Upon your arrival in Chiang Mai, deplane and follow signs to Immigration and collect baggage. After clearing customs, proceed to the Arrival lobby and look for your sign. Our friendly English-speaking guide will assist you with luggage and take a private transfer with guide to your comfortable hotel for check-in. 
 
Note: 

• Additional charge THB 300 per booking if your flights arrival between 00:00-06:00hrs.
• Hotel check in time at 14:00hr, early check in is subject to room available upon arrival. Guarantee an early check in will be charge a full additional night. 

 
Overnight in CHIANG MAI
Meals: Not included

Breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure and enjoy the hotel facilities.

RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR:   
  
FULL DAY DOI SUTHEP TEMPLE, HOME INDUSTRIES & CITY TEMPLES
Private Service / Time: 08.30 - 16:30 hrs.
 
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. Drive to the famous home industries of Sankampaeng, where a variety of souvenirs and handicraft are made. Chiang Mai is the main centre for high quality handicrafts in Thailand. In the area of Sankampaeng, you can observe the full steps of the production of the famous Thai Silk as well as of the colourful paper umbrellas or the well-known celadon ceramics. You will be amazed when seeing some other craftsmen transforming teakwood into elegant furniture and delicate carvings using only very simple tools. Also fascinating to watch is the production of lacquer ware, when even eggshells are used to achieve unusual designs.  Finally, not to be missed is the variety of silverware produced in this area. There are numerous other thriving industries such as cotton and traditional local products’ industries, antiques from Myanmar and more. In other word, a perfect place for shopping and souvenirs.  
  
Then, return drive back to city for lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, 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) before heading to Wat U-Mong This old temple (established in 1296) is now widely known as a meditation centre devout Buddhists from around the world visit to practice amid its peaceful atmosphere and minimalism structures. Around the area you also find numerous historical artifacts and architectures, such as Asok Pillar, which is devoted to an Indian King Asok Maharaja who was a devout Buddhist, and U-Mong, an ancient tunnel-like architecture built to create a near-silent ambience for better meditation practice.
 
Note: Please dress respectfully by not wearing sleeveless T-shirts, shorts or strapless sandals, when visiting Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep

RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR:   
  
FULL DAY DOI INTHANON NATIONAL PARK
Private Service / Time: 08.00 - 16:00 hrs.
 
This tour will start by a scenic drive through the mountainous countryside to Doi Inthanon National Park, home to a preserved forest and Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand (standing at 8,514 feet above the sea level). We will continue with a visit of Phra Mahathat Napha Methanidon and Phra Mahathat Naphaphon Phumisiri, twin pagodas which were built to commemorate the fifth cycle birthdays of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Queen Sirikit. Both pagodas share similar bases as well as a two-level walking path surrounding them. They enshrine Lord Buddha’s ashes and Buddha images, and overlook the magnificent scenery of Doi Inthanon. We will then stop by the Karen Hill Tribe Village and get explanations on the Royal Project, before having lunch in a local restaurant. Upon descending from the park, we will have a look at the beautiful Vachiratharn waterfalls and then drive to Baan Ta-Wai (Hang Dong District) which is a new cottage village where local industries produce everything from woodcarving and pottery to classical Thai artworks. Even though the weather may be tropical, we recommend you to bring warm clothes.

RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR:   
  
HALF DAY VISIT KANTA ELEPHANT SANCTUARY
Join-In Service / Time: 07.00 - 12:00 hrs. Or 13:00 – 18:00 hrs.
 
A half-day 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.
 
ITINERARY
07.00 am / 13.30 pm Drive approximately 50 Mins North of Chiang Mai through a beautiful countryside, forest, and local farming areas.
08.00 am / 14.30 pm Arrive at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary. Walk through and learn about the elephants, change into traditional clothing and prepare fruits for our elephants.
09.00 am / 15.00 pm Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment and learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.
10.00 am / 16.00 pm 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.
11.00 am / 17.00 pm 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 :  
  
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. 
 
After your experience with Chiang Mai local shopping, take a ride to the night market on Chang Puak Gate or North Gate is always busy and offers a great range of authentic Thai cuisine. Try the stewed pork leg from the famous vendor with the cowboy hat who’s had visits from the likes of Anthony Bourdain. Taste Bua Loi, or floating lotus, is a warm fresh coconut milk broth with teeny pandan-laced glutinous rice flour balls swimming around. Take a ride with Tuk-Tuk to see Chiang Mai nightlife around old city, visit 3-Kings monument, Wat Chedi Luang. Let\'s celebrate with your friends and family, spend the night and enjoy the beautiful Chiang Mai view with a glass of beverage at Xanadu Restaurant before return to the hotel in Chiang Mai town.

RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR:   
  
HALF DAY COOKING CLASS BY THAI FARM COOKING SCHOOL 
Join-in Service / Time: 08.00 – 14.00 hrs. Or 15.00 21:00 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.

Overnight in CHIANG MAI
Meals: Breakfast included

Breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure and enjoy the hotel facilities.
Check-out and meet your Thailand Journeys driver and take a private transfer without guide to Chiang Mai Airport for your departure flight (flight TBA / not included).
 
Note: 

• Additional charge THB 300 per booking if your flights departure between 00:00-06:00hrs.

• Hotel check out time at noon, late check out is subject to room available. Guarantee a late check out will be charge a full additional night. 

 
Meals: Breakfast included