Breakfast at the hotel

Then short walk to visit Wat Pho is regarded as the first center of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’. Mural paintings, inscriptions, and statues found in the temple educated people on various subjects such as literature, warfare, archaeology, astronomy, geology, meditation and is considered to be home of Thai traditional massages. Here, you will enjoy a 30-minute Thai massage as an excellent break after a morning sightseeing. Lunch is at a local restaurant.

We will also stop by the “Temple of Dawn” (officially named Wat Arun). An ancient temple dating back to the Ayutthaya period with the imposing Khmer-style prang or tower is 104 meters tall with steep decorate with the multihued floral mosaics from broken Chinese porcelain that was used as ballast by boats coming from China. Today the temple is one of Bangkok\'s most iconic structures, with most remarkable visual identities on the bank of Chao Phraya River.

Breakfast at the hotel

 Visit Ayutthaya Historical Park declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. First stop at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, is not just an important historical site, but it was also considered as the spiritual center for Thais. It is strategically located within the grounds of the Royal Palace. Next to visit at Wat Mahathat an unseen tourist attraction where you could see buddha head enshrine in the three. These temples also enshrine buddha lyric from the past 600 years. 

Stop for lunch at local restaurant in Ayutthaya

Last visit at an old ruin temple Wat Kudi Dao is a restored ruin of a temple sit uated off the city island in the eastern area of Ayutthaya where we can share with your storytelling from local people a nd also other stories about Ayutthaya that you could not find on google or any travel book. We would like to ta ke you to some hidden place whereas not touristic.   

This captivating tour ends with your safe by sleeping night train to Chiang Mai 

(Train No.9 / Ayutthaya-Chiang Mai / time: 19:45-07:15hrs* / 2nd class sleeper train fare is included).

** Please note that tour guide is not escorted along with the group to Chiang Mai.

Arrive at Chiang Mai Train Station. Meet our tour guide (presented your name at the meeting point) and having a light snack before starting a half day tour. Visit the most sacred temple in the North of Thailand: Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is the most sacred temple in Chiang Mai and contains a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. Tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters (3,520 feet), the temple can be reached by the carved mythical Naga Serpent Staircase. The temple offers an exhilarating view of Chiang Mai city and its surrounding countryside. Then return drive to Chiang Mai town and visit Wat Phrasing, which is home of the beautiful Lai Kham chapel with its exquisite woodcarving and northern style murals. We will then go to Wat Chedi Luang and its enormous Pagoda (which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545). 

Lunch is at a local restaurant before transfer to your hotel for check in and relax at your leisure.

RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR :   

CHIANG MAI STREET EATS BY TUK TUK                     

Private Service / Time: 16.30 20:30 hrs.

Highlights:

• Take a local transport “Tuk-Tuk” (pick-up & drop-off hotel in town)

• Experience on tasting local food in Chiang Mai town

• Visit the religion relics places in Chiang Mai town

• A glass of beverage at Xanadu Restaurant with scenic Chiang Mai view

Depart from the hotel by local transport “Tuk-Tuk” to Chiang Mai gate local market for street food. Just outside the old walled city center of Chiang Mai, the Wat Lok Molee is one of the city’s older temples. The temple that is also known as the Wat Lok Moli houses one of the largest and most impressive chedis in Chiang Mai. 

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out from your hotel 

Day 1st program :

ACTIVITIES ON THE 1st DAY

** Along the natural trail, a tour guide will always lead and instruct how to walk in the jungle trail as well as shows the group various kinds of trees and vegetation seen during the trek **

Overnight in a basic bamboo cottage at hill tribe village. 

(Dormitory room with basic mattress, mosquito net, no electricity, backpack can be provided on-request)

Breakfast at the village. 

HIGHLIGHT OF THE 2nd DAY

** Elephant feeding and bathing in the bank of the river. ** An entertainment with Jokes – Games – Funny stories.

Overnight in a basic bamboo cottage at hill tribe village. 

Breakfast at the village. 

IMPRESSION ON THE 3rd DAY

** Enjoy a marvelous bamboo rafting passing many rapids along the Mae Tang River **

WHAT TO SEE? WHAT TO GET? 

* Able to learn distinctive customs, costumes & ornaments, life styles and dialects of different ethnic groups. 

* Able to see various kinds of trees and vegetation. 

REMARK: Timing is approximately and program can be change or switch without prior notice depends on 

local conditions.

RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR :   

HALF DAY ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE AT KANTA ELEPHANT SANCTUARY  

Join-In Service / Time: 07.00 - 12:00 hrs. Or 13:00 – 18:00 hrs.

