phuket is a place to extend your horizons. Take an exhilarating speedboat trip to the surrounding islands, or enjoy a serene cruise around mystical Phang Nga Bay. Or why not simply enjoy Phuket's vibrant nightlife in Patong Beach.

Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide.

Fly from Chiang Mai to Phuket, via Bangkok.

Airport transfer with private guide, driver and vehicle.

Cape Panwa Hotel is situated on a hilltop, in the secluded and hauntingly beautiful southern part of Phuket. Every guestroom has a spacious balcony and commands panoramic views of the Andaman Sea and offshore islands. Good facilities, gardens, virtually private beach and accommodation which includes superior rooms, suites and 2-bedroom bungalows. Swim, sail, snorkel, ski, surf... or simply lie on a secluded, sandy beach. Cape Panwas beach offers year-round swimming in the crystal waters of the Andaman Sea. From a boat pier, the yacht casts off for the other islands.

Overnight at Cape Panwa (3.5*).

Travellers with a taste for adventure will enjoy this exciting excursion featuring several fascinating glimpses of nature. The outing begins with a four-wheel drive jeep ride to an elephant camp on the Chalong highlands for a chance to ride these majestic beasts and take in the superb island views. This trip will also prove to be educational as well as adventurous, as guests on the trek learn all about elephants and a conservation project to protect them, and see how they are trained and cared for. Next up is a jeep safari into the Chalong highlands with more great views of Phuket Island and an opportunity to witness a demonstration on how to make Thai jungle curry at a local Thai house. This is followed by a visit to a rubber plantation to see how natural rubber is produced and a fascinating look at how monkeys are trained to pick coconuts for the locals. This memorable tour concludes with a ride by a traditional buffalo cart that takes guests to either a delicious buffet lunch or dinner that everyone will surely enjoy.

Overnight at Cape Panwa (3.5*).

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Overnight at Cape Panwa (3.5*).

Airport transfer with private guide, driver and vehicle.

Fly today from Phuket to Bangkok with either Thai Airways or Bangkok Air.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).