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Thailand Adventure Day 1-3 Day 1 Arrive Bangkok Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport where you will be met by a representative.
Check in at the Peninsula Bangkok Hotel After a long flight, you will be relaxed by a “Jet Lag Eliminator Aromatherapy Massage” at the hotel. Rebalance your energy level by lifting your spirits with energizing oil or relax into untroubled sleep with soothing oil. After your massage, a light afternoon tea will be provided at the privacy of your hotel room. In the evening, you will take a shuttle boat of the hotel along the Chao Phrya River to dinner at Sala Rim Naam. Bangkok’s signature Thai restaurant has recently been transformed into a mini royal palace serving fine Thai cuisine and an extensive list of the finest Thai Wines. Day 2 Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, Board the private long--tailed boat and proceed to temple to partake in a solemn Buddhist ceremony of alms, the opportunity to experience a religious part of the Thai culture. We embark on a short trip along the Chao Phraya River and visit one of the wats (temple) along the banks. Continue on to visit the magnificent “Grand Palace” and “Temple of the Emerald Buddha” by private long-tailed boat. The Grand Palace is the royal palace of the Kings of the Chakri dynasty founded in 1782 and is the current ruling house. Although the present royal family no longer resides in the Grand Palace, the structure is still the official seat of the King's power and ceremonial occasions are celebrated here.
Please note: When visiting The Grand Palace, please be aware that appropriate attire is required. No shorts, no short skirts and no sleeveless attire are permitted to be worn within the grounds. Enjoy Tuk Tuk open-air taxi ride to Supatra River House Restaurant for lunch (Thai set menu). After lunch, proceed to Klong (canal) tour by taking a private long-tailed boat on the pictures Chao Phraya River and Klong (Canals) to see the scene family homes and temples along the water - way which gives this city the name 'Venice of the east' Along the way ,stop at the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun). The temple is of Khmer design, ornately carved out of sandstone; its rich pantheon of demons, monkeys and guardians cast an eerie image across the surrounding city setting. Transfer back to the hotel by private long-tailed boat. Day 3 Bangkok - Samut Songkram - Bangkok Breakfast at the hotel. This morning you will start in South Bangkok for our bicycle exploration of the Mae Klong Delta area at Damnoen Saduak floating market, the biggest and most colorful in Thailand and a must for any visitor. Purchase just about anything from the vast array of “shops” on the river. The local way-of life has remained traditional, agricultural and revolves around the colorful floating markets where the fruits of the surrounding orchards are traded. After discovering the sights and sounds of the floating market, we embark on a long tail boat and cruise through a maze of canals cutting through local villages and various plantations. This eye-opening boat ride offers a glimpse of Thailand of old where local people are going about their daily life with the canal as the focal point.
Our ride takes us through coconut, aloe vera plantations and fruit orchards. Riding quiet back roads and jeep trails we stop to visit interesting temples and One of the temples we visit is the Wat Bang Kung. This quirky temple is held up by a huge banyan tree but you can still step inside and see the Buddha image. This temple is housed in the old Bang Kung army camp, which was used to garrison soldiers when regaining Thailand’s independence from Burma. We also visit the exceptional carved temple of Wat Bang Kae Noi where the inside of the Wat has carved panels depicting the story of the enlightenment of Buddha. Having enjoyed a delicious Thai lunch at a riverside restaurant, we continue cycling on picturesque trails through lush vegetation towards the starting point of the floating market. After enjoying some well-deserved refreshments you will have the chance to explore a temple complex and a local market before starting our journey back to Bangkok to beat the rush hour. Dinner at Vertigo Restaurant Bangkok
Thailand Adventure Days 7-8 Day 7: Chiang Mai Breakfast at the hotel. This morning you will leave the hotel by air-conditioned vehicle for Chiang Dao (75 Kms. away), passing Mae Rim, Mae Taeng. Arrive Chiang Dao and continue to a Lahu hilltribe village and further (3 Kms.) to a Palong (Baan Pang Daeng) hilltribe village, new immigrants from Myanmar. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon visit to the Maesa Elephant Camp for “Mahout Training Course” plus bathing with the elephants. This is a fantastic chance to get to know the real professional mahouts - find out what they do everyday for their elephants and learn the secrets of becoming a mahout. Evening shopping at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar Day 8: Chiang Mai - Koh Samui Breakfast at the hotel
Koh Samui, the island of the coconut trees, the third largest island in Thailand, is located in the Gulf of Siam and surrounded by more than sixty other islands.
Unwind in a boutique resort and spa on the sun-kissed beaches of Thailand's Koh Samui Island. Enjoy the clear waters by diving, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking or just lounging in the beachfront infinity pool. Discover the art of Thai massage in our destination spa. Dinner at the hotel
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Payment We require a deposit of 50% to confirm a booking. The balance is payable 60 days before the planned starting date. As payment is non-refundable, we recommend travel insurance in case of trip cancellation.
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