A half-day join-in package to Kanta Elephant Sanctuary offers visitors an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behaviour, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals with friendly, happy elephants in a safe and sustainable environment.

07.00AM:    Drive approximately 50 Mins North of Chiang Mai through a beautiful countryside, forest, and local farming areas.

08.00AM:    Arrive at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary. Walk through and learn about the elephants, change into traditional clothing and prepare fruits for our elephants.

09.00AM:    Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment and learn about their behaviour and history. Take photos with the elephants.

10.00AM:    Walk with the elephants to a clean water pond where they will cool off themselves and you will have chance to observe them as well.

11.00AM:    Get some tea, coffee and season fruit then say goodbye to the elephants. Leave Baan Chang

Elephant Park and drive approximately 50 Mins back to Chiang Mai. Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.

Please Note: At the Park, we will allow you to spend as much time as possible with the elephants. Therefore, there is no formal schedule and aside from pick-up times, the times shown here are approximations.

RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR :   

HALF DAY CYCLING CULTURE TOUR  

Private Service / Time: 09:00 – 12:30 hrs. Or 13:30 - 17:00 hrs.

13h30:        Pick up and transfer to Trekker camp, a centre of cycling tour & gears where briefly information about a cycling route and the instructions of using the mountain bike will be explained.

13h45:        Start cycling from here via Padad-Singhakam route along the Ping’s Riverside then continues through the 2nd ring road crossing Koh Klang Bridge (Kourmung). Stop at Wat Koh Klang, an important temple of this community.

15h00:        Proceed cycling to the vegetable’s plantation belonged to the villagers which is the trend of sustainable agriculture. Over there, the land has been reclaimed without using any chemical fertilizer. Instead, the farmers prevent and eliminate pests by using natural process. Explore around to see plantations of cabbage, chili, corn, eggplant, pea, shallot, and garlic for examples. Also if you love to join the gardener’ activities likes cultivating, watering, and fishing, these are something quite interesting to do as well!

15h30:        Leave to the ruin city, Wiang Kum Kam is the ancient underground empire of Lanna kingdom built by King Mang Rai where many ruin archaeological excavations and sites for instances temples, Buddha images and old potteries have been discovered. Make a first stop at Wat Chang Kum (also known as Wat Khan Tom), the first archaeological site which was found in 1984. Keep on traveling to Wat E-Kang, Wat Nhan Chang, Wat Pu Beai, Wat Pra Thart Khaow, and the last temple, Wat Chedi Liem (also known as Wat Ku Kam Luang). Appreciate the enormous facet pagoda restored many times both by the Thai and Burmese consequently which shows a lot of mixture on the architecture’s style on the Chedi itself.

17h00:        Return to Trekker camp and transferred to the hotel.

RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR :   

MORNING/EVENING COOKING CLASS BY THAI FARM COOKING SCHOOL  

Join-in Service / Time: 08:00 – 14:00 hrs. Or 16.00 - 20:00 hrs.

Itinerary

• Visit the main local Thai market out of the city centre 

• Explaining and learning about herbs and ingredients at our organic farm

• Pound and make a curry paste from scratch. You will make your own curry paste, each person will have their own individual mortar. You can decide how spicy or non-spicy you would like to make your own curry paste

• Choose and make one curry paste, one curry, one soup, noodle dish and sweet dessert (total of 5 categories)

• You will learn to make every dish completely by yourself from start to finish and will be able to season to your own taste!

RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR :   

EVENING KHANTOKE DINNER WITH THAI CULTURAL SHOWS  

Private Transfer Service / Time: 18.00 - 21:00 hrs.

Khantoke Dinner at Old Chiangmai Cultural Center invites everyone to experience the atmosphere of the Northern Thai culture, taste the cuisine, and enjoy the unique Fon Ram dance performances. The original Khantoke Dinner has been served for over 50 years. We are pleased to welcome everyone to the warm city of Chiang Mai. Each Khantoke set includes 9 dishes, such as Hang Ley Curry, Kaeng Khae, Laab Kua, Deep-fried Crispy Chicken, Nam Prik Noom, Nam Prik Ong, Kab Moo, Sticky Rice, and Fresh/Boiled Vegetables. The dishes are served on the Khantoke tray, and each set can serve up to 4 people, accompanied by a traditional Lanna dance performance that showcases the unique local culture.

Breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure and check-out. Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your departure flight 

(flight TBA / not included